During the summer many riders can get caught up in their freetime and only want to bike, which isn’t a bad thing, but taking time to relax and enjoy your summer is also important.
Being outside and letting your legs relax is a good thing to do over the summer. Even if you are going on slower rides or not riding at all, taking a break is good for us! As someone who bikes 24/7 and doesn’t catch a break I look forward to the summer, because that is when I can just go out and mess around with my friends, maybe even find new trails.
Also being able to take a break from biking all the time, or getting ready for a race can open up new opportunities for other hobbies. Finding other things to do outside of biking can be very healthy for our minds. Opening up your horizons to new locations, activities, or groups builds a healthy mindset.
Not many people realize that you can still bike places and not drive, and yes it can take longer, but being able to slow down and soak up the sun around you! Riding places can help you to calm down and not worry about pace or anything!
Also taking a free ride once a week, no strava, no garmin/wahoo, no recording the ride. Doing this can help to free your mind from getting caught up in the KOM’s and local legends.
Personally, I take the summer to relax and just train for fun! So, spend your summer relaxing and enjoying yourself. Always have fun and don’t overdo it during the offseason!!!
Thank you to our 2024 Junior Iceman Ambassador Piper Shumar @pipershumar