Hi all, just want to preface this by saying that I'm new to this sub and looking for a little advice.
2019 was a great for me as far as cycling goes. I went from barely being able to ride five miles to riding 105 miles at an average 14mph pace. I was in great shape and I loved every minute on my bike. I went without my car for about 4 months; doing all of my errands and work trips on my Trek.
However, my life changed up a little bit. Winter showed its ugly face and I had to go back to driving my car again.
Then I moved about an hour away from where I worked.
Anyway, winter laziness took its toll. I have been eating more food and doing less physical activity; albeit my work is pretty physical as well. Drinking less water than in the warmer months, and my weight has almost crept back up to where it was last winter. It's rather embarrassing, really.
Anyway my concern is this: I know spring is coming for me soon and I'm really itching to ride again. I don't know what my body will be able to do anymore since my diet went down the toilet and my cardio took a huge hit as well. Whats the best way to start to work towards being in the shape I used to be in? I will have less time to ride unless I do it after work and on the weekends, and I'm not sure how to fit that into my schedule as of right now. Any good pointers?
2019 was a great for me as far as cycling goes. I went from barely being able to ride five miles to riding 105 miles at an average 14mph pace. I was in great shape and I loved every minute on my bike. I went without my car for about 4 months; doing all of my errands and work trips on my Trek.
However, my life changed up a little bit. Winter showed its ugly face and I had to go back to driving my car again.
Then I moved about an hour away from where I worked.
Anyway, winter laziness took its toll. I have been eating more food and doing less physical activity; albeit my work is pretty physical as well. Drinking less water than in the warmer months, and my weight has almost crept back up to where it was last winter. It's rather embarrassing, really.
Anyway my concern is this: I know spring is coming for me soon and I'm really itching to ride again. I don't know what my body will be able to do anymore since my diet went down the toilet and my cardio took a huge hit as well. Whats the best way to start to work towards being in the shape I used to be in? I will have less time to ride unless I do it after work and on the weekends, and I'm not sure how to fit that into my schedule as of right now. Any good pointers?