Gandalf Posted November 25, 2014 Share I commute at 5AM and used to train at 5AM with a group before I started commuting earlier (new job etc). Here are a few things that help getting up early:- Riding with a group was very easy for me, knowing that you need to meet up with people motivates you to get up and go.- Prepare all your cycling goodies/pack your bag/lunch the night before- Prepare mentally- Get enough rest. Those are about the only things that really help me. To be honest, I find it very easy to turn over and continue sleeping, but I want to get out of that bad habit (happening more often recently) and get back into my routine of waking up early. For some its easier than others. I know there are guys that are out at 4AM and I might need to be doing that soon . So, what helps you get up and go ride early morning for training or commuting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 25, 2014 Share My Strava calender.. I hate seeing empty blocks! Gandalf, blondeonabike and Escapee.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted November 25, 2014 Share I struggle in the morning, would be interested to hear how others manage it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 25, 2014 Share Arrange to meet others.Go to bed early.Decide why you're riding - training or fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted November 25, 2014 Share For me, what helps the most at getting up at 04h00 (or 04h30 when I'm lazy) is going to bed early and mentally committing to the next morning's ride. I only do morning rides 3 times between Monday and Friday, so I generally don't go to bed later than 21h00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScot Posted November 25, 2014 Share * I have a set schedule with days that I must train.* I put everything out and pack my stuff the night before.* In bed by 20:30.* Meet with a group of guys.* Have a goal, improving time, losing weight, getting fit - whatever it is, set it and know it.* Have fun out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfo Posted November 25, 2014 Share Cup o coffee after standing up then get dressed and out the door. I have to stand up immediately after i hear the alarm. If i delay only a few second the difficulty increases gradually. I also agree with getting everything ready the previous night and in sight so you don't have to wonder if you remember everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grondpad Posted November 25, 2014 Share Jip, same as above. For me the most important is to get to bed early but its difficult when training for triathlons. Most days (6 days a week) I do 2 sessions a day. In the evenings I go to the gym at 8 so when I get home its already 9ish. To get up at 4am is really difficult but it has to be done. Edited November 25, 2014 by Grondpad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapee.. Posted November 25, 2014 Share After 94.7 I have not been able to get up in the morning.. I need a hot blonde to wake me up gently with a cup of coffee and a leg massage, or something like that Gandalf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted November 25, 2014 Share I inevitably get a weather check text 10 minutes before my alarm goes off (0410) from a riding partner... after that the only thing that helps is to put my feet on the floor BEFORE thinking about sleeping in...... Which sometimes is tricky to do after late night at work - bed at 2am and ride at 0430 are not the best combination ever, but inevitably I feel better after the ride than if I skipped it. TheV, Escapee.. and Gandalf 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker911 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Limiting (or eliminating) the quantity of beer and whiskey consumed the night before helps a lot wepat and jonnow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleatsnCleavage Posted November 25, 2014 Share After 94.7 I have not been able to get up in the morning.. I need a hot blonde to wake me up gently with a cup of coffee and a leg massage, or something like thatDidnt realise my boyfriend was on the Hub Escapee.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted November 25, 2014 Share Bed at 08h30/9pm? I dont know how you manage that. Get home from work at 6h30/7pm, then still cook and eat. Spend time with my girlfriend, watch a TV show (or two) and its 11pm. Mo2010, Catatonic_Joe, Bomberman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted November 25, 2014 Share Get a routine going and stick to it. Battery charged, tyre pressures checked and all my kit is layed out the night before. Get up as soon as the alarm goes at 4 before I can think of hitting the snooze button. I also gym after work and if I'm not in bed before 9:30 I feel it the next couple of mornings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubehunter Posted November 25, 2014 Share I struggle with 2 parts. Getting to bed before 11. Can't seem to switch off the day before then. This means you can't do regular early morning wake ups and still feel fresh as the short sleep starts to compound. Second, when I wake up and roll over my hand seems to auto find the missus's rump and then any thoughts of training evaporate faster than chocolate at Easter time.... Bloukrans, Gandalf, Adrian Fogg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted November 25, 2014 Share inevitably I feel better after the ride than if I skipped it.Now ain't that the truth ! Once in the routine of early morning rides I cannot believe that I ever NOT do it. It just needs a week or two of routine (unfortunately not easy at the moment) for it to become a habit and then it is as hard to resist as the glass of wine with dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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