andretraut Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Weekdays up at 03:45, on the bike by 04:00, back at 05:30. Awesome! Weekends are normally 05:00 to 06:00. Not a late rider.
NotSoBigBen Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Riding is not a chore for me, luckily I am also an early riser! Having said that in winter I ride at lunchtime ........... because I can
Cadre Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Do you guys do this even if the weather is wet? I'm also not a morning person, but I try to get up early. Most often it doesn't happen though.I don't start in the rain(opt for gym instead). A light summer drizzle is tolerated when it comes along during the ride. Durban has almost no winter rainfall, but twice in 2015 the Mercury dipped to 9 degrees and that is way too cold. (Gym again).
CASSIE1975 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Depending on the day of the week / weekend on up @ 4h00 AM and on the bike 4h30...or up @ 4h20 and on the bike 4h50 or Suikerbos Reserve @ 7h00 AM because they do not open earlier Takes a lot of dedication and YES...a buddy that waits for you and don't want to let down always works. Asleep between 21h30 and 22h30...and awake during the night 2 or 3 times because of our little bundle of joy
Thomo Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Ride buddies certainly make getting up easier, although, if you really enjoy getting out and riding then it really shouldn't be that difficult.That said, I'm finding it more and more difficult to recover from the early starts.Must be getting old.! LOL
Wez-O Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 I'm thinking of signing for a World Tour Pro team, AG2R at this point, (although I'm having second thoughts upon seeing their camel-hoof white bib shorts), I'll then move to the French Alps, get up at 9:00am and cycle from 10:00am...I'll stop in the local villages to have a coffee (and sign a few autographs for the local population of aspiring super models) at 01:00pm and continue riding until 5:00pm. That should work right?
Long Wheel Base Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 I'm thinking of signing for a World Tour Pro team, AG2R at this point, (although I'm having second thoughts upon seeing their camel-hoof white bib shorts), I'll then move to the French Alps, get up at 9:00am and cycle from 10:00am...I'll stop in the local villages to have a coffee (and sign a few autographs for the local population of aspiring super models) at 01:00pm and continue riding until 5:00pm. That should work right?But they don't ride cannondale. Come now Wes, I thought you would only ride one brand.
Long Wheel Base Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Depending on the day of the week / weekend on up @ 4h00 AM and on the bike 4h30...or up @ 4h20 and on the bike 4h50 or Suikerbos Reserve @ 7h00 AM because they do not open earlier Takes a lot of dedication and YES...a buddy that waits for you and don't want to let down always works. Asleep between 21h30 and 22h30...and awake during the night 2 or 3 times because of our little bundle of joy Yes the 07h00 opening time at suikerbos is a bit ridiculous. Its already so hot by then.
Wez-O Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 But they don't ride cannondale. Come now Wes, I thought you would only ride one brand. You just destroyed a dream mate! Damn you!
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Do you guys do this even if the weather is wet? I'm also not a morning person, but I try to get up early. Most often it doesn't happen though.Looking at my Strava stats, I actually did pretty much the same kilometres in the winter months. CT weather gets funny during winter but if you honest with yourself and count how many days the weather was so bad you couldn't ride you won't come up with many. In winter, switch to MTB , shower and all my clothes already at work. Do still leave in the dark with lights, however, not so early cos its kinda dangerous
Veebee Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 it takes some time to get into the routine. Sleeping after 10 and trying to get up at 4:30-5 isn't an easy task. If I am riding, then I usually get into bed by 8:30pm and slowly start switching off. Get up at 4:10am and on the road by 4:45. Ride for 90-120mins, it helps that work is just 7km from home with not much traffic.
Milosh Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 So I very much a Night owl and when I have seen the sunrise it is normally after an all nighter, parties as a student and of late work allnighters ;-) I however did a 05h15 which needed 04h00 wakeup to get there last week and it very rewarding ( a two hour ride before the family wakes up- Big Smile ) Plan to get an early night tonight and repeat tomorrow and thursday hopefully I can get on a roll. Trick is the early nights i think
devocean Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On weekends I can't seem to get up earlier than 8am, and on the bike by earliest 9am, so when everyone else is almost home from their 3 or 4 hour ride, I'm just leaving home and riding in traffic and returning in mid day heat. I keep promising myself I'll get up up earlier next time, but I never do. During the week I commute to work around 7:30am every day, regardless of weather.
Sharkie 2 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 I don't start in the rain(opt for gym instead). A light summer drizzle is tolerated when it comes along during the ride. Durban has almost no winter rainfall, but twice in 2015 the Mercury dipped to 9 degrees and that is way too cold. (Gym again). My SO never skips a days training unless she is sick so any weather condition means training
jules1976 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Only fortunate to ride on the weekends Up at 4am on the trails by 5am in Summer Winter is another story all together
GrumpyOldGuy Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 I'm thinking of signing for a World Tour Pro team, AG2R at this point, (although I'm having second thoughts upon seeing their camel-hoof white bib shorts), I'll then move to the French Alps, get up at 9:00am and cycle from 10:00am...I'll stop in the local villages to have a coffee (and sign a few autographs for the local population of aspiring super models) at 01:00pm and continue riding until 5:00pm. That should work right?That sounds a bit like me, all except the bike team bit anyway. In summer I usually wake up around 6.30am, walk downstairs and make coffee, enjoy it with a small pastry of sorts, potter around till 8am then go out and do a ride which can be as short as the first coffee shop or as long as I feel. I seldom get to bed before midnight though. Been retired has its perks.! In winter I still wake up at 6.30am go downstairs and make coffee etc but then I just turn the heater up and read a book.
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