Staying Motivated to Cycle Throughout the Fall

As the days get shorter and the temperature gets cooler, many of us often struggle to keep the momentum of summer cycling up through the fall. In order to prepare for the cooler months and stay motivated to ride, consider the following fall cycling suggestions. 

• Invest in some cool weather cycling gear to stay warm and dry – Consider purchasing a wind and waterproof cycling jacket, long sleeved moisture wicking undergarments and cycling gloves to keep your core and fingers warm during your ride.
•  Focus on shorter more challenging rides – With shorter winter days approaching, concentrate on going for shorter, more intense rides by incorporating high intensity interval cycling or choosing more intense uphill routes. 
• Change up your ride – Altering your daily ride to include a new scenic route, a family or friend, or even forming a cycling group in your neighborhood could add some exciting new elements to your ride. 
• Replace one ride a week for another indoor fitness activity – To escape the cooler weather while maintaining your fitness routine, participate in an indoor spin, yoga or weight training class once a week. These activities help to strengthen your body and core, keeping you healthy and fit all year round. 
• Set new cycling goals for the coming year – Choose an event you would like to participate in next year and mark it down in your calendar. Perhaps you would like to take part in two MS Bike events next summer? To keep you motivated to stay fit and keep cycling over the fall and winter months, set smaller goals you would like to achieve each month in preparation for the big event.

To find more great fall cycling tips from womenscycling.ca, visit: http://bit.ly/18UdXAK.