One of the things that is not a mystery about Lance Armstrong’s success is that he works at it, every day. Most of us are not professional bike riders. We have everyday commitments that take up most of our time. Life just simply demands that we do other things. Lance gets to ride. So, what do you do? If riding your bike is a major source of enjoyment for you, you find time in your week to get a few rides in. There are days that I come home from work–teaching Kindergarten–feeling like I’ve been run over by a large truck. These are the days that I am most likely to go straight out and ride. I always feel better after doing so. My energy is up, my head is in a better place, and I appreciate being able to do it. I make a point of riding as much as I can. It’s just plain enjoyable.
In these very trying times, perhaps a good ride, what ever you ride, will go a long way towards making things a bit better for you. We may not end up being able to keep up with Lance, or any of the other pros, but at least we’re out there. I like to think that Lance would appreciate that.