The question: do I need to stop for the day? Before I call it quits for the day I ask myself the following questions.
- How long have you been biking? If it’s been less than 5 hours stop complaining and keep going. If it’s been more than 5 hours continue to ask the following questions….
- Are you dehydrated? If you are, drink water. If you’re not, doesn’t matter drink water anyway. Hydrate or die.
- Are you angry? If you are it means your are hungry: Will something sugary work? Or salty Or candy? Or a piece of snickers or a handful of skittles? If not eat a Clif bar.
If you’re not: eat something anyway. Eat anything you can find. - Are you climbing a hill?
If yes how long have you been climbing? If more than 3 hours take a two minute break and get back at it! The hill will end eventually.
If no: why are you complaining? - Is it sunny? If yes, are your sun reflectors on? Drink some water and be glad it’s not raining.
- When was the last time you showered? If more than 3 days change your socks. If not, stop complaining, you’ve gone longer
- Are you bored? If yes, turn on some music. Or talk to your companions. Or look at the beautiful scenery.
- Are you sore? If yes, adjust your position. Drink more water.
- Are you sore because you’re in the wrong gear? If climbing, gear down and be patient. You’ll get there eventually. If going down, why are you complaining? Enjoy the downhill.
- Do you just need to review rule number 5 from The Rules? Yes. The answer is always yes.