For me, on an off day - I embrace the journey. Sometimes it's about stopping for an extra break or two, or treating yourself to an extra pastry... or just taking the road less traveled. You'll never regret it when you get home, but you will also learn to love the better rides, and respect the variety of experiences two wheels bring!
DK! nice one mate. reading the comments, we have all been there. lots of good advice here. it's true that you never regret a ride when it's over. on those days, i usually just turn off the garmin, take a ramblin' route without much climbing, factor in a lot of coffee and food stops along the way, and take the pace way down. sometimes, before i know it, i have been out for 3 or 4 hours and life is beautiful.
Hey Dustin, I used to have that feeling a lot & not cycle for days,just can't understand..until I found your video . Nowadays just watching your video ,I'm out cycling, thankyou.🙏 You are my motivator.💪💪
When I'm feeling unmotivated, I just wait until I'm so restless that I HAVE to go out, which is usually at night in the pouring rain. Loved all the random bits in this video
That's what a good riding bud and good riding crew are for - support and laughs and keeping with you to make it fun - helping you find the happy place, even if it's at a slow pace. After all, we mostly ride bikes to have fun - fitness etc. is just icing on the cake.
ooh that Los Gorditos/Apex combo is a good tip, been meaning to check Apex out (cause of pinball) but no food is always a bummer, didn't realize you could bring food in
Definitely sympathize with the fact that on some days, you just don't got it. Sometimes it's not even type 2 fun after the fact. Happens to me more often as I've gotten older. Cold weather and sleep deprivation certainly don't help. Can't imagine doing a 58 miler with that mindset so kudos to you for pushing through. Hopefully it's a fleeting feeling and tomorrow's another day.
Great video. Always enjoy seeing your perspective of Portland - I knew about Los Gorditos but not about Apex so I'm gonna have to check it out. What is that little red brush you used on your chain at the end?
I always push on in group rides if I get dropped. I am 6ft8in tall and always dropped on long climbs.. I have found I can most of the time regroup on the flats..Or they will wait most of the time.. Never turn around.. I wish I had a route half as nice as this one in my urban area.
If I'm riding with a group and having a bad day still, even after you ride long enough to get rid of regular blahs or hesitation then I know I need to do something else. That's the time to change the regular behavior and go exploring with your lady and your dog, or maybe go skiing in another state or something you don't do a lot of. It has to trigger that little "new experience bell" just a little. Do I do this every time?....NOoooo I get on the bad behavior train half the time even though I kind of know better. But eventually I get the reset I need to do what I truly love. Hope you do too sooner than later, but it'll come back cause it's in there deep.
Dude!... I was so Slogged out for my daily commute today. Must be something in the air. I bounced back with a nice Sativa strain as well as several ounces of Green Tea. My choice of Music also helped stimulate the endorphins. Back to normal in no time! Maybe a concoction of the sorts in your taste?
When I'm not feeling motivated, I go for a motorcycle ride instead. I've often been on a bike ride and wished I was on a moto, but I've never been on a moto ride and wished I was on a bike.
Yep. Can relate to that. Have on occasions just peeled off and said goodbye to the group. Just accept when it ain’t happening. However on occasions have dug in and kept pushing....all of a sudden,I am in it and firing on all cylinders. So would conclude the key is knowing when you are just going through a bad spot..and when ,for whatever reason you may as well just go home! Have to say though,in all the many years of all types of bike riding,however much I sometimes just don’t feel motivated,I NEVER get home and wish I hadn’t gone out...probably just no sense to be made of it. But then ,in a world where common sense has been forgotten,,,what can possibly go wrong😬
Dang, that turned out to be quite the cool video! It just makes me insane nervous seeing those beautiful bikes left unattended while you grab your coffee!!
DK- Haha great ride bro- looked so fun even though you were dragging, anytime on a bike that ends with a burrito is a good thing! ... and the fact that your posse can dork around and do all the goofy stuff! good posse. cheers, Steve O.
I had a head injury last month and now having diplopia for two months more maybe. Which means I cant ride my bike while spring is coming. Makes me a bit sad, but at least I cant hit the trainer in the gym. ;( Keep on riding brothers and sisters.
In australia, we're just studying to get into Burritos But it's funny to think 30 years ago. People thought I was strange eating Pitborough bread for lunch.
I hate rides like that, you know when everyone else has their groove on and you suck. Good for you for keeping it together, I would have peeled off and went away.
My rides aren’t as fun as yours because, for the most part, I end at work. My motivation is usually keeping my employment, keeping healthy and doing my part to curb greenhouse gas. Although some methane sneaks out from time to time during my rides.
Video title: "When you DON'T FEEL like Riding Bikes" Proceeds to still ride St Johns>Downtown>Spring water>OC>WestLinn>Lake O>East Side>St Johns over 58miles and 5 hours.
Nearly 5 hours/94 km when you're not feeling it!? That's insane!! Weather looked absolutely dismal too. E-bike can help when you're not feeling super? And good snacks/food/drinks along the way? 10 jetskis/2 buses/1 banana tree place was funny.
Thanks for always putting the metric #’s for us international geeks. Much appreciated. Ever want a great gravel day from Squamish to Whistler and back, let me know 😊
I feel like 50% over the planned distance is a pretty good reason to feel unmotivated during a ride haha. Way to earn your breakfast burrito all the same!
When you don't feel like riding, go ride, but take longer breaks. Maybe watch a DKlein or Francis Cade video or two or three. And burrito and beverage with a bro is always a fun thing.
You should definitely rub special twigs on your ears if you are unmotivated. No idea what it would do but you should do it anyway :D When I feel like that I just take it easy. Sometimes it comes to you, which is great. Sometimes it just doesn't and you have to knock it on the head and head home. Although going to get a beer and a burrito is also a great option.
what's an interloper gotta dü to get invited on one of these rides you don't feel like doin'? I bet even Distefano would go... (+1 for both Los Gorditos & Apex)
Oh man .. that feeling … For me - No special twigs will touch the side I just need to be outside and turn the peddles at my own pace Loved it Dustin - thank you
When I force myself to go for a ride I usually stick to the rail trail and engage in people watching. Not unlike your ride, I may stop for food and a beverage. You did a pretty long ride for being unmotivated.
Ah man! This is cool AS F**K. Firstly, your Yorkshire terrier is awesome; it's my homeland. Yorkshire!!! 💮 East Yorkshire, Kingston Upon Hull to be precise. Screenplay was awesome, your friends seemed like spiffing wheezes, very VERY envious of your non fun-fun ride.
Those days I'm "unmotivated" I always feel better knowing I put in the miles. This ride looked fun. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks bud! It does always feel good after the fact.
For me, on an off day - I embrace the journey. Sometimes it's about stopping for an extra break or two, or treating yourself to an extra pastry... or just taking the road less traveled. You'll never regret it when you get home, but you will also learn to love the better rides, and respect the variety of experiences two wheels bring!
DK! nice one mate. reading the comments, we have all been there. lots of good advice here. it's true that you never regret a ride when it's over. on those days, i usually just turn off the garmin, take a ramblin' route without much climbing, factor in a lot of coffee and food stops along the way, and take the pace way down. sometimes, before i know it, i have been out for 3 or 4 hours and life is beautiful.
Hey Dustin, I used to have that feeling a lot & not cycle for days,just can't understand..until I found your video .
Nowadays just watching your video ,I'm out cycling, thankyou.🙏
You are my motivator.💪💪
When I'm feeling unmotivated, I just wait until I'm so restless that I HAVE to go out, which is usually at night in the pouring rain.
Loved all the random bits in this video
Whenever I feel unmotivated it’s even more important to go out for a ride and as soon as I do I feel so much better!
Rest is also very important,
That's what a good riding bud and good riding crew are for - support and laughs and keeping with you to make it fun - helping you find the happy place, even if it's at a slow pace. After all, we mostly ride bikes to have fun - fitness etc. is just icing on the cake.
love some of those little paths and stuff down in LO/OC. Waaay more out there than ppl think.
That looked like THE BEST off day ever!!! Playgrounds, pump track, beer, buds and burritos! You have dialed in the off day.
Urban gravel . Tim fitzwater / 90s skate video vibes . Really enjoyed this one .
Any tips for off years?
The re-group is everything!
Friends
Dirt jump section was Rad.
ooh that Los Gorditos/Apex combo is a good tip, been meaning to check Apex out (cause of pinball) but no food is always a bummer, didn't realize you could bring food in
Loooooove to hear this! Hope you like.
Definitely sympathize with the fact that on some days, you just don't got it. Sometimes it's not even type 2 fun after the fact. Happens to me more often as I've gotten older. Cold weather and sleep deprivation certainly don't help. Can't imagine doing a 58 miler with that mindset so kudos to you for pushing through. Hopefully it's a fleeting feeling and tomorrow's another day.
Dang Dustin! Love that video. So glad you included all the random workout footage. The dirt jumping was rad!! A favorite video of mine
Great video. Always enjoy seeing your perspective of Portland - I knew about Los Gorditos but not about Apex so I'm gonna have to check it out. What is that little red brush you used on your chain at the end?
I always push on in group rides if I get dropped. I am 6ft8in tall and always dropped on long climbs.. I have found I can most of the time regroup on the flats..Or they will wait most of the time.. Never turn around..
I wish I had a route half as nice as this one in my urban area.
I’d be interested in seeing the route in Strava or RwGPS. Is it available to check out somewhere?
If I'm riding with a group and having a bad day still, even after you ride long enough to get rid of regular blahs or hesitation then I know I need to do something else. That's the time to change the regular behavior and go exploring with your lady and your dog, or maybe go skiing in another state or something you don't do a lot of. It has to trigger that little "new experience bell" just a little. Do I do this every time?....NOoooo I get on the bad behavior train half the time even though I kind of know better. But eventually I get the reset I need to do what I truly love. Hope you do too sooner than later, but it'll come back cause it's in there deep.
Thats a refreshing cut 👍 Thanks for the share 🙏 Greets from the S of France
Glad you enjoyed it
Dude!... I was so Slogged out for my daily commute today. Must be something in the air.
I bounced back with a nice Sativa strain as well as several ounces of Green Tea. My choice of Music also helped stimulate the endorphins. Back to normal in no time!
Maybe a concoction of the sorts in your taste?
When I'm not feeling motivated, I go for a motorcycle ride instead. I've often been on a bike ride and wished I was on a moto, but I've never been on a moto ride and wished I was on a bike.
Oh man...I was so glad you were as unmotivated as me that day. Burritos ALMOST made it worth it.
LMAO Well said!!!
Your bike game may have been off, but the video crushed it, thanks!
Chance With Wolves coming through with yet another solid soundtrack choice!
Great vid, always love your commentary, editing and choice of music.
if you're not a pro and you don't feel like riding then don't. Take a break for a while, it'll come back, don't force it.
Tony this is what I have been thinking I need to do! Great Advice!
either urban cross, getting told off by the wardens around the parks in Athens or no route pedalfest until i feel better, type 2 fun
Yes Winston! Another cool ride . Some days you’re in, sometimes ya not! ✌️❤️🏁💪
You got that right!
Unmotivated, so I watched your video. Well worth the 6:44 minutes of my life. If I'm ever in that Dark Place again, I will definitely check you out!
Love the steve-o style forth wall camera cuts!
Yep. Can relate to that. Have on occasions just peeled off and said goodbye to the group. Just accept when it ain’t happening. However on occasions have dug in and kept pushing....all of a sudden,I am in it and firing on all cylinders. So would conclude the key is knowing when you are just going through a bad spot..and when ,for whatever reason you may as well just go home! Have to say though,in all the many years of all types of bike riding,however much I sometimes just don’t feel motivated,I NEVER get home and wish I hadn’t gone out...probably just no sense to be made of it. But then ,in a world where common sense has been forgotten,,,what can possibly go wrong😬
No tips, I’m afraid. My off day has been lasting for the last 2 - 3 years.
Bruh when you have a dope ass group to ride with, I feel like riding anytime/anywhere is a green light! Your players are 👌🏾
Dang, that turned out to be quite the cool video! It just makes me insane nervous seeing those beautiful bikes left unattended while you grab your coffee!!
Great vid! Always love the editing and music selection. Would be cool if you posted maps for the rides you take in the show notes (for us locals)!
DK- Haha great ride bro- looked so fun even though you were dragging, anytime on a bike that ends with a burrito is a good thing! ... and the fact that your posse can dork around and do all the goofy stuff! good posse. cheers, Steve O.
Your burrito comment is absolutely supported by science (probably) 😉 But so glad to see his ride end with that.
I've had a couple of riding buddies that weren't adverse to a mid ride nap. Not my thing but it seemed to work for them.
I had a head injury last month and now having diplopia for two months more maybe. Which means I cant ride my bike while spring is coming. Makes me a bit sad, but at least I cant hit the trainer in the gym. ;( Keep on riding brothers and sisters.
The trainer is the best tool for getting back from injury! I hope you heal up quickly!
I hope you heal quickly. I'm glad you can at least go to the gym and work your body.
Hello. What's the brand / product of those cool round glasses you're wearing? Have a good day and thanks.
Both my bikes are broken so no matter how I feel I haven't been able to ride.. I'm losing my mind. Longest I've went in 15 years without riding.
Videos keep getter better and better!
This made my day man! Thanks 🙏🏻 ☮️🤙🏻
Liver 3 and Stomach 36 acupressure points for the motivation win! 🏅 -Acupuncture student and Dustin enthusiast riding in MA 🙏🏻
I stopped feeling like riding road bikes a couple of years ago and it was the best thing that ever happened to me.
Dig the little paper animations at the end 🤙
In australia, we're just studying to get into Burritos But it's funny to think 30 years ago.
People thought I was strange eating Pitborough bread for lunch.
I hate rides like that, you know when everyone else has their groove on and you suck. Good for you for keeping it together, I would have peeled off and went away.
dude, this ride looks killer!
My rides aren’t as fun as yours because, for the most part, I end at work. My motivation is usually keeping my employment, keeping healthy and doing my part to curb greenhouse gas. Although some methane sneaks out from time to time during my rides.
Ya brother! Apex rules!
Sounds like you need a hug
Video title: "When you DON'T FEEL like Riding Bikes"
Proceeds to still ride St Johns>Downtown>Spring water>OC>WestLinn>Lake O>East Side>St Johns over 58miles and 5 hours.
Song choice binds it all together. New fan of b-roll in reverse !
Me tooooooooo!
what pants were you wearin? looks comfy and dry
You still got that Ritchey rigid frame? Forgot if it was P29 or an Ultra
I gave them away. They were P29er and an Outback
Great story I love your film eye!
Nearly 5 hours/94 km when you're not feeling it!? That's insane!! Weather looked absolutely dismal too. E-bike can help when you're not feeling super? And good snacks/food/drinks along the way?
10 jetskis/2 buses/1 banana tree place was funny.
Love your Wilmer!
great places!
1:33 ... "it's gotta be the shoes"
How are you liking those five ten shoes?
Honestly I love them!
Thanks for always putting the metric #’s for us international geeks. Much appreciated.
Ever want a great gravel day from Squamish to Whistler and back, let me know 😊
Only in Portland could you have a “non municipal community” and goats on public property lol
I'd say the best off days you listen to your friends... But you gotta find those friends first
I'm just glad to see other people pushing through a shit day to.
That route was some wizardry
Very jefferson airplane... Like it, peace out from the UK!
I feel like 50% over the planned distance is a pretty good reason to feel unmotivated during a ride haha. Way to earn your breakfast burrito all the same!
When you don't feel like riding, go ride, but take longer breaks. Maybe watch a DKlein or Francis Cade video or two or three. And burrito and beverage with a bro is always a fun thing.
I had a stupid idea the last week which led to me taking off my fenders. Tactical fail. Hurry spring!
The ride appeared in the edit to be like a 20km jaunt around town with lots of stops doing silly stuff. Turns out that was not what happened.
the guest appearance by winston is appreciated by the wife who now regularly asks me has winston's dad done anymore videos with him. 🙂
I work on SE Division now.
You should definitely rub special twigs on your ears if you are unmotivated. No idea what it would do but you should do it anyway :D
When I feel like that I just take it easy. Sometimes it comes to you, which is great. Sometimes it just doesn't and you have to knock it on the head and head home. Although going to get a beer and a burrito is also a great option.
Iron Mountain is soooooo fun!
Thank you DK
Very welcome
what's an interloper gotta dü to get invited on one of these rides you don't feel like doin'? I bet even Distefano would go... (+1 for both Los Gorditos & Apex)
📲Shall we procrastinate together: bit.ly/DkleinIG
Dustin, tell me about your shoes. Please
These shoes rule!! 👢Adidas Trailcross Shoes: bit.ly/Adidas_GTX_TrailCross
Instructions as follows:
Apply “extra medication” and turn the dial to “Chill The F**k Out” proceed with ride 🤪
sage advice
Just go out for an easy ride... on the last one i went by the skate park, by the pump tracks, by the big park, just to see what's going on...
Los Gorditos is the best!
A hidden commercial in the vid is the answer......LaChouffe 🍻😉.. Cheers
Then I go skateboarding or Rock Climbing or hiking to mix it up.....😊😊But yah those days can be rough.
Oh man .. that feeling …
For me - No special twigs will touch the side
I just need to be outside and turn the peddles at my own pace
Loved it Dustin - thank you
Maybe next time bring a baked potato to the beer pub and have the spud hit the spot 😛
When you aren’t quite ‘on it’ that’s the day for the creo… it’s always on it! (Well unless you forget to charge it 😎)
that yellow kei car
Where did you get those glasses 🤓
From here: bit.ly/3hWGEdq
How lucky you are to have cool food options.
But, now I feel like ridin my bike!!
Lucky Duck!
Just wait for the next waves
Wait....at Apex ...single speed or hub gear tandem....or fixed?!?!? Yaaay!!! Mountain bike?!?!
Smoke we'd and watch the stars and the water carriers 🤙
Don't Bogart that loud player.
Take the one with the motor, be kind to yourself.
John you are SOOOO right! I need to start getting over myself and just ride the CREO!! Thanks for the nudge!
When I force myself to go for a ride I usually stick to the rail trail and engage in people watching. Not unlike your ride, I may stop for food and a beverage. You did a pretty long ride for being unmotivated.
Ah man! This is cool AS F**K.
Firstly, your Yorkshire terrier is awesome; it's my homeland. Yorkshire!!! 💮 East Yorkshire, Kingston Upon Hull to be precise.
Screenplay was awesome, your friends seemed like spiffing wheezes, very VERY envious of your non fun-fun ride.
Tom foolery rides are the best. Until someone loses an eye . Then you have a story.
Thats WIN WIN in my book 😂