Edit: If you’ve nothing more to add than “just do it” or “just go for a ride” then pls move along to the next post please. “Just doing it” is only one step. And if you read majority of comments then you will realise that there are people who get it, they have past experiences with creative and insightful suggestions, and i want more of that!

Original post: Im an experienced road cyclist. Ive done numerous races on road and gravel and covered great distances. I know what it takes - a lot!

Ive had a few injuries along the way, nothing major, but hurt enough over extended periods to have made its mark.

So when i landed in hospital 5 years ago (unrelated to cycling) i thought ok i have an excuse to take a break. And then covid, so i thought great i can extend the break. And then i moved cities and i thought ok theres another project i can devote myself to rather than cycling again.

Now im settled and theres not much else to do anymore. I need to get going on the bike again otherwise ill eat myself into obesity. All the way from 0 fitness. Im afraid of injuries. Im afraid of struggling. Im afraid of carving out the time from work. Im afraid I might fail. Im afraid I wont be able to do what i used to be able to do.

How? How did you do it? How did you get back on the bike?