{"id":62170,"date":"2022-12-23T10:10:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T09:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/?p=62170"},"modified":"2022-12-23T10:10:48","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T09:10:48","slug":"10-new-year-motivation-tips-for-cyclists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/en\/training\/10-new-year-motivation-tips-for-cyclists\/","title":{"rendered":"10 New Year motivation tips for cyclists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e46bc79cbbe&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e46bc79cbbe\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AlpecinRideClub_Lene_Gardasee-375-1060x706.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AlpecinRideClub_Lene_Gardasee-375-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AlpecinRideClub_Lene_Gardasee-375-325x217.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Kathrin Schafbauer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fire up your mood and motivation this year with these morale-boosting strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Year is here and it is time to kick-start an exciting new year of cycling. \u201cIt can be tough to stay motivated in the New Year, especially after the Christmas period when it\u2019s easy to overindulge and take time off the bike,\u201d explains Samantha Varley, Cycling Product Manager at Sportive Breaks (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportivebreaks.com\">www.sportivebreaks.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn winter, it\u2019s cold, wet and gloomy outside, so it can be hard for many to stay focused and keep their cycling up.\u201d Here are ten simple ways to reignite your motivation and get back out on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commit to an event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhether you\u2019ve done a cycling event before, or never done any, booking a race or challenge will give you a fresh focus and something to aim for,\u201d explains Varley. \u201cThis could be a sportive, a gran fondo, an adventure or a cycling holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e46bc79dd41&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e46bc79dd41\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/event-2023-letape-du-tour-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/event-2023-letape-du-tour-325x217.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Henning Angerer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With something like this in the calendar, it becomes a real target to get fit for and keep you motivated. You can also enter a local race. There are plenty of cyclocross races and road criteriums taking place up and down the country that anyone can enter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set some new goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne of the easiest things you can do to stay motivated is to set yourself some new goals for the year,\u201d advises Varley. \u201cThese should be realistic and achievable. Perhaps you want to rack up your own new record number of kilometres on Strava, or reach a certain number of metres climbed in the year. You can also look at things like improving your FTP or losing weight. Once you\u2019ve set these goals, share them with your friends to spur each other on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Draw up a training plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA sure-fire way to stay motivated this year is to adopt a full-on training plan,\u201d says Varley. \u201cCreate your own, follow one online, or work with a cycling coach. The plan should always be to deliver a certain outcome, or certain results, so it\u2019s a great way to get to where you want to be and keep up that motivation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buy some new kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCycling isn\u2019t about having all the latest kit, but having something new can refresh your motivation,\u201d explains Varley. \u201cThis could be something as big as a new bike, or perhaps some new wheels. But it could also be something smaller like a new jersey or snazzy socks. Having that new item can have a placebo effect in making you feel fitter, faster or fresher.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow a virtual challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne of the great benefits of cycling these days is the amount of readily available technology apps to make use of,\u201d explains Varley. \u201cThis is particularly helpful in winter when it\u2019s not always so easy to get out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e46bc79ecb5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e46bc79ecb5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/06\/l-etape-du-tour-2020-virtuell-zwift-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/06\/l-etape-du-tour-2020-virtuell-zwift-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/06\/l-etape-du-tour-2020-virtuell-zwift-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/06\/l-etape-du-tour-2020-virtuell-zwift-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/06\/l-etape-du-tour-2020-virtuell-zwift-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/06\/l-etape-du-tour-2020-virtuell-zwift-460x260.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/06\/l-etape-du-tour-2020-virtuell-zwift-1500x844.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/06\/l-etape-du-tour-2020-virtuell-zwift-1060x596.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/06\/l-etape-du-tour-2020-virtuell-zwift-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/06\/l-etape-du-tour-2020-virtuell-zwift-325x183.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2020\/06\/l-etape-du-tour-2020-virtuell-zwift.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Indoor training apps like Zwift allow you to ride, train and race from the comfort of your own home or garage. You can also join a race series or event series such as the Tour de Zwift. Having regular stages to tick off will help to keep up that focus and sense of achievement over time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy a competition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTry signing up for a Strava challenge out on the road too,\u201d says Varley. \u201cThere are always plenty of distance-, time- or climbing-based challenges to have a go at outside, which often reward you with prizes or money off certain cycling brands.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try a different discipline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhatever your usual discipline is, why not change it up and try something new or different this year?\u201d suggests Varley. \u201cIf you\u2019re a roadie, head out off-road on a gravel or mountain bike. If you\u2019re an off-roader, then try the opposite and put some miles in on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e46bc79fbe2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e46bc79fbe2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/try-new-discipline-motivation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/try-new-discipline-motivation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/try-new-discipline-motivation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/try-new-discipline-motivation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/try-new-discipline-motivation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/try-new-discipline-motivation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/try-new-discipline-motivation-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/try-new-discipline-motivation-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/try-new-discipline-motivation-1060x707.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/try-new-discipline-motivation-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/try-new-discipline-motivation-325x217.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Sebastian Stiphout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Or how about trying something totally different, like the velodrome or a BMX pump track? Trying a thrilling alternative can really spice up your love of life on two wheels.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn from the pros<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs with any sport, watching the pros do it live on TV motivates you to want to do it yourself,\u201d says Varley. \u201cWatching Wimbledon makes you want to play tennis. And watching a Grand Tour or the Classics makes you want to cycle. Take this a step further and go and watch some real-life cycle races. Once again, the velodrome is an amazing place to visit when the track cycling is on over winter, or get the wellies out and head to a cyclocross race. Watch how it\u2019s done, then get out there yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join a local club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJoint a local club and find some new people to ride with,\u201d suggests Varley. \u201cRiding with new people can bring new motivation, and there is often a plethora of different club rides that you can take part in, for all disciplines and abilities. Don\u2019t forget how important the social aspect can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e46bc7a0c1a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e46bc7a0c1a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cycling-club-motivation-new-year-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cycling-club-motivation-new-year-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cycling-club-motivation-new-year-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cycling-club-motivation-new-year-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cycling-club-motivation-new-year-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cycling-club-motivation-new-year-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cycling-club-motivation-new-year-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cycling-club-motivation-new-year-1060x707.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cycling-club-motivation-new-year-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.alpecincycling.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cycling-club-motivation-new-year-325x217.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Henning Angerer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already a member of a club, you can still find new ways to hook up with different people. Why not try out the new Link My Ride app, where you can create rides and invite other local cyclists.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ride somewhere new<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s important to freshen up where you ride,\u201d says Varley. \u201cRiding the same roads time and time again can become monotonous. So try planning a new route on Strava, Komoot or Ride With GPS. Take that turn you\u2019ve never been down and see where it leads. Perhaps travel to somewhere totally new. New routes and roads can easily be found online if you need some extra inspiration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Samantha Varley is Cycling Product Manager at&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportivebreaks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sportive Breaks<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In winter, it\u2019s cold, wet and gloomy outside, so it can be hard for many to stay focused and keep their cycling up. 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