10 tips to stay motivated to travel

To be honest, there are times when it's especially difficult to stick your nose out and get off the couch to get into the saddle. All different. The level of motivation varies from person to person, this is quite normal. Sometimes it's good to take a step back and remember why we love mountain biking.

Here are the top 10 reasons to ride ...

1. Set achievable goals

Set SMART goals!

SMART goals are defined as specific, scalable, affordable, results-oriented and time-bound. Goals are easier to achieve if they are written simply and clearly define what you are going to do. For example: Do squats for 5 minutes 3 times a week.

2. Explore new routes

Start with a map and see if there are any trails around you that you don't know. Why not find them?

A ride on the UtagawaVTT search engine will provide you with dozens (hundreds?) Of options.

If you prefer to participate in an organized event, a quick tour at vetete.com will give you an idea of ​​what is happening in the surrounding area.

3. Be confident in yourself.

Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. The power of positive thinking is enormous.

If every time you come close to an obstacle on the way and think that "it does not go", guess what? You will probably fall. Replacing these negative ideas with positive self-talk can go a long way in unlocking points and leveling up your gear.

If you want to try meditation to calm down and develop positive thinking, start with an app on your smartphone, such as Little Bamboo.

You can also try reading The Power of Positive Thinking.

4. Buy equipment or (small) ATV accessory.

If you indulge yourself with small equipment, you will have an irresistible urge to test it in the field to make sure it delivers on its promises (like ergonomic spirgrip handles). You can find our recommendations in our article that lists the best shops for doing mountain bike or GPS business.

5. Develop yourself through Internet publishing.

Find topics you would like to improve and search the Internet for tutorials and articles on those topics. For example, you can participate in mountain biking training courses to become more efficient in mountain biking.

6. Ask yourself WHY do you love to ride?

We all ride for different reasons.

• Maybe you skate to be healthy and keep fit?
• Maybe you ride your bike just because it helps you relax after stressful work?
• Maybe you like to walk in nature and hear the sound of tires on the ground?

Whatever the reason, write it down and keep this little note with you, in your hydration bag, or in the refrigerator.

7. No bad weather, just bad equipment.

If you are not touching the ATV due to bad weather, too cold / wet / windy / dark, tell yourself that this is a bad reason.

With the right equipment, you can comfortably withstand the elements. Just a splash guard or padded socks and that could make a difference.

8. Immerse yourself in the book of an athlete who has a story to tell.

Discover inspiring books, stories that will show you that a person is capable of surpassing himself, such as the epic of Stephanie Giquel: "We were born of all adventurers" or the epic of Tito Tomasi: The Path of Freedom.

9. Watch a video on mountain biking.

Prepare some popcorn, sit back on the couch, and drop the reel.

If there was only one, it would be Unreal with the famous scene of Brian Semenuk, pure "flow".

10. Ride with your friends.

It can be surprisingly easier to ride if you have a date with friends to ride. If you make a trade, it will be more difficult to lose than if you were alone.

What are you doing to stay motivated?