Seasonal Depression

[POPE5HAT]

Recently i have been feeling rather dis interested in Vlogging and this whole activity. Now i think it is a shame as i have all the top gear (Drift & GoPro) but i just do not seem to give a crap about making any videos or anything of that matter, i am even second thinking about the big meetup next year( on wether i should even attend). I think it could just be down to the very cold weather... its colder up north remember, i have to face ice every morning and when i ride lately it has only been to work. i did go for a ride the other day but i just do not seem to have anything to talk about apart from what i writing now. Now i think it could all just be down to the crap weather and being a bit of a wuss, but not so much as i shouldnt have to go riding when i dont need to at this time.

Maybe i will do some unboxing videos of some tech im buying lately and also some off-bike vlogs, for the time being that is...

I hopefully will do some on-bike vids next year when the weather becomes better or perhaps when things change.

So dont worry if i have not uploaded anything on YT. I am not dead.. Yet

 

[JollyRoger]

Then don't.

Only make videos when you feel you want to and have fun doing so. At least my philosophy was I do it for me as a hobby and to have fun, not to be pressured to make videos.

..and be thankful you can ride your bike all year round over in the UK

 

[CurlyBlakey]

feel no pressure dude, starting to get the odd slippy patch down south aswell, as JR says, vlogging is a hobby, and hobbys are done for fun!

 

[Chessecake94]

It's normal mat, everyone goes through patches like this. You'll feel like making vids again at some point. just do it when you want to, or you won't enjoy it.

 

[pizzaonaninja]

That's why i love my tropical weather.

 

[AZZ3R]

its colder up north remember, i have to face ice every morning

starting to get the odd slippy patch down south aswell,

Must just by the N/W that isn't hit by any bad conditions. Lowest I've had to start my bike in was 3degrees.

If your getting depressed with riding at this time of year, (I don't know how many years you've been riding) It could be down to your gear.

Heated Grip = Shit.

I'd look into getting maybe a Heated fleece ? NEC is on at the moment, they usually have a few stalls selling them for around £100 including All fitting requirements.

Can purchase a under suit. / Base layer.
maybe another Buff/ neckwarmer to stop that chill.

Riding this late in the year with the right gear is just the same as riding in summer with the right gear.

US "Brits" moan wether it's too hot or too cold & when it's a decent, dry mild day. We still managed to moan about it.

My engineering teacher in High School told me if your so botherd with the weather then move, (Yes I had an arguement saying it's harder to move than it is to just climatise.) but he always said if you really want to do something you can do it & if your not prepared to do it shut up. < Emotional speech I know. But basicly what I'm saying is. MAN UP BITCH. haha, Ride safe and aware, set off 10-15 mins eailer, wrap up you'll be fine. It's only 3months of the year.

 

[POPE5HAT]

It could be down to your gear.

Quite possibly, its mostly my legs that are cold (as i have an EDZ bodysuit and the thermal neck warmers), perhaps Santa will bring my some new pants, as i am still riding with summer riding pants with the bodysuit on which still isn't the best.

 

[AZZ3R]

Last year I wore a 'Typhoon Undersuit'

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/150519519816?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

Yes it looks shit but it works. I've rode 2years now every single day if not every other day. & I've rode with summer gear in winter and winter gear in winter.

I always say your hands are the most important part of keeping warm while riding.

Heated Grips take away the feeling from the bike, Heated Gloves on the other hand, keep the feeling they just keep your hands slighlty warm.

I'd suggest you look into Dainese 'Gortex' pants. They come with a thermal layer waterproof and have a thin micro windproof layer between the gortex and the thermal.

I've rode the hole of this year on them, great in the summer even better in winter. Yes they cost £350 but the best pants I've ever bought.

You buy cheap you get cheap
You buy quality material you get quality material. < & will last longer.

 

[POPE5HAT]

Thanks AZZ3R, some sound advice i will have a look at those Dainese pants. If i Buy my Girlfriend a Cat maybe she will get me the pants (fingers crossed)

 

[gpzDave]

its colder up north remember

England is south!

No seriously though, don't worry about it everyone has times when they don't feel like they have anything to talk about. You will get an idea sooner or later!