Yes I am just trying to get out on the bike. I don't enjoy the sunday CTC runs that much; they're great and good company, but I seem to be out of the house for 10 hours and cover around 70 miles. I like rides that are around 90 to 130 miles long, so a 200 is ideal for this.
Also, by entering an Audax it forces me to get out of bed and commit. If I don't then I am usually distracted by something else and so don't bother riding at all.
Most of the posts upthread were convincing me that I was right, and shouldn't be driving down to Hailsham.
I'm like that too.
I don't bother with club runs or CTC club runs because they are very short. I like to go somewhere for a ride. On the other hand, if I haven't got a ride planned I don't always feel motivated. It just seems pointles to go for a few dozen miles when if I plan things, I can do a good tour of Welsh mountains in a weekend. But if I do go out, I'm rarely dissapointed.
Maybe you should plan some 100 mile YACF rides and try and get some company? It will commit you to a ride and get you out. Plus if you are leading the ride, you'll have to stay in company. Unless no-one turns up.
Driving across the country for a 200k ride seems a bit daft to me. Unless it's a ride you especially want to do. You could just do a 200k ride from home and spend your petrol money in a cafe. You'll have more time for the ride, so can spend longer in the cafe. No worries about getting home afterwards too.
I find that a big motivator for me is to ride on a road I've never been on before. Or to see something new.
