![]() ![]() The more days he spent off his bike, the worse it got-but the Ride Streak has improved his motivation levels by turning his daily ride into a habit. Herrmann says he’s been a serious cyclist for most of his adult life, but has had a tough time finding motivation to ride in the past two or three years. Not every ride has to be about developing speed or endurance-sometimes a ride is just a chance to get away from the house or work and look at the landscape.” “It was just good to get outside, away from the computer and the phone and into nature. “There were a few days that I just rode aimlessly in the park just to keep the streak going-but that wasn’t bad,” he says. RELATED: This Is What Happens When You Ride Every Day Some of his rides amounted to quick, easy 12-milers-but ultimately he racked up 374 miles in the first 21 days of the Ride Streak. After all, his bike and gear are always at the ready now, waiting for each day’s ride. Not only did Littman’s rides themselves become easier, but he also became faster and faster at just getting out the door. “I also learned that it isn’t that difficult to ride in the rain-you just have to have shoe covers and a decent pair of rain pants.” “I learned that it takes just as much time to bike in San Francisco as it does to drive (and park), so I really lose no time,” Littman says. By the 27th day of his streak (he’s still going!), Littman has found that his pace has increased and his city’s notorious hills are becoming less and less of an issue. ![]() He set a goal of riding 30 or more minutes a day, and used a Brompton folding bike for his commutes. Littman rides 40 to 75 miles with a group of friends every Sunday, but he wanted to get more mileage in during the week and start commuting by bike to work. William Littman, 55 San Francisco, California Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play ![]()
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