Step 1: Evaluate Your Progress

Summer may have been packed with events, holidays, or heatwaves but how did you actually perform?

Look back at the goal you set for yourself. Was it event-based, like completing a Gran Fondo? Was it performance-driven, such as boosting FTP or improving consistency? Or was it lifestyle-focused, like riding three times per week?

Now measure your progress. Use JOIN or your connected platforms to see how many rides you completed compared to your plan, how your training load was distributed, and whether your fitness score or FTP has improved.

Finally, reflect on how you felt along the way. Did you stay consistent? Did you enjoy the process? Were there moments of overload or dips in motivation?

🚴 JOIN Insight: Even if you didn’t hit your exact target, consistency, even partial still moves you forward. Build on what worked. Adjust what didn’t.

Step 2: Reignite Your Motivation

It’s normal to feel a bit flat after summer. The trick is to reset and spark new energy.

Sometimes that means setting a small challenge for the next four weeks, focusing on consistency over performance. Or it could be trying something new: gravel, a different training focus, or strength sessions to add variety. For many riders, simply joining a group ride or a virtual challenge brings back accountability and energy.

You can also reset your routine. Change the time of day you ride, adjust your training volume, or let JOIN add structure so you don’t have to overthink it.

🧠 JOIN Reminder: Don’t wait for motivation to return before you act. Take action first, momentum follows.

Step 3: Choose Your Autumn Strategy

Autumn can go two ways, and both are valid.

If you have an event coming up, if you’re still building towards peak form, or if summer didn’t go to plan, now’s the time to double down on structured training. JOIN will adapt instantly when you reset your goal, no manual adjustments needed.

If you’ve already achieved your summer target, or if life is demanding more of your time and energy, shifting to maintenance mode might be smarter. You’ll maintain your fitness with reduced volume and intensity, avoiding burnout while keeping your base strong.

📱 JOIN Tip: Simply update your current goal or availability in the app and JOIN recalibrates automatically.

Final Thought: Autumn Isn’t the End. It’s the Pivot

Don’t wait until January to “start again.” Start smart now. Whether you’re refining, rebuilding, or just riding to stay balanced, autumn is your edge. JOIN gives you the structure, flexibility, and support to make it count without overthinking it.