Getting fit through indoor cycling
I’m not even sure of what I’m showing in that picture above, quite honestly. Today was a new one on me. Heading out to a climb I expected to be harder than it ultimately ended up being – Cow Ark. I’ve never been to this area, whether by bike, car, or on foot. I might … Read more
Out again this afternoon, getting in as much outdoor cycling as I can between now and next Monday. Today I decided to go for another “climby” route, this time heading out to local hill of note: Beacon Fell. Really this is a ride of two halves. There’s the ride out, which is where the hard … Read more
This afternoon I rode the reverse of a previous ride, heading up Oakenclough climb, this time from the opposite direction. Where last time it was a fairly long and endurance style grind climb, this time around it was shorter, and at the end, sharper. Hitting 18% at the steepest point, the Garmin Edge 530 failed … Read more
Every week I try to review and reflect on my previous week on the bike. This allows me to see how my fitness and ability is progressing on a wider timescale than day to day. For previous weekly reviews please click here. This week consisted of 4 days riding, three being outdoor rides and one being an … Read more
Here endeth my most intensive bike week ever. At least, to the best of my recollection. It’s a shame that Garmin is so utterly broken right now ($10m ransom demanded, apparently) as I’m unable to pull out any real stats from this or any of my other rides this week. I picked a deliberately flat … Read more