Getting fit through indoor cycling
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 5 days exercise, one of which was a race, two being … Read more
This afternoon I took part in Zwift’s L’Etape du Tour Stage 1, which was a single lap of the “Mountain Route”. Or more simply, a climb up the Epic KOM and radio tower climb, then back home to finish in downtown Watopia. In truth I probably wouldn’t have done this one today had it not … Read more
Finishing work for the day around 2pm, I enjoyed a luncheon of Asda own brand Fruit and Fibre with some additional nuts (two whole pecans, two whole almonds, one and a half brazils, and a handful of sultanas – I do spoil myself) as we were fresh out of bread. So no sandwiches for Chris. … Read more
Easy does it was the name of the game this afternoon. But why does it always feel knackering, even on an active recovery ride? Sure, the heart rate might be better than it used to be, hovering as it did around the 120bpm range, but I still very much had my sweat on. And coming … Read more
Worked a bit too late today. Almost got to the point where I didn’t want to ride as I was feeling too tired and lazy. However a quick glance out of the window and it was a sight I haven’t seen for a good few days at this point: sunshine. Checking the forecast I could … Read more