Softer Worser Slower Weaker

Well, I don’t know how I managed this one. Somehow it felt better than yesterday, but in roughly the same amount of time I’d done less distance and at a slower speed. What gives?! Frustratingly I am still feeling tenderness in the top of my right calf. That isn’t the excuse for today’s metrics, and … Read more

Hot Lap

Having spent the week away, it was nice to get back home and out on my proper road bike. There’s something a road bike gives that a mountain bike never could – and that would be speed. However, whilst it was hot where I was, it has been even hotter back home in Preston. And … Read more

Weekly Review July 12th – 18th 2021

Each 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.  Overall, things were more positive this week. I managed five rides, four outdoors, and … Read more