Getting fit through indoor cycling
A ride of two halves today. A filthy ride at that. Heading out, I wanted to do a 20 minute max effort and then after that, take it easy. Things started fine enough, albeit a bit rainy. Only light drizzle, not enough to make me put on my rain jacket. As I got out on … Read more
Well, so much for this one being a tempo ride. It was supposed to be, but not realising what ranges my numbers are, this one somehow was predominantly Threshold. I’m not unhappy about this. I went out to give myself a longer, harder ride – not a max effort, but definitely aiming for a brisk … Read more
Well, it was inevitably really. I knew if I kept hitting my little TT loop that sooner or later I’d end up with my 20 minute effort disturbed by road traffic. Today it happened twice. Once due to a truck coming at a junction. I had to come to a stop for that, but because … Read more
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. I don’t think I’ve ever hit 7 hours total riding time in a single … Read more
The big news from today was: No one waved back. Not a single cycling spod. I’m one of those seemingly annoying cyclists who waves at every other cyclist I see. Whether climbing, descending, or meandering along the flats, I will always raise a hand to roadies, MTB-ers, or those other sort who I don’t know … Read more