Getting fit through indoor cycling
8.5km or so really doesn’t sound so bad. Until I did a bit of pre-ride recon and found out that during that 8.5km we’d be ascending three hills. At race pace. Based on previous races over similarly hilly terrain, I wasn’t anticipating greatness for today’s ride. Instead I was hoping to do well against previous … 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. Something of a frustrating week this one. Like last week, it looks like I … Read more
Welp, bit disappointed that the blisters haven’t calmed down completely as of yet. Two reasons why: I’ve enjoyed my longer walks, blisters aside, simply for getting out of the house and getting some fresh air without the risk of being run over (or substantially less, at any case). But now I’m thinking I might not … Read more
Well, what a fail. Lately I’ve been going on long-ish walks rather than do recovery rides. The average length is about 7.5km, and I’m rocking some new walking boots so I don’t mind going in the filth. The problem is, my feet are so lovely and soft, that when I wear shoes for any length … Read more
As a heads up: I have now updated the Zwift Climbing Difficulty page to include the Scotland climbs. A new week and a new route for today’s race, this one being The Muckle Yin on Zwift’s Scotland map, as part of February’s Zwift Race Scotland series. I did pretty poorly on Stage 2 – Glasgow … Read more