Advent of Cycling 2020

Advent of Cycling – Day 19 – Beach Island Loop

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I have to say I really didn’t think this whole Advent of Cycling thing through. Doing a ride every day, for 19 days now, has been absolutely bloody knackering. I know I finish on Thursday night, and I know I’ve said it already, but it really can’t come soon enough. The finish line is in … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 18 – Ocean Lava Cliffside Loop

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Four new routes. 4km of new roads, total, between all four. Oh Zwift, Christmas has truly come early for us this year. Our monthly subs clearly paying for many a late night in the route production studio. Ho ho ho. Yes, its Christmas time in Watopia. And that means the trees have fancy lights. And … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 17 – Week On The Knees

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Boy howdy, I’m bushed. My plan for today was to do workout 7 in the Zwift Academy 2020 series. But I’m well aware of how intense that workout looks, and frankly I couldn’t face it this evening when it came time to get in the bike. Its all down to having ridden now for 17 … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 16 – Between Meetings

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Another take it easy day today. That was always the plan so no divergence from my routine today. I didn’t quite get in my full 45 minutes. Such are the hazards of cycling during a lunch break. I had to be off in time for a shower and to make my lunch before the next … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 15 – Lactate Shuttle Short

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Well, bobbins. All my good plans: scuppered. My idea today was to do the 17:30 3R Pedal Play Interval ride. Unfortunately, I’d forgotten about my eldest child swimming lessons, which too begin at 17:30. The reason I was able to attend the last time was because of swimming shutting during covid. D’oh. Now, potentially, I … Read more