Gone Climbin’

Unintentionally, I might add. I went out today to do 40km. I started the ride on some random side streets I have never ridden, had no idea existed, and ultimately turned out not to go anywhere particularly exciting. After that, I found myself on the road to Longridge. I wasn’t in the mood for going … Read more

The Trifecta Of Misery

OK, so UK voting day. Used the bike to go to the polling station. Seems the ride there was either lost or didn’t record somehow. I think that’s because I mucked about too much trying to set the bike alarm, and then realised it was only a bunch of old duffers knocking about and by … Read more

Another Stupid Push

Went out today with no plan and ended up pushing hard for the full hour. I was feeling it in the legs pretty much when I set off and whilst that did ease, I have probably only made myself even more tired than I already was. Well. Fatigued. I don’t know how the pros do … Read more

Another Windy Day In Paradise

A good ride today. Longer than a usual weekday, partly because I didn’t get to ride yesterday (due exclusively to weather) and wanted to “make up for it”. And partly because I needed a break from work. Going out early – mid-morning – meant quiet roads. Everything was pretty perfect, except for getting stuck behind … Read more

Got Wet

Normally I would have stayed indoors today. But without Zwift, and without having downloaded the latest update for MyWhoosh, I had the choice of either staying inside and waiting for the download to finish / the program to install etc, or just go out. And get wet. Yes, the rain is back. So off out … Read more