Getting fit through indoor cycling
Spurred on by Philip’s comment I decided to stick with Zwift’s 12 week FTP builder exercise plan for today’s ride. Truth is, I also wanted to get the 21km on the board to reach my weekly riding goal of 100km, but I also wanted a fairly light ride as whilst I haven’t done too much … Read more
Exercising for 1 hour 25 minutes? Oof. Full on. Particularly a day after doing my first FTP test that was itself the most full on workout I think I’ve ever done. In my entire life. It seems like the only way I’m going to improve on my FTP – currently 195w – is to go … Read more
Right then. So today was the day. The big day. FTP Test day. Let’s get the excuses out of the way up front, shall we? If anything I was too well rested for this. Due to bike troubles, I’ve had 8 days off the bike out of the last 12. Not great. That said, I … Read more
After making some mistakes on Thursday last week, I have been without my bike for four days. Tonight, I was able to pick the bike back up from the local bike mechanic, and get it hooked back up with Zwift. I’d like to say all of the problems have been sorted, but I still have … Read more
My week of riding has so far not gone to plan. I had expected to do a race yesterday morning, but having taken part in 3R Richmond UCI Hilly Race (D) on Monday, I ended up tweaking a muscle in the back of my right leg. Apparently it’s a calf muscle. I am none the … Read more