Advent of Cycling – Day 21 – Two Bridges Loop

Ho ho ho, only 3 more rides to go. For my 21st consecutive ride I opted for two new things: A new route: Two Bridges Loop A new workout: Pre-Training Plan The workout might have been done out of sequence. I’m somewhat passed the pre-training stage at this point. But I did the workout anyway … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 20 – Serpentine 8

Whilst not quite the workout I had in mind, it is another hour on the bike and crucially, not too an intensive hour on the knees. One thing I really hadn’t factored in to 24 continuous days of cycling is just how physical stress it’s putting on my knee joints. I’m at the point where … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 15 – Lactate Shuttle Short

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

Advent of Cycling – Day 14 – Foxy Boxing

I’m going to keep this write up on the brief side as it feels like I’ve only just finished writing up the weekly review. Apparently this was my first time doing the London 8. Not that I used to ride the London map super frequently or anything. But seemingly this is the first time I’ve … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 13 – Wave Rider

Yesterday I was moaning and complaining about not having a set schedule for my rides, and that made each day more difficult than it might otherwise ought to be. Well, potentially, problem solved. I was thinking today might be a good day to start with The Sufferfest. But there’s one reason I haven’t. And that’s … Read more