Getting fit through indoor cycling
Wasn’t planning on heading up Beacon Fell (well, Carwags Lane) climb today, but I found myself in the vicinity and figured it would be rude not too. As it was I managed to PB the climb, even in long sleeve jersey and long sleeve base layer – bit of a sweaty affair, truth be told. … 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. Fun times. I sit writing this at Billy Bobs, a kids play area I … Read more
Not slept that well these last two days – talking 5 hours sleep, tops. Well, 10 if you add the two together. Combine that with the SST session yesterday that left me a bit more knackered than it ought to, and had it not been for the opportunity of an outdoor ride today, I would … Read more
Oh wow. I don’t know if it’s just that I haven’t done anything on the turbo in a while, or whether my FTP setting is perhaps a little too high. But oof, this one was a struggle. I think I’ve said this before about SST – post crash I’m convinced it’s wrong (on the high … Read more
Not a whole lot to write home about today. For my ride, at least. Just a quick jolly out, easy pace, in significantly cooler weather than earlier this week. However, the real fun for my cycling today came in the form of Stage 18 of the Tour de France. That battle between Pogacar and Vingegaard … Read more