“Sprinting”

Last week I felt like my rehab rides had reached a natural conclusion, with plenty of base mile rides, an SST session complete, and a climb. After the fact, the one thing I realised I was lacking was a ride or two focused on sprints. Now, I’ve never been much good at sprinting. It’s not … Read more

Weekly Review May 09th – 15th 2022

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.  This week’s rides really feel like the end of my crash / injury period. … Read more

Sunny Sunday Session

Wow. The weather at the moment is absolutely glorious. I went out this morning in arm warmers and a gilet and was perhaps just a tad warm setting off. By the end of the ride I had stripped both off and was just right with the light breeze and the still rising sun. Absolutely love … Read more

Rehab Complete

Whilst definitely not yet back to where I was pre-crash, I do feel that with today’s climb wrapped up, I can confidently say that I’m “back to normal”. For whatever that’s worth. It’s been a glorious day here, weather-wise. Sunny, more than warm enough for just bib shorts and a short sleeve jersey, and with … Read more