Getting fit through indoor cycling
Perhaps not the most ideal conditions for an outdoor ride today. But I needed to get out. Besides, I figured I would only be going slow, so the risks of coming undone were probably fairly minuscule. Anyway, within less than ten minutes of setting off, I’d felt the back wheel slipping out from under me … Read more
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t spend the majority of this ride looking out of the window at the clear blue skies and wishing I’d headed outdoors. However, whilst it looks rideable out there at the moment, it’s a bit deceptive. It rained overnight, and the sun isn’t doing enough to get the … Read more
Recovery was the order of the day today. Had it been warmer, I would have loved to get outdoors. But out there it was 2c and had been gritted overnight, so I didn’t fancy both the bike and I getting coated in filth. Fresh off the Alpe, I didn’t much fancy the next stage of … 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. At 3300+ calories and 5h 20m on the bike, this has been my most … Read more
Oooooh, now this one has taken it out of me, and no mistake. Yes, I had in mind I might do the 9am ride. Hah. Even though I woke up at 8am prompt, I had the general feeling of anxiety about the effort ahead that only two hours could stand any chance of calming. Plenty … Read more