Getting fit through indoor cycling
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 were as follows: Tuesday – A Day Is Not Enough (Indoor / … Read more
This was one heck of a ride. Perhaps not the best day for it, either. I’d liken it to riding through the Trough of Bowland, with the caveat of whenever I’ve done that it’s been a sunny, or at least pleasant day. Not today. Whilst this route was expected to be long and tiring, I … Read more
Bit of an up and down week this one, to be fair. Didn’t ride yesterday because my calf felt bruised – painful to the touch, which I can only put down to the cramp from Thursday’s ride. That’s a new one on me if so. Today my right calf has still felt tight. But between … Read more
It’s taken me a while, but I have finally completed the Zwift Academy 2020 workout. And with this one being an anaerobic workout, I have managed to kill two birds with one stone this week. I hit on a few issues during this ride – but by and large I gave it my all. Let’s … Read more
I’m well aware that for some, 3 hours on the bike isn’t a big deal. And 70km? pfft, why not 100km, right? But for me, that was a big one. I felt alright on the day, but definitely was out like a light when my head hit the pillow on Sunday night. And yesterday I … Read more