Getting fit through indoor cycling
Yesterday the bike got a tune up, some replacement screws for the ones I’ve sweated all over and rusted up, brake adjustments, some other bits and bobs, along with a fresh Continental GP5000 on the rear to go along with the one that I fitted on the front. I didn’t need much of an excuse … Read more
My poor loved, yet unintentionally badly maintained bike has been led in a heap of parts pretty much since Saturday afternoon, after my disastrous tyre replacement surgery led to the patient dramatically exploding. Giving up on any dreams of ever becoming a full fledged cycling mechanic, I have instead resorted to a two fold strategy: … 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. This week’s rides were as follows: Tuesday – No Sweet Beats (Indoor / Zwift) Wednesday – Zwift Academy … Read more
Short ride today. 1.6km. Took me longer to get dressed and ready to go out than it did to complete my ride. Sad times. I’ll never claim to be anything but a bike newb, and realistically I think I should accept my own limitations. Sure, it’s nice to know how to change a tyre and … Read more
Today was really a bike day of two halves. And honestly, I’m going to have to keep this short because the second half was painful. It’s genuinely uncomfortable to type. Ok, so the gist is, I finished work early today to make up for last week. Excellent news as it was a lovely sunny day. … Read more