Getting fit through indoor cycling
Tonight’s ride was the complete opposite of a Full Gas effort. It was my all time easiest ride, 60 minutes at 114w. Basically, I’m sat on a bike, I’m pedalling, but I’m not really doing much else. No elevated breathing, no surge in heart rate, and barely any sweat. It’s a life I could get … Read more
Phew, that was a fun one. And by fun, I mean hard and knackering. As I’ve covered a few times now in my weekly reviews, I never managed to complete the Zwift Academy 2020 due to illness. It’s been bugging me, and whilst I can’t finish it off in full, I can at least finish … Read more
It’s been a while. Four months, actually. But today I decided it had been long enough, and got back on with an SST session. This one would be taken at my new FTP, which I have actually forgotten what that figure is. Whatever it is, it meant riding at 210w off, and 225w on. Or … 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: Monday – What A Difference A Day Makes (Outdoor) Tuesday – 6 … Read more
This morning I took part in my first Pride Ride for 2021. I didn’t actually realise they had started, yet I think I missed the first two already(?). Today’s ride was a 1.2-2.0w/kg ride around a new Watopia route, Seaside Sprint. As ever with the Pride Rides, this one was well attended and very welcoming. … Read more