Advent of Cycling – Day 15 – Lactate Shuttle Short

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Well, bobbins. All my good plans: scuppered. My idea today was to do the 17:30 3R Pedal Play Interval ride. Unfortunately, I’d forgotten about my eldest child swimming lessons, which too begin at 17:30. The reason I was able to attend the last time was because of swimming shutting during covid. D’oh. Now, potentially, I … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 14 – Foxy Boxing

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I’m going to keep this write up on the brief side as it feels like I’ve only just finished writing up the weekly review. Apparently this was my first time doing the London 8. Not that I used to ride the London map super frequently or anything. But seemingly this is the first time I’ve … Read more

Weekly Review December 7th – 13th 2020

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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 was made up of seven riding days, which I don’t think I’ve ever done … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 13 – Wave Rider

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Yesterday I was moaning and complaining about not having a set schedule for my rides, and that made each day more difficult than it might otherwise ought to be. Well, potentially, problem solved. I was thinking today might be a good day to start with The Sufferfest. But there’s one reason I haven’t. And that’s … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 12 – The Twelfth Night (Well, Afternoon)

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Righty, here’s the deal. I’m thrashed. This 24 rides in a row sounds great on paper, but I didn’t think it through. Part of the problem is that I have a saddle sore on my ass that won’t go because I’m not resting it. And another part of the problem is my recent dip in … Read more