Getting fit through indoor cycling
2019 has been a fantastic year for me. It’s my first year on a bike since I was about 14 I think, so well over half a life time ago. I’ve achieved a lot in the 9 months I’ve been riding, and I am greatly looking forwards to getting the full 12 months in for … Read more
Each week Zwift sends me an email summarising my activity for the week. For previous weekly reviews click here. Last week consisted of only three rides. This was primarily due to it being Christmas midweek, and then skipping the harder ride on Sunday. Prior to Christmas, I started the week with a late lunch in … Read more
For this morning’s ride I took on Tacx Software’s Etape du Tour 2018 – Col de Romme. This is a 16km ride, of which I think somewhere between 10 and 11km of the distance is uphill. There’s 835m of marked climb, but about 875m in the ride in total. The average gradient for this one … Read more
Saturday is my favourite day of the week. I’m sure Saturday is many people’s favourite day of the week, but for me, I do have a set routine on a Saturday that I really enjoy. I start the day fairly early – 7am – at my desk with 6 or 7 hours to work on … Read more
Christmas Day done and dusted. Back on the bike. And a lot of over indulgence to work off. Last night, driving home from some Boxing Day family time, I really wanted to get back on the bike. I think that was more my body complaining at being put through a different kind of wringer. I … Read more