Getting fit through indoor cycling
This afternoon I took part in the eighth and final Zwift Academy 2019 workout, and ultimately, my last required event of the ZA2019 program. As this was to be my final session in Zwift Academy 2019 I wanted to do this as an online group ride (rather than the solo rides that have made up … Read more
This afternoon – or perhaps early evening I guess – I completed two laps of Zwift’s new Yorkshire map. This time I took on the forward route. I’ve ridden Yorkshire once before – Zwiftcast Recon Ride – Harrogate Circuit Reverse (D). The route was definitely different in the forward version. It felt more of a … Read more
In my last ride, Zwift Academy 2019 Workout #7: VO2max Development, I injured myself. At the time I thought – and reported – that I’d felt a cramp in my stomach after one of the hard efforts. It turned out not to be cramp. I think it’s a pulled muscle. Fortunately, it’s in a fairly … Read more
7 down, 1 to go. But OMG, today was hard as hell. And as usual, I was too cocky with my approach to these workouts. These Zwift Academy workouts need to be respected. When will I learn? Looking at the interval schedule for this ride, I wasn’t too concerned about what lay ahead. A few … Read more
Each week Zwift sends me an email summarising my activity for the week. For previous weekly reviews click here. It’s been an interesting and enjoyable week on the bike this week. With Zwift’s new Yorkshire course to explore, and a Zwift Academy race to ride, I’ve not felt short of things to keep me occupied, … Read more