Race Watopia: Stage 3 – Two Bridges Loop (B)

This one went about as well as expected. Once more I misjudged the route. I checked it out last night in the app, and when I saw the curly loop around I, yet again, figured we were doing the full reverse Hilly KOM. But no. This one is the same route that starts at the … Read more

Lionel Sanders’ Yellow Day Workout in New York

Boredom. That’s my theory on why the people over at Zwift HQ meddled with the Workouts menu. Gone are all the usual ones I knew, and in their place are a few groups and some obvious brand associations. OK, so I’m in a bit of a bad mood today. I’ll try to offset some of … Read more

Tour of Watopia 2023 Ride: Stage 3 – Climber’s Gambit (Standard)

Stage 3 already, three weeks in. It can’t be? Well, apparently it is. So two big rides this week. I believe this is considered the Queen Stage, which I have learned means the hilliest stage. Not entirely sure how Queen + Hills relate, but I’m sure it makes sense in French. I actually thought I … Read more

Tour of Watopia 2023 Ride: Stage 2 – Eastern Eight (Long)

A new route for me today, and a longer one than usual also. Clocking in at ~52km, the Eastern Eight loop sees a full traversal of Titan’s Grove, Fuego Flats, and Ocean Boulevard in both directions. I went into this one with the idea of taking it at a slightly lower pace, as I am … Read more