Zwift Spring Training: Workout #2 FTP Boosters

At 38 minutes, this one was short enough to feel a little on the “light” side before setting off, whilst hard enough to come off the bike feeling like I’d done a decent effort. The work today came in two ten minute blocks. The second slightly easier than the first, but not by much. What’s … Read more

Zwift Cobble Crushers Race: Stage 4 – Casse Pattes (B)

I knew this one was going to be tough for several reasons. Some are obvious: And some are less so: But whatever. I can throw out excuses all day long, we all know by now I’m never coming first, so what does it matter? Not much. The main thing is: turning up. Turning up, and … Read more

Half Way, Fully Cooked

Sounds efficient. Sadly, it was quite the failure. Last night I went out and pushed too hard, silly me. I knew I didn’t have much time before the sunlight faded so I went fast for 20 minutes, overdoing it on what absolutely should have been a rest day. And then today, thinking that I might … Read more

Streetlight Sonata

I might be wrong, but I think that’s the first time I’ve done a ride where the sun is setting. Certainly if it’s not, it’s the first time in a very, very long time. Long enough that I’ve forgotten any previous such rides. Typically I don’t ride on a Friday. But when the mood takes, … Read more