Getting fit through indoor cycling
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
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. Not the best week overall. Five riding days, but nothing great out of all … Read more
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
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
My idea today was to head out into the countryside, getting in a good loop out there before heading back and taking it slightly easier on a small sliver of the Guild Wheel, before heading back home. Being my lunch break, I had 60 minutes to cram in getting ready, riding, getting home, changed, and … Read more