Stage 3: The Climbs – Race (C)

At dinner time I took part in the Tour of Watopia Stage 3 – The Climbs. This was a race on Zwift’s Volcano After Party circuit. Up until quite recently I wondered what these After Party routes were all about. Now I know. Basically a flat bit and then a hill for fun at the … Read more

Tour de Zwift: Stage 7 Race (C)

This afternoon’s race was the final event (for me at least) of the Tour of Watopia 2020. This race was one lap of the Yorkshire / Harrogate forward circuit, basically a single lap repeat of Thursday night’s group ride. I managed to get on about 10 minutes early today. Not really enough time for a … Read more

Indoor Cycling – Weekly Review December 30th 2019 – January 5th 2020

Each week Zwift sends me an email summarising my activity for the week. For previous weekly reviews click here. This week consisted of fives days of riding, and was, I believe, the highest Training Stress Score (532 TSS), and highest distance (187km) I have done in a single week. Given that it was the week … Read more

Testing Out The Harder Stuff

For this afternoon’s ride I took on Emily’s Short Mix. This is the first time I’ve done a harder workout at my new FTP, so went into this one feeling a little apprehensive. How hard would it be, compared to previous attempts? I know Emily’s Short Mix is a series of ramps. And I know … Read more