Weekly Review July 31st – August 6th 2023

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.  It looks like I slacked off on the Sunday this week, but that wasn’t … Read more

Zwift Climb Portal: Col du Platzerwasel

My second time hitting one of Zwift’s Climb Portal routes, and things have changed slightly since last time. Previously there were various climbs to choose from, whereas now there is only one. This isn’t as bad as it sounds. In fact, in some ways it is better. Now the climbs are on rotation, much like … Read more

Zwift Race the Worlds: Stage 1 – Rolling Highlands (B)

A new week, a new month, and therefore a new stage on the latest Zwift ZRacing series. For August we are taking on “Race the Worlds”, which is accurate so long as the world means Scotland. Yes, August will see 5 races across various Scottish routes, and today I took on Stage 1 where we … Read more