Tour of Watopia: Stage 5 Tempus Fugit

This morning I took part in the 9am Tour of Watopia: Stage 5, Tempus Fugit. This is a 18km time trial race that’s not a race race. Which is to say that whilst Zwift bill the tour as not being a race, each event is timed and ranked. There was a decent attendance, despite the … Read more

Weekly Review – 22nd-28th April 2019

Each week Zwift sends me an email summarising my activity for the week. For previous weekly reviews click here. I’m really not sure why this week’s Zwift stats are missing the fact I leveled up. I reached level 11 this week. No major feat, but a good indicator of progress. And only one level away … Read more

Tour of Watopia: Stage 4 – Level out, level up

Halfway done! Keep the momentum going in Stage 4’s rolling hills and flats. Go for your personal bests as you make your way through various KOM segments. Segment starts are marked with neon dashes on the road. We’ll begin on Ocean Boulevard’s pier, then head to downtown Watopia. Once we’re away from the hustle and … Read more

It’s Slightly Farther If You Go Backwards

Today is Richmond day as the guest map on Zwift. I don’t particularly like Richmond due to the cobbles. The Tacx Neo 2 vibrates / gives force feedback / rumbles when I pedal over different surfaces in Zwift, and the cobbles are fairly unpleasant. I therefore opted to ride Watopia. And specifically, the Volcano Circuit … Read more

The Knee Bone’s Connected from the Shin Bone

Starting with a bit of bad news this morning: I’ve hurt my knee. My left knee to be precise, and somewhere on the lower part of the knee cap, to be exact. At some point during the morning yesterday, I was heading upstairs to my office carrying a nice, tasty brew, and I must have … Read more