Getting fit through indoor cycling
The wind is picking back up, and whilst the temperature remains fairly high here, it feels like a storm is coming. I’ve been away for a couple of days down in Birmingham where the temperatures were 29c, dropping to 24c in the evening. Thankfully, it’s cooler here. 20c apparently for this ride, and with the … Read more
I knew I’d see a dip in form being off the bike for two weeks, and it was so noticeable today. I’d say that prior to injury, I was probably at, or very close to my all time highest fitness level. There was a period a couple of years back where I seemed to be … Read more
It’s felt like a real shame missing out on the nice weather lately, but two weeks ago last Saturday I really injured my back. It seemed to be getting better last weekend, and then I woke up on Sunday, bent to put on my socks and it went again. Bad times. I’ve been playing it … 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. Incidents a-plenty this week, seeing me head back indoors for the first time in … Read more
A decent longer ride today, albeit not without incident. I got pulled out on three times. At the start of the ride, not far at all from home, and then twice very much towards the end. Ridiculous. Fortunately no accidents. I really need a camera. It’s a YouTube gold mine out there on the open … Read more