Getting fit through indoor cycling
Ahead of the forthcoming FTP test I wanted to get some indication of how I’m doing at the current 245w figure. I’ve been thinking that’s on the high side, but was keen to understand whether or not I could actually hold that power for a prolonged period of time. Spoiler alert: yes. But it wasn’t … Read more
It’s been a pretty so-and-so day. Started off with me having a melt down in the kitchen. Last night’s dirty pots everywhere (my fault), then spilling my kids party sweets all over the floor (their fault, leaving half open bags of junk around), then standing in a inexplicably wet patch of the carpet whilst in … Read more
I went out today with the idea of doing a 30km TT route. But I’ll be the first to admit I was struggling fairly early on. My pacing seemed off. Maybe I’d gone too hard. However, it all came undone anyway when a white van man deliberately got super close to me on a super … 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. A week that started strong and then hit a wall on Friday. I’ve never … Read more
Taking it easy today, hence the title. After Friday I figured I better be a bit more sensible. With it being very wet out I opted for an indoor ride – good for keeping me in control – and an endurance ride at that. For the vast majority of this one I played a game … Read more