Getting fit through indoor cycling
Ow. So after yesterday’s longer ride I ended up with a saddle sore. I can’t say I didn’t try to avoid it. Pre-ride I’d applied a healthy slather of chamois cream to both my ass, and liberally to the gel pad insert of my shorts. However, it didn’t work. I knew today’s ride was going … Read more
Friday night riding? Not unheard of by any means. But riding on your birthday? Well, maybe outdoors, but indoor on the turbo? It’s not the most fun you could be having. That said, 2020 isn’t the most fun I could be having either. It’s been a shocker of a year. So, all things considered, maybe … Read more
I woke up before 7 today and decided to get an early start with my work. I figured I’d started 30 mins early, and take a lunch hour and get a full ride in during that time. But when 12pm came around I just couldn’t muster the energy to do a ride, so figured I’d … Read more
Another day, another hour at recovery pace. Some small variations to this one, but ultimately the results weren’t great. One advantage of this kind of ride pace is I’m more than able to partake in other activities. This can be watching a Youtube video or doing lessons on Duolingo. Or today, I decided what the … Read more
I might not be able to go fast, but I can, at least, go. After yesterday’s fairly successful 2 hour ride, I was confident I’d be able to get in some time on the bike after work. Unfortunately, as 4pm rolled around, I ended up getting involved in a problem that took me up till … Read more