Advent of Cycling – Day 24 – Riding Around Preston For Christmas

And so we reach the end if my Advent of Cycling challenge. It was a bit like the advent calendars I’d have as a kid. Except without chocolate. And with more cycling. The idea with this challenge was to cycle every day for 24 days. I completed the challenge with a minimum of 30 minutes … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 23 – I Wish It Could Be Recovery Every Day

I had to take it easy today. My knees are desperately in need of a proper rest day. Mentally, and physically, today I am feeling thrashed. It’s not helped by a terrible nights sleep – bed at 00:30, up at 04:27 and unable to sleep much after that. Fortunately tomorrow is my last day of … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 22 – Jon’s Short, Strenuous Mix

Phew, I totally underestimated this one. It’s a long while since I’ve done Jon’s Short Mix and I’d forgotten just what an absolute ass kicker it is. When I looked at it, what I saw was the 10 minutes of tempo at the end. That looked ideal. What I failed to notice was the sheer … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 19 – Beach Island Loop

I have to say I really didn’t think this whole Advent of Cycling thing through. Doing a ride every day, for 19 days now, has been absolutely bloody knackering. I know I finish on Thursday night, and I know I’ve said it already, but it really can’t come soon enough. The finish line is in … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 18 – Ocean Lava Cliffside Loop

Four new routes. 4km of new roads, total, between all four. Oh Zwift, Christmas has truly come early for us this year. Our monthly subs clearly paying for many a late night in the route production studio. Ho ho ho. Yes, its Christmas time in Watopia. And that means the trees have fancy lights. And … Read more