Getting fit through indoor cycling
The difference between an indoor ride and an outdoor ride is, for me, that I don’t necessarily know I’m going to do a climb when heading outdoors, versus having to pretty much choose e.g. The Alpe du Zwift from the menu when indoors. It was baking hot today. Still is, actually. So I wanted to … Read more
Yesterday I did a few hill repeats, but felt like I’d rather just do a proper ‘straight up’ climb. I guess it’s a different approach required for both, but for me, I have always preferred finding a rhythm and sticking with it, rather than doing short sharp efforts. However, Skynet may disagree. Anyway, I planned … Read more
Finally, having been off work now for about 3 weeks, I managed to tick off the one ride I absolutely wanted to do during my break. That would be hitting the Trough of Bowland, and today I opted for the easier side of the climb, mainly because I didn’t want to come back on the … Read more
Whilst definitely not yet back to where I was pre-crash, I do feel that with today’s climb wrapped up, I can confidently say that I’m “back to normal”. For whatever that’s worth. It’s been a glorious day here, weather-wise. Sunny, more than warm enough for just bib shorts and a short sleeve jersey, and with … Read more
Right then, off we go for Stage 3 of this years Tour of Watopia, and I think it’s fair to say this one is the toughest of the tour. Well, in my mind it certainly is. I opted for the longer ride – taking in the Tour of Fire and Ice, aka a quick whip … Read more