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
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
Which Haribo gummie is best for climbing? Is this not the question all cyclists, whether hardcore peloton based professional or lowly weekend warrior, are desperate to answer? Of course it is. In the name of science I decided to take a pocket full of Haribos and go up some climbs. I could then definitively say … Read more
