Makuri Islands: Two Village Loop

Rain persisted for the second day in a row, so indoors I stayed, and on Zwift I once again ventured. No bad thing, truth be told, as although these endurance sessions are quite boring, they are the exact kind of lighter riding that I need to help my calf with recovery. Firing up Zwift today … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 21 – Two Bridges Loop

Ho ho ho, only 3 more rides to go. For my 21st consecutive ride I opted for two new things: A new route: Two Bridges Loop A new workout: Pre-Training Plan The workout might have been done out of sequence. I’m somewhat passed the pre-training stage at this point. But I did the workout anyway … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 20 – Serpentine 8

Whilst not quite the workout I had in mind, it is another hour on the bike and crucially, not too an intensive hour on the knees. One thing I really hadn’t factored in to 24 continuous days of cycling is just how physical stress it’s putting on my knee joints. I’m at the point where … 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