Getting fit through indoor cycling
As I’ve said for the last few weeks, I think a lot of my problems are mental over physical at the moment. Thinking today would be an indoor session, I resolved to do one of those FTP Builder rides, an hour at 150w or whatever. However, finishing “on time” (not quite, I’m still owed 30 … Read more
Yesterday: felt good, had a decent ride. Today: felt knackered, barely managed to average 2.5w/kg. I don’t know if it’s diet, over exercising, losing my form, or what. Frankly, I’m not that worried about it. I only really ride for fitness and fun, so it’s not like I’m losing my competitive ability, or whatever. But … Read more
Really struggling to find some form at the moment, and in truth, I think it’s mostly a mental battle. I took Monday and Tuesday off to try and recover the legs, and they did feel fine today. Setting off, there wasn’t that tell tale tension I’ve felt most of last week. I can’t say I … Read more
Bit of a stupid post title. I’ve never been to Blackburn before, at least, not on my bike. And when I thought it up, I thought it was a cool tie in with the Tour of Watopia Stage 5 from earlier this week which kicked my ass. But no, even there I failed. That ride … Read more
Phew, this one was a hot one. And not only was it a hot one, it was a busy, packed full of people ride. Now this was partly because of the route I chose – just made up en route – but also because it was a hot day, and a lot of people were … Read more