Wind Shear

In a word, today’s ride could best be described as: windy. At one point the wind gusted so hard I was almost blown over. Absolutely nuts. Also, for 4c, it was cold. I went out in my rubber gloves (it’s neoprene, but I think calling them rubber gloves is hilarious) but had the foresight to … Read more

Hail Stops Play

An outdoor ride today, and a cold one, too. Sadly, not photos due to me still having no working camera on my phone. That said, there was only one photo I would have taken today, and that was of a stream, so I don’t feel like you missed too much. Though I didn’t realise it … Read more

First Outdoor Ride of 2021

For today’s ride I managed to get outdoors – my first outdoor ride of 2021. Hurrah. I didn’t think it was going to happen, but with rain instead of snow / sleet, and temperatures above 4c all day (ooh, basically Summer), the ice melted and given the choice between another Zwift session or a bit … Read more

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