Getting fit through indoor cycling
Christmas Day done and dusted. Back on the bike. And a lot of over indulgence to work off. Last night, driving home from some Boxing Day family time, I really wanted to get back on the bike. I think that was more my body complaining at being put through a different kind of wringer. I … Read more
In my mind, bagels are delicious breakfast muffin type thing, packed full of stuff that’s largely bad for you: Philadelphia cheese, a bit of ham, maybe a few salad leaves, and whatever else looks interesting on the breakfast buffet. Or, in other words, I have never bought my own bagels when at home, but if … Read more
After a couple of days off the bike I was hoping to feel a little better about riding this evening. For whatever reason, this week I have felt… tired. Really tired. Drained. My legs, in particular my thighs have just said no. I’ve been mentally drained for other reasons, so I’m not going to beat … Read more
Well, so much for my scheduled FTP Builder ride. In truth, the prospect of a 1.5 hour ride on a week night just wasn’t that appealing. The workout itself looks like a good one, but I might need to “save it” for Saturday when I have a little more free time to spare. Instead, I … Read more
For this evening’s ride I took on RGT Cycling‘s Canary Wharf map. This is a very short map – just 1km – with a sprint, and very little climb. I think the climb is 5m per lap? The sprint isn’t flat, however. It starts flat, dips, and then finishes up a slight incline. Straight away, … Read more