The Knee Bone’s Connected from the Shin Bone

Starting with a bit of bad news this morning: I’ve hurt my knee. My left knee to be precise, and somewhere on the lower part of the knee cap, to be exact. At some point during the morning yesterday, I was heading upstairs to my office carrying a nice, tasty brew, and I must have … Read more

First Time Round Watopia Flat

Yesterday seemed to be a real struggle. I made a mental resolution last night that if today’s effort was equally as hard, I’d give myself a rest day tomorrow (Sunday). Well, today was probably easier, though I haven’t yet compared the stats. I’ve had a pedal around the Watopia Flat route before, but never done … Read more

Ride 5 – Watopia

Having spent another 30 minutes last night trying to index my gears, and fix the click-clack sound of my chain rubbing against the front derailleur, I thought this mornings ride would be problem free. Alas, I am still experiencing some phantom shifting around the mid ring (idk the correct name) on the rear cassette. Not … Read more

Couch to 6km

I’ve now finished my third workout and I’m feeling pretty good. By comparison with anyone who has been cycling, or simply keeping fit for anything longer than a week, my stats are completely appalling. But I’m not doing this for them. I’m doing this for me. My aim this week is to slowly and steadily … Read more