Getting fit through indoor cycling
Last week I felt like my rehab rides had reached a natural conclusion, with plenty of base mile rides, an SST session complete, and a climb. After the fact, the one thing I realised I was lacking was a ride or two focused on sprints. Now, I’ve never been much good at sprinting. It’s not … Read more
The aim this morning was simple: get out early and beat the heat. If I’m not mistaken today turned out to be yet another yearly record breaker, topping 27c here at its peak, or 34c in the kitchen when I was cooking tea. Absolutely nuts. Setting out, I followed a route I’ve done several times … Read more
Today’s ride was really enjoyable. That about sums it up. However, if you’d like to know why, then do keep reading. I promise it might not thrill you. Still here? I’m impressed. The weather report on the old Google phone lied. Lied hard with a vengeance. It said rain, pretty much all day. However, being … Read more
Long and short of this one is I got caught out in the rain. I’m fairly sure I knew that rain was coming this afternoon – fortunately only a bit of drizzle, but nevertheless, a relentless and steady drizzle. Enough to keep me wet, cold, and wanting to get home. However, this did help me … Read more
The British countryside is, in my humble opinion, really rather beautiful all year round. Its certainly at its most pretty in Summer, but even when it’s cold and windy and feeling absolutely autumnal, the views are far more welcoming to me than the gray, concrete jungle of the city and suburbs. Though even the urban … Read more