Off We Go For 2021

It might not have been the world’s most intensive workout, but getting my fat, lazy backside on the bike on day one of 2021 was “good enough”. I’ve been refraining from weighing myself during December. Why? No idea. I have gotten out of the habit of doing so. So during this ride I made the … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 22 – Jon’s Short, Strenuous Mix

Phew, I totally underestimated this one. It’s a long while since I’ve done Jon’s Short Mix and I’d forgotten just what an absolute ass kicker it is. When I looked at it, what I saw was the 10 minutes of tempo at the end. That looked ideal. What I failed to notice was the sheer … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 20 – Serpentine 8

Whilst not quite the workout I had in mind, it is another hour on the bike and crucially, not too an intensive hour on the knees. One thing I really hadn’t factored in to 24 continuous days of cycling is just how physical stress it’s putting on my knee joints. I’m at the point where … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 15 – Lactate Shuttle Short

Well, bobbins. All my good plans: scuppered. My idea today was to do the 17:30 3R Pedal Play Interval ride. Unfortunately, I’d forgotten about my eldest child swimming lessons, which too begin at 17:30. The reason I was able to attend the last time was because of swimming shutting during covid. D’oh. Now, potentially, I … Read more

Advent of Cycling – Day 13 – Wave Rider

Yesterday I was moaning and complaining about not having a set schedule for my rides, and that made each day more difficult than it might otherwise ought to be. Well, potentially, problem solved. I was thinking today might be a good day to start with The Sufferfest. But there’s one reason I haven’t. And that’s … Read more