Getting fit through indoor cycling
For this afternoon’s ride I took on Emily’s Short Mix. This is the first time I’ve done a harder workout at my new FTP, so went into this one feeling a little apprehensive. How hard would it be, compared to previous attempts? I know Emily’s Short Mix is a series of ramps. And I know … Read more
This morning I took part in Zwift’s New Years Day Le Col (Quarter) Century ride. This was a quarter imperial century, so ~40km rather than 25km. Even so, I had expected this to be a full metric century, so mentally was roughly somewhere in the zone to attempt / complete this ride. Not a bad … Read more
Saturday is my favourite day of the week. I’m sure Saturday is many people’s favourite day of the week, but for me, I do have a set routine on a Saturday that I really enjoy. I start the day fairly early – 7am – at my desk with 6 or 7 hours to work on … Read more
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
Working from home is a wonderful thing. I had a fairly busy morning, given that it’s Christmas Eve. But I also was able to structure my day such that I could get in an extended hour (very late) long dinner hour ride on Zwift. For this ride I opted for New York City’s Knickerbocker Reverse … Read more