Category: Training Rides
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What’s Track Cycling On London’s Olympic Velodrome Like?
When watching the world’s top track cycling elites on telly, have you ever thought to yourself—what’s that like? And—should I give it a go? Well, here’s what to expect… and yes, you should!
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How I Got In The Best Shape Of My Life In Only 5 Weeks
After leaving Farnham under a beautiful sunny sky, a patch of gravel on a bend put me in the hedge. Three broken ribs and a separated shoulder saw me grounded. Somehow I managed an almost miraculous return to fitness that put me in the best shape of my life. This is how…
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How To Build A Zwift Time Trial Team
Zwift team time trials are fascinating. I’ve been transfixed and thoroughly entertained by the pre and post race chat in our discord team channels…
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A Loop Of The UK’s Côte d’Azur
There’s a feeling that’s hard to pin down when you go for a relaxed ride along the beach on a balmy summer evening. It’s kind of magical and serene…
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Return Of The Zwift – Back On The Gain Train
The return to indoor cycling after enjoying a sweltering summer outdoors.
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A Boy And A Bicycle – Part 1
I don’t remember exactly what originally attracted me to riding bikes in my early teens. Was it the sense of freedom? Did I want to go kerb crawling on two wheels to pick up a date? Was I into causing havoc and road rage by cycling on the pavements and running red lights? Whatever the…
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My Backstory
As a teen, I joined a cycling club and started racing. Of course, I gave “all that nonsense” up the moment “rock ‘n’ roll” beckoned. There followed a long gap in time and a massive hit to my weight and fitness. Then, more than 10 years ago, inspired by my nephew asking me to help…