Training Ride with the boys
Something special about being out on the bike and the sun coming through the clouds for the first time in a few weeks.
Love the Sun
Tweek your Core to get more
Your bulging quads and razor-cut calves are the envy of your pack, and you start every ride strong. As the ride progresses, though, your hips seesaw in the saddle, your lower back aches, and you slow in corners. The problem? Your core cries uncle long before your legs wear out. Although a cyclist’s legs provide the most tangible source of power, the abs and lower back are the vital foundation from which all movement, including the pedal stroke, stems.
Shed weight. Live longer. Get a great looking ass.
If there’s one issue that dominates my life more than any other; the one which I go to battle over every day, then it’s this… I hate being fat.
So I’ve decided to do something about it.
Winter Training Update
I think the variety is important with training at this time of year, as too much of any one thing (particularly the turbo trainer) can get very monotonous.
How to use ‘Richmond Park’ for ‘L’Etape du tour Mondovelo’ training
. I have made some calculations to see what kind of distances we are looking to train up to. I have started with a well known route that most London cyclists will be aware of…
Indoor Cycling
The main issue is the volume of sweat my body produces, a steady stream of drips from my head from the moment I start which makes me feel like a bit of a freak.
The Long Road to Saint Flour
Following my disappointing finish on yesterday’s ride I have been engaging in some post-game analysis….
Cycle 300 Miles in 30 Days
YOU CAN DO IT. I really challenge you to take up this challenge and see if you can ride 300 miles in 30 days. That is only 10 miles per day. I look forward to seeing your results.
South London Loop
I road this new route around south London a few weekends ago, it took me 1:09:52. If you live in the area and like riding, try beat this time. Its not at all fast but it will be fun to see how can.
TRAINING LOG: #3
The weather was perfect for an afternoon of wind in the face, pain in the legs and suck in the throat. As can be expected there was quite a crowd out at Richmond Park. Nick was 10min late, which gave me the time to enjoy…
TRAINING LOG #2
Adam and I left work in Parsons Green heading in towards central London, using embankment as a good distance with flow. We crossed Vauxhall bridge and headed east towards London Bridge.
TRAINING LOG: #1
Left work around 6pm, felt good today, recovery from tummy bug at 95%. My fist lap of Richmond park was very hard work, traffic was a problem today (note to self-afternoon traffic is restricting on week days). My bike as developed a creaking sound in the frame…
Roady Steady Go
I have finally succumbed to the influences of my friends and bought myself a road bike. I have told myself that this is only for training and commuting. We’ll see how long I can stick to this theory. As I plan to do the Maxx Exposure 40mile night loop this year, I felt it necessary [...]
