After having had Covid, I was surprised at how long my recovery has taken. I’ve been building up the miles, but still not up to the 27 mile ride I did just before I contracted the virus. However, despite the… Read moreBack in the saddle
This week hasn’t been so good from a physical health perspective. I suffer with eczema and the combination of cold weather and central heating makes for quite an uncomfortable winter, usually! Throw in a dose of anxiety and stress and… Read moreTwo good rides
This morning was the first Peasedown Peddlers ride of the year and it was good to get out with the boys again. As always, Sunday morning rides are a tremendous boost to my mental health and the crisp, slightly chilly… Read moreSunday Morning Exercise
With a New Year brings the opportunity to both set goals and to continue with my aim of both getting fitter and maintaining balance through road cycling. Two rides in two days and 30 miles will go some way to… Read moreNew Year, New Challenges
One of the real benefits of a turbo trainer is that there isn’t all the getting ready and organisation required to get out on the road. Whilst that is, and will always be, my preferred form of cycling and relaxation,… Read moreThe Wonders of Zwift
Often it gets to the evening and the will to get out on the bike is far less, with the draw of the sofa much more appealing. However, today was one of those days where some exercise would help and… Read moreRefreshing night ride with added wildlife
After all the Christmas fayre, it was good to get back on the bike again, albeit in the spare room on the trainer. I have really only got into Zwift over the past year or so, but it provides an… Read morePost-Christmas Ride
I had the great pleasure of taking my nephew for a ride this morning on his new Trek road bike. He is new to road cycling and it was lovely to have company, for a change, particularly family. What started… Read moreChristmas Family Ride
Even though the nights are well and truly drawn in over this stage of the winter, I still try hard to get out on my bike, day or night. Not only do I find it therapeutic and a fantastic release,… Read moreEven in the dark it’s good to get out…
The past couple of days I’ve been keeping myself busy working on the latest project, a Kinesis Crosslight 4T gravel bike. Whilst I realise this may not be for everyone, I find the process of building a bike quite therapeutic…. Read moreThe ideal cost effective gravel bike?
