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Back in the saddle

April 2, 2022 irockey

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

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Two good rides

January 23, 2022 irockey

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

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Sunday Morning Exercise

January 16, 2022January 17, 2022 irockey

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

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New Year, New Challenges

January 1, 2022January 4, 2022 irockey

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

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The Wonders of Zwift

December 29, 2021 irockey

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

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Refreshing night ride with added wildlife

December 28, 2021 irockey

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

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Post-Christmas Ride

December 27, 2021December 28, 2021 irockey

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

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Christmas Family Ride

December 24, 2021December 28, 2021 irockey

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

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Even in the dark it’s good to get out…

December 20, 2021 irockey

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…

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The ideal cost effective gravel bike?

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 irockey

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?

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