Cycling Workouts: Discussion/Encouragement/Sharing/Banter
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HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
AT seems to be working well for me I've not failed anything, touchwood, since it came out. Although most times when it has got hard I've got through it by hovering on the virtual nose of the saddle and either focusing desperately on the screen or closing my eyes and desperately counting down (at which point my 20s count is actually around 7s š )
Tonight I done the so called opener although I'm not 100% convinced it not too much before a TT. An opener worked well for my first TT of the season but I done it on the road. Tonight's windy and bucketing though, tomorrow is supposed to be stiller and drier š¤
bobinski
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Everything about that photo just works š
bobinski
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Zwift Orange Unicorn for me today though I chose to ride the 12 2minute 190w intervals out of the saddle at 65rmp figuring it would be good practice for the Pyrenees. HR high of 148 and I am pretty sure I am not fatigued so happy with that.
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Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
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Completed 3 hours 45 mins of Z2 today.
Ming the Merciless
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Youāre not the messiah, youāre a very naughty boy.
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
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I have a bit of a strange relationship with this thread alreadyā¦.
Iām not a big fan of self pity or self praise, so whenever I think about posting the thought of one of those (or both) kind of puts me off a little! Not that I have a problem giving other people kudos and encouragement, or giving sympathy to their travails. So itās a bit of a contradictory position I guessā¦ anyone else feel like that?
Anyway! Iāve had a tricky couple of weeks really. The week before last I didnāt cycle at all. I have a little persistent niggle that I think is going to haunt me a while longer. So now Iām going to have to try and manage that leading into the summer. Last week was better. The injury is still there but I put some hours in. 8 to be precise. Which is lower than my target by some margin but is as much as I couldāve hope for.
Yesterday I rode 50 miles solo at an average of 20mph which is a PB on a track bike. So that has made me happyāish. What I really want to do is start putting in the bigger volume. Both weekly and in single rides.
This week will be tough as I continue to renovate a recent flat purchase. But Iām hoping I can push closer to my weekly target including at least one 70+ mile ride. Time will tell.
Iām not a big fan of self pity or self praise, so whenever I think about posting the thought of one of those (or both) kind of puts me off a little! Not that I have a problem giving other people kudos and encouragement, or giving sympathy to their travails. So itās a bit of a contradictory position I guessā¦ anyone else feel like that?
Anyway! Iāve had a tricky couple of weeks really. The week before last I didnāt cycle at all. I have a little persistent niggle that I think is going to haunt me a while longer. So now Iām going to have to try and manage that leading into the summer. Last week was better. The injury is still there but I put some hours in. 8 to be precise. Which is lower than my target by some margin but is as much as I couldāve hope for.
Yesterday I rode 50 miles solo at an average of 20mph which is a PB on a track bike. So that has made me happyāish. What I really want to do is start putting in the bigger volume. Both weekly and in single rides.
This week will be tough as I continue to renovate a recent flat purchase. But Iām hoping I can push closer to my weekly target including at least one 70+ mile ride. Time will tell.
Tommy, you have a bit of a strange relationship with many things
I know what you mean but I find that writing things down and sharing them helps me look at things in a more balanced way and also keeps me accountable/motivated. I try and put my failures in as well as any successes.
Anyway, it seems you are progressing well considering the challenges you are facing. One day I'll join you for Regent's Park laps
bobinski
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Paradoxically the rest may be doing you some good given the 20 mph average? Still, good to know the excuses are coming thick and fast before the Raid Pyrenees
Though it being tough renovating your burgeoning property empire strikes me as a bit low mate 
bobinski
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An enjoyable 90km in the real world yesterday with a new PB on a climb whilst using 35mm gravel tyres/wheels. That was the legs shot for the rest of the ride . Far too much traffic on the roads though everyone trying to chase a bit of sun.
. Far too much traffic on the roads though everyone trying to chase a bit of sun.
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
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- Camden, London
Tommy, you have a bit of a strange relationship with many things
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I agree though. I find articulating goals is really the way to achieve them.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
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- Inside my skull
Recovery day today. The Spring warmth has arrived and got a nice walk in. Did some upper body strength work which Iām a bit haphazard with, as itās not cycling!
BurningLegs
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Get a hand cycle?! š¤£