Category: CYCLING
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Transformation era ride #4
My last ride was in the last week of June, where did the time in between go!? Despite the gap I felt powerful in this return ride, I suppose I have been doing challenging strength sessions which would help retain power. My cardio capacity has probably fallen away a little bit so getting back on…
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Transformation era ride #3
My thighs were still a little stiff from Monday’s legs session but I opted to get out and put in 20 miles anyway. Again there was a decent bit of wind but I was pretty quick asides from the last few miles. DATE Friday 26th June 2020 BIKE Turbochicken CONDITIONS Fair, windy (15mph) DISTANCE 21.2…
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Transformation era ride #2
Today I wanted to try out a new route. It turned out to be slow going with poor surfaces and a fair few hills. Add in a fair bit of wind and I didn’t manage my usual 16mph average. In the circumstances 15.7mph wasn’t too bad. My target was 20 miles or more and 1,000kcals+.…
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Transformation era ride #1
After 4 weeks entirely focused on diet and calorie control I relaunched my workout regime with a short bike ride – 20 miles. I felt fast and powerful but strong winds kept me in check, especially on the way out. On the trip back I was much faster, setting a few PBs. I’ll take whatever…
Dr Martin James 