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The road to Ventoux begins in our dreams

Still not sorted out a place, still not properly organised but I’ll share with you an experience we will all endure. Riding out to Richmond Park this morning, headphones in, head prepared for three laps (roughly an hour and fifteen … Continue reading

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A return to fitness starts with pain

After bemoaning that I was getting nowhere with getting back in shape I managed to get in about 5-7 hours riding in the last week or so. As liversedge pointed out on twitter: “They say to form a habit you … Continue reading

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Do I need a turbo trainer to perform well?

I’m staring out the window at what looks like a passably sunny January day here in London and regretting not going out for a ride first thing – I’m on a late shift this week and that’s about the only … Continue reading

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