As an avid cyclist, you’ve probably experienced the sudden, excruciating pain of a calf cramp. These involuntary muscle contractions can strike during or after a ride, leaving you hobbled and sidelined. While calf cramps are a common occurrence among cyclists, they don’t have to be your nemesis. Understanding the causes of calf cramps and implementing … Read more
Yesterday I was taking part in the Stage 3 of this year’s Zwift Tour of Watopia 2023 event. It was a long old route, with three climbs covering 46km and 1700m of ascent. This was amongst the hardest bike rides I have done to date. About three quarters of the way up the final climb … Read more
If you’re wondering how far you need to ride your bike in order to get fit, maybe consider re-framing the question. Instead of thinking about distance, think about time. Riding 30km on lovely smooth, flat surface is going to be considerably easier than riding 30km up a 10% average gradient hill. Comparing these two rides … Read more
