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Smart Turbo Trainers - Essentials Guide - Base2Race

Turbo Trainers – Winter Essentials Guide – Base2Race There’s been many a time that I’ve favoured riding outside in the middle of storm in November in Ireland over riding a turbo trainer. But now, people are choosing to ignore the outdoors in favour of a virtual world of Zwift. People can ride wherever they want, whenever they want. Set it up on the big screen, immerse yourself into the virtual world and cycle with your mates, all in the comfort of your own home! Not bad. Zwift allows you to pick controlled sessions, go for an easy ride, build your base or pick up some intensity. Now with Zwift and smart turbo trainers popping up everywhere, it can be hard...

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Tour of Flanders Sportive 2019 - Paul, searching for strava segments

Tour of Flanders Sportive 175k 6th April 2019 OK, It’s a long time since I wrote a blog so if you have 5 mins to spare, please read on below to get a good idea of what the Flanders experience is all about. If you’re stuck for time then here’s a brief synopsis: Did tour of Flanders sportive 175k, went well, felt great, amazing experience, pro race next day was epic, beer went down well, will deffo be back for more!   Full Story: I have just returned from my 4th trip to the legendary Tour of Flanders or De Ronde Van Vlaanderen as it is known locally.  The purpose of the trip is threefold. Firstly to take on and...

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