We finally got some nice weather on a Saturday that meant I could ride outside instead of spending 2 hours on the trainer. It was sunny, 50F(10C), and there was quite a bit of snowmelt that made a few areas wet. You could taste all of the road salt in the air.

The last time I was able to ride outdoors was November 15th, but I’ve been riding indoors ever since and there was 836 miles (1348 km) of indoor riding between then and now. It’s just been so cold and snowy this winter plus, of course, darkness after work.

Don’t get me wrong, all of those indoor miles made today’s outdoor ride a really good one. I’m happy with how my training is coming along. After several weeks of weight training and strength-focused rides, the real endurance phase is kicking in.

#BikeTooter #cycling #ftfp

First group ride of the year. Definitely made some sweat puddles.

https://strava.app.link/xBzGRr6eDZb

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This is a screenshot from tumblr but it has come up in my life more often than you might think.

#noFun #funPolice #FTP #FTFP

There’s something motivating about having the next year of your cycling training planned out. Right now, it’s some recovery and bike maintenance. Shit gets real again in about a week and a half.

Also, if you’re looking for excellent training plans that yield results, look no further than Fascat. When the founder of the company is still someone that responds to your emails, you know they care.

https://fascatcoaching.com

#cyclocross #BikeTooter #training #ftfp

A Musing on Proportional Representation

How might proportional representation be implemented if we make a change? Does it need to be complicated?

https://rexyforruislip.uk/500-proportional-representation-implementation/

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