A Better Start and a Fundraiser!
2026 certainly began with a better vibe than it's predecessors! After a pretty consistent winter of training (barring the usual cold and a bit of a tweaked back) - I decided to try out some Zwift Racing. I'd somewhat ignorantly turned my nose up at this a bit in the past, but I can see why this sport is so popular in Nordic countries now. This winter has been harsh , especially the latter stages now over the first two months of the year. While I have a gravel bike, with ice tires, I'm not skilled on uneven ground and due to my eye issue I don't have the best depth of field to be able to navigate snowy and icy surfaces particularly well. So how do I get sharp over the coldest winter months without the additional volume of commuting? Enter, the Swedish Cycling E-Cycling Cup. I missed the first race so the rest of the cup (10 races in total over 6 "events") was a race to grab as much points as I could before the end. The races were a mix of first over the line...