Don't know whether this counts as a training session or not - didn't really feel like one, being just on my singlespeed, in trousers, after work. I suppose one could argue that the ridiculously low gearing on that machine would be improving "le souplesse", but I find it quite warm to spin that fast when my legs are covered and have things in the pockets, so it probably wasn't much good for that, either.Sprinting and intervals, then? Well, that'd be a possibility, except that I'm paranoid about losing the chain on my singlespeed. As a rather poor 5-speed conversion, the chainline is far from straight, and needs a 9-speed chain to prevent it sounding like a coffee grinder. Add this to the fact that I haven't been able to remove the rear wheel for months due to a seized quick-release, and I really don't want to push too hard. The whole bike is starting to fall apart - the front rim practically conforms to my finger - but I don't want to replace anything, because it'd be prolonging the life of a bike that I no longer really want. It's too small, the chainline will never be right, the ride is practically cast-iron (it's one of the really poor Peugeot frames that they sullied their names with in the 80s), and it's a hassle finding 125mm hubs. In short, I want a new singlespeed, but I won't be able to afford one until after summer. Maybe it can be my after-season reward.
As you might have gathered, I'm still waiting for the bottom bracket for my road bike. Hopefully it'll arrive before the weather changes - until then, I'm holding myself back, mindful that I have 10 days to complete the "formality" of a 20mph ride. I don't want to fall at the first hurdle, so I need to be fresh and get it under my belt.
Good trails!
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