My commute is a bit longer again but it's further in town so more stop/start. I'm getting more sleep and I'm not doing threshold stuff so I can hit the most of SS turbo sessions strong and get them done solidly whereas last year when I was aiming for a fast 25mi I was doing threshold 2x20 type stuff and really suffering. Turning it down to SS helps. I probably need an FTP retest again soon. Normally I'd have cancelled/paused my TR account by now..
I virtually always go on the canal now even when I'm going further into town. It takes a bit longer as it is further, but that is fine, and I can normally get from my house to Paddington without stopping, so I can ride at steady power instead of racing between red lights.
I can't stand canal paths. I'd rather do 1000W off every set of lights for 20m and then coast to the next than dodge all the bollocks on the paths. You're probably more chill than me though :)
My commute is a bit longer again but it's further in town so more stop/start. I'm getting more sleep and I'm not doing threshold stuff so I can hit the most of SS turbo sessions strong and get them done solidly whereas last year when I was aiming for a fast 25mi I was doing threshold 2x20 type stuff and really suffering. Turning it down to SS helps. I probably need an FTP retest again soon. Normally I'd have cancelled/paused my TR account by now..