Why do you train?

I personally don't need events to train for - it's more discipline but during COVID it's added an element of structure to the days/weeks/months and an opportunity to experiment with what works or doesn't.

A few general things for me...

• If I'm fitter, I enjoy the fun rides more.
  
• It's nice to know I could get off the sofa and ride most things
  
• Long term health benefits
  
• There might be no racing this year but if you can push into new fitness levels, you can be better placed next year.
  
• it takes ages to get fit, don't want to lose it