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The Gemini breakaway - Get better at cycling with AI This is my journey to improve my mental health by riding my bike

**1:07:10 official time.** ⚡️50 seconds faster than predicted and **36.1 km/h average** over 40.5km.When you see 180 bpm...
26/07/2026

**1:07:10 official time.** ⚡️

50 seconds faster than predicted and **36.1 km/h average** over 40.5km.

When you see 180 bpm locked on the head unit for over an hour, it’s easy to panic. But today was all about trusting the process: holding target watts (209W avg), staying on top of hydration, and keeping the mind locked in position on the Colnago K.One.

The setup felt dialed in—the **EZ-Gains disc wheel cover** did its job keeping the momentum high on the fast sections, and proper hydro-fueling kept the power delivery smooth from start to finish. Best part? Saving the strongest legs for the final stretch, touching 41.8 km/h in the closing laps.

The saddle tweaks paid off, the pacing ex*****on was spot-on, and the progression is very real. Time to recover, rebuild, and gear up for the next ones! ⏱️🚴‍♂️🔥

**Winning with Watts… or just beating the Wind?** 🚴‍♂️💨Huge milestone unlocked on the TT rig! Upgraded to **Spindata Cat...
24/07/2026

**Winning with Watts… or just beating the Wind?** 🚴‍♂️💨

Huge milestone unlocked on the TT rig! Upgraded to **Spindata Category C19** after the recent 50-mile Time Trial! 📈

Numbers tell an interesting story when you dive into the data. Last time out on this 50-mi course, I averaged 225W and crossed the line in 2:28:00. This time?

⚡ **Time:** 2:21:00 *(7 minutes faster!)*
⚡ **Power:** 197W NP
🏆 **Results:** 1st in Category D | 3rd Age Group (45-49)

Fewer watts, but significantly more speed. Proof that in time trials, **aerodynamics & pacing always win the day.** The bike fit adjustments (and dialing in the position on the Colnago) are paying off in real seconds saved.

Massive boost in confidence as we keep ticking off the season’s targets. Now, eyes fully locked on the upcoming 25-mile event this Sunday! 🏁🔥

The numbers don't lie, but they certainly don’t tell the whole story. ⏱️💨Today was the big one: the 50-mile Time Trial. ...
19/07/2026

The numbers don't lie, but they certainly don’t tell the whole story. ⏱️💨

Today was the big one: the 50-mile Time Trial. I crossed the line with an official time of 2:21:00, absolutely shattering my previous personal best by nearly 6 minutes!

The race was an absolute rollercoaster. The legs felt solid, the aero position on the Colnago K.One felt locked in, and the fueling strategy was spot on. But TTs are never simple. Around the halfway mark, while reaching for a gel, my phone decided to take flight. I had to anchor the brakes, turn around, retrieve it, and spin back up to speed—costing me a solid 40 seconds of dead stop time.

Even with the unscheduled emergency stop, Strava locked in an absolute clean sweep of All-Time Personal Records from 10 miles all the way to the 50-mile mark. Shaving nearly 8 minutes off my historical pacing segments and pushing a 34.4 km/h average speed over 80km solo against the clock.

In the official standings, a stacked field and the handicap classification pushed me down to 28th out of 33. It stings a bit when you put out a lifetime-best performance and find yourself that far down the sheet. But racing is about self-mastery first. I executed the plan, fought through the chaos, and completely redefined what I’m capable of on a bike.

Huge thanks to everyone supporting the journey. Time to recover, eat everything in sight, and enjoy these new PRs! 🥞☕🏆

22/06/2026

**When the road test confirms what the lab promised. 🚀**

After Friday’s absolute indoor furnace on the turbo trainer, Sunday was all about taking the K.one out into the real world for a deep, 3.5-hour endurance block. The main objective? Test the new advanced saddle geometry under real-world conditions, manage the heat, and let the heart rate dictate the pace.

And the data doesn't lie. For nearly 100km, the engine ticked over like clockwork, keeping the heart rate perfectly locked between 132-141 bpm. Sticking to the aero skis for hours felt stable, fluid, and sustainable—proving that the biomechanical adjustments are officially locked in for the long haul.

The highlight of the day was handling the signature Epping climb with pure tactical maturity. Instead of burning matches with a raw, out-of-the-saddle surge, I kept the ego in check: controlled the effort at a steady 229W sub-threshold pace, keeping the heart rate capped at 164 bpm. No residual fatigue, no useless lactic acid, just clinical ex*****on.

Week 1 of Phase 5 is officially in the books. Now, we enter Week 2 with a massive goal on the horizon: this Sunday, it's time to pin a number on my back for the Southern Wheelers Open 50—the ultimate 50-mile race simulation on the official circuit.

We keep building. We keep refining. ⚔️

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**Sunday endurance blocks hit different when the data aligns perfectly. 🚀**Today was the ultimate real-world test for th...
14/06/2026

**Sunday endurance blocks hit different when the data aligns perfectly. 🚀**

Today was the ultimate real-world test for the new advanced saddle geometry on the Colnago K.one. The verdict? An absolute masterclass in biomechanical sustainability. Spent nearly the entire 3.5-hour ride locked down in the aero skis with zero cardiac drift, rock-solid stability, and total visual comfort. What felt like a survival battle indoor became total second nature on open roads.

But the real story happened at the very end. After 3 hours and 85km of heavy endurance legs, I hit the signature Epping climb. Instead of fading, that "Italian power" took over: averaged 240W (pushing right above my current FTP) on a raw torque effort while keeping my heart rate perfectly capped. Knowing the engine can still fire on all cylinders under deep fatigue is a massive mental win.

The timing couldn’t be better. Tomorrow marks the official start of Phase 5: The Final Build & Peak Phase. Exactly 5 weeks left until the ultimate A-Objective—the 50-Mile Time Trial on July 19th.

The aerobic engine is primed. The position is officially locked. Now, we sharpen the blade. ⚔️

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Week 5 of phase 4 in the books for 'The Gemini Breakaway' journey! 🚴‍♂️💨It was a week of major biomechanical breakthroug...
08/06/2026

Week 5 of phase 4 in the books for 'The Gemini Breakaway' journey! 🚴‍♂️💨

It was a week of major biomechanical breakthroughs, high-speed telemetric glitches, and a healthy dose of raw reality.

Let’s talk about the big win first: The Bike Fit. Lately, I’ve been feeling heavily restricted at the top of the pedal stroke—essentially driving my knees straight into my chest and choking off my breathing. Instead of raising the front end and catching more wind, we made a calculated, aggressive adjustment: sliding the saddle forward on the rails.

The result? Absolute game-changer. My hips opened up instantly, giving my lungs the space they desperately needed. I managed to hold a rock-solid aero position on the skis for 35 minutes during my indoor block, proving that a comfortable position is a sustainable position.

Then came Sunday’s road truth: a full "Viper" simulation starting from a dead stop. I’ll be honest—when I saw the clock, I was a bit disappointed. It was my 3rd fastest time ever on the segment, and when you put the work in, you always want that shiny new PR.

But sifting through the data with the DS mindset, the reality is a massive victory. I dropped that effort 1 hour and 21 minutes into a heavy endurance ride, spinning at an ultra-agile 101-105 RPM. Crushing those sustained watts on the Colnago K.one with pre-fatigued legs doesn't mean I'm slowing down—it means I'm building deep, unshakeable muscular resilience for the ultimate goal: the 50-Mile Time Trial on July 19th.

No shortcuts, just adaptation. This week, we head back into the pain cave on the Wahoo Kickr v5 to lock in this new saddle position with some heavy Sweet Spot and Threshold work.

The process is working. We keep moving.

Today was the ultimate road test for the cockpit. Instead of just spinning the legs, we decided to pass to the attack an...
31/05/2026

Today was the ultimate road test for the cockpit. Instead of just spinning the legs, we decided to pass to the attack and hunt some real fatigue resistance: a simulation of two 30-minute race pace blocks.

🥈 27:17. NEW PERSONAL BEST & 2nd PLACE IN THE HANDICAP CLASSIFICATION! 🔥​Something special happened today at the ECCA 10...
24/05/2026

🥈 27:17. NEW PERSONAL BEST & 2nd PLACE IN THE HANDICAP CLASSIFICATION! 🔥

​Something special happened today at the ECCA 10 (on the rolling E91/10 course). I went in ready to leave everything on the road, and I'm coming home with an all-time career best.

​The official numbers don't lie:

​⏱️ Final Time: 27 minutes and 17 seconds.

​🚀 Average Speed: 35.4 km/h (22 mph) – completely pulverizing my previous record of 34 km/h!

​🏆 Podium: 2nd place overall in the Handicap classification!

​Anyoe who races against the clock knows that time trialing is a game of grit, pacing, and pure suffering. It was a brutal, relentless effort. I spent the entire race riding on the rivet, fighting through the tough sections, and keeping the focus absolute. The engine was in absolute grace mode today: smooth, agile (holding 93-96 rpm), and relentless until the finish line—and I even had enough gas left to punch out another 36 minutes of Sweet Spot on the ride home!

​This is a massive milestone. The road to the 50-mile TT on July 19th is a long one, but today was a huge boost for both my morale and performance. We are moving in the right direction, and the hard work is paying off.

​Huge thanks to everyone following the journey. See you on the start line! 👊

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First day out with my new TT bike
23/05/2026

First day out with my new TT bike

Sunday "testing in production" on the road. 🚀The plan was simple: a specific long ride, race-pace blocks, and putting th...
17/05/2026

Sunday "testing in production" on the road. 🚀

The plan was simple: a specific long ride, race-pace blocks, and putting the K.One through its paces in the real world.

The reality? 90 minutes in, the rear bottle holder decided to surrender to the Essex asphalt vibrations. Result: immediate shift into survival mode—screws and brackets stuffed into already packed pockets, a bottle crammed down my jersey like a smuggler, and straight back to pushing on the extensions. 😅

But the numbers don't lie, and today's logs confirm the engine is firing on all cylinders: 👉 20 minutes at 225W average... almost entirely uphill, maintaining a 30 km/h average. 👉 8 minutes at 234W on the flats (basically hitting my new FTP), flying at 36.7 km/h with a solid 98 rpm cadence.

When you manage to "turtle" properly—tucking your head between your shoulders behind the panoramic visor of the Aerohead—and watch the speed build on the flat sections, you realize how crucial ex*****on and position are.

The journey toward the 50-mile TT in July continues. Next up? Tuesday we push the training intensity even further. No staging environment needed—we push straight to production. 💻⚙️

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