45yo developer from Groningen. No real talent for being a good cyclist, but I can compensate this with dedication and I love a good (crazy) challenge. Ingmar and I are aligned on this part, in contrast to our physical talents (Carthy vs Jakobsen)
After weeks of training, without skipping any training or interval prescribed by Join, I as starting to feel stronger. Riding with a power meter now helps me to monitor and feel the effort I was doing in terms of power output compared to my RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion). My
Being in Seattle for work meant one thing was certain: we had to get out on the trails. With Cape Epic training on our schedule and terrain like this on our doorstep, it would have been criminal not to ride 😉 Great to be back Like last year, we booked our
There’s something powerful about saying your goals out loud. For me, it’s not just about holding myself accountable—it’s about creating a clear path forward. After my recent fitness test, I’ve got a better picture of where I stand today, and where I want to go.
A quote that I picked up recently: when you older than 40, your focus should be on injury prevention first and performance second. This is a hard pill to swallow if you are trying to maximize your performance for the Cape Epic. Although cycling is not the most demanding sport