The improvements I've seen on the bike have seen me get signed for a local racing team St Piran

What surprised me was just how good I felt during my 340 miles ride

In 8 weeks I have seen an increase of 35 watts in my FTP, up to 315 from 280, which is not far off what I was at previously after years of training.

My cycling computer announced I had increased my FTP - this showed an amazing 15% improvement from my baseline at the start of the VPCC training block.

I was so well prepared for the trip I was easily keeping up with the local Colombians on the climbs and the long ride up to the 3680m Alto de Letras felt like an easy Sunday afternoon ride with friends

Within my first 8 week’s my FTP improved by over 10%, I felt confident in my ability and it had a great impact to keep me mentally focused.

New goals and challenges have now been set and I can’t wait to get started on the next block of training.

I just completed the Mallorca 312km with an average pace of 29km/hour, my longest ever ride by about 100km, and I just smashed my personal best on Sa Calobra by a massive 7 mins with a time of 37:15.

In terms of the initial goal discussed with Simon, it is very much mission accomplished: Fitter, Healthier, Happier.

My fifties is about being quicker and stronger healthier and happier and so much of that is due to the inspirational coaching that I experience at VeloPerformance CC.