Because it’s ‘only’ your commute, it’s natural for you to push yourself too hard due to boredom with the route or with your progress. But Ruth stresses that not every day should be a PB day – you don’t have to be consistent.

Marianne Vos Shares her Winter Training Tips

“Choose your moments wisely. If it’s a Monday morning and you’ve been out on your bike on the Sunday and your legs are a bit sore – just decide that that’s not a commute where you will attempt a personal best. You’ll do that on Tuesday instead.”