People think getting faster on the bike is about pushing harder. It's usually not.
This year I've been obsessed with the bike - a professional bike fit, VO2 max sessions, long rides in the TT position, strength work, learning to actually stay aero, and getting more efficient at pedalling.
None of those things make a huge difference on their own. But together, they all make race pace feel that bit easier, and that's what 180km of cycling is really about.
So, is the gap actually closing? I'll find out in a few weeks.
I'm not chasing one magic improvement. I'm chasing lots of small ones.
