I Had to Drop Out of My Race. Here's Why

We've all been there - summer hits, life gets busy, and suddenly your cycling fitness has disappeared. Last night I had to make the tough decision to drop out of a TTT race because I didn't want my lack of fitness to hurt my team's chances. Time for some honest talk about getting back on track. In this video, I'll share: 🚴‍♂️ What happened during that TTT race and why I made the call to drop out 📉 How my power and performance dropped during the summer break ⚖️ My plan to get from 83kg back down to my target weight of 78kg 📅 The training schedule I'm following to rebuild my fitness 🎯 Realistic timeline and expectations for getting race-ready again 💡 Tips for anyone else struggling to get back into training routine Whether you use Zwift, myWhoosh, or any other platform, this comeback journey applies to all of us. Sometimes life takes priority, and that's okay - it's how we bounce back that matters. What's your experience with fitness drops? Drop your comeback stories in the comments below! ------------------------- 💵💷💶 Save with these affiliate links 💷💶💵 You'll get money off, I get an introductory commission which supports the channel - win, win! The channel is not sponsored by Zwift or anyone else, all reviews and opinions are my own, these links are just a way for me to offer you value from watching my content. SAVE MONEY on the Wahoo Kickr Core 2 👇🏻 Select the link for your country 🇬🇧 UK - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280524/20902?subId3=yxlPMX2T 🇺🇸 US - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280527/20902?subId3=ZwD4l5tO 🇪🇺 EU - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280522/20902?subId3=zJX8NfRl SAVE MONEY on the Zwift Ride with Wahoo Kickr Core 2 👇🏻 Select the link for your country 🇬🇧 UK - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258789/20902?subId3=P9102lZs 🇺🇸 US - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258787/20902?subId3=p0inUwso 🇪🇺 EU - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258790/20902?subId3=1WqGuSfM CycPlus – SAVE MONEY on cycling tech including fans, computers & smart trainers https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=chadrides Insta360 – SAVE MONEY on cameras to catch all your cycling action and rides https://www.insta360.com - Discount Code: INRIWPV BOB AND BRAD - SAVE MONEY on Q2 Pro Mini Massage Gun with Heat and Cold Head UK – https://amzn.to/4ophJzx - Discount Code: BOBNBRAD15 US – https://amzn.to/4hhYndm - Discount Code BOBBRADQ2 ------------------------- If you’re interested in products I’m using in my videos, you can find links below to them. Bikemo - Bike Insurance in the UK, Germany, Ireland and Austria https://bikmo.avln.me/c/IVZgfAiDomBL Le Col Cycling wear https://lecol.avln.me/c/XsEphfbhhmtE Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor UK – https://amzn.to/4oheSIV US – https://amzn.to/3KJaAeY Vacmaster Cardio 54 Fan UK – https://amzn.to/46O1kii US – https://amzn.to/4h6OXkR Garmin Varia RTL515 rear light/radar UK – https://amzn.to/4mY5A3m US – https://amzn.to/4nGiuEp Garmin Varia UT800 Smart Headlight UK – https://amzn.to/4n0XJlI US – https://amzn.to/4o82xqq Garmin Edge 1050 Computer UK – https://amzn.to/4nJfWVT US – https://amzn.to/4h6Pao9 Omnirocker rocker plates UK only – https://omnirocker.com/ ------------------------- Welcome to Chad Rides — the channel dedicated to Zwift, Rouvy, MyWhoosh indoor cycling and outdoor cycling. Whether you're racing in the Zwift Racing League (ZRL), struggling through FTP tests, cycling for weight loss or to improve your fitness and mental health, you’ll find real insight, honest reviews, and racing breakdowns to help you ride smarter and stronger. Here, you'll get: Detailed Zwift racing analysis (ZRL, WTRL, ZRacing, ECRO racing, FRR Racing and more) Reviews of Zwift and Rouvy compatible hardware and training tech like the Zwift Ride and virtual shifting hardware and software. Advice on cycling for weight loss, mental health and performance improvements. Tools and tips using Strava, intervals.icu, Zwift, Rouvy and MyWhoosh. This is your place to improve your cycling performance, understand the numbers and enjoy every pedal stroke. Subscribe and join me on our collective Zwift journey! Visit https://www.chadrides.com If you like the channel please consider supporting Chad Rides https://buymeacoffee.com/chadrides