Field notes
On training, methodology, and the work behind racing.
17 fewer hours, 19 more watts: my power zones, 2025 vs 2026
Two seasons of Strava power data: 17 fewer hours, FTP up from 261 to 280 W. Where my time in power zones went, and the gap it exposed.
Tracking cycling progress: my race spreadsheet, 2025 vs 2026
One spreadsheet row per race: field position and gap to the winner. What two seasons of amateur MTB racing say about a year of structured training.
Cycling knee pain: the mistake that cost me a race
Early knee-pain warning, a saddle set 1 cm too high and a race I couldn't start. What caused my cycling knee pain and how I fixed it in five weeks.
Interval training for cyclists inspired by the Norwegian method
Interval training for amateur cyclists, shaped by the Norwegian method: submaximal threshold work, lactate control, and why hard sessions stay restrained.
Late to cycling: an amateur MTB racer's path to Superfly
Amateur MTB racer, father of three, founder. From random intervals to structured blocks to building Superfly to scratch my own itch.
Why Superfly exists: coach-built training for amateur racers
Superfly is a coach-handcrafted training programme with AI companion on top for amateur racers with limited time and no budget for a personal coach.
Welcome to Field notes
Why Field notes exists, what to expect from this section, and how the methodology behind Superfly translates into the day-to-day work of training.