2023 Goals Update - June Recap

Hey! Sorry I haven't been putting out many videos - I've been riding a ton of miles! Here is my June update on my 2023 goals. I checked a lot off this list this month and am excited for what is in store!
Here's my original 2023 goals video:
• 2023 Cycling Goals!
Also, I mention 3 great KZbin channels in this video. Be sure to check out ‪@ericbarfell‬ , ‪@OhioMTBTrails‬ , & ‪@inthedrops‬ !
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[@CaedmonCycling]

Awesome, keep up the great work! Can’t wait to see you on the ITD podcast coming up soon 👍

[@ericbarnettcycling]

Your episode was great! Looking forward to seeing you race with the Tron!

[@ammon615]

I vote it's a Tour. Not many can say they've ridden 370 miles in 3 days. Great job!

[@ericbarnettcycling]

I was hoping someone would agree that it counted - thanks!

[@rockhardbaby8231]

Nice idea about the lifting. What I like doing is alternating between high mile weeks and lifting weeks. High mile weeks is probably 2 big base days and 2 intensity days. During lifting weeks cycling volume is reduced. I tried doing the lifting every other day thing but it felt like too much anaerobic and aerobic whiplash. For me with the alternate week strategy I feel more able to fall into a rhythm biochemically. I also like going into slight calorie surpluses on high mile weeks and slight calorie deficits on lifting weeks. I find that the reduced metabolic cost during lifting weeks allows me to stay lean and keep my appetite in control.

[@ericbarnettcycling]

The 5x5 program isn’t very intensive- I’ll be able to do it in the mornings before work. I don’t think it’ll be enough to impact my cycling, as long as I’m not pushing it as hard as I was in June!

[@MrPedel]

Great job. Looking forward to seeing you on the ITD pod. Who knows, maybe they'll convince you to do a bit more Zwift racing ;)

[@ericbarnettcycling]

Thanks! I'll definitely do more Zwift racing, especially when it gets colder and my next race is done. Hoping that ITD mojo rubs off a bit!

[@BreakawayB]

Crushing it

[@ericbarnettcycling]

Thanks Brian! I'd love to see a longer video about your experience as a travel guide - I'm looking to move across the country in the next few years, and I'll have to find a new job.

[@troy_meeker]

Trying to get the Tron bike this year as well, Shooting for sometime in October. I'm at 45%

[@ericbarnettcycling]

Those climb portals will definitely help us get there!

[@ericbarfell]

Holy Smokes!! You're killing it my man!! keep up the good work! and especially- thanks for the push for me to also ride 1000 miles!

[@ericbarnettcycling]

Thanks for joining me in the challenge! You killed it, too! I was amazed at the average speed you were able to sustain riding that distance. What;s your focus for July?

[@ericbarfell]

@@ericbarnettcycling Thanks man! not sure...hopeefully do a little more on KZbin, but I'll also be gone 2 full weeks back to back with no bike.. sooooo??? idk.

[@OhioMTBTrails]

I'm eager to see what your FTP will be after all those miles

[@ericbarnettcycling]

Got a prediction?

[@ZwiftyZwifter]

That’s absolutely amazing mileage, man. Tbh, I think you should get a share of Barfell’s miles too. Speak soon…

[@ericbarnettcycling]

Thanks Rob - great chat today, man!

[@ZwiftyZwifter]

@@ericbarnettcycling imagine saying ‘great kilometrage’ urrrggghh

[@andrewm6816]

Do you work in between all this riding lol

[@ericbarnettcycling]

I did have two weeks vacation in June, but yeah. I work in the construction field, so it can be hard to want to get out on the bike after being outside in the heat all day!

[@andrewm6816]

@@ericbarnettcycling doing a great job man. Well done

[@ericbarnettcycling]

@@andrewm6816 thanks Andrew!

[@inthedrops]

Thanks for the shout out Eric @inthedrops

[@ericbarnettcycling]

Looking forward to being on the show!