kenno rindo snow shoe

I sit writing this in Kenno cho, Kashiwazaki. A couple of kilometres from the town centre, station and the Japan Sea. If someone had told me a few days ago that there is a rindo forest road starting in this neighbourhood, I would have laughed out loud! There is though and I checked it out today.

Cross the street. Up onto the river bank. Put the snow shoes on under the bridge. Go.

Up the Ukawa River. Brisk pace to get the heart rate going.

Pick up the rindo I enjoyed coming down yesterday. It's a tough winding climb up to the ridge. Probably about 10%.

The Kenno Rindo runs along the ridge. Some good views on a clear day for sure. Follow the ridge back down into Kenno cho.

I'm going to use snow shoeing as my main base training this winter. Most cyclists turn to LSD riding at this time of year. Long hours in the saddle at low intensity. That's never been my thing. I'm looking for stamina and strength at this time of year. An hour plus on snow shoes is a great way to do it...

Monday's training:

1. Rollers / weights

• 140 HR x 20 mins

• lunges 7.5 kg x 15 (3 sets)
• shoulder press 7.5 kg x 10 (3 sets)
• shoulder pull ups 7.5 kg x 10 (3 sets)

• 150 HR x 20 mins

2. Snow shoes (1h 30)