Just completed the same workout, it's an utter bastard with the low cadence at the end! Probably not the best workout to do the night before the last STW race if the season that involves a big climb, my legs are totally ruined.
Halfvems. That was ******* horrible tonight.
Mishmash done. The legs were really feeling that towards the end! 🥵
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One of the changes in today's update:
Increased the Workout FTP Bias range from +/- 10% to +/- 25%.
What goes up, must come down done today
Last 9 mins is tough.
I'm sensing a theme with these workouts, mishmash had 60rpm/100rpm (1 min each, 6 reps) intervals right at the end too...
Where do we see the invite for this weeks session(s)?
I've sent it out in companion... you not got it.. I'll check.. hang on...
DrP
Edit.. invite sent!
Thanks DrP. As I did Halfverns already I may join you but do another of the 1hr workouts instead - if my legs haven’t fallen off from the STW Zwift Race tonight
I've not joined the training plan, but could you invite me to the group workouts? Now TdZ has ended I need some more structured motivation to get me on the bike! Thanks
@tomnavman you're in luck as I've just read that, following the latest Zwift update, all the Build Me Up, Pebble Pounder, and Gran Fondo workouts are now available on-demand, rather than having to join the training program and complete them at the appropriate time as was previously the case!
Tom.. what's your zwift id dude ..
DrP
@zilog6128 - it was reading the release notes this morning which made me think of it!
@DrP - https://www.zwift.com/uk/athlete/97240f95-e206-48a4-b21e-554ecc593453 / Tom Baker (STW)
Thanks!
Just finished What goes up, must come down....last set was all over the place, down in the 40's rpm then it seemed Zwift would take pity on me and I was spinning again. Up when I was meant to be down and vice versa, brutal. Definitely did not get a star for that (2nd) last interval.
Oof... wouldn't want to be pinned down with low rpm there!
Bravo!
DrP
Halvfems done this morning. Not too taxing but I was starting to feel it by the last couple of intervals.
I originally planned to do What Goes Up today but I've got a 12h shift later today and don't fancy doing it with wrecked legs! I'll save it until my day off on Friday.
@DrP Can you ping me an invite for Sunday's group ride please? I'm off work so should be able to make it.
Sounds good... what's your zwifticles name buddy?
DrP
yeah I will also attempt to make the sun Meetup if I could have an invite please!!
Will bash out Sunday am invites later tonight...
Remember; all joining the workout tonight (ideally Halfvems, but if you've done it..whatevs!!!) the process is:
Start zwift
DON'T PICK A WORKOUT
Start a ride
Joint the meetup at 15min to go..
GO TO MENU, AND THEN PICK THE WORKOUT
Carry on waiting on the blue virtual turbo until go time!
You know it's right when the workout 'components' are on the left of the screen as you wait..
DrP
Doubtful I'll get home in time for tonight's group workout I'm afraid. Enjoy if you can, might get lucky and make it but I doubt it!
Can you spin up on the virtual turbo before the workout/session starts without it triggering the workout to start?
I noticed you got out the gates really fast last time @DrP while the rest of us lumbered slowly away! 😁
Yeah..I sit there spinning the legs prior to ZERO...
Then when the time starts for the meetup, the workout starts too....
DrP
I’m in, 1:20 to go, no one else here?
What did I do wrong?
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Erm... Wtf!
Very strange @Nick there was 6/7 of us in the meet...
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Halvfems done.
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Hmm... still people having connection issues it seems..
Nick.. are you Nick Barnett in Zwift?!!! I think you were there with us!
Another great group workout.... TOP STUFF!
How does everyone feel? these sweet spot ones SHOULDN'T be too draining.... but you DO feel the pressure towards the end of each set!
Who's in for Orance unicorn on sunday then?
As I mentioned in teh meetup... I'm actually doing too much high intensity stuff, so am going to miss mishmash and do 90 min of zone 2 stuff on friday am...
DrP
Did you apply the recent update freeridenick - I think I've seen this listed as a side effect of not doing that.
I'm getting more than a bit fed up with Zwift (or more likely my setup) now.
Freezes and much annoyance on PC - possibly linked to it not liking AMD graphics.
Apple TV stole from lounge and latest remote bought.
Awful control that I thought would be better with latest remote - it isn't.
Bluetooth connection through companion app, drops connection 20 mins or so in.
Can't get anything to turn back on properly.
Leave it 5 minutes
Reconnects but Turbo won't hold power in ERG mode.
Give up, turn it all off and try Sufferfest on PC.
Realise wife has BT dongle and ANT+ is rubbish.
Give up and try 30 minutes short mix on ATV again.
Turbo still not playing right.
Give up, pack up and have a shower and tea.
Why oh why is it so much bloody trouble.
Never used to be.
Next time I will try this laptop running Zwift to see if that holds things together better.
Don't think I can do Sunday though.
So I use the ATV for most of my zwifting... NEVER use the companion for the Bluetooth though...
Always connect direct to the ATV..
But... I've a Neo2t that does power/cadence/control, and a HR monitor.
May not work for you if you need a few BT connections...
DrP
I'm Nick Barnett (stw nickb) - and I was in the meetup... sweating a lot! Any recommendations for a fan??
Nick (stw Nick) was the one having problems I think.
What did I do wrong?
This happened to me the first (and only) time I tried an STW group ride. I was stuck on the virtual turbo for several minutes after everyone else left then all of a sudden I was released but nobody else was around!
Yeah was a bit lonely, no one else at all, picked up all the Jerseys which was a bonus I suppose 😂
@DrP Yep, I have a Kickr v1 and need BT for that, HR strap and cadence sensor. 3 slots on the ATV but need one of them for the remote.
If I can get it to behave on this laptop, I'll swap the graphics card in my main PC where the trainer is set up. Could do with an excuse to upgrade the gaming PC anyway 😉
@DrP Yep, I have a Kickr v1 and need BT for that, HR strap and cadence sensor. 3 slots on the ATV but need one of them for the remote.
I know it means spending more money, but I use a 4iii HR monitor that takes my ant+ cadence sensor and transmits as BT on the same channel as the HR monitor. Leaving 2 x BT channels for the remote and Turbo.
Since using ATV with this method its been really stable and reliable. I also use the Companion App via Wifi, not BT.
Hope this helps
Cut it way too fine today getting kids in bed but just about got into the meetup on time.
100+rpm is a struggle but feel like it's getting better.
Up for Orange Unicorn on Sunday. Did What Goes Up yesterday lunchtime so just have Mishmash to do on Friday evening.
That was my first session (other than zone benchmarking last week). Went ok - need to do some catching up though! I do think I need a fan though!
I have a stand up fan from screwfix with a remote. Works for me, but then I am Zwifting in a cold garage at the mo, so don’t need a huge wind blowing.
I do think I need a fan though!
Yes you do!
I use one of those industrial floor fans for about £45 - top speed is good for summer. But depending on your room conditions a cheaper fan might be ok.
@Drp thanks for organising. It seemed entirely happy keeping me with you guys despite me doing What goes up instead of Halferns. I guess it’s logical but it’s good to see it works practice.
That one final 60rpm bit in WGU was a drag, Im just glad they mixed sitting and standing. I probably won’t be around on Sunday, so I’ll have to find time for Orange Unicorn alone. Maybe Thursday evening.
Invite for Sunday 20th, 0830, gone out...
90 min meetup with the band on... ORANGE UNICORN this time.
I also picked the new Makuri Island route - Chasing the Sun!
Anyone who wants to join in (even just for a ride along!) and i haven't pinged yuo the invite, pop your deets below, ta!
DrP
Sorry guys I'm bowing out of this.
Too much going on in life at the moment. Week two seems to be where I always abandon this plan so I'm making a pact with myself never to do the damn thing again!
Where about do we find the invite for Sunday?
Should be in your Zwift companion app….
DrP
Can’t see anything in the app.
That’s if I’m actually looking in the right place 😂
Have I invited you to others? What's ya zwifticles name buddy?
DrP
