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Yeah Brian., sounds good!
Of course.. Were all like a squillion miles apart aren't we...
DrP
Yeah, I figured there's got to be somewhere roughly in the middle either southern peak or possibly swinley or something. I *think* I'm about as far north as any of us - though that said there's a lot of country north of me and at least 10 people live in it...
Well that's two of the three catchups done this evening, pretty pleased all things considered, somewhere around the top 5-10% in both c group rides, I won't have been the only one doing back to back but even if everyone was I'm pleased with that.
Newyork was good, quick but short, I was slow off the mark up the penultimate incline and lost the the lead group, of fifteen or so as of fragmented tried to chase back on but wasn't making ground so decided discretion was the better choice and picked up the bunch behind, rode home with them and finished in the middle of the bunch for 25/430 ish.
A reasonable chance to recover before watopia, I should have picked a more aero bike but didn't think to change, saw me struggle to hold a group on the flat and down and waistband is not a good route for that.
One small botch saw me chasing back on hard for thirty seconds or so about two thirds round, I think if I'd not had to do that I'd have fared better a bit later. I held onto the front of the race reasonably until the volcano, up the sharp little rise I was in 4th over the top then i randomly shelled 25 places without knowing how, tried to chase on again into the volcano but didn't have the legs and ended up in group of five to the line.
The main bunch managed to take 20 seconds out of us in final 3k in the desert somehow and then I got passed by about 10 riders sprinting to the line at mach 10. Came in about 45th of 630.
Makuri A on Wednesday should see the lot ticked off.
Probably as good a place as any to ask.
I’ve just replaced my Tacx Flow with a Zwift Hub.
I’ve calibrated it and installed the latest firmware.
It’s obviously a marked improvement from the wheel on trainer in feel, but a quick spin in my work boots and I could pretty easily get it up to 675 watts and accelerate way quicker than before. I’ve always found sprinting a struggle on the Tacx.
I’ll try an ftp test on it at some point.
Is it normal for there to be such a marked difference?
The Tacx did used to make some pretty awful clicking noises at around 300w from new.
Or maybe I should just race in my work boots.
Of course I’ve guaranteed perfect weather now I have a new turbo. You’re welcome.
A direct drive will definitely feel faster in response and acceleration than a wheel on trainer. As long as its calibrated correctly it should be fine, the FTP test will show. Get on a decent route with a hill and test it, it will be different but not too radical.
Perhaps you had the wheel set up too tight on the old trainer? 😉
Ta, I’m wondering if my not so svelte 97kg would cause a bit of flex/wheel spin when sprinting. I might actually be able to stay in a bunch now with the better response.
Robbo also got a Zwift Hub recently, he says its much better / faster on pick up and ERG than the Elite direct drive he was using previously, it's also smoother. I'm seriously considering swapping my Elite to the new Hub.
I used the £50 off code INSIDER50 iirc.
Anyone for Sunday hills this weekend?
Just did my first Glasgow crit - Ooft that’s a nasty hill! As usual I haven’t been paying enough attention, so decided the start was too slow and took my 62kg of raw power to the front to drive things on. 4 corners later and I noticed the road going a touch upwards. . .
Definitely makes for a different race than Crit City
Brian... Yeah.. Go on then....
My OH is coming back from holiday in the afternoon so as long as my kid's iPads are charged I can spare some time!
?8am....
DrP
?8am….
Oooo a lie in!
Watopia mountain 8, Sunday at 8 then.
I've set it up as a meetup instead of a club run as those default to meetup only view which is a bit pants off there's only a few of us. Downside is I have to send invites so...
If anyone else fancies, shout up (with your zwift id!!!) and I'll send an invitation over.
Come on... Let's make this a thrupple at least 😍😍😍
DrP
Brian...Send me an invite, I'm not sure of plans yet, family, outside ride or turbo, but always good to have an option. I'll be there if available.
You should know the ID, but just in case - Craigpin oopnorth.....bla bla
Done!
Cheers... I won't be racing you two up the hill though!
Anyone else for tomorrow? It's not a terrible route, epic is the only serious climb but the rest of the ride should be a steady group effort.
Unfortunately not.
I'm visiting my parents this weekend and having a rest week anyway. Hoping to get back on it and feeling refreshed on Friday.
Sorry chaps, forgot the alarm and woke late (may have been due to the red wine last night). Will jump on later and do penance with a big hill.
Sorry not me this week, making the most of dry trails and doing a dog walk/bike ride with the trail hound again.
Brian... Did you fall off the mountain?
You've gone!
And to the others... It seems both Brian and I are both really hung over too!
Anyway... Just rolling down the epic, so better get back!
DrP
Well that was hard work this morning! Cheers for coming mark & Ian.
I think the ride to the inlaws later might be a bit less comfortable than I hoped!
As I should have expected with you two the climb was pretty brisk, I didn't have a hope of hanging on! Thanks for waiting at the top though and thanks for organising, without something in the diary it would have been all too easy to have a sunday morning lie in!
As I should have expected with you two the climb was pretty brisk, I didn’t have a hope of hanging on!
No need to, Sundays mornings are not for chasing. [which is why I let Ian go most of the way to the mast obviously, nothing to do with empty legs]
anyone know if you get the bonus XP points every time you do a route, or just once the first time?
Just the first I think though I can't say I've paid much attention to be honest
I don't know how I have missed this. To save me hunting it down, how do I join?
I can't remember how to share an invite but if you drop me a DM with your zwift ID I should be able to send you one on companion
Anyone up for Sunday hills tomorrow? I've created a meetup for makuri 40 @ 7.31
40k and 30 so not very hilly for a Sunday hills but...
Done as a meetup rather than a club ride so there should be a few other riders visible so give me a shout if you want an invite (sorry DrP you got one like it or not as I have to invite someone to create it 😂)
I are in!
DrP
Yay! Now I won't have to think about doing a run instead!
Could I have an invite please?
Can't promise to make it but if the dog wakes me up early I'll try and join.
Thanks
JB
Could I have an invite please?
All being well you should have said invite.
In practice apologies to whoever randomly got an invite
🤔 I need to drink less on a Saturday night! 🥴🥱😵💫!
See you in a minute!
DrP
You're not a medical student anymore!
That's said I never was and I also need to drink less on a Saturday night.
Tidy!
Brian was off on some (secret) threshold workout for the first half 😂😂😆😆😳!
But a great ride.. Legs feel tested and it's not even 9am!
DrP
Yeah, that was a fair way to shake a hangover. thinking I should have gone for a run instead and I hate running but I'm not sure I'm going to be any more comfortable by 5pm after that than if I'd gone out in my skimpy shorts!
(I do seem to recall now that your leisurely pace and mine didn't quite align when I rode that bit of the sdw with you, odd how you forget these things)
So how does this work? I have the club on the companion app now and I see the chat section but how do you find the planned rides? I think they are normally in the 'Club events' section on the app but that is empty. Looks like I missed one last week (going by the mention of hills that's probably a blessing)
Not done any Zwifting for too long (or much of anything really!) for various reasons but right back on it now, motivation is currently high due to riding the new Scottish routes & now Tour of Watopia (anyone else doing these?) 😃
I take it the League racing died a bit of a death? Or is it coming back? Really enjoyed those!
Also, anyone got one of these? https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-pro-trainer-table
Seems a [I]bit[/I] overkill, although currently balancing everything on a wobbly stool which isn't optimal! DCR seems to really rate it, particularly the addition of power (which I don't actually need right now, but you never know). RRP seems a bit suss, although the current price does sound OK (it's cheaper than when DCR reviewed it). Plus Wiggle have just emailed me a £10 voucher & I need a few other bits too 🤔
Can't comment on the table but I am doing the tour rides when able, Scotland also opened today for general riding with the latest update. I quite like Scotland, it's very lumpy, shame they couldn't do some longer routes though.
I believe the League, TTT, Tuesday races, etc, are on hold for now, Just Brian and DrP keeping the Sunday Hills alive, I always seem to have other things on (or a hangover) on a Sunday morning.
zilog6128
Also, anyone got one of these?
Nope, but I do have the PlanetX version (with no power).
I think I paid a similar price for that, and the Lifeline one looks nicer with the wood top & the power input. Not sure the power addition would have any real benefit to be honest, although I suppose this depends if you are using PC & monitior or a tablet etc.
Planet X one only has 3 wheels while that one has 4 so probably more stable.
Anyway - it works really well and it was definitely worth the money. Not essential, but definitely a nice to have.
I quite like Scotland, it’s very lumpy, shame they couldn’t do some longer routes though.
Yeah, same, I rode all of it in about an hour.
Had a go on it today; Glasgow section seems to be a load of city centre landmarks dumped in a random arrangement but ultimately it’s a game, isn’t it?
Didn’t they roll out extra routes with time in France/Makuri Is?