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Points system as per F1 scoring so as follows:
25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1
Robbo, quick suggestion on the scoring. Given that there are getting on 60 riders signed up is it worth running a more extended points allocation? BRT use these sliding scales depending on numbers in their race leagues. But quite happy to be told to naff off as you've put in a grand effort. Thanks again for organising.
Well hopefully see you all Tuesday assuming SWMBO doesn't have other plans for me since we're on holiday.
LOL you and Phil at 700w out the gate then !
😎 Not quite what I had in mind.
1700?!?
Thanks Hoppy - I like that idea although I will do points from 1-30 as per that table. Will clarify all of this etc on a post on Monday with the final rules, handicaps etc.
I'd like to volunteer for the position of official STW lantern rouge, please.
85kG - Stop laughing Weeksy, 215 FTP
We're following each other on zwift already - get us 🙂
Simon Figg Pack STW Hare
Did my first race today in preparation for the big one on Tuesday! Not a pleasant experience but already signed up for another on Sunday 🤷🏼♂️ managed to stay with The front group until 4ks to go, more weetabix required I reckon.
Not been on Zwift for a while, or the real thing.
Going to hurt on Tuesday. Mind you, it will hurt even if I had been riding every day.Lol
Might need to update my weight a few kg's (every little helps when your around 100kg!😆) dependent upon pizza consumption tomorrow!
Looking forward to it. I may even oil the chain on the Dawes Kickback that lives on the turbo.
I'm going to be eating my own bodyweight in tangfastics 20 mins before it.
Mmmmm, tangfastics! I swear they put cocaine in them, that and plain chocolate homewheat biscuits.
How do I join I'm 86kg with ftp 280
^^-pm op with stats and forum/ Zwift name I think.
Just done it cheers
Just a reminder if you want to give this a go can you let me know by this evening. I will post the handicaps tomorrow night.
Don’t worry if you can’t make any etc the more the merrier!
I'll likely either not be riding event 1 or just cruising round with a mate. I'm not actually sure I can even turn the pedals yet after crashing. Hand is strapped up and I can barely walk.
righto...
I've got the laptop etc all working, and doing a test Twitch stream today...
there's a high chance it all explodes by tomorrow! but as there's large numbers in the race, it MIGHT be an interesting watch if it still works tomorrow eve!
DrP
OK so just over 4 hours until the Grand Departe. Below is a summary of everything that has been decided over the last few pages. Mostly importantly remember the start and finish information and don't be late! No late joins are allowed. You should have the invite.
STW Series Rules/Information
1. This is a handicap race series. The race will be a mass start with the handicap applied to the results at the end of the race. Your handicap can be found at the following link.
2. Any bike is allowed – choose what you think best suits the course. Also wear what kit you want. Traditionally we have worn the bumblebee for Zwift meetups on STW so if you are unsure that would be a good choice.
3. Race starts – as the meetup function is being used we will have a rolling neutralised start. Once the meetup starts I will gently pedal at about 100W. You should adjust your position to congregate on me (I will be very visible with a bright yellow beacon if you haven’t used the meetup function before). As soon as everyone is in a swarm/peloton I will type GO GO GO which will appear across everyone’s screen – then race how you want!
4. Race finish – the race ends when you cross the blue banner. Make sure you race until the blue banner not any other finish lines/sprint line etc on course. Because meetup view is being used this may be a few hundred metres past a sprint line or similar. It is clearly visible on both the map, the distance countdown on the top bar and in view on the screen. Once you finish you will get a results screen displayed. Once this happens you can choose to leave the game, cool down etc. I will stop short of the race finish to remain in the game (my time isn’t counted anyway to any points finish) and provide encouragement and ensure everyone gets across the line (I might just be last anyway!).
5. Results – I will publish the results on the forum within an hour or so of everyone finishing. There will be the overall results. Top 3 from A, B, C and D and then the handicapped results. Points for the series title (and prizes) will be based on the handicapped results. Zwift Cats are based on the cats here and the FTP and weight you provided me so might not match historical data in ZP etc.
6. Points – points will be awarded for 1st through to 30th so the series will award consistency and hopefully give everyone an opportunity to score results. The points awarded are as per this link (26-30) column.
7. In game comms – It is a meetup so only messages sent in the race will be seen. I will prob type some messages etc and reminders for encouragement during the race but feel free to join in with any banter, let us know you have fallen of your turbo, the cat has run through the spinning rear wheel and got its tail caught in the chain, you need another frozen sausage etc!!
8. HAVE FUN AND ENJOY YOURSELF!
4 hours? Is it today? I thought it was tomorrow! Is today tomorrow already?
is tomorrow...
DrP
Should have said 24 hours! Oops
DON'T PANIC!
(I panicked)
How long do we think this race will last? For a probably cat c ish. 1hr?
I've done two c cat races of about the same distance this week and they were both less than 45 mins
Thanks!
Yeh this is a fast course so would expect C’s to be between 35 and 40 mins
I'm really looking forward to it, although I did a hard (for me) ride around Ladybower on Sat and my legs are still really sore 😁
It's gonna be interesting....
This week I have mostly been eating.
Poor timing for the start of the series to coincide with a fortnight off. I think it may result in utter failure to recoup any of my 7.5 mins handicap. On the plus side mind I've spent a week mostly eating and drinking.
Need to PM you my new weight robbo1234biking, only 2kg lighter but every little helps.Lol
Down from 102kg to 100kg, spot on.
Just checked out the route for RGV, flat, which is good for me, but I'm no sprinter.
Should be good, painful fun.😁
I'm preparing hard. Nice 'easy' sweet spot session up a virtual french mountain and a few beers.
Hold on, no prepping allowed!
Mandatory 12" pizza every day and definitely no riding/prepping for you nixie.😆
I haven’t got an invitation to the meet-up. Am I just being daft?
^^ Hmm... Got my invite mate, might be worth PMing robbo?
It’s Douglas Drysdale (I have no recollection whatsoever how my STW name arose!). I followed Robbo previously so hopefully he can add me.
Yeah, you're not on the meet up list at the moment, I'm sure robbo will sort for you though.
You sent him your stats/ Zwift tag already made?
Cheers! Think I might regret it
You should have one now!
brian.... tell me about it!
I'm so sluggish, having spent 10 days boozing and sitting!
tried a quick ride yesterday..ooh... 180w was challenging .... eek!
ooh well...
DrP
DrP
tried a quick ride yesterday..ooh… 180w was challenging …. eek!
Welcome to my world 🙂
I'm out 🙁
Broken Scaphoid
Weeksy - log on and give people abuse anyway!
I’m out 🙁
Broken Scaphoid
Gutted, hope it heals quickly.
I won't be 'racing' tonight. I'm going to make the most of the nice weather and go for a real outdoor ride with a few real people!
Can't race next week either 🙁 as I'm in work.
Hopefully able to race week 3.
I’m out 🙁
Broken Scaphoid
Sorry to hear that Weeksy...healing vibes!