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I think we are all going for the Tron right now 🙂 I'm 2500m off so hope to get that done this week if possible, hence the QuatchQuest route.
I should be good on Sunday quash quest although would have to be off the bike by 10 so a 7.30 start would work for me.
@Robbo Dont think I'll do Quatch on Sunday as I went up the Alpe this morning to complete the Tron. Been up it twice this week and the legs need a rest.
Will rest tomorrow then maybe something flatter on Sunday if I feel up to it. I think there was only us two interested anyway. If you fancy something chilled Sunday then let me know.
Good work on getting the Tron mate. I am happy to do something on Sunday. I prob wont have time for a really long ride in any case but happy to do something!
Ok lets do something then. Guest worlds on Sunday is Innsbruck and Richmond so I guess it might be best to do London or Watopia?
How about an "Out and back again" or a "Road to Ruins"? Or even a figure 8 if you are pushed for time? All should be doable in 90 minutes or less. Alternatively a London route, nothing too hilly.
Let me know and I'll set something up, is an 8am start ok for you? or earlier?
Out and back sounds good. I think 8 should be fine as that will take a bit over an hour so gives me time to get sorted before we head out.
Actually can we make it 7.30. Need to set of a bit earlier than I though
Ok mate I'll set it up for 7-30am and invite some others on the off chance they want to join.
I am in
sorry gents... i ain't riding at that sort of time and if i were, it wouldn't be uphill !
That's not uphill Weeksy, it's a slight rise 🙂
I'm not about for a week so I can't make it to that one.
Volcano Climb doesn't really count based on some of the stuff we've done on a Sunday Climbs previously 🙂 this is more Sunday Potter
Even I don't mind the Volcano Climb.
After what I've done this week, it's a molehill. I couldn't face another large Sunday Hills this week, so it's "Sunday Chills"
Sunday Chills is great I am heading to Llandegla tomorrow so that suits me perfectly, see you virtually Sunday
Thinking of a Llandegla myself in the next couple of weeks, as I have a window of opportunity, I've not ridden a MTB in anger for over 3 years!! So would you recommend it, the alternative is Penmachno or the Old Marin route...whats best for someone coming back? I'm no black route rider, firmly wheels on the ground!
Well let's see how FoD goes tomorrow then
Hi Craig
Thanks for the invite , hopefully going to the Surrey hills if it all goes pear shaped will join you.
Neil
oop north red and blue at Llandegla probably better for a wheels on ground come back, the Marin I’d do after a few times at Llandegla though both are wheels on ground
Cheers Forge. I quite fancy Penmachno but it may be a bit remote for a solo first time back.
I’ve only done a small part of Penmancho, llangdegla is least remote, Marin can be a bit remote and no trail centre facilities there either like Penmancho.
Penmachno was crazy overgrown in places when I rode it last. Oop North, if you want some company at Degla give me a shout when you're going it's localish to me and I've not ridden it for a while.
Cheers chaps, I'll keep it all in mind. Not sure when / if it will happen yet.
Well my last four week training block worked. Bumped my ftp from 273w to 284w. Must have been all the hills!
Shame I will prob lose the gains over the next couple of weeks as we are actually going to get away for a few days but it won’t take long to get back I am sure.
mrhoppy will bear that in mind, normally ride solo there so be good for a change, was up today, running nice.
Looking forward to Sunday Chill now too 🙂
robbo1234biking that's a good result, I should probably do an ftp test I think I only ever did the Sufferfest FTP test when I trialed the software back in Oct 2018
Ramp test but in TrainerRoad. I think they are slightly different protocols in terms of step change and starting interval. Ramp test works better for me than a 20 min test.
Cheers for this morning chaps...it was a good pace!
Anyone interested in getting the commutes back on this week? Let me know and we can set some up.
I can do Tuesday and Wednesday I think this week.
Cheers for the ride this morning. After the volcano I couldn’t generate any power but think I overheated a bit and gave a lot in the ramp test yesterday.
Think we need to work on the ride descriptions Sunday Chills bit misleading, excellent pace enjoyed that this morning.
I can do Tuesday, but not Wednesday or Thursday this week
It was meant to be chilled but didn't turn out that way, I think the desert flat and trying to get away from the hangers on set the pace for the day! I wasnt planning to hit the volcano hard but i got kind of dragged in keeping up with you two.
I'll set up something for Tuesday and Wednesday...join if you can! Any preference for routes? Flat, hilly, a mix?
Possible options with London, Richmond, innsbruck etc. I hate New York...
That's the benefit of riding as a group you get pulled or pushed along with the flow. Not sure if Royal Pump Room 8 would work as a commute might be a touch to long.
I'd be happy with a mix some hill some flat also not a fan of NY on Zwift so that is fine for me.
Put up some commutes for Tuesday and Wednesday, let me know if times or place needs changing.
If anyone else wants in, let me know and I'll add you.
Cheers for the commute this morning chaps. Some good sprint results there as well.
I might not make the morning @oop north if I got to hard on the ride tonight! If I am OK I will see you there! Got a new laptop today so prob will be so I can have a play on it even if I am very slow!
Not a problem @Robbo, if you're not there I may still ride, or choose something else! Out for dinner tonight so I'll need to burn it off.
If you need a slowish one that works too, I can always do more after.
Maybe see you, thanks again for this morning, it was good to have the full crew again!
Good Commute today enjoyed it, won't be riding tomorrow well earned rest day or a run not sure which it will be yet.
Good to see Dangeourbrain out on a commute and having lost none of the hill climbing speed !
I shan't be joining you tomorrow in afraid folks. The all clear has been sounded so I'm in the office tomorrow. (I've even got to do manual labour!)
Good to see you all this morning though and thanks for the invite, it was good run out. You've all seemingly got a bit quicker in the last few weeks!
We will keep pinging you invites Brian, just in case you can join again one morning.
Quicker?? I'm not sure about that, especially over distance, I reckon it's the new bike helping 😉
Good news on the all clear, felt quite good this morning despite being so very tired, a rest day for sure tomorrow.
May do this over the time it's on https://zwift.com/events/series/7-days-of-tarmac-sl7 depending on the times of the events.
Think I can only do Stage 1 as we are away end of next week.
Should be fine for the morning - feeling good after this evenings ride.
Apologies @oop north. Might have overslept and my 6 year old alarm clock did the same!
I'm gonna have a ride tonight... prob 60 min around Watopia, not too hilly.. still riding one armed!
will head off about 1830... any takers?
DrP
No problems Robbo, I just did 2 laps of the Richmond UCI, legs were not really feeling it but pushed on and got 2 PB's on the climbs so not all bad!
Good to see you moving again DrP, hope the arm is not too much of a hindrance.
Cheers.. TBH the arm is a MASSIVE hinderance! looking at my garmin data it was pretty much a 20mph crash onto welsh rocks, so not just the broken wrist, but busted and achey back, neck, ribs and shoulders!! What a numpty!
Just nice to have a bit if energy to get the legs turning again!
DrP
Oooooow sounds nasty! Healing vibes to you!
Regarding the Tarmac challenge @ Forge, looks like I won't be doing it due to the times, I sit between the 6am and 9-30am times in the morning, neither work for me! Really strange timings in some of these challenges lately.
Cheers for the invite DrP but unfortunately I can't make this evening. Have a good ride!
I'll see, but i raced this morning so depends how the legs feel later.
Just looked at the Tarmac times not very friendly are they for morning rides might do some early starts LOL, I'll see!
I can do Mon through Wed next week (although Wed might have to be an earlier start).
Once the updates get through to iOS I will put out some invites.
We can do the France worlds so I would propose the following:
Mon - Roule Ma Poule
Tues - Paris with sprints
Wed - Douce France
I might have a try at getting out of my pit for the 6am starts on the tarmac challenge. Beyond the actual getting out of bed bit it should fit well with pedaling to the office at least as I should be finished plenty before 7am even on the longer routes.
Is the big French hill added for groups in the update too? Might be tempted to try that on Sunday before work.
Yeh all of the france routes will be available in group rides. You can do the full Mont Ventoux (which in Ven Top) or up to Chalet Reynard (La Reines).
If you want to put an invite out for one of those routes just so you can ride it but cant find any takes then add me on the invite list. I wont respond but it allows you to ride the route on your own.
I wont respond
Why not!?!
I might put one out as a possible Sunday hills, won't be silly early as I've no intention of being in the office at normal o'clock on a Sunday
Why not!?!
Away this weekend so cant do Sunday hills. Going to see some family before we get additional restrictions placed in the Autumn!
Going to see some family before we get additional restrictions placed in the Autumn!
Oh ye of little faith.
You won't have to wait until autumn, for once the government will deliver early.
I'm not available sunday or monday, although I might be able to squeeze an hour in very early doors sunday but not sure.
I'll be up for Tuesday and Wednesday so count me in.
Did 5 laps of Paris this morning which was fun! Would be good for an early commute sprint ride.
If any are thinking of the tarmac rides, I might join you on a 6am one if I can get up in time!
Tuesday 6am tarmac ride anyone?
If so long course (includes climb) or short course (3 laps of the Innsbruck ring)
I've signed on for the long course at 6 on Tuesday and Thursday
I thought David Walliams was doing it but it is David Williams! I’m in for Tuesday. Paris crit hopefully on Wednesday.
Ok I'll sign up for Tuesday too, get up early! Long course yes??
I've never done a crit, too worried about getting totally left for dead haha!! need to try one but I'm not built for speed!
Yep long course!
Can't do this weekend will look at the Tuesday long course Tarmac ride may do that with you.
Anyone fancy Sunday hills tomorrow?
Unfortunately can't mate, out early doors tomorrow on a road trip.
My next ride will be the tarmac one on Tuesday
Enjoy!
TT up the alpe it is then!
There is a team vegan ride at 8-30am in the morning up to Ven-top. I rode with them last week up the Alpe, it was a good group ride. Not sure if that interests you?
Ah, ta for the suggestion. Might give that a go
That hill is torture, best to do in a group or part of an event I reckon 😁
I've put Tuesday 6am in so will virtually see you there.
I'm gonna try the szr sunrise ride at 0705... 8 laps of the fan flats in a big group...got to get the legs strong again!
Anyone ?
DrP
Not for me sorry, no way I'd make the office for 8.30
I have done a Paris meet-up for Wed morning. Sorry it is early but I have to be in the office. I am interested to see what results we get to start making a Zwift mini series for STW.
All Meetups now support Late Join. Players can join a Meetup up to 30 minutes after it has started.....
this looks good for when our tea isn't quite ready!
also.. can i have a Paris invite please..
DrP
DrP - you need to follow me and then I can invite you. Zwift username is the same as my forum name. CHeers.
My messenger wasn’t working or everyone was silent today, first large group ride with no chat, anyhow quite warm this morning for that much climbing, enjoyed it though was good, hope to see you tomorrow
You passed me on the climb Forge, when I was at the town sprint you were on the other side of the river, think I finished 2 minutes down on you. You were not showing as one of my "friends" like Robbo was, I couldn't message you but was chatting with others.
I went off too hard thinking Robbo was up front and trying to catch him, turns out it wasn't him Lol! Was too hot on the climb but I held on and think it was my fastest time up there.
See you tomorrow for Paris, then Thursday am for the Richmond 2 lapper
Sorry I missed this morning folks, really poor night's sleep so turned off the alarm and back to bed.
Hope to make tomorrow morning
Good work, I thought I passed you, I had a bit of tech issue got to the start with about 60 seconds to spare and messenger didn’t seem to be working, when I was awake at 4am with load of stuff spinning in my head I didn’t think I’d make the go at all so worked out fine.
A false chase that’s quite funny a good motivator though.
Looking forward to France did a cool down on there after the tarmac event, I’ll see if I can do the Thursday one too.
I did message you Forge but obviously not working. It needs a group chat where you can add people you in on group rides so you can have a subchat with more than one person.
Wasn't too bad - I stuck with the group lead on the climb but still beat my best time up there by over a minute. You flew up Craig.
Was in a big group on the descent and then it glitched and everyone disappeared. I carried on and about a minute later it came back on but I was 30 seconds down on the main group on my own so I rolled in. Not too disappointed seeing as I did a 2hour road ride last night.