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Oooh that's a killer start for the week...more hills.
I should be there but it will be a sedate pace for me.
I've also taken the liberty of putting up a Tuesday social.
London clasique, 175-200w group with sprints. In theory alternate laps but happy to run them every lap of that's consensus.
Oooh that’s a killer start for the week…more hills.
Ah yeah, I'm the only one who didn't do Sunday hills aren't I?
Happy to change it for a flat one if people would prefer. (I've also signed up to an innsbruck Hill climb race at 17.40,so maybe i'd prefer too!)
Should be good for Tuesday although you have only done it for 4 miles so will be pretty short!
Should Tuesdays meet up be for more than 1 lap? Or are we going balls out mini-crit styleee?
Ahem. Yes
1hour not one lap.
Fixed.
Thank you for the heads up.
I did wonder about that.
@Dangeourbrain sorry Brian I'm not going to make it this morning, something has come up, so no biking for me today.
I'll see you tomorrow if you want to do an early one.
Sorry for late notice
It's ok Craig, nothing too serious I hope.
As is there were no other takers so I went for a walk with mrs brain instead anyhow.
I actually hurt a bit after yesterday's race, thinking the bike not being anchored properly has seen me over extending our something,either way, the walk was a better choice this am I think.
Just kids issues, nothing major. Just meant it took my biking time away.
Hope the niggle is not too bad and like I say, if you want to ride tomorrow I'll be there.
I am good for a commute in the morning. What course are people thinking?
not that I fancy it tomorrow but the London Loop is a pretty good commute course. It is a 30 min loop and the climb isn't too bad if you pace it.
How about some trees for a Tuesday? Could do sand and sequoias, don't think we've had that since commute number 1.
It'll need to be a 7.15 finish for me though as I've got to go to the office which I reckon means about a 6.40 start
Works for me. Cheers
I'm in, I always like that route but must admit that I prefer the reverse direction through the sequoias, the hills isn't as long and it's more flowing.
Wasnt being rude chaps, I lost all comms on back half of sequoias. Then the app wanted to update which its never done before. Laptop is too far away to message.
Very glitchy today probably due to recent upgrades.
Anyhoo cheers for the ride, the legs were not ready for that today!
No worries - that woke me up! Good start to the day though. See what I have left for sprints tonight.
Good to see you both and no offence taken Craig.
Once we got to the puddles I just put my head down a bit to make curfew any how.
Well done both of you on PBs too.
Cheers for the invite again.
My Zwift sub ends today, outdoors beckons, I’ll see you all in the autumn!
Unless we get properly locked down again.
See you Shaun, enjoy the fresh air, you're welcome back anytime 😉
will try to make tonight... if its raining I'll be on the turbo.. but 1815 MIGHT be a bit tight to get back from work for...hmm....
will see!
DrP
Cheers for the invite again.
My Zwift sub ends today, outdoors beckons, I’ll see you all in the autumn!
Unless we get properly locked down again.
Rode outside. Graphics were shit.
Thks for invite dangeour but doubt I can get on it tonight - having a bit of a clear out of the MTBs and need to do some spannering.
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Cheers for the invite again.My Zwift sub ends today, outdoors beckons, I’ll see you all in the autumn!
Oh and Shaun...can I borrow your Tron bike over the summer?? I'll take good care of it...
I'll be there tonight! Weather outside looks shit anyway 😂
Rode outside. Graphics were shit.
😀
Oh and Shaun…can I borrow your Tron bike over the summer?? I’ll take good care of it…
Honestly, it’s actually a bit annoying having that glowing thing in the middle of the screen! Bit garish frankly.
So.. it's looking horrible out there tonight, so likely will Zwift...Anyone fancy a climb up Alp du Zwift after the london flats??
DrP
If you can do that after the sprints DrP, then you were not pushing hard enough!
I'm considering an Alpe pootle myself in the morning, early doors. But it will be a pootle, just an aim to hit the top, no PB attempts! Problem is that I see that clock ticking and I just can't help myself...
Anyone fancy a climb up Alp du Zwift after the london flats??
Rather more than I fancy the consequences of not having Mrs brain's dinner on the table at 20.05 sharp.
Just signed up for the 1st stage group ride of the Tour on Saturday, currently over 1400 taking part, it's going to be busy on that Mountain...
thing is, I'm no sprinter... I've said before I can peak at 600w... i literally can't get more... but seem to recover OK after...
I'll try to get max power today...!
anyway... I'm here, keeping away the seagulls...
DrP
Good ride that everyone, thanks to Dangeourbrain for organising. Legs are feeling doing 2 every lap sprint sessions on the bounce though.
Good ride tonight I enjoyed that. Got a power pb between 30 and 40 seconds too. Still can’t really improve on the sprints but no big deal it’s good fun.
****..alpe in 57.08....
ow..
Rolling down, then EAT!
DrP
Good work that Dr P. Sausages for tea?
I left them in London....
DrP
oop north what time are you doing Saturday? was about too post about that event, see if anyone doing it going to try and do all three. I am going to 10am as I am out Friday so don't think I will make the 8am one. there are over 1300 booked on the group ride for that time too.
Thanks all for coming out to play this evening. Good effort on everyone's part.
Well done on the alpe DrP
@forge197 I'm on the 8am one Saturday, I've things to do so need to get it done early. Plus I wanted to keep Sunday free in case there is the usual Sunday hills ride.
Great effort DrP...hurts doesn't it?? With my weight, to get 57 minutes I think I need to do 400 to 500 watts all the way up haha...no chance!
@opp north I’ve also kept Sunday free would be up for Sunday Hills at the moment.
Oop north... I was averaging 245-250ish watts pretty much all the way up... got into a Nice rhythm where each segment was about 250w, 160bpm HR...
Stood up and pushed it for a bit on the final leg, but TBH I’m more steady and stable sitting and pedalling 250-280w SAT DOWN with high revs, rather than picking a high gear, standing, and pedalling at 60rpm...
With a bit of effort, sub 55 min should be possible, but would need fresher legs!
DrP
what cadence Doc ?
I'm on the 10am Saturday one at the moment with nearly 1500 others.
250w would only give me a 2.85 w/kg output, not enough for under the hour I reckon. Think I'd need to be at least 300 to 320w.
Cadence is something I need to work on, I'm more of a plodder than a high spinner, usually around the 80 rev mark. Any tips or training to improve it?
By the way...Sunday hills...any requests for routes that you need ticking off? Let me know and I'll set up a meetup.
Best avoid watopia, especially the mountain with the tour going on, it's very busy!
Something up to the 2 hour mark
What about Achterbahn ?
what cadence Doc ?
Pretty much 90rpm all the way up... upping to about 100 on the last leg..
Cadence is something I need to work on, I’m more of a plodder than a high spinner, usually around the 80 rev mark. Any tips or training to improve it?
I've always aimed (on geared bikes!) for around 90-100.. i'm led to believe this is the most efficient. I can certainly stick to 90rpm all day long, and keep comfortable power at that RPM.
I guess a good method is to keep an eye on the RPM on Zwift/garmin, and just force yourself to pedal a bit faster (dropping a gear or 2)... you'll soon get used to the faster cadence. Like I say - I can pretty much remain at 90prm just be feel/muscle memory
DrP