Zwift meetups and social rides ?

I’m in but I will be a hare! I am a D although think I am pushing the bounds of a C now.

I’m in, I’ll have to be a Hare and I’ll be that Gazelle that gets eaten first while Attenborough narrates.

“The Hunter always picks off the weakest and slowest of the herd…”

I think I can make this. Not sure which category I’m in as this is all relatively new to me but it’s definitely not an A or B so I’ll be a hare. Slightly apprehensive though at the prospect of what, on the face of it, looks like a one hour long team time trial.

Slightly apprehensive though at the prospect of what, on the face of it, looks like a one hour long team time trial.

Think of it this way :

It’s definitely not a 2 hour long TT

Thanks for that!😊

I think of it as being the opposite of a time trial – you’re not trying to be quickest, you’re trying to be first…

We want to go as slow as possible whilst keeping enough of a margin to get one person across the line first!

You’re not convincing me.

@IvanDobski
I’ve tried to follow you but it says you need to approve it! You’re obviously very selective!!

All approved – I’m not that selective!

Ivan, I fancy this one too. I’m a B so will join the Hounds, just hope I can hang in the pack/swarm when the fast ones are at full chase.

I’ve modified name and sent you a follow request – Southside Johnny on Zwift.

If there are a couple longish hills it can help – as long as there are atleast 3-4 decent climbers at top to carry on the pace.

How many in hounds group so far?

So far hounds look like being…

Phil56
DrP
DKNwhy
JR
Dangeourbrain

But that’s only based off what’s been said in the thread so far – half a dozen would be a strong chase group anyway so if we end up with those guys plus a couple more it should be an interesting race.

I’ll create the event later tonight then we’ll know a bit more tomorrow.

In H&H is the idea not for anyone to be caught at all, or for at least one of the group to escape?

Also what constitutes C&D? (Though I’m definitely not an A or B)

Finally what is the basic red and black jersey?  I’ve got no ones with red in, only orange.

I’m in as a hare please. Assuming it’s an evening ride.

What bikes are we doing? Last STW meet-up on road to ruins did MTB.

Looks like 6 in hounds group then?

Will be very difficult!

My legs a very tired today, so taking Monday off .. hopefully they be fresh for Tuesday 🤞

razorrazoo
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In H&H is the idea not for anyone to be caught at all, or for at least one of the group to escape?

Also what constitutes C&D? (Though I’m definitely not an A or B)

Finally what is the basic red and black jersey? I’ve got no ones with red in, only orange.

Posted 57 minutes ago

So for this experiment we’re going to go with the idea being for the hares to get at least one person across the line before the hounds catch them. If they get more than one then great but one’s the aim.

Categories are based on ftp/weight in kg
A = 4.0 w/kg and above
B = 3.2-3.9 w/kg
C = 2.5-3.1 w/kg
D = 2.4 w/kg and below

Red jersey is Basic 5.

You’ll need to update your zwift name with hare or hound ahead of the event and I’ll sort the event in a bit.

I would say road bikes but we could do a cheeky bike swap once we hit the dirt and go for the mtb if we think it’s worth the trade off in time…

I’m giving Tuesday a miss this week too, looks like it’s set fair weather wise and I fancy getting out in the fresh air again.

Basic 5?  I only have basic 1-3 and am level 10.

Hmmmm – on my app it says 5 but googling it says it’s Basic 2. Should be red and black.

I’ve only been on zwift 4-5 weeks.  This is the basic set of jerseys I got (top 2 rows apart from top right which was via a challenge). The ones on the bottom row are vintage and I also have the camo set, that’s all.

Right, if you can’t get the red and black then the hares can ride in the Zwift grey, top centre of your image. Everyone should have access to that.

I’ve sent all the invites, if you haven’t got one and want one let me know.

Got the invite & accepted, ta.

I’m gonna most definitely be a Hare. Looking forward to this one (I think!).

So, we have a jersey – the grey one. Assume the bike can be any we fancy?

Im In 🙂

Looks like about 20 in so far so a decent turn out. Hopefully at least 12 hares and 6 hounds!

I did a bit of course recon yesterday. It is going to be tough to stay away I think with the hills. If the hounds catch before a decent time has elapsed we should regroup as a SWARM and complete the ride together I think.

Not sure what handicap is appropriate for this ride but I can see the hares getting caught on the climb back out of the jungle section at around 40 minutes.

Yeah, regroup then cruise towards a sprint finish seems best.

I’ve gone with approx 10% of a racing lap just to give us a benchmark really. If the hares can get to the top of the 2nd climb with 45secs plus I reckon we’ll stay away.

Bike Choice – Decisions Decisions…

Swapping is fastest if you’re quick in the garage…

I think keep the same bike for all people all the way through. Removes another variable and trying to stay as a group and swap bikes isn’t going to work.

I’m in as a Hare, cat C (still smarting from consecutive WKG DQs in Cat D races). I’m doing Tour for All race tonight as well so will probably still be useless tomorrow afternoon.

Im still C so I’ll go Hare

Only minor concern here guys is Watopia…. it’s a busy busy place at the moment.

So you won’t be able to tell where everyone is easily…. I’d aguably go for a hilly route if you choose, but on an empty course.

Richmond has climbs, so does London and Innsbruck, so all could easily accomodate your choices in many ways, but with an empty course i think it will be easier to have a group and to have the ability to see where hares/hounds are.

Hi Ivan. I’m up for Tuesday. Can you ping me an invite (P Tunstall on Zwift)? I’m C (close to B according to ZP) so happy to go in either group.

stick with road bikes…i’ll mess it up if we try to swap!!

DrP

Not sure if I can make this, but it does sound like fun…

I’m below a D, so I’ve signed up as a hare. May or may not make the start line.

So Richmond and New York are the guest worlds.

Yorkshire UCI could work as it has ups and downs? The hills aren’t too steep and too long?

Edit: Or the short Innsbruck lap

yeah i think that works well to be honest, hilly enough for some climbing ability to kick in, but not too hilly to make it unfair and impossible for the hounds.

You joining in now Weeksy?! 🙂

You joining in now Weeksy?!

The temptation is massive mate… really is… but i ought to rest… I’m finding it hard after a day off yesterday, but we did a 10km walk so not sure that’s helped the leg fatigue lol. But it’s 10:35 am on the next day and i’m getting the shakes from not riding 😀

Go on! You know you want to! One rest day is enough 🙂