Team BKool CycleChat

[Daddy Pig]

Has bkool been playing with their algorithm yesterday? The power numbers are way down from most riders in the TTT.

To be fair, for me I didn't really push until the uphill's due to my weight advantage on the downhill's so my power recording was quite low. I think on the downhill's most riders back off a bit and just keep the legs turning and there were regular -5% downhill's.

 

[LBHIFI]

I had the same again last night. First 5% section and my team all flew past me despite me going from 250 to 285 watts as I transitioned into it. So they either all suddenly pushed 300 + at the same time or something strange is happening. Thankfully they waited for me so I could catch up. Strange though it only lasts a short time, but it can create big time gaps.

Well, mine simply locks on to those low watts. It seems like there then has to be a significant change in gradient for the watts to get back, either to below zero or above 8%.
I think I have tried enough to solve the problem by experimenting with different tires, so I'll see if I can get Bkool calibrate the trainer.

 

[gbrown]

So what's the verdict, TTT again next week? Try that course again or is there something more suitable?

We could try Tin Can Ten, as that is a Time Trial course?

It would certainly fine tune drafting as its up and down, all over the place but it isn't a course that promotes rhythm or speed.. IMHO.. plus I've nearly died every time I've done it.. and I hate the thought of passing that pub four times..

How about Fuente Librilla, I seem to remember that course was picked because it was good for drafting.

Fuente Librilla - Alcantarilla

 

[Daddy Pig]

How about Fuente Librilla, I seem to remember that course was picked because it was good for drafting.

Fuente Librilla - Alcantarilla

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I can't believe I'm actually saying this but is there anything with some uphill in it as well? Downhill is great but it is a big leveller of speed, and the uphill does make for some surprises!

 

[Bored Man]

I can't believe I'm actually saying this but is there anything with some uphill in it as well? Downhill is great but it is a big leveller of speed, and the uphill does make for some surprises!

Wash your mouth out...

 

[Bored Man]

I'm going to do that WC stage heart attack climb type thing in 45 minutes.. not in the slightest looking forward to it.. just going to get it out of the way..,

 

[Daddy Pig]

I'm going to do that WC stage heart attack climb type thing in 45 minutes.. not in the slightest looking forward to it.. just going to get it out of the way..,

Is that a challenge to yourself to ride it in 45 minutes? Good going if you do...

 

[MasterDabber]

How about Fuente Librilla, I seem to remember that course was picked because it was good for drafting.

Fuente Librilla - Alcantarilla

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Interesting looking at your data bar. It puts in perspective the power you chaps are putting out... 471 watts average looks pretty good to me.

 

[Whorty]

I can't believe I'm actually saying this but is there anything with some uphill in it as well? Downhill is great but it is a big leveller of speed, and the uphill does make for some surprises!

I'm all for the hills, anything to help me do my share of work for the team. Mont Ventoux anyone?

 

[Whorty]

I'm going to do that WC stage heart attack climb type thing in 45 minutes.. not in the slightest looking forward to it.. just going to get it out of the way..,

I was planning that tomorrow night and suggest you join me if you fancied a riding pal. Do an easy session tonight and we can climb any mountain together tomorrow

 

[Daddy Pig]

I'm all for the hills, anything to help me do my share of work for the team. Mont Ventoux anyone?

I'll take the lift up thanks. I'll meet you at the top with a few cold ones...

 

[Whorty]

Interesting looking at your data bar. It puts in perspective the power you chaps are putting out... 471 watts average looks pretty good to me.

Not all of us do that - some of us slowies are considerably less powerful

 

[Bored Man]

Is that a challenge to yourself to ride it in 45 minutes? Good going if you do...

44.26...

 

[Daddy Pig]

Not all of us do that - some of us slowies are considerably less powerful

And it was in the first km so usually a fast start pushes up the average initially.
@Whorty, I did my crunches today, have you done yours yet?

 

[Daddy Pig]

44.26...

That's a great effort Jim. Not sure I could do it in that time. I might be chasing your ghost/hiding behind you!