I tend to agree with you about using ERG mode in league races - doesn't seem right to me. We should probably raise this with Jacob and ask if there will be any specific ruling on this for the Nations Cup races
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Randyberlin
Guru
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
That's interesting. I didn't think a fan would make that much difference apart from the amount I sweat. How noticeable do you think the reduction in hr would be? And will this mean that I can go faster for longer?
It looks like more than 10bpm. I was doing an easy ride but it was noticeable.
bobinski
Legendary Member
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- Tulse Hill
Randy, I didn't know you were on Zwift. Same name? i will add you to my list of riders to look out for.
Bobinski( the splitter)
Bobinski( the splitter)
Kipster,/Tommy. I am just a couple of weeks into power building at the moment. My experience is a mirror of Kipster's. Cadence has improved, learning to be a little more relaxed on the bike(this is what made me notice my Boardman was just a little too big). I would say my power hasn't increased, but I can sustain it a little longer with a higher cadence, so less fatigued I should of done more base work, but hey. I have been edging up my ftp figure when a ride has felt slightly easier. It suggests altering your ftp up or down 2% depending on how the ride went. I have kept the workout volume on low level for both Base and Power. The higher levels are the same with recovery rides added in.
Daddy Pig
Veteran
Thanks Randy, that really is a big difference. I look forward to experiencing myselfand doing a rerun of the wc events to check. The 4 laps of the rio triathlon could be a good test as I was at my limits with my hr banging a hole in my chest!
AAAC 76C
Large Member
- Location
- LIVING THE DREAM
You wish!
AAAC 76C
Large Member
- Location
- LIVING THE DREAM
Be sure to write your will and leave a stretcher next to your bike.
Oh, and put 999 on a speed dial on your phone and leave your GPS on so they can find you.
Daddy Pig
Veteran
Mission failure...
The amount of cr4p in our loft is unbelievable, so much so that there is no room to even get into the loft itself. All these boxed/bagged babies/toddler clothes/toys etc are taking up 2/3rds the room. HID has a lot to answer for...
However.... I managed to get a fan heater which can also just blow air so I will try that.
....moan over...
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
DP get a proper fan rather than a heater with a fan in it. You'll notice the difference bud.
Daddy Pig
Veteran
I do have a decent one but it means clearing the loft to find it! I will have a go over the weekend...
That is awesome climbing.
Can you stand up using your sticky tires (what kind of tire is it?) on the steep sections?
I have a real problem with those +9% because my thin legs needs a high cadence. In the real world I stand up during sections like that (e.g. I stand up from the bottom to hairpin 4 on Alpe d'Huez), but that is not possible in Bkool.
I can stand up but do still get some slippage on the steeper bits. I only tend to stand to power up a short, steep section to save changing to the small front ring - longer climbs I stay seated. I have to try and keep my weight as far back as possible to keep the weight on the rear roller which is a bit unnatural!
That is awesome climbing.
Can you stand up using your sticky tires (what kind of tire is it?) on the steep sections?
I have a real problem with those +9% because my thin legs needs a high cadence. In the real world I stand up during sections like that (e.g. I stand up from the bottom to hairpin 4 on Alpe d'Huez), but that is not possible in Bkool.
It's a Continental Grand Prix 4000S which I'm currently using - it's always had a slightly sticky feel, but I think more so recently.
Yes, I did get the dreaded email DP, thank you!
Good ride - I fear the power of the new air-cooled Daddy Pig engine!
