Team BKool CycleChat

[Soarerv8]

There is something for everyone in Zwift, leagues, races with power categories, audio, women's rides. I look like I'm a Cat C rider, Bill,AAAC, Daddy pig(once he's out of the blood bath) Bridgy, Tommy are definitely B maybe even A. Tommy would have to be in the nursery group, he's just a nipper Riders are also sub divided within age groups as well,

It would be great to create a cyclechat team to join in the races, there are regularly 50 or more on any event. Pitch yourself against the rest of the world.

http://zwiftblog.com/organize-group-ride/

https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/206746323-Racing-Teams-having-their-own-kit-

Sigh....... Categories only go as low as E. Just saying.

 

[bobinski]

Sigh....... Categories only go as low as E. Just saying.

Don't worry mate they are bringing out a version of Zwift just for you but you have to get a new bike;

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news...e-created-turbo-trainer-three-year-old-305653

 

[CXRAndy]

Sigh....... Categories only go as low as E. Just saying.

That's probably a level for gentle riding. I haven't tried one, but will join in and report power most people are using. You don't need to race always, with social rides for conditioning, when the weather isn't great. Yes you can do that with bkool. The only difference being there is likely to be a least 50 other riders

 

[theboxers]

That's probably a level for gentle riding. I haven't tried one, but will join in and report power most people are using. You don't need to race always, with social rides for conditioning, when the weather isn't great. Yes you can do that with bkool. The only difference being there is likely to be a least 50 other riders

And there lies Bkools problem. It's great having so many different routes to choose from. The flat, the rolling, the hard uphill and the alpine climb. The 3D, map or video display. A route for your mood. But due to the cornucopia of choice there are very few, organised, social rides. Every session tends to degenerate into a race, nttawwt. It's just sometimes you want to trundle with a group of fellow riders.

 

[CXRAndy]

Boxers you have a power meter, so could get the full setup in Zwift.

 

[Daddy Pig]

And there lies Bkools problem. It's great having so many different routes to choose from. The flat, the rolling, the hard uphill and the alpine climb. The 3D, map or video display. A route for your mood. But due to the cornucopia of choice there are very few, organised, social rides. Every session tends to degenerate into a race, nttawwt. It's just sometimes you want to trundle with a group of fellow riders.

If you get headsets you can also chat which is good, although @bridgy a makes so much noise you won't be able to hear yourself speak!

 

[bobinski]

If you get headsets you can also chat which is good, although @bridgy a makes so much noise you won't be able to hear yourself speak!

Using discord last night we noticed one of the riders called "twintubs" cue much merriment and someone saying he should be called Dot Cotton- think about it- I laughed so much I could hardly breathe and fell back through the group as a result. So, a well placed comment or joke could be an advantage in group rides' sorry, RACES

 

[Daddy Pig]

Unfortunately I have to take it easy for the next two weeks so no racing or wc events for me so says the gp.

 

[bobinski]

Unfortunately I have to take it easy for the next two weeks so no racing or wc events for me so says the gp.

Well, this interview might suggest an option;
http://zwiftblog.com/tgif-interview/

Looking for a nice way to wind down from a busy week? Join the TGIF group ride tomorrow evening (8pm EST/5pm PST). We are a fun social ride and while many of use do have a beverage during the ride, it's perfectly fine if you just drink water. We promise to only make fun of you once per ride if you fall off your Trainer while drinking water. Also, check out the Interview Zwiftblog wrote about TGIF earlier this week to find out what TGIF is all about.


Interview with TGIF ride leaders Eric Grant and Wes Salmon
TGIF ride is one of the oldest and most loved slow group rides on Zwift. Find out why!
ZWIFTBLOG.COM

 

[bridgy]

All this talk of how great Zwift is (mainly for slow group rides as far as I can tell ) is all well and good - and starting to persuade me - but Bkool just gave me a special virtual GB kit for my avatar so all is forgiven.

Game. Changer.

 

[bridgy]

If you get headsets you can also chat which is good, although @bridgy a makes so much noise you won't be able to hear yourself speak!

Are you talking about heavy breathing or the screams of agony? (the screams of agony are not a regular occurence)

 

[bobinski]

All this talk of how great Zwift is (mainly for slow group rides as far as I can tell ) is all well and good - and starting to persuade me - but Bkool just gave me a special virtual GB kit for my avatar so all is forgiven.

Game. Changer.

White shorts?

 

[CXRAndy]

You can design kits in Zwift.

 

[Soarerv8]

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Don't worry mate they are bringing out a version of Zwift just for you but you have to get a new bike;

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news...e-created-turbo-trainer-three-year-old-305653

I liked it so I could press the unlike button (but then secretly liked it so pressed the like button again, I fear this may mean I liked it twice)

 

[Soarerv8]

That's probably a level for gentle riding. I haven't tried one, but will join in and report power most people are using. You don't need to race always, with social rides for conditioning, when the weather isn't great. Yes you can do that with bkool. The only difference being there is likely to be a least 50 other riders

That's fighting talk where i come from Andy. Gentle rides GENTLE RIDES when your KG's are too high and your watts from your feeble legs are too low Cat E is still sweaty unpleasant work.

Mumble grumble I'll give him gentle riding