Team BKool CycleChat

[LBHIFI]

Hi LBH,. Bkool doesn't have external power meter support. Only trainers with built in PM
A few of us have migrated to Zwift, me included. Others are now using top end Tacx Neo trainers and thoroughly enjoying the experience on Zwift.
I do a few cat C races which suit my level, with me being able to place high up and have a real battle with others for an hour or more
You will have found there are always plenty of riders to race,train with. I like the limited routes, can compare performance over a period of time.

DD, There is a few of doing it over various distances

Me
Tommy
Berty
Whorty
Rob
Breedon
Have I missed anyone,. The rest are busy or ducked out due to dickie knees

No Bill and Andy ?

 

[CXRAndy]

Randy, I think it was a big commitment, his training possibly was slightly off. Bill, not sure, Paul family football in Holland- go figure

 

[bobinski]

Ahh yes, the old shrapnel...world war 1 is it?

Seriously though, knee trouble is a riders worst nightmare. Hope you can get it sorted out, or at least ride without it getting worse. I developed a little knee problem myself this season...nothing that gives me trouble yet, just a click everytime I take a step down a stair...gives me the creeps though.

I am sure its not the same LB but mine started with a click which was the inflamed or taut IT band moving over knee joint. My knee has often clicked at times in past so i didn't realise this was different. However the mechanics of the movement caused knee to kinda kick out a bit going down stairs.

 

[Whorty]

Will be doing a slow CG4 later, just to register a time. Not going to push hard as need to stay fresh for DD, so Watts about 180 with HR about 140 is the aim. The slow time should elicit quite a few bingly bong emails of shame come the Thursday race! Thanks to all in advance

 

[<Tommy>]

Hi there

Thought I would pop in and see how things are going now when the DD is near (it is due late May, isn't it?) Who is going and who is not? Are your fitness peaking now?

I myself have had a disastrous season start. It's like health, weather, equipment failure and just bad luck all joined forces with the sole purpose of keeping me off the bike. It looks like things are finally turning for the better and I'm now desperately poinding miles into the legs.
Unfortunately I think it's a little too late for me to achieve my goal of qualifying for the TT world championships. On top of that, my new TT position has proven to be impossible to stay in for more than a few minutes, so had to adjust that too. I think some testing this weekend will give me a clearer picture about my chances in August.

As for Bkool, I got sick an tired of the inconsistency, and the lack of power meter support therefore forced me over to Zwift. Is that feature still missing in Bkool?

I hope you will post some DD tales and picures here after the big event....good luck all.

Good to hear from you Lars

Sorry to hear about your bad luck. Hopefully we can all race together soon! And perhaps if we don't all look too strange in the photos you'll think about joining us next year in Wales, or somewhere else with less rain!

 

[rob01792]

Will be doing a slow CG4 later, just to register a time. Not going to push hard as need to stay fresh for DD, so Watts about 180 with HR about 140 is the aim. The slow time should elicit quite a few bingly bong emails of shame come the Thursday race! Thanks to all in advance

mmm u 1 minute 54 up to the the first 3 stages shall I snatch the win would that be wrong ??? would I recover in time for sunday so many ifs

 

[Whorty]

mmm u 1 minute 54 up to the the first 3 stages shall I snatch the win would that be wrong ??? would I recover in time for sunday so many ifs

The target is there I didn't push too hard so should be easy to beat.

For those who are going to do the race on Thursday ... look out for the deadstop towards the end. On the graphics it looks like the last 800 metres is all down, but there is a section that goes -19% followed by +19%, causing a deadstop of 4kph when I was going at over 40kph Bonkers!

 

[AAAC 76C]

Bill

HID is working until 19:00 again tomorrow so I may struggle to make the start line for the Chaingang.
I may attempt to chase on though.

PS: I looks like I was right about Bridgy taking Stage 3.

If I miss tomorrow I will try and make 17:00 on Saturday as it looks like a must for a two up TTT

 

[berty bassett]

There are several versions but the best have video. Only 7 miles.
http://www.bkool.com/profile/detail/129049?durationType=DISTANCE&lapCount=1

Only 7 mile !!!! oh did you forget to mention its 7 mile straight up

 

[theboxers]

Only 7 mile !!!! oh did you forget to mention its 7 mile straight up

 

[BILL S]

Bill

HID is working until 19:00 again tomorrow so I may struggle to make the start line for the Chaingang.
I may attempt to chase on though.

PS: I looks like I was right about Bridgy taking Stage 3.

If I miss tomorrow I will try and make 17:00 on Saturday as it looks like a must for a two up TTT

It does indeed AAAC. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend Saturdays ride so maybe neither of us will be able to two up TTT, which admittedly I need more than you do.

 

[Whorty]

It does indeed AAAC. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend Saturdays ride so maybe neither of us will be able to two up TTT, which admittedly I need more than you do.

It is def a very flat course ideal for a TTT.

 

[bugno]

Is May 29th last day to attempt stage4 ? I am abroad and was hoping to make it the 31st ...

Thx.

 

[Whorty]

Is May 29th last day to attempt stage4 ? I am abroad and was hoping to make it the 31st ...

Thx.

It looks that way from the site. Shame, as I set a very draftable time! If if does go on until 31st then I might have another go after the DD to set a faster time (assuming I will want to ride a bike again!!).

 

[AAAC 76C]

It does indeed AAAC. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend Saturdays ride so maybe neither of us will be able to two up TTT, which admittedly I need more than you do.

i
f your generous logging on today 7 04 say i might make it
im warming up but will go out at 6 45 to wait outside hids workplace