Team BKool CycleChat

[CXRAndy]

Hi, I am new to indoor cycling and started using BKOOL. I think I need to say hello here before I can join the Chain Gang league?

Go to the bkool website, you should see the chaingang event, apply to join and @BILL S will accept you.

 

[Bored Man]

Hi, I am new to indoor cycling and started using BKOOL. I think I need to say hello here before I can join the Chain Gang league?

 

[Zidi]

How would you rate the drafting experience on bkool. I have the feeling that there is too small of a diference (or none) vhen riding behind one cyclist vs group?
In the real world one could ride 50km/h in a group of riders on flat road with long freewheeling between pedaling.. So i guess we should have some blue km/h numbers when group riding... I think races would be more interesting.
it's just my observation

 

[theboxers]

How would you rate the drafting experience on bkool. I have the feeling that there is too small of a diference (or none) vhen riding behind one cyclist vs group?
In the real world one could ride 50km/h in a group of riders on flat road with long freewheeling between pedaling.. So i guess we should have some blue km/h numbers when group riding... I think races would be more interesting.
it's just my observation

When I've managed to get into a group of more than 2 on bkool the draft is noticeable. 3 or more riders gives a significant drop in power needed to maintain speed when in p2 or lower.

Running as a pair gives a draft, but less, as it would be in the real world. I'm not one of the quick guys so drafting is not my forte, but I do it when I can.

 

[Bored Man]

Since the latest update, draft assist has reduced, the drop is much more noticeable in the drome. I never really gained a benefit whilst riding with other riders on the virtual road as most of the time it’s not flat enough. There is a noticeable drop in watts but whether that transfers quickly enough to resistance... well, I’m not too sure...

The autobus pulled out ages ago - these days I ride alone.

 

[theboxers]

I should add that that was with a bkool trainer. With the kickrs it is too up and down due to the readings used being power. Ease up on power instant drop in speed. I can't maintain a draft with a kickr. I either shoot ahead or fall out the back .

 

[Whorty]

Since the latest update, draft assist has reduced, the drop is much more noticeable in the drome. I never really gained a benefit whilst riding with other riders on the virtual road as most of the time it’s not flat enough. There is a noticeable drop in watts but whether that transfers quickly enough to resistance... well, I’m not too sure...

The autobus pulled out ages ago - these days I ride alone.

There is still an autobus, it's just on a different route these days

 

[BILL S]

Chaingang rerun is at 5pm. i'll be starting it.

 

[Randyberlin]

Getting my excuses in early. Please see BOB (book of Bobinski) book 2 chapter 4 page 68. Not been riding this week.

 

[berty bassett]

Getting my excuses in early. Please see BOB (book of Bobinski) book 2 chapter 4 page 68. Not been riding this week.

i thought you might use book 2 chapter 6 page 24 - angry bear

scarily apt for london !!!

 

[Bored Man]

Getting my excuses in early. Please see BOB (book of Bobinski) book 2 chapter 4 page 68. Not been riding this week.

Warm up in the drome... then Randybashing time..

 

[Randyberlin]

Warm up in the drome... then Randybashing time..

I just got on and found another update. See you in the drone as soon as it’s done

 

[Benji77]

Hi, I am hoping to join at 5. Running a bit tight on time, but will do my best...

 

[Randyberlin]

Warm up in the drome... then Randybashing time..

Backed up with action. Strong ride Mr. Brown.

 

[BILL S]

Oof! That was tough. I thought Keiths ghost was there but it disappeared. I was relying on using it nearer the end.

Edit: @keithaitch do you have your setting set to public? If you haven't, we might not be able to see your ghost.