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Randyberlin
Guru
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
Hey all, I’ve got a months trial of Bkool. Any group rides coming up?
Yes. Twice a week in the league connected to this forum.
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shimceltic
Veteran
Hey all, I’ve got a months trial of Bkool. Any group rides coming up?
Also keep an eye on the bkool organised rides as they will more likely have more online. Our ride this Thursday is an uphill slog.... See you there!
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
Hey all, I’ve got a months trial of Bkool. Any group rides coming up?
Nice to see you Adam it’s been a while.
I think one of the best things about the league is you don’t have to ride at the set time. It’s better too, but you can always do the ride another time if you’re too busy. It can often be a bit of a time trial rather than a pack sort of race though.
Milzy
Guru
Yes, I quit Zwift with the price hike. I know it’s only about 3 premium pub beers but it’s also a gym membership. There’s loads of cheaper and free alternatives, it’s about the principle. Looking back now Zwift is quite annoying. 🤔
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
I agree really. I don’t miss zwift at all I don’t think. The team racing was really fun but there’s nothing to stop other apps doing the same. Lee is in a racing league on rouvy that’s really well organised. And the simplicity of Bkool and rouvy really appeal to me. ‘It’s not where you are but who you’re with’ I think the saying goes!
Have you tried indievelo? I tried it last week. The screen layout is a bit of a zwift rip off on first impressions but it’s looking very promising I think. Plus it’s free at the moment so that’s a big bonus!
shimceltic
Veteran
The mywhoosh app is decent @Brusgaard has done some racing on it.
Randyberlin
Guru
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
I like Rouvy for the workouts. I just signed up for a 6 week increase FTP program. I really used to love the Keirin races in the velodrome in Bkool and they have those in indievelo. I keep missing the timing so haven't done one yet. Maybe this morning.
Brusgaard
Über Guru
- Location
- Skive, Denmark
Regarding finding the CycleChat league "racemaster", you have to search for the full name, ie. "brusgaard" or "shimceltic" and not just "shim"/"brus". If the racemaster has two or more names, you should be able to search for ie. "Randy" even if his full name is "Randy Berlin (Team CycleChat)", but not just "Rand"...
But for most, the easiest way is to click "Go to my activity" at the top left and select this weeks route there, Rarely will there be anyone else doing that exact route at that exact time. But if so, look for a familiar name, and choose the other session(s) until you find someone you know.
But for most, the easiest way is to click "Go to my activity" at the top left and select this weeks route there, Rarely will there be anyone else doing that exact route at that exact time. But if so, look for a familiar name, and choose the other session(s) until you find someone you know.
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
I’m going to do tonight’s route a little later than you guys tonight. Have fun!
Brusgaard
Über Guru
- Location
- Skive, Denmark
Be careful to start from the start and not behind the last rider, as you would probably start with me!
However there is a strong possibility that I might bail or simply not start at all.
Randyberlin
Guru
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
I'll probably still be on from the earlier start.
Brusgaard
Über Guru
- Location
- Skive, Denmark
I will also be there, but judging from my Monday ride with longer uphill sections, I will most like quickly resort to 2wkg and then we are talking 1 hour plus of constant climbing and leg pain...
Randyberlin
Guru
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
Welcome to my world.
Edit: I wish I could do 2w/kg for an hour uphill. I've never mastered the higher cadence climb, but instead resort to cranking.
