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[CXRAndy]

Well, I pay €4.99 for Bkool and £0 for MyWhoosh and TPV. Got me covered I think?

Those are excellent deals. Whoosh and TPV are currently free, expect a subscription soon though. Similar to Zwift.

 

[CXRAndy]

I did enjoy Zwift , always something going on to suit what you needed . I left it because it promoted me so I couldn’t race with people I liked racing with even though I was going the same speed . I weighed less so had to kick out higher av watts to do same speed and that didn’t suit , so I did my own thing .
I could have just cruised round courses , got demoted and raced in same cat but I use turbo to get as fit as I can not to win races by any means
No app in the world will ever be able to allow for people who throw races just so they can win the next one and I don’t think they should even bother trying , just flag so you know not to bother with the idiots . But that’s just my opinion , we all use turbos for different outcomes
I try hard as I can and check numbers at end , some will manipulate figures during and some don’t look at the numbers at all - each to their own.

Hi Berty
There is the new racing score instead of set W/kg categories. Whether you would be promoted out of most others cats on Zwift s Racing score category would need to be determined. Id expect you would be high up like Pete Salt given your excellent power /weight abilities.

You never know though maybe a worth a little try ?

 

[berty bassett]

At the minute I have bkool , Rouvy and indieVelo going on so more than covered most things . One will go over winter but not sure what one yet as they all offer something different

 

[berty bassett]

Now tpv is on atv and working well I do like the dashboard , and the promotion through the ranks is a brilliant idea to divide it into different disciplines so you can enter races to improve whatever one you need/want to

 

[Randyberlin]

I did enjoy Zwift , always something going on to suit what you needed . I left it because it promoted me so I couldn’t race with people I liked racing with even though I was going the same speed . I weighed less so had to kick out higher av watts to do same speed and that didn’t suit , so I did my own thing .
I could have just cruised round courses , got demoted and raced in same cat but I use turbo to get as fit as I can not to win races by any means
No app in the world will ever be able to allow for people who throw races just so they can win the next one and I don’t think they should even bother trying , just flag so you know not to bother with the idiots . But that’s just my opinion , we all use turbos for different outcomes
I try hard as I can and check numbers at end , some will manipulate figures during and some don’t look at the numbers at all - each to their own.

Hey! Are you accusing me of cheating just because I happen to be fast?
I may be sand bagging just to set you guys up for a large cash bet.

 

[Randyberlin]

I just completed stage 1 Randy. Is it a course you’ve done before. The first half of the race the camera moved from fixed position to fixed position rather than moving with the avatar. The second half of the race the camera moved, but I was cycling in the clouds. Not unpleasant to be fair. And it could have just been an issue my end.

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Don’t be fooled by the watts, it must of been a momentary leg twitch!

It must have been on your end. My working theory is your wife was on about 20 different bike sites looking for a Christmas present for her hubby who buys himself whatever bike stuff he wants. Cut her a break and mention a new helmet.. uh no too many already. Titanium parts .. again Been done..
That poor woman, the pressure is tough.

 

[berty bassett]

Hey! Are you accusing me of cheating just because I happen to be fast?
I may be sand bagging just to set you guys up for a large cash bet.

The only thing dodgy about you was your old ticker !! Now - faultless 👍👍

 

[<Tommy>]

It’s not bad, have another free 7 days in my email again. Every man & his dog are on Zwift, even the ones who said it’s for dick heads have joined.

Fair enough. Each to their own really and really I’m most pleased with the amount of options available now compared to a couple of years ago. I share the same sentiment as berty really when it comes to zwift. I never really got the mentality of some of the people on there but i guess its really just what you want to get out of it.

 

[<Tommy>]

It must have been on your end. My working theory is your wife was on about 20 different bike sites looking for a Christmas present for her hubby who buys himself whatever bike stuff he wants. Cut her a break and mention a new helmet.. uh no too many already. Titanium parts .. again Been done..
That poor woman, the pressure is tough.

I wish!

 

[berty bassett]

I wish!

Did you buy th new colnago?😁

 

[berty bassett]

Thinking about turbo tonight - will others be doing the route tomorrow so I could join or should I just tt it tonight ?

 

[Randyberlin]

Thinking about turbo tonight - will others be doing the route tomorrow so I could join or should I just tt it tonight ?

Both. Its not either \ or. Do it a few times tonight, then you'll be ready for drafting off me tomorrow if you can keep up.

 

[Randyberlin]

@shimceltic
Another crazy climbing day. From the pictures it looks like you and the bike are working perfectly. I bet you're glad you took your own bike.

 

[<Tommy>]

Did you buy the new colnago?😁

I wish. Unfortunately I’ve run out of organs to sell.

 

[<Tommy>]

Thinking about turbo tonight - will others be doing the route tomorrow so I could join or should I just tt it tonight ?

Think I’ve picked up a chest infection. My Christmas party is this Saturday. Impeccable timing as always!