TrainingPeaks Virtual (TPV) Chat Zone

[ColinJ]

I hadn't appreciated quite how much power is needed to get back up to speed after slowing for junctions, tight bends etc. I soon noticed once I got a power meter fitted to my bike though!

I might be tootling along at 175-200 W, but then see 350-400 W as I accelerate back up to speed.

I can imagine how much effort a peloton's tail-enders have to make to chase the bunch as they accelerate away from a hairpin bend!

 

[Norry1]

Currently doing first free ride; initial thoughts;

Good UI - annoying with apple TV remote but that's not their fault. Easy to get started

HUD very very good- lots of data but not too busy, much better info on cadence and power in ride, draft indicator and map all very good; very similar to zwift but better.

General riding experience; a bit meh? Riding a free ride up a climb, graphics blocky, very few riders about. Fairly similar to RGT but with a few more positives. Will need to do a race to test the physics as they sound like a real plus, and in truth I rarely do that many free rides.

I agree with your observations. If you free ride, I'd suggest using the Pacer Bots. Racing is definitely worth trying.

I'm probably doing Lou's Group Ride on Sunday at 3pm. It's a group ride, but the front runners treat it as a race if you fancy a bit of a bash.

 

[Norry1]

I had an enforced rest from TPV as it failed to load on Monday. It took TPV support 2 1/2 days to get back to me, but it is all sorted now.

It was a Low Cadence workout for me yesterday - and I recorded the last couple of efforts.


View: https://youtu.be/XC0mWLNaV18

 

[ColinJ]

It took TPV support 2 1/2 days to get back to me, but it is all sorted now.

I'm glad that you eventually sorted it out.

What caused the problem?

 

[Norry1]

I'm glad that you eventually sorted it out.

What caused the problem?

My internet dropped in the middle of a TPV update and I guess corrupted it. I had tried un-installing and re-installing but support told me to delete a couple of folders as well. Once I did that and re-installed, it was all good.

 

[mjd1988]

I have to say missed zwift today. 40 minute window to do something without planning and no races for 40 mins, and that one wasn't a great length, actually went for a run!

 

[Norry1]

I have to say missed zwift today. 40 minute window to do something without planning and no races for 40 mins, and that one wasn't a great length, actually went for a run!

You should have set one up

 

[mjd1988]

You should have set one up

I know, still figuring out how to use it I suppose

 

[Norry1]

Provided I get back from Brum in time today, which I should, I'm doing Lou's Group Ride at 3pm. Usually about 50 (real) riders take part and no Bots. Quite a few treat it as a race, and I plan to do so today - come and have a go if you think you're fast enough

https://tpvirtualhub.com/23301