Zwift Chat

[Norry1]

Managed 4th in CAT 'B'. Held onto the front group of A's for first 13/14 miles. Tried an attack with about 2 miles to go. Didn't work. FTPs gone upto 268

Managed 5th in C. Was conservative at the start - maybe should have burnt some matches staying with the faster group to begin with. A bit different with all cats starting together. I may try a B race to sharpen me up.

 

[JLaw]

Managed 5th in C. Was conservative at the start - maybe should have burnt some matches staying with the faster group to begin with. A bit different with all cats starting together. I may try a B race to sharpen me up.

For the mass starts on a favorable course, it may make sense to shoot for a group with a mix. ie, if you're C, look for a mixed B/C group. If you're B look for a mixed A/B group. I wouldn't be surprised at all to find the C group winner riding in such a group -- working very hard to stick with the group, but likely not taking any pulls.

 

[CXRAndy]

Heavy strong C cat rider on a flat course with very short climbs could indeed surprise a lighter B/A rider

 

[berty bassett]

I am not sure it's hilly enough for you

I know it isn't ! From what I remember of it there is 2 hills that stood out at about 7o ' clock as you look at the map the rest is just bumpy - good job it's a nice friendly pat the back social ride

 

[bobinski]

I need to work on my stamina before racing so will do the zsun sticky bottle ride instead.
Enjoy!

 

[CXRAndy]

I need to work on my stamina before racing so will do the zsun sticky bottle ride instead.
Enjoy!

You've got good stamina Bob, its your threshold ability to hit near max recover and go again, that Dave Sticky bottle alluded to

 

[bobinski]

You've got good stamina Bob, its your threshold ability to hit near max recover and go again, that Dave Sticky bottle alluded to

These rides have me at near max for periods​

 

[Breedon]

You need to get back into some training bob.

 

[CXRAndy]

Managed 4th in CAT 'B'. Held onto the front group of A's for first 13/14 miles. Tried an attack with about 2 miles to go. Didn't work. FTPs gone upto 268

You've been bumped upto A cat too powerful for B cat

 

[CXRAndy]

Does anyone know the age groups listed on Zwiftpower? Master, Snr, vet, 50+(obvious)

 

[bobinski]

You need to get back into some training bob.

These rides are not training?
I will likely do the 4wk FTP builder when back from holiday end of august. Off to Menorca next thursday and Mrs B has suggested i take the bike

 

[CXRAndy]

Borrow Tommy's bike box?

small transaction fee applicable

 

[bobinski]

I have my own, albeit soft case. Been fine on two trips so far. Thing is, extra £120 and i would be taking the bike i don't really enjoy riding. May look at hiring. Will now chase Giant.

 

[darrensmith0410]

You've been bumped upto A cat too powerful for B cat

Ssssh! I was hoping no one would notice

 

[CXRAndy]

These rides are not training?
I will likely do the 4wk FTP builder when back from holiday end of august. Off to Menorca next thursday and Mrs B has suggested i take the bike

I have my own, albeit soft case. Been fine on two trips so far. Thing is, extra £120 and i would be taking the bike i don't really enjoy riding. May look at hiring. Will now chase Giant.

What you need to do is sell bike not happy with, up spec of Giant frame to Durace electronic hydro. use cheap and cheerful frame on turbo.