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<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
Thanks for the mention Tommy.
Actually I think you are a large reason behind my improved effort yesterday - On your recommendation I gave massage balls a go as my legs and lower back had been feeling very tired and sore after doing SF sessions (and garden work) recently. I used them after the meetup on Tuesday, and despite putting in an intense effort for the race, my legs felt a lot fresher on my commute the next morning. I used them Wednesday night too and felt good yesterday.
Obviously I've only got limited experience using them but, from my early results, I'd recommend them to anyone who wants to boost their recovery.
Cheers bud
Me and my big mouth...
Seriously though I’m glad you gave it a go. Really just a revelation to me. My favourite thing to do is put the ball in the small of my back and then stand backward against a wall. Then I do my best impression of Baloo scratching his back on a banana tree. You can put all your weight onto the ball and it’s like getting a deep tissue massage but hitting all the spots you want to hit. Gets some weird look but it’s worth it 😄
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
I thought it was aimed at people who at least managed to log in. So it couldn’t of been aimed at you mate 😁
berty bassett
Legendary Member
- Location
- I'boro
If I do it enough I will get there
Chimps typewriters and old shaky spring to mind
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
Brendan Parker
Veteran
- Location
- essex, england
don't know! never been thereYes, thanks for sorting the rides @bridgy and thanks to everyone for making me feel welcome. I've loved riding on Zwift this last week - the racing has given me extra motivation to improve.
I know that in most of the events that aren't handicapped I'll be at the bottom so my handicap glitch was quite nice last night! Looking forward to the TdZ.
PS - What do we do with our medals?
stick with it though mate i was there a few years back in the bkool team "Beige" days, and these events and the leagues really push you to your limits and you ll see improvements
Brendan Parker
Veteran
- Location
- essex, england
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
Nice thing about the handicap races is it’s bringing back the bkool banter and spirit of the Olde days.
Brendan Parker
Veteran
- Location
- essex, england
i believe we are doing the same as TOL, Group A long group ride
I thought it was aimed at me as I cocked up too
Assuming others went off on time, I was probably close to 45 seconds late 
Well, if you will insist doing it down the pubMe and my big mouth...
Seriously though I’m glad you gave it a go. Really just a revelation to me. My favourite thing to do is put the ball in the small of my back and then stand backward against a wall. Then I do my best impression of Baloo scratching his back on a banana tree. You can put all your weight onto the ball and it’s like getting a deep tissue massage but hitting all the spots you want to hit. Gets some weird look but it’s worth it 😄
To add to this @Joffey , when I first joined this motley crew I was always last. Way, way back. And for handicaps, this meant I'd be off first whilst everyone else was still down the pub. Over the last few years though I've improved loads. I'm not going to be at the front with the speedsters, but I can at least compete now mid table and we have some great battles there. Real good 'fun' and a great way to get fitdon't know! never been there
stick with it though mate i was there a few years back in the bkool team "Beige" days, and these events and the leagues really push you to your limits and you ll see improvements
Are we all doing it at the same time or just anytime that suits each person? or doesn't it matter?
For me, as a slower rider, the real positive of the handicap races was that I'd see other riders at some stage during the ride so I never felt alone (if you know what I mean). Whereas, with a normal race, once the flag dropped the next time I saw anyone else was when you'd stopped at the side of the road with your bad knee
.The Zwift tours are good for the slower riders as we get to ride with others so always fun.
