Zwift Chat

[Milzy]

same as andy in signed up to do the Yorkshire ride or I’d try and make it down. I’d definitely be up for doing it again another year.

We could do a C.C super chain gang on the Isle next year.

 

[Del C]

I went back to the tried and tested, go out controlled, work through the early stragglers, find a group pulling hard then hang on. I was on a wheel at one point, and he/she dropped power and lost the wheel of quite a large group. I geared up to chase, but then decided to be sensible and not get myself in trouble overheating. Thankfully there were enough other riders to work with and I still got a decent time.

Good news is I have just picked up a new fan Will likely do a zone 2 ride later (sorry Tommy), rest day tomorrow (first day in new job ) then get ready for the final stage. If memory serves well,the Yorkshire course will be similar to Richmond;rolling roads with a few lumps that can be tempo'd over

I was thinking of doing Richmond again and trying a different approach, much like you describe.

Unfortunately my son and daughter in law decided that now was a top time to pass a bug to me. I'm sitting at home feeling sorry for myself, achy and tired, yet certain in the knowledge that @<Tommy> would possibly award me as much as -4 out of 10 for that.

 

[Del C]

Registration is open for the Isle of Wight randonnee for anyone who might be interested:
https://www.cycleisland.co.uk/randonnee/online-registration

I'm really looking forward to this event, and hoping to get there in good enough shape to set a PB.

It's a 70 mile circuit, and I've done it twice before. The first time took me 5h 39m moving time in awful weather. The second time was 5h 05m in beautiful spring sunshine. I will be disappointed not to get under 5h this time around. Would love to get to 4h 30m which would be an average speed just over 15mph.

Let me know if anyone else signs up - could meet for breakfast before the ferry, or at least a coffee and a chat on the ferry

I might have been tempted by this, but I'm off for a week riding in Altea in Spain.

I've done the circuit of the island some years back and it was good fun. Stayed in Yarmouth. Very windy past the Needles and a strong headwind on the way back from Cowes to Yarmouth.

Enjoy!

 

[JuhaL]

Veloton beta will be out soon. Then they will eventually have that feature. We can race with real simulated tactics & steering then too.

Need to try free trial, if and when it released. Always like to try something new but i am not excited about steering, i think virtually steering is unnatural.

 

[Breedon]

I was watching your first lap Dean. You were bang on mine and Carl's split time.

What's this standing up for sprinting.
It's a bit of a deceptive course, requiring a sustainable effort on the flat followed by 3 bumps, which take it out of you. Then repeat

I'm pleased with the numbers 3.3 wkg Avg 234 watts, since January I've noticed I can't get my heart rate no higher than 163 because of meds I'm taking which feels like I've got an elastic band on me holding me back.

 

[CXRAndy]

I'm pleased with the numbers 3.3 wkg Avg 234 watts, since January I've noticed I can't get my heart rate no higher than 163 because of meds I'm taking which feels like I've got an elastic band on me holding me back.

What drugs are these, I could with keeping my HR down

 

[Whorty]

We could do a C.C super chain gang on the Isle next year.

So long as i can get a carer in for the wife, I'd be up for IoW next year 👍

 

[Del C]

I'm pleased with the numbers 3.3 wkg Avg 234 watts, since January I've noticed I can't get my heart rate no higher than 163 because of meds I'm taking which feels like I've got an elastic band on me holding me back.

What is you resting heart rate?

The highest I've got to in the last year is 167. But my resting heart rate can drop to the mid 30s and when I've worn a Holter belt overnight it will dip down to 30 or a little less.

I've read up a bit about this, and while there's no definitive answer, the sense I get is that this is just individual physiology. There does seem to be a logic in believing that a lower heart rate may mean you're not pumping as much oxygen to your muscles as needed for big efforts, such as sprinting or climbing.

On the other hand, if your heart is a big powerful muscle then maybe you're getting the oxygen you need, despite the low maximum heart rate.

Of course, in my case, another factor could be that I'm am old bastard, but obviously I've dismissed that!

 

[Whorty]

I was thinking of doing Richmond again and trying a different approach, much like you describe.

Unfortunately my son and daughter in law decided that now was a top time to pass a bug to me. I'm sitting at home feeling sorry for myself, achy and tired, yet certain in the knowledge that @<Tommy> would possibly award me as much as -4 out of 10 for that.

The Americans seem to like Richmond course, so there might be a good take up on the make-up week. Let me know when you plan to do it and I'll try to join you and see if I can help you

 

[Del C]

The Americans seem to like Richmond course, so there might be a good take up on the make-up week. Let me know when you plan to do it and I'll try to join you and see if I can help you

I'll certainly take a look at that.

I know I didn't attack on the hills, but it is a tough course on the flats.

 

[BurningLegs]

Unfortunately my son and daughter in law decided that now was a top time to pass a bug to me. I'm sitting at home feeling sorry for myself, achy and tired, yet certain in the knowledge that @<Tommy> would possibly award me as much as -4 out of 10 for that.

I'm in the same boat - came down with the sniffles yesterday and won't be able to complete Richmond tomorrow. Aiming to get Harrogate completed on Thursday, then catch up Inssbruck or Richmond at the weekend then the other next week. If I can't complete Harrogate before the weekend then the schedule will be too tight for me and I doubt I will complete the tour.

Probably music to @Whorty 's ears. Cat C is still wide open!!

 

[Whorty]

Need to try free trial, if and when it released. Always like to try something new but i am not excited about steering, i think virtually steering is unnatural.

I'm with you there - can't see the benefit of steering, it's just a gimmick

 

[Breedon]

What is you resting heart rate?

The highest I've got to in the last year is 167. But my resting heart rate can drop to the mid 30s and when I've worn a Holter belt overnight it will dip down to 30 or a little less.

I've read up a bit about this, and while there's no definitive answer, the sense I get is that this is just individual physiology. There does seem to be a logic in believing that a lower heart rate may mean you're not pumping as much oxygen to your muscles as needed for big efforts, such as sprinting or climbing.

On the other hand, if your heart is a big powerful muscle then maybe you're getting the oxygen you need, despite the low maximum heart rate.

Of course, in my case, another factor could be that I'm am old bastard, but obviously I've dismissed that!

I think it's around 45bpm, put my heart rate monitor on so we shall see.

 

[Breedon]

I'm in the same boat - came down with the sniffles yesterday and won't be able to complete Richmond tomorrow. Aiming to get Harrogate completed on Thursday, then catch up Inssbruck or Richmond at the weekend then the other next week. If I can't complete Harrogate before the weekend then the schedule will be too tight for me and I doubt I will complete the tour.

Probably music to @Whorty 's ears. Cat C is still wide open!!

I've got London to do and I might have another pop at Innsbruck I feel I could of done better.

 

[Breedon]

What drugs are these, I could with keeping my HR down

Prozac and I'm not joking