Zwift Chat

[bobinski]

@IrishAl - are we racing today ?
Think for the first time I might have the edge 😁
It wasn’t me who you were talking to , I was firmly in the camp of ‘leave him alone with his demons ‘ as I think that’s how I would like to be treated
Of course I am honoured you think of me while you are hallucinating
Bloody well done sir

Perhaps Al was thinking of you as his own little good luck leprechaun? 😁

 

[bobinski]

Thanks again guys truly humbled by all the support today.
I defiantly went out too fast - first 5 ascents averaging under the hour. 6 got though but Ascent 7 Was horrible I was ready to cry - a friend joined me and gave me a video call and after 15 mins I had to hang up as I couldn’t talk was feeling physically sick - the thought of another sugary drink was making the tummy turn.
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I had a longer rest with some savoury food and a first gel and that seemed to give me the boost I needed. Ascent 8 felt much better and I was joined again by some guys from my local club. A quick turnaround on the descent and I went straight into the final half lap. Felt so good to finish and I put in a bit extra to be sure to be sure
Thanks everyone for dropping in during the day. The messages really helped and sorry if I didn’t reply at the time. I think it was @berty bassett who was chatting to me in my darkest hour with some light hearted remarks which I couldn’t reply to. And @Whorty I seen your message pop up but then I think I turned or something and couldn’t reply.
I was telling the wife what a great bunch you all are - but the caffeine and sugar are wearing off so I must tell her the truth.

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Well done Al.
It’s a huge accomplishment 👍
Do you have an exhausted, in agony, about To thrown up photo too? We like to see those as well...😁

 

[Freelanderuk]

I'm fairly new to Zwift & really enjoying it... 👍
My only problem lies in using an approx. 7 year old laptop to run it. I use ant+ to connect to my smart trainer but the slow running laptop is not always helping the smooth running of the 'game'.
I've tried downloading Zwift to my daughters tablets but neither are compatible!

What other set ups do people use / recommend ?

Apple TV and a 28 tv screen , viiiiva heart rate monitor to allow me to connect all my Bluetooth to the ATV with out using the companion app

Little Bit late to the party, but never mind another vote for the ATV

 

[Freelanderuk]

Well done Al ,God how’s how you backside feels after that but 7 hours did me no good😂😂

Really well Done 👏👏👏👏👏👍👏👏👏👏

 

[Norry1]

Just checking up on people's thoughts about this Wednesday's TTT.

We've got a few people out with race commitments, injuries, possible work issues......... and one guy has even broken his bike! (-1 out of 10 for that BTW). And Al may still be sitting in a bucket of ice by Wednesday!

Should we postpone to the following Wednesday?

I think deferring a week is probably a good idea. I was going to suggest that yesterday but didn't want to be the first

 

[Norry1]

Thanks again guys truly humbled by all the support today.
I defiantly went out too fast - first 5 ascents averaging under the hour. 6 got though but Ascent 7 Was horrible I was ready to cry - a friend joined me and gave me a video call and after 15 mins I had to hang up as I couldn’t talk was feeling physically sick - the thought of another sugary drink was making the tummy turn.
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I had a longer rest with some savoury food and a first gel and that seemed to give me the boost I needed. Ascent 8 felt much better and I was joined again by some guys from my local club. A quick turnaround on the descent and I went straight into the final half lap. Felt so good to finish and I put in a bit extra to be sure to be sure
Thanks everyone for dropping in during the day. The messages really helped and sorry if I didn’t reply at the time. I think it was @berty bassett who was chatting to me in my darkest hour with some light hearted remarks which I couldn’t reply to. And @Whorty I seen your message pop up but then I think I turned or something and couldn’t reply.
I was telling the wife what a great bunch you all are - but the caffeine and sugar are wearing off so I must tell her the truth.

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Brilliant stuff Al - I can't imagine ever doing this on a turbo. Outdoors just ever so slightly possible but not indoors.

Nice to chat with you relatively early on - but when I saw 300W pop up on the screen now and then, I did worry for you a bit

 

[Whorty]

Thanks again guys truly humbled by all the support today.
I defiantly went out too fast - first 5 ascents averaging under the hour. 6 got though but Ascent 7 Was horrible I was ready to cry - a friend joined me and gave me a video call and after 15 mins I had to hang up as I couldn’t talk was feeling physically sick - the thought of another sugary drink was making the tummy turn.
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I had a longer rest with some savoury food and a first gel and that seemed to give me the boost I needed. Ascent 8 felt much better and I was joined again by some guys from my local club. A quick turnaround on the descent and I went straight into the final half lap. Felt so good to finish and I put in a bit extra to be sure to be sure
Thanks everyone for dropping in during the day. The messages really helped and sorry if I didn’t reply at the time. I think it was @berty bassett who was chatting to me in my darkest hour with some light hearted remarks which I couldn’t reply to. And @Whorty I seen your message pop up but then I think I turned or something and couldn’t reply.
I was telling the wife what a great bunch you all are - but the caffeine and sugar are wearing off so I must tell her the truth.

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Well done Al - superb

 

[Whorty]

Not racing today mate sorry. I have the 3R league tomorrow. As I started this one from the start I’m concentrating on that one and will prob go outside today for an easy as it’s nice.
will tune in and watch though so good luck all

Have a nice outside ride ..... hope it's a nice where you are as it is here No wind either, which will help

 

[Whorty]

Just me signed up for C race tonight .... I may have to do a solo attack on those pesky Danes

 

[BurningLegs]

I’m all signed up for B. Got two electrolyte bottles in the fridge already - going to be very uncomfortable in the garage!
I did consider an outdoors ride instead of Zwift today, and if it was a one-off event I think I would have chosen to ride outdoors instead but I want to complete this league with the team.

 

[Alongo]

Just checking up on people's thoughts about this Wednesday's TTT.

We've got a few people out with race commitments, injuries, possible work issues......... and one guy has even broken his bike! (-1 out of 10 for that BTW). And Al may still be sitting in a bucket of ice by Wednesday!

Should we postpone to the following Wednesday?

Suits me , gonna have a recovery week this week, we’re on hol this week so will have a few days away.

 

[steverob]

DBR have three riders signed up for the D category in the Wahoo League tonight, while CycleChat currently only has one - me. And my form on undulating courses is known to be patchy, plus I've already done a 2 hour outdoor ride today (to stay in the 50km challenge), so I can't see myself challenging for top points.

Our 1st place team standing may be under threat - paging @Joffey, @JLaw and @Aleman to see who's up for helping me keep our rightful spot on top of the league.

 

[Whorty]

I’m all signed up for B. Got two electrolyte bottles in the fridge already - going to be very uncomfortable in the garage!
I did consider an outdoors ride instead of Zwift today, and if it was a one-off event I think I would have chosen to ride outdoors instead but I want to complete this league with the team.

Same here - I want to make the Danes work for their podium positions else I'd try to get out for an hour today too. Oh well, hopefully summer will continue

 

[Aleman]

Our 1st place team standing may be under threat - paging @Joffey, @JLaw and @Aleman to see who's up for helping me keep our rightful spot on top of the league.

Unfortunately the two rides I did in the Tour for All took me over the 2.49W/Kg limit for D ... I'm only Just C but it's C nevertheless 😭😭

 

[mjd1988]

Just me signed up for C race tonight .... I may have to do a solo attack on those pesky Danes

I'll be there! Not my kind of course but I'll give it a lash. At best I'll try and hang on till the sprint near the end of the first lap. Course for @Whorty and @Freelanderuk to move up GC a bit maybe?

https://zwift.com/news/19454-race-recon-yorkshires-2019-uci-worlds-harrogate-circuit