Zwift Chat

[<Tommy>]

This ones still ok though 😄

 

[Del C]

This ones still ok though 😄

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That's a classic.

Looking forward to the reply!

 

[Whorty]

He's winding you up @Alongo !

3rd man!!

 

[Whorty]

This ones still ok though 😄

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Given our new handicap, I'll be happy with a top 4 position

 

[mjd1988]

Just found this Velonews Head to Head review of the 4 smart bikes which I found interesting.

https://www.velonews.com/gear/best-smart-bikes-for-zwift-a-four-way-group-test/

Interesting read, the virtupro one is potentially the most interesting of all. I do hope there is a bit more of a price war and they come down to a lower price point

 

[bobinski]

He also does that review on YouTube if you do a search.

 

[Brusgaard]

Another courtesy call for team check goes out to @Brendan Parker

 

[Ketty]

Thanks to @IrishAl for setting up the Meet Up for next Friday 12 June at 19:00

There's a few of you he couldn't find because of unclear user names, so can you tell Al your user name so that he can add you to the Meet Up. You'll also need to follow him - Alan Campbell (IRL) on Zwift

I've tweaked the teams and handicaps based on who has said Yes. I've tried to get the handicaps right based on the times last time out, but because I've had to change the team line-ups its hard to know if I've got them right, but here you go! Let me know what you think.

If some of the others yet to reply say they are available, then I may have to rework this one more time.

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Well this should be fun trying to hang on to my new team mates coat tails

 

[Marino.g]

Has anyone tried or currently using Trainer Road? If not, any other platforms e.g sufferfest or TrainingPeaks?

I am thinking of trying something in addition to Zwift to help with structured training (thinking for Autumn/Winter). I did a structured programme from a book recently and got on well with it. I often watch or listen to the Trainer Road podcasts which is why I’m looking at their platform. It seems quite scientific and you can build plans around events which I’m keen on.

I've tried both and initially liked trainer road but it became tedious looking at the same screen day in day out.
I do like trainingpeaks though and have used it for some time.
You can choose a plan from numerous coaches that suits you and upload it to your training calendar. Every time you log into Zwift it will show up in training, select a route and your away exactly the same as a Zwift workout.
It's also easy to design your own plan or a single workout with the build a workout feature which is very easy to use.
The latest plan from these guys looked good just to give you a flavour.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxBbQ_Ess9A

 

[Whorty]

Well this should be fun trying to hang on to my new team mates coat tails

We'll wait for you We definitely try to ride as a team and stay together

 

[Del C]

If anyone fancies trying out a bit of TTT fun and pain on a Thursday night, then here's an offer from WTRL

Link seems to work for me despite what it says below.

If it doesn't work for you, it basically says that if you approach them and provide 2 bits of information, they'll try and find you a team

View: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WTRLTTT/permalink/1102851823420785/

 

[Marino.g]

We've got 18 confirmed for this Friday 12 June, but we're short in the A group, so it looks like we'll have to move a number of people up to get even groups. I'll take a look at this later today.

There's a few people yet to reply and this may change things if those people are available. So here's a small nudge to @bridgy @kipster @Breedon @Add @Marino.g in the hope they'll be able to join us.

The position for Wed 24 June is a little different. We've got 12-13 and a stronger A team but more gaps in C and D. So, we may have shuffle people down in that event.

But it looks like we'll have enough in both to make it work.

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Sorry for not letting you know but I will have to give it a miss this week.
I don't want to push my self too hard as I'm in isolation at the moment after being in contact with someones that's tested positive.

In theory according to the NHS guidelines I don't have to isolate unless I get contacted by test and trace who can only contact you if Mr Positive gives them your phone number or email address although the company that I dealt with has told me he has been tested positive........crazy
So officially I'm working but no one wants me on site but I feel OK with no symptoms.

 

[Del C]

Sorry for not letting you know but I will have to give it a miss this week.
I don't want to push my self too hard as I'm in isolation at the moment after being in contact with someones that's tested positive.

In theory according to the NHS guidelines I don't have to isolate unless I get contacted by test and trace who can only contact you if Mr Positive gives them your phone number or email address although the company that I dealt with has told me he has been tested positive........crazy
So officially I'm working but no one wants me on site but I feel OK with no symptoms.

No worries.

Fingers crossed you're ok.

There's another on Wednesday 24th if you want to put your name down for that?

 

[Norry1]

Has anyone tried or currently using Trainer Road? If not, any other platforms e.g sufferfest or TrainingPeaks?

I am thinking of trying something in addition to Zwift to help with structured training (thinking for Autumn/Winter). I did a structured programme from a book recently and got on well with it. I often watch or listen to the Trainer Road podcasts which is why I’m looking at their platform. It seems quite scientific and you can build plans around events which I’m keen on.

I used TrainerRoad and quite liked it - but it isn't easy to match it in when you are doing Zwift races etc. One you might want to look at is XERT. It doesn't have programmes, but it looks at your Fitness Signature daily and advises which workout to do. If you like tech - you'll love XERT.

 

[Ketty]

We'll wait for you We definitely try to ride as a team and stay together

happy to take a turn on the front if I can up to halfway etc then try and block the road for the B’s