Yep I’m in put my name down for the 24th
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bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
TR bored the bejesus out of me. I really like SF. It’s different. No racing obviously though the workouts , providing you do the dreaded ftp test, will make you think and feel like you racing. Team scream , Angels and others are just notch entertainment and suffering. Dragged my ftp up by nearly 25w after it got kinda stuck. I moved onto a custom plan and guy who set it told me where my ftp should be at end and sprint power etc and got almost spot on. Will start another one soon mixed up with some racing in the hope of some mountains in the autumn. 28 day free trial makes it easy to try.
Local mobile bike mechanic just popped round to look at the bike. BB is rusted to buggery. Front mech is rusted and full of gunk (sweat and chest hair!) and needs replacing. He did say, he's surprised I'm not feeling the BB to be stiff it's so rusted ... kinda hoping when he fits a new one it will makes the pedaling a bit smoother and some of my current effort goes to the NEO rather than being spent trying to turn the pedals. This, of course, may just be wishful thinking 
Brendan Parker
Veteran
- Location
- essex, england
Sounds like 30 watts there! Hello B CATLocal mobile bike mechanic just popped round to look at the bike. BB is rusted to buggery. Front mech is rusted and full of gunk (sweat and chest hair!) and needs replacing. He did say, he's surprised I'm not feeling the BB to be stiff it's so rusted ... kinda hoping when he fits a new one it will makes the pedaling a bit smoother and some of my current effort goes to the NEO rather than being spent trying to turn the pedals. This, of course, may just be wishful thinking
I was hoping for 45 extra watts at leastSounds like 30 watts there! Hello B CAT
mjd1988
Guru
Local mobile bike mechanic just popped round to look at the bike. BB is rusted to buggery. Front mech is rusted and full of gunk (sweat and chest hair!) and needs replacing. He did say, he's surprised I'm not feeling the BB to be stiff it's so rusted ... kinda hoping when he fits a new one it will makes the pedaling a bit smoother and some of my current effort goes to the NEO rather than being spent trying to turn the pedals. This, of course, may just be wishful thinking
Time for that smart bike 😎
I shudder to think what sweat is doing to my steel frame 1993 Peugeot Europa. It already can't change into the little ring. Definitely giving it a decent service* when our LBS opens.
*Sounds like a funeral when I say it like that
Forgot to say I’m using Sufferfest on a 14 day free trial at the moment and currently doing the century plan and finding it enjoyable because it adds in racing scenario videos.
I was told I need to do some strength and yoga training and a Brucie bonus is that they are also accessible on sufferfest which gets added onto the plan.
The calendar or data analysis is not as good but not a deal breaker.
Edit: They also have a plan called E sports racing which could be useful.
steverob
Guru
- Location
- Buckinghamshire
Just a reminder to all tonight - mountain bikes from the start, although if you want to be cheeky, only change to it in the pens with a few minutes to go. And anyone you catch in the chat telling others also to get on MTB's should be told "SPOILERS! Shhhhh..." and to keep that info to themselves!
I assumed it was the cable that was stopping the gear changes at the front, but no ... definitely gunk. He asked if we had a dog or cat ..... I said yes, we have a cat, but I'm pretty sure that's not cat hair
He did have a little 
Can someone kindly remind me how to watch it live if that’s possible!
Yuk.I assumed it was the cable that was stopping the gear changes at the front, but no ... definitely gunk. He asked if we had a dog or cat ..... I said yes, we have a cat, but I'm pretty sure that's not cat hair
With that amount of chest hair are you sure there's not a gold medallion stuck in the front mech as well?
I’ve never met you in person Carl but your profile pic shows not much head hair.I assumed it was the cable that was stopping the gear changes at the front, but no ... definitely gunk. He asked if we had a dog or cat ..... I said yes, we have a cat, but I'm pretty sure that's not cat hair
Do you not wear shorts when you’re on the turbo
I think the answer is sign up to the race. You don't have to ride it.
Then start up Zwift and search for one of the Zwifters in the race using the search on the Companion app.
Once you've found them, there's a button called Fan View in their profile. Tap that and you see the race from their perspective. I think you can then move to another rider using the on screen list of riders.
As its a Watopia race you may be able just to select Watopia and then search for the rider, and not bother about signing up for the race. You normally have to sign up for the race as Fan View only works when the course is on one of the worlds on the Zwift calendar for a given day.
I hope that correct. I'm sure someone will put me right if its not.
So you're suggesting a pube-based malfunction?I’ve never met you in person Carl but your profile pic shows not much head hair.
Do you not wear shorts when you’re on the turbo
Brendan Parker
Veteran
- Location
- essex, england
Can you do this without joining the race??
