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[<Tommy>]

Zsun always seem to race as a team in at least one event a week. The current league is on Tuesdays but I don’t know if that varies from one league to the next. This one is coming to an end I think. If you guys fancy some Cyclechat vs zsun vs whoever action then that’s there for consideration too.

 

[Whorty]

Did anyone get a Cat C video last night or have I missed it?

I did but couldn't get it to upload last night - will try again later when finished work

 

[bridgy]

Updated the rider list and teams for Friday as @<Tommy> and @Add have said they're now available.

I've moved @Ketty back into D as we've now got 21 riders. One team has to have 6, so I thought it was fairer to give D the 1 man advantage.

I hope this will be the final line up, unless I hear otherwise. Haven't heard from @bridgy (hoping he's ok?) @Breedon or @LeetleGreyCells

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Sorry Del - I am fine. I was a bit ill for a week or so (not Covid I don't think), and then just been absolutely snowed under with work and other commitments so haven't had the time to keep up to date with stuff on here lately.

Tommy kindly just messaged me to ask if I was able to ride on Friday which was a useful reminder, having seen Al's invite a couple of days ago. I should be OK to ride on Friday so I have accepted the invite if that's still OK and doesn't muck up your teams? Looking forward to it, thanks for organising.

 

[Whorty]

Zsun always seem to race as a team in at least one event a week. The current league is on Tuesdays but I don’t know if that varies from one league to the next. This one is coming to an end I think. If you guys fancy some Cyclechat vs zsun vs whoever action then that’s there for consideration too.

I could on Monday or Thursday or Friday, but can't commit to Tuesday or Wednesday I'm afraid.

 

[Del C]

Sorry Del - I am fine. I was a bit ill for a week or so (not Covid I don't think), and then just been absolutely snowed under with work and other commitments so haven't had the time to keep up to date with stuff on here lately.

Tommy kindly just messaged me to ask if I was able to ride on Friday which was a useful reminder, having seen Al's invite a couple of days ago. I should be OK to ride on Friday so I have accepted the invite if that's still OK and doesn't muck up your teams? Looking forward to it, thanks for organising.

Glad you're ok.

Of course you're welcome. I'll add you in.

May have to adjust the teams again. Or if Tommy can ride just add him as a 6th A rider but maybe increase the handicap slightly to cover the extra rider.

 

[Del C]

Zsun always seem to race as a team in at least one event a week. The current league is on Tuesdays but I don’t know if that varies from one league to the next. This one is coming to an end I think. If you guys fancy some Cyclechat vs zsun vs whoever action then that’s there for consideration too.

We were riding Tuesdays but swapped to Monday for this league.

I've been looking for new leagues on Mondays and Tuesdays. If you know of an upcoming one from Zsun that could be interesting?

 

[CXRAndy]

Another question which I’m sure has been discussed before me joining - how do we go about getting our own CC team jersey in Zwift?

Pay alot of money to Zwift

 

[Del C]

Ok

I've changed the teams for Friday again, but I think this will be the last change.

@bridgy is in the A team. @<Tommy> is a maybe, depending on whether he gets his trainer sorted by Friday.

So here's my suggestion. Shout if you don't agree.

If Tommy can't ride the A team stays at 5 and leaves 2 minutes after B. If Tommy can ride, A increases to 6, but I'll increase the handicap to 2m 30s as they have an extra draft due to 1 man advantage. We can confirm that on Friday without having to swap the teams again.

 

[mjd1988]

1 or 2 for me happy to go with majority. Have we got a view of the final three races for option 1 (time/date etc)?

They are on Mondays at 7pm I think (the picture below is a bit old, it says 8pm but I'm nearly sure the one yesterday was 7pm so will need to clarify).
Gotham grind to come next, which if memory serves isn't bad for a new for circuit (no glass 25% climbs?)

 

[Whorty]

A report on the celeb race the other day with numbers. Froome averaged 117 bpm!!! That's not even a warm up ride Based on the numbers, I'd beat all the celebs except Mel C, but then she was always the sporty one

Cycling Weekly

Here's a quote for you @CXRAndy that you might like (it's certainly one I'll be using in future!) :

England rugby international player Maro Itoje was also strong with a 291w average, but missed out due to his 115kg athletic build, with his w/kg sitting at 2.49, finishing fifth.

So, next time I lose a race because my w/kg is too low, it's due to my athletic build

 

[mjd1988]

A report on the celeb race the other day with numbers. Froome averaged 117 bpm!!! That's not even a warm up ride Based on the numbers, I'd beat all the celebs except Mel C, but then she was always the sporty one

Cycling Weekly

Here's a quote for you @CXRAndy that you might like (it's certainly one I'll be using in future!) :

So, next time I lose a race because my w/kg is too low, it's due to my athletic build

Yeah for a handicap race he didn't have to try very hard. Ryan Giggs didn't even get his leg over (the saddle) first time for everything

 

[CXRAndy]

Here's a quote for you @CXRAndy that you might like (it's certainly one I'll be using in future!) : So, next time I lose a race because my w/kg is too low, it's due to my athletic build

My wife reckons Im back to my pre cycling weight .

It certainly feels that way.

 

[bobinski]

My wife reckons Im back to my pre cycling weight .

It certainly feels that way.

My god man! Go see a doctor. How can you be putting on weight with riding you are doing?

 

[CXRAndy]

My god man! Go see a doctor. How can you be putting on weight with riding you are doing?

All the crap im eating. No incentives

 

[Del C]

I have a NEO bike now. I kept the NEO just to check the bike didn’t break on me quickly and it hasn’t ( touches wood) so time to sell. I have seen what they are going for on eBay but I am happy with £700 for the whole lot. Like I say if any interest pm👍

I’m afraid it’s a no.

He was interested but said it’s not a good time financially so he’ll have to pass on it.