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[mjd1988]

Finally got last nights race to upload ... one for @Brendan Parker to enjoy

Our tactics weren't bad really; one person up ahead in a two man break and 4ish in a 8-10 man chasing group with our leader. The only issue was that once ferres was gone there was no one else who was going to attack. Race dynamic totally changed when he took off, there was no danger of us dropping the dangerman. The lower relative speed of everyone on mtbs seemed harder to make a break stick as well.

That fagherli guy saved all his matches. He nearly pipped me at the line after I attacked when we were sure he was safe in 2nd place as well. In a more stacked field the pace in our group would have been harder and it would have been constantly splintering, but dbr played the situation well.

 

[Brendan Parker]

Our tactics weren't bad really; one person up ahead in a two man break and 4ish in a 8-10 man chasing group with our leader. The only issue was that once ferres was gone there was no one else who was going to attack. Race dynamic totally changed when he took off, there was no danger of us dropping the dangerman. The lower relative speed of everyone on mtbs seemed harder to make a break stick as well.

That fagherli guy saved all his matches. He nearly pipped me at the line after I attacked when we were sure he was safe in 2nd place as well. In a more stacked field the pace in our group would have been harder and it would have been constantly splintering, but dbr played the situation well.

I felt something different was going on with the MTB because ferres wasn’t pulling really hard and I wasn’t pulling at all but we seemed to pull away. Strange, thought a group of 7 would easy catch 2 at the same w/kg??

 

[mjd1988]

I felt something different was going on with the MTB because ferres wasn’t pulling really hard and I wasn’t pulling at all but we seemed to pull away. Strange, thought a group of 7 would easy catch 2 at the same w/kg??

It was a bit strange; I thought we were going slowly at the time but going by power we should have been probably a lot closer if not catching you guys. Maybe they were using the stickydraft to slow things down? It was rare that one person was pulling at the front for long, it did seem like person after person would nip to the front then soft-pedal. Very unlike the rest of the race series. There was no large group behind us really so no incentive for most to take a pull.

 

[Whorty]

I was knackered! I was hoping to attack on climb 2 but didn't have the legs, and every time I did get out in front the small pack seemed to pull me back easily. Could be a timing diff, but I seemed to need to push more w/kg than others on that bike Probably something to do with me being lighter and the bike being heavier?

 

[IrishAl]

So, what do

I've been taking a look at the leagues on Zwiftpower and on the Zwift Racers Facebook site but nothing seems to be starting about now.

So, some options:

1. @IrishAl 's Racing without Borders league has 3 weeks to run out of 6. We could join for the last 3. Pro is it helps out a friend, con is it's half way through but it gives us something to do as a team and we will get ranked. And it fills a gap until an alternative appears

2. We could just pick random races on a Monday or Tuesday night and sign up en masse.

3. Organise our own race through a Meet Up. Could be a straight race or handicap?

I think I'd prefer option 1, but how do others feel?

Sorry just catching up ... you guys would be very welcome in the team IRL race. I’ve been sharing details on the Zwift racers Facebook page Trying to tempt in the other nations. I’ve messaged most of the other big Zwiftpower teams. Understandably Søren at DBR explained that our race clashes somewhat with their Monday race. A few England Cycling team entered on Monday past and a good mix of other nations present. The Team IRL folks are mainly a racing against each other as we have an internal league up for grabs. So there is no teamwork which means every break is chased down etc.
As @mjd1988 says we have moved the races to 7pm Which seemed to be a preference for more people. 3 rounds to go - I missed the first round but have had a win and 3rd place putting me in with a good shout at the B title. Races 4 and 5 suit me as they’re quite flat. Race 6 finishes up the volcano. Any “team” support would be much appreciated

 

[IrishAl]

@Del C nice work on the team lists for Friday. Can I suggest the A group race in the yellow and black wasp coloured kit to match the colours in your list?

happy to go with the flow regarding time gaps depending on how many make it on Friday. Below is a list of who is yet to accept the meet option invite ....is/was there a Lee Johnson on here at a time?

 

[Del C]

@Del C nice work on the team lists for Friday. Can I suggest the A group race in the yellow and black wasp coloured kit to match the colours in your list?

happy to go with the flow regarding time gaps depending on how many make it on Friday. Below is a list of who is yet to accept the meet option invite ....is/was there a Lee Johnson on here at a time?

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Yes there was a Lee Johnson. He's @LeetleGreyCells on here.

He's still active on Zwift and Strava but doesn't seem to have posted here for a while now

Out of those who haven't accepted your invite 3 of them are on my list for Friday. That's @mjd1988 @CXRAndy and @<Tommy> but Tommy is dependent on sorting his trainer before Friday. Michael and Andy will need to accept

 

[Del C]

Sorry just catching up ... you guys would be very welcome in the team IRL race. I’ve been sharing details on the Zwift racers Facebook page Trying to tempt in the other nations. I’ve messaged most of the other big Zwiftpower teams. Understandably Søren at DBR explained that our race clashes somewhat with their Monday race. A few England Cycling team entered on Monday past and a good mix of other nations present. The Team IRL folks are mainly a racing against each other as we have an internal league up for grabs. So there is no teamwork which means every break is chased down etc.
As @mjd1988 says we have moved the races to 7pm Which seemed to be a preference for more people. 3 rounds to go - I missed the first round but have had a win and 3rd place putting me in with a good shout at the B title. Races 4 and 5 suit me as they’re quite flat. Race 6 finishes up the volcano. Any “team” support would be much appreciated

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I'd like us to give this a go................. and I hate racing in New York!

 

[Ketty]

Sorry just catching up ... you guys would be very welcome in the team IRL race. I’ve been sharing details on the Zwift racers Facebook page Trying to tempt in the other nations. I’ve messaged most of the other big Zwiftpower teams. Understandably Søren at DBR explained that our race clashes somewhat with their Monday race. A few England Cycling team entered on Monday past and a good mix of other nations present. The Team IRL folks are mainly a racing against each other as we have an internal league up for grabs. So there is no teamwork which means every break is chased down etc.
As @mjd1988 says we have moved the races to 7pm Which seemed to be a preference for more people. 3 rounds to go - I missed the first round but have had a win and 3rd place putting me in with a good shout at the B title. Races 4 and 5 suit me as they’re quite flat. Race 6 finishes up the volcano. Any “team” support would be much appreciated

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I’ve signed up for Cat C on Monday.

 

[Del C]

I’ve signed up for Cat C on Monday.

I've signed up for B

 

[Joffey]

I’ve signed up for Cat C on Monday.

Forecast on Monday night looks lovely so I'll be riding outside instead. Have a good one folks!

 

[mjd1988]

I've signed up to Friday and monday. I've signed up to the c race on Monday in the hope it will be my last

 

[<Tommy>]

🤞

It’s been some saga... I’ll sign up for Friday on the premise UPS hold up their end of the bargain! Now I’ve just got to find my racing legs 😄

 

[<Tommy>]

Sorry just catching up ... you guys would be very welcome in the team IRL race. I’ve been sharing details on the Zwift racers Facebook page Trying to tempt in the other nations. I’ve messaged most of the other big Zwiftpower teams. Understandably Søren at DBR explained that our race clashes somewhat with their Monday race. A few England Cycling team entered on Monday past and a good mix of other nations present. The Team IRL folks are mainly a racing against each other as we have an internal league up for grabs. So there is no teamwork which means every break is chased down etc.
As @mjd1988 says we have moved the races to 7pm Which seemed to be a preference for more people. 3 rounds to go - I missed the first round but have had a win and 3rd place putting me in with a good shout at the B title. Races 4 and 5 suit me as they’re quite flat. Race 6 finishes up the volcano. Any “team” support would be much appreciated

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I’ll try lending you my wheel bud.

 

[Spartak]

Just bought in Lidl.... 👍