I've got a polka dot Jersey on in that picture- that's a first!!
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Well whilst most of you were sweating in the TTT is was also sweating in the final round of the DBR Boerkop Cykler Cup. Thanks to 4 wins and a 2nd in the first 5 rounds I only had to finish tonight to secure the Cat D Cup but it wasn’t easy in this heat.
I was feeling good in the heat but pushed too hard on the KOM and seemed to overheat so badly I had to drag myself round the last 16 miles on my own. A proper blow up.
Thanks to my prime points I finished 3rd on ZP but was upgraded to 2nd on points thus securing the Cup for me and a 2nd place for Cyclechat in the team comp!
Needless to say with all this heat I’m pleased it’s over and I’m looking forward to the next series, whatever that may be.
I was feeling good in the heat but pushed too hard on the KOM and seemed to overheat so badly I had to drag myself round the last 16 miles on my own. A proper blow up.
Thanks to my prime points I finished 3rd on ZP but was upgraded to 2nd on points thus securing the Cup for me and a 2nd place for Cyclechat in the team comp!
Needless to say with all this heat I’m pleased it’s over and I’m looking forward to the next series, whatever that may be.
I felt pretty good for the first 20 minutes, but after that it was just painful. I just wanted it to end by the time we got to the last couple miles. And even with the AC blowing full blast all morning plus dual fans and sucking down a bottle of icy water I still lost ~4lbs of water.
On a positive note, I was slightly concerned about possibly having a DVT and it getting loose after yesterday's race, but it seems to have been a false alarm. Additionally my yearly scans and blood work from Monday look good. No sign of metastasis and the spot we were slightly concerned about on my other kidney hasn't changed, so it's unlikely to be another tumor. Small stone still hanging around, but not growing or obstructing anything either.
On a positive note, I was slightly concerned about possibly having a DVT and it getting loose after yesterday's race, but it seems to have been a false alarm. Additionally my yearly scans and blood work from Monday look good. No sign of metastasis and the spot we were slightly concerned about on my other kidney hasn't changed, so it's unlikely to be another tumor. Small stone still hanging around, but not growing or obstructing anything either.
Great to hear that Jeff!
He does contradict himself by saying don't buy a fan and then saying open your windows to promote a breeze.
I remember years ago we dangled a thermometer either side of a fan in a heat wave and proved we were actually blowing hot air into the office. But its the breeze that makes you feel better by moving air across your body and helping sweat to evaporate. That's the only way a fan works when you're on your turbo, but I do agree with the author that putting a cold water bottle or similar between you and the fan would make things cooler.
mjd1988
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https://zwiftinsider.com/race-lost-boost-mode/
Interesting. Must try and get a chance to watch the video/Chris Pritchard's if he uploads it. Maybe it could be good in a few limited events, or just for crit city. It also seems to favour heavier riders with higher raw wattage, so I'm all for that. Hope it doesn't become the norm though.
Interesting. Must try and get a chance to watch the video/Chris Pritchard's if he uploads it. Maybe it could be good in a few limited events, or just for crit city. It also seems to favour heavier riders with higher raw wattage, so I'm all for that. Hope it doesn't become the norm though.
mjd1988
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Great news 👍
berty bassett
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<Tommy>
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I think indoor cycling must be exempt from that logic. Anyone who’s ever ridden without a fan can attest to that! I’ll try the water bottle trick 👍
mjd1988
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Given Stuart heritage says he works in his conservatory I wouldn't take his advice too seriously. Most of the comments are slagging him off.
A fan will not cool the air temperature but it will cool you
Exactly, its all about removing the heat soaked air from the surface of the skin.
The cooling effect of traveling at 20mph is difficult to replicate indoors.
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I'm going to give the 'frozen water bottle in front of fan technique' a go at lunchtime, with the trainer on the patio in the shade with extension lead powering the fan.
Hoping to ride an event then.
2L water bottle in the freezer as we speak...
Hoping to ride an event then.
2L water bottle in the freezer as we speak...
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Classic idea, go for a drive, numpty of the week suggestion from Stuart Heritage. Obviously an eco warrior
When i first started turbo riding I had no fan - it was awful! I can't ride now without it, wouldn't be healthy.
mjd1988
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https://www.bikeradar.com/news/new-wattbike-atom-smart-bike/
Thoughts on the updated atom @<Tommy> ? Just press releases really but does it sound like they've addressed the big issues? Can't really see anything about the q factor.
Soemone else has a wattbike don't they? Nearly sure I saw it on a stream soemone put up recently
Thoughts on the updated atom @<Tommy> ? Just press releases really but does it sound like they've addressed the big issues? Can't really see anything about the q factor.
Soemone else has a wattbike don't they? Nearly sure I saw it on a stream soemone put up recently
