Zwift Chat

[CXRAndy]

I rode that event too Andy , I’ve done a few of them , it’s a great event isn’t it? I’ve often looked on longingly at the fast groups that go by , wanting to jump on and up the speed a bit but I’ve always done them with a mate who’s a bit of a plodder.

I spotted you in the segment list under Cyclechatters.

It was a good day out. I enjoyed the event, nice in a pack till first food stop, solo until last 20 miles when my club mates caught me. I tried to ride with them but just couldn't match their 20 mph pace after 80 miles.

Ive only done it once, Michaelgate after 100miles is something to experience. The crowds cheering do help with the 15+% and cobbles

 

[CXRAndy]

My Windows 10 laptop has just stopped "seeing" my Garmin 820 once connected over USB. It has worked for years. I've tried different USB cables, both of which worked in the last few days. Annoying as that is how I upload activities and download routes.

Any suggestions?

Try a different laptop to see if its the Garmin(probably is) that is not being recognised. Ive heard that the file system can get corrupted on the Garmin. There are some methods to clear the memory and reboot the Garmin. It does mean you will lose any ride and routes. Try Garmin forums.

Else its a Wahoo Elemnt

 

[bobinski]

Just a gratuitous pic of my ride today in the Forest of Dean.

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wheres the ‘dale?

 

[Randyberlin]

I just heard from LBHIFI.

He is still in a rehab center but working remotely from there.
He just got his Garmin back from the police and downloaded his terrible ride. He hit a parked van when he was going
30kph. He said I could share it with you guys.
He sure sounds like has a great attitude.

https://www.strava.com/activities/3776014919

 

[Whorty]

I just heard from LBHIFI.

He is still in a rehab center but working remotely from there.
He just got his Garmin back from the police and downloaded his terrible ride. He hit a parked van when he was going
30kph. He said I could share it with you guys.
He sure sounds like has a great attitude.

https://www.strava.com/activities/3776014919

Thanks for the update Randy Send him my best wishes if you speak to him again.

 

[Breedon]

Just a gratuitous pic of my ride today in the Forest of Dean.

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You Handsome Bastered 😁

 

[Norry1]

Not too far away from you today, nice walk up to Trellech Beacon... 👍

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Looks cracking

 

[Norry1]

wheres the ‘dale?

Locked up at home.

We drive down and I don't fancy leaving the bike on the roof whilst we stop on the way down and back. I was thinking it would be nice to do some of the rides on The Cannon - especially the downhills. I got 47mph this weekend but would be over 50 mph on the Cannon.

 

[Norry1]

You Handsome Bastered 😁

 

[IrishAl]

I’ve nothing but tales of woe from my ride yesterday. Two rear wheel punctures and on fighting with the really tight rim/tyre combo For the second one I found the replacement tube also faulty 😭 - needless to say I wasn’t a happy happy but the only saving grace was that I was 5 minutes drive from the house. Despite the look in the pic below the rear derailleur was carefully placed on the pavement 😇. The annoying thing is that this is now a recurring problem for this wheel and it seems to be puncturing tubes at the same place on the inner side of the tube which I put down to worn out rim tape before and had replaced so I’ll need to investigate more thoroughly this evening

 

[JuhaL]

I’ve nothing but tales of woe from my ride yesterday. Two rear wheel punctures and on fighting with the really tight rim/tyre combo For the second one I found the replacement tube also faulty 😭 - needless to say I wasn’t a happy happy but the only saving grace was that I was 5 minutes drive from the house. Despite the look in the pic below the rear derailleur was carefully placed on the pavement 😇. The annoying thing is that this is now a recurring problem for this wheel and it seems to be puncturing tubes at the same place on the inner side of the tube which I put down to worn out rim tape before and had replaced so I’ll need to investigate more thoroughly this evening View attachment 538268

Maybe those two punctures is a sign that you need to slow down your speed

 

[Joffey]

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This is Monday's route

Now I'm looking at ZP and it says there is a sprint 2.5km from the start... @IrishAl is this a points scoring one??

 

[Whorty]

I’ve nothing but tales of woe from my ride yesterday. Two rear wheel punctures and on fighting with the really tight rim/tyre combo For the second one I found the replacement tube also faulty 😭 - needless to say I wasn’t a happy happy but the only saving grace was that I was 5 minutes drive from the house. Despite the look in the pic below the rear derailleur was carefully placed on the pavement 😇. The annoying thing is that this is now a recurring problem for this wheel and it seems to be puncturing tubes at the same place on the inner side of the tube which I put down to worn out rim tape before and had replaced so I’ll need to investigate more thoroughly this evening View attachment 538268

Sounds like you need a new bike

 

[Whorty]

You Handsome Bastered 😁

Do you fancy joining the Irish league race tonight Dean in C cat? I'm the only one from CC signed up yet and could do with some company

Generally there are a lot more riders signed up now, all with similar abilities. On the 2 KoMs there are about 8-10 of us with very similar times. Could be a close race tonight and may still be a decent sized group together over the top of the second KoM.

 

[mjd1988]

The b field has gotten a bit deeper but there's actually only two non cc Irish riders signed up at the minute, I'd assume a few more will join (the weather is absolutely shocking).