Zwift Chat

[steverob]

Thanks TB - I'll have a look. Not heard of that make.

Yeah, I've got some Pearl Izumi SPD's as well, although I'll admit I didn't spend a lot of time researching what was best - just went into my LBS, looked at the shelf with the cheaper pairs on and picked the one that looked the coolest that they had in my size!

 

[Spartak]

Looks good. I’ve signed up as well - Tuesdays generally suit me better than Monday’s although it does fall when we said we would do our next Cyclechat invitational race so we might be back to the drawing board on that.

How do you sign up...?

 

[Spartak]

Just rode the Cycling Weekly Evening 10m TT on Zwift, had a chat with @steverob in the pens, race was on the Tick Tock course which I quite like.
I managed some good figures and finished in a time of 24:16 with a FTP increase from 262 - 265

Even managed to beat a whippersnapper from my local club by 10 seconds ( admittedly it was his first race, but a wins a win ).

@IrishAl..... Sorry no pics !

 

[IrishAl]

How do you sign up...?

Here’s the first race in the series...https://www.zwift.com/events/view/1039311

 

[Whorty]

Just rode the Cycling Weekly Evening 10m TT on Zwift, had a chat with @steverob in the pens, race was on the Tick Tock course which I quite like.
I managed some good figures and finished in a time of 24:16 with a FTP increase from 262 - 265

Even managed to beat a whippersnapper from my local club by 10 seconds ( admittedly it was his first race, but a wins a win ).

@IrishAl..... Sorry no pics !

No photo? It didn't happen

 

[CXRAndy]

Mine are material (Specialised) and they're a bit pongy to say the least and get very wet! Was kind of hoping there was something less heavy and more 'road shoe' in style.

Use a fan lower to blow across feet to keep sweat away

 

[Spartak]

Here’s the first race in the series...https://www.zwift.com/events/view/1039311

Drat..... I'm working.

 

[steverob]

Just rode the Cycling Weekly Evening 10m TT on Zwift, had a chat with @steverob in the pens, race was on the Tick Tock course which I quite like.
I managed some good figures and finished in a time of 24:16 with a FTP increase from 262 - 265

Even managed to beat a whippersnapper from my local club by 10 seconds ( admittedly it was his first race, but a wins a win ).

@IrishAl..... Sorry no pics !

Well done Ian, you beat me by just over a minute - I do have video of the event, but as I was the last (or one from last) to leave the conveyor belts, you won't appear on it!

I'm actually really starting to enjoy TTs. For some reason I can seemingly put out a higher level of power - maybe it's because I'm not having to concentrate on staying in drafts or keep up with packs of sandbaggers and can just focus on riding only - but I absolutely smashed my previous FTP. Of course, starting at the back (which is a matter of luck) is a very good thing as you can start chasing down the weaker riders which really gives you a fun target!

65th out of 101 riders on ZP - 25:22
95% of 20 min power - 2.636 w/kg (up from 2.52!)

 

[Spartak]

Well done Ian, you beat me by just over a minute - I do have video of the event, but as I was the last (or one from last) to leave the conveyor belts, you won't appear on it!

I'm actually really starting to enjoy TTs. For some reason I can seemingly put out a higher level of power - maybe it's because I'm not having to concentrate on staying in drafts or keep up with packs of sandbaggers and can just focus on riding only - but I absolutely smashed my previous FTP. Of course, starting at the back (which is a matter of luck) is a very good thing as you can start chasing down the weaker riders which really gives you a fun target!

65th out of 101 riders on ZP - 25:22
95% of 20 min power - 2.636 w/kg (up from 2.53!)

Well done @steverob
I also enjoy the TT 's and can push out some better power figures, 10 mile is my preferred distance to - ( I'm not sure why Tempus Fugit is longer? ).

 

[Whorty]

Well done Ian, you beat me by just over a minute - I do have video of the event, but as I was the last (or one from last) to leave the conveyor belts, you won't appear on it!

I'm actually really starting to enjoy TTs. For some reason I can seemingly put out a higher level of power - maybe it's because I'm not having to concentrate on staying in drafts or keep up with packs of sandbaggers and can just focus on riding only - but I absolutely smashed my previous FTP. Of course, starting at the back (which is a matter of luck) is a very good thing as you can start chasing down the weaker riders which really gives you a fun target!

65th out of 101 riders on ZP - 25:22
95% of 20 min power - 2.636 w/kg (up from 2.52!)

Nice improvement Steve

 

[IrishAl]

@Whorty - how did you see the best 6 results for each rider in the IRL league - did you have to look up each race or is there an easier way? I’m clinging onto the 🏆 But if young Sam Coleman even shows up I’m done for.

 

[Whorty]

@Whorty - how did you see the best 6 results for each rider in the IRL league - did you have to look up each race or is there an easier way? I’m clinging onto the 🏆 But if young Sam Coleman even shows up I’m done for.

Click on the 'i' next to each rider in the league. It will open the list of points for each riders .... as per below for you

Edit: your 'worst' counting score is 16 points, so anything over that Monday for you is a bonus but I think that means you'll need to take good points on the sprint and the climb Good luck.

 

[theboxers]

Thanks TB - I'll have a look. Not heard of that make.

Just double checked.

I have the x-alp Launch ii in yellow/green (depends on light).

They are still available by the looks of it in a variety of colours, including black. The BOA dial is great for adjustment as it tightens/losens without unlocking it.

 

[steverob]

Looks like I managed to overtake 18 other riders

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi5LNYdMO44

 

[Joffey]

Just rode the Cycling Weekly Evening 10m TT on Zwift, had a chat with @steverob in the pens, race was on the Tick Tock course which I quite like.
I managed some good figures and finished in a time of 24:16 with a FTP increase from 262 - 265

Even managed to beat a whippersnapper from my local club by 10 seconds ( admittedly it was his first race, but a wins a win ).

@IrishAl..... Sorry no pics !

You'll be getting an upgrade to A soon!