Zwift Chat

[mjd1988]

Eugh. New ant+ dongle isn't working either. I'm reinstalling zwift to see what happens as I've tried all the usb ports and the connector.

May end up buying apple TV sooner rather than later

Hope it isn't the trainer...

 

[Whorty]

Eugh. New ant+ dongle isn't working either. I'm reinstalling zwift to see what happens as I've tried all the usb ports and the connector.

May end up buying apple TV sooner rather than later

Install something like BRVR, BKool etc and see if they work with the stick ... this might help to diagnose if it's application, stick, port, trainer etc

Might also be worth attaching a USB disk drive and seeing if the laptop can read the contents of that (to check the port hasn't died)

 

[mjd1988]

Install something like BRVR, BKool etc and see if they work with the stick ... this might help to diagnose if it's application, stick, port, trainer etc

Good idea 👍

 

[Norry1]

Is power showing on your Garmin (or other Head Unit)?

 

[mjd1988]

Is power showing on your Garmin (or other Head Unit)?

Don't use one (well have an ancient edge somewhere if I can find it).

LEDs are doing their thing on the snap. I'll try the reinstall, then rgt then maybe get a Bluetooth dongle? If that works then apple tv long-term plan

If trainer is broke I'll be a bit stuck, just shipped the old dumb trainer to my brother in law the other week...

Ah well in the bigger picture its a miniscule issue. It'll get sorted one way or another

 

[BurningLegs]

@mjd1988 if you have an ipad or iPhone available you could put zwift on there and pair with Bluetooth. Small screen of a phone would make racing tricky but an ipad would probs be okay

 

[mjd1988]

Cheers guys; reinstalling the app worked. The old off and on again saves the day

 

[Alongo]

Not sure what or where I'm improving but what I'm looking to do is ride for 90+ minutes each ride and at certain power numbers (aim is over 1000 calories per ride). Trying to get some endurance in the legs.

It seems like you're away from Zwift on a secret training camp 😀, sounds like you’re gaining fitness , look forward to your return to Zwift and racing . It’s good to have a change now and then .

 

[Randyberlin]

Really good to hear Del 👍👍

I think there’s something quite unhealthy about comparing numbers with other people.

It’s probably impossible to avoid in reality... But I always try and put as little emphasis on it as possible. It’s the same thing we tell my daughters so I try practice what I preach (doesn’t always work!). Just focus on the things that you can control and squeeze as much as you can from that. And the rest goes the way it goes!

What!! I've been working hard all year to catch up to your reaction score, and now you say it doesn't mean anything??

Edit: this post may give me a few more points.

 

[JuhaL]

It seems like you're away from Zwift on a secret training camp 😀, sounds like you’re gaining fitness , look forward to your return to Zwift and racing . It’s good to have a change now and then .

Absolutelly. Now that i reach level 50 on Zwift i am gonna spend more time with Bkool and Sufferfest. To progress my fitness and for change. When i do some easier rides i might join group rides on Zwift.

 

[Alongo]

I've just written a blog piece about coaching and the 60 Challenge which I set myself. It is fairly long so I won't post it on here.

https://norryscyclingstuff.weebly.com/blog

Great blog Martin , are these indoor or outdoor power numbers ? Do you find any difference in the indoor and outdoor figures ? If you don’t get chance to improve the 60 min power for this year , maybe a few of us could organise a ride up the Alpe or Ven Top for a nice bit of constant resistance .

 

[Norry1]

Great blog Martin , are these indoor or outdoor power numbers ? Do you find any difference in the indoor and outdoor figures ? If you don’t get chance to improve the 60 min power for this year , maybe a few of us could organise a ride up the Alpe or Ven Top for a nice bit of constant resistance .

Thanks Andy.

My power numbers are quite different indoors and outdoors especially at the shorter intervals. At FTP, there is probably a 10W difference.

Thanks for the offer - if I don't get a chance to go for the hour outside, I may take you up on that offer

 

[Randyberlin]

I've just written a blog piece about coaching and the 60 Challenge which I set myself. It is fairly long so I won't post it on here.

https://norryscyclingstuff.weebly.com/blog

Great blog post.

 

[mjd1988]

I've just written a blog piece about coaching and the 60 Challenge which I set myself. It is fairly long so I won't post it on here.

https://norryscyclingstuff.weebly.com/blog

Really interesting, particularly the dynamics of changing coaches and the slightly different approaches each one has used. Seems like you are enjoying it and seeing gains which is what it's all about

 

[Whorty]

It seems like you're away from Zwift on a secret training camp 😀, sounds like you’re gaining fitness , look forward to your return to Zwift and racing . It’s good to have a change now and then .

LOL, I wish. Rach is really poorly and I can only ride when I have carers in to take over looking after Rach which tends to be in the day time so sticking with BRVR as there is no time specifics to riding whereas Zwift it's about timing races. Fitness thankfully holding well, as is the extra fat which is a bit frustrating