Zwift Chat

[alex_cycles]

IMHO Zwift is missing a trick here. Implement a pace car functionality - organisers can set length and speed (no matter how hard you pedal you can't overtake the car). Sign a deal with a car manufacturer and make it their car. Racers happy, you get a pay check. Win-win.

They already have some of the code as rider speed is controlled when you join a pace partner.

They also have a fence facility on group rides which could be used if they allowed it. Essentially the same as when you stay off the front of a pace partner or group ride for more than a few seconds you get yeeted.

 

[<Tommy>]

They also have a fence facility on group rides which could be used if they allowed it. Essentially the same as when you stay off the front of a pace partner or group ride for more than a few seconds you get yeeted.

Can they remove the fence mid ride? That would be a good suggestion if they can.

Our race this afternoon was ok to be fair. Only one flyer and even he dropped back when he realised. But I agree with you guys. Generally it’s highly unlikely people will stick to it of their own accord.

 

[berty bassett]

Well done Peter hell of a claw back

 

[alex_cycles]

Looks like they had the same idea and are asking for a fence. Also changed KMZ rollout to 100 Watts for 400m rather than W/kg.
It's as if they've been reading my posts (although tbf it's all obvious innit?)

 

[CXRAndy]

Went to bed at 9pm last night, woke up 6.40am. Absolutely fantastic night sleep-totally refreshed

Was looking forward to today, then son rings ups at 8am, got another puncture
After I told him to stay off a particular road






Tough love-told him to sort it out himself, put phone down

 

[Brusgaard]

Looks like they had the same idea and are asking for a fence. Also changed KMZ rollout to 100 Watts for 400m rather than W/kg.
It's as if they've been reading my posts (although tbf it's all obvious innit?)
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Wouldn't people be rolling at different speeds if "100W" is the limit???? 100W is 2W/Kg for a 50kg rider and 1W/Kg for a 100Kg, and given Zwift's algorithm, that would be quite the difference.

 

[Peter Salt]

Looks like they had the same idea and are asking for a fence. Also changed KMZ rollout to 100 Watts for 400m rather than W/kg.
It's as if they've been reading my posts (although tbf it's all obvious innit?)
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Makes sense. Keeping it at 100W means it will be easier to review.

Went to bed at 9pm last night, woke up 6.40am. Absolutely fantastic night sleep-totally refreshed

Was looking forward to today, then son rings ups at 8am, got another puncture
After I told him to stay off a particular road






Tough love-told him to sort it out himself, put phone down

They have to learn somehow.

 

[alex_cycles]

Wouldn't people be rolling at different speeds if "100W" is the limit???? 100W is 2W/Kg for a 50kg rider and 1W/Kg for a 100Kg, and given Zwift's algorithm, that would be quite the difference.

Not sure how it really works in the real fake world
Anyway - it still depends on people doing what they're told, so might not work any better or worse

 

[CXRAndy]

Not sure how it really works in the real fake world
Anyway - it still depends on people doing what they're told, so might not work any better or worse

How many competitors are there?

I cant see why a usual Zwift start cant apply, unnecessary start, trying to mirror outdoor racing

If you want to be near the front of the start, sign in early

 

[Peter Salt]

Wouldn't people be rolling at different speeds if "100W" is the limit???? 100W is 2W/Kg for a 50kg rider and 1W/Kg for a 100Kg, and given Zwift's algorithm, that would be quite the difference.

At such low power levels, massive blob, and a completely flat road, I'm not sure.

 

[Brusgaard]

At such low power levels, massive blob, and a completely flat road, I'm not sure.

Probably right, but still a stupid "speed". Sometimes you see the same in group rides, where the ride leader says "Let's up the pace to 200W". That is IMHO nonsense and only works if you know her/his weight and then do the wkg calculation first for him/her and then yourself...

 

[alex_cycles]

At such low power levels, massive blob, and a completely flat road, I'm not sure.

I can give you a definite maybe on that one

 

[Peter Salt]

How many competitors are there?

I cant see why a usual Zwift start cant apply, unnecessary start, trying to mirror outdoor racing

If you want to be near the front of the start, sign in early

Depending on time slot, looks like 100-250 riders.

Can someone explain to me how do you join the pen and then leave to do your warm-up and rejoin in the same spot?

 

[alex_cycles]

Depending on time slot, looks like 100-250 riders.

Can someone explain to me how do you join the pen and then leave to do your warm-up and rejoin in the same spot?

That's something I've not yet dared to try in case it screws things up. I think @BurningLegs does it?
(Currently I just sit in the pens and cry over the lost km, drop and XP )

 

[Peter Salt]

That's something I've not yet dared to try in case it screws things up. I think @BurningLegs does it?
(Currently I just sit in the pens and cry over the lost km, drop and XP )

Yeah, same here. Been riding almost a year and never tried it. I may have a go in a dummy event if someone tells me how.