Zwift Chat

[CXRAndy]

filtering the results is the way forward in my opinion i do very well in the over 50s underweight left handed bluebike riders

Actually ,looking at previous years results and then applying 45-54 age filter, Im placed 2nd. So maybe i'm just comparing apples to oranges

 

[berty bassett]

Actually ,looking at previous years results and then applying 45-54 age filter, Im placed 2nd. So maybe i'm just comparing apples to oranges

you must be happy with result on a strange course in windy conditions ? did you save something in the tank for that last hill ? seems to come out of nowhere on the profile

 

[CXRAndy]

you must be happy with result on a strange course in windy conditions ? did you save something in the tank for that last hill ? seems to come out of nowhere on the profile

No, I left everything at the first mile marker

Im actually quite surprised, I just like to beat the racers on the day, but most are younger and obviously fitter.

Honestly Lee, I dont have that capacity or fore thought to hold back either in physical ability or mental assessment. I go up to threshold HR and just see how long I can hold on. I wish i could ride maybe 5bpm lower knowing I have a little in reserve to power over the bumps or into a headwind. It just never happens. A side note is that the weight training and interval training is beginning to help my legs gets stronger, it's just my cardio holding my performance where it is.

Im hoping I will see a miracle and one day, I can power along and not feel like Im not on the rivet

 

[bobinski]

Well done Andy! A little excitement in the race too
There's always supposed to be the odd day where it all comes together but otherwise are we not always on the rivet?

I am doing some vo2 work to try and get heart/lungs working more efficiently after it became clear it was that/cardio rather than power holding me back last week. I wish i could run and perhaps thats an option for you?

 

[bridgy]

No, I left everything at the first mile marker

Im actually quite surprised, I just like to beat the racers on the day, but most are younger and obviously fitter.

Honestly Lee, I dont have that capacity or fore thought to hold back either in physical ability or mental assessment. I go up to threshold HR and just see how long I can hold on. I wish i could ride maybe 5bpm lower knowing I have a little in reserve to power over the bumps or into a headwind. It just never happens. A side note is that the weight training and interval training is beginning to help my legs gets stronger, it's just my cardio holding my performance where it is.

Im hoping I will see a miracle and one day, I can power along and not feel like Im not on the rivet

Good ride Andy, well done! Is this on the new TT bike you were talking about getting a few weeks back?

 

[CXRAndy]

Good ride Andy, well done! Is this on the new TT bike you were talking about getting a few weeks back?

Yes Paul .getting the Planet X Eco 3

 

[CXRAndy]

. I wish i could run and perhaps thats an option for you

No Running or walking more than mile or two is my max due to shattered heel injury

VO2 max is pretty much set. You can push it up with intervals. I started too late cycling in life to massively change Vo2 or heart lung capacity.

 

[uclown2002]

https://www.zwiftpower.com/events.php?zid=61745

Not too shabby

 

[bobinski]

Andy, so you think i am wasting time with VO2 workouts? I have read they can lead to improvements of 10-15%

In separate news 3 different zwift racers have posted to say bkool pro has given them bogus numbers and led to them receiving Zwiftpower strikes. One had a 42m ride up Alp'.

 

[bobinski]

https://www.zwiftpower.com/events.php?zid=61745

Not too shabby

I am not gonna pay much attention to that unless you say it was the 2nd attempt today-fasted

Only kidding: top effort!

I was lined up to do the 9am on understanding my vo2 workout would be ideal prep. Oh what a fool Mind you i did push extra watts on those demanded during the workout.

 

[CXRAndy]

Bob,

Vo2 intervals. Yes continue with them, they will maximize your physical and genetic potential. I found them to be the best return for the amount of training I have been doing. I have had a good winter and spring with riding/training. I realize that to go quicker, well significantly, is to lose alot more weight whilst keeping most of the power.

 

[berty bassett]

what do you think to this Andy ?

 

[CXRAndy]

Oh my just watched probably the most astonishing leg of any grand tour in my life. I can't believe it

 

[CXRAndy]

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what do you think to this Andy ?

it's about right, I've spent £2.5k for about 1min to 1.30 time saving

 

[Whorty]

In separate news 3 different zwift racers have posted to say bkool pro has given them bogus numbers and led to them receiving Zwiftpower strikes. One had a 42m ride up Alp'.

My Pro reads pretty accurate for speed, if my understanding is correct. On 0% sections, with trainer set at 100% at a cadence of 95 (as calculated by my Wahoo Cadence sensor) on my single speed Zwift shows me going at 32kph (when not drafting). My gearing is 42/16. Comparing that to this website (http://www.bikecalc.com/speed_at_cadence) that is pretty much spot on for speed.

I think watts are something like 180-190 so not sure how accurate that is.

Not sure how accurate on sections that are up or down as there isn't a calc for that but given the flats are so accurate I'd bet the gradients are pretty good too. My Pro also compares pretty good for speed against the Kickr on Zwift, although watts are a smidge higher on the pro.

No idea how this accuracy changes though when realism is changed in Zwift.