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[berty bassett]

Did you enter cat c then

think that is what threw me - just seen the b and clicked on it - kind of glad because my legs were proper shot - the thought of another 20 miles would have done me in - especially if it was up another hill

 

[Breedon]

think that is what threw me - just seen the b and clicked on it - kind of glad because my legs were proper shot - the thought of another 20 miles would have done me in - especially if it was up another hill

When I realized that you don't go up the alp I was quite disappointed

 

[Randyberlin]

@Whorty
A while back when you started the build me up training you found out something about the settings that made it doable. I tried Sneaky just now but 1/2 through couldn’t continue. I had no problem with the Watts but the highest cadences made me work way too hard. I never used erg mode before and shifted al the way down to my lowest gear and still had to really crank. What was your solution? It didn’t ask me my PFT just assigned me 220 watts

 

[Whorty]

@Whorty
A while back when you started the build me up training you found out something about the settings that made it doable. I tried Sneaky just now but 1/2 through couldn’t continue. I had no problem with the Watts but the highest cadences made me work way too hard. I never used erg mode before and shifted al the way down to my lowest gear and still had to really crank. What was your solution? It didn’t ask me my PFT just assigned me 220 watts

Changing gear when in ERG makes no difference, as the trainer will still make you work to that same watts.

If your assigned watts are too high you can change this in Zwift. The workout session will then base the segments on this number. If you are already in a session, like you was today, there is a slider on the left of the screen that allows you to change the effort to 90% of your FTP. I have to do this sometimes if I can hit the watts towards the end of a session. If it's too easy you can also ramp it up to 110%, which I've only done a few times

Re cadences .... you don't fail a session if you don't stick to the assigned cadences; you only fail if you don't hold the correct watts. So if you are asked to hit 220 watts at say 60 cadence, but can't hold this, then just raise the cadence to something that is achievable. Similarly, if you're asked to hit say 115 cadence, but can only spin at 100 (for example), this is OK. Obviously you want to try and hit the correct cadences but you won't get penalised if you don't.

Does this help?

 

[Randyberlin]

Changing gear when in ERG makes no difference, as the trainer will still make you work to that same watts.

If your assigned watts are too high you can change this in Zwift. The workout session will then base the segments on this number. If you are already in a session, like you was today, there is a slider on the left of the screen that allows you to change the effort to 90% of your FTP. I have to do this sometimes if I can hit the watts towards the end of a session. If it's too easy you can also ramp it up to 110%, which I've only done a few times

Re cadences .... you don't fail a session if you don't stick to the assigned cadences; you only fail if you don't hold the correct watts. So if you are asked to hit 220 watts at say 60 cadence, but can't hold this, then just raise the cadence to something that is achievable. Similarly, if you're asked to hit say 115 cadence, but can only spin at 100 (for example), this is OK. Obviously you want to try and hit the correct cadences but you won't get penalised if you don't.

Does this help?

Yes. Thanks. I must have my base set too high because it was almost impossible to hit 90 rpm at the required 260 watts. Like stand on the pedals hard.

 

[Aleman]

Well, I signed up for the GF at 9 .. I got the reminder, but had to join late ... It wouldn't let me, the GF just didn't appear in the list when I started Zwift. ... So I just rode a 110km round the mega pretzel ... Pissed off at not getting the jersey though

 

[Whorty]

Yes. Thanks. I must have my base set too high because it was almost impossible to hit 90 rpm at the required 260 watts. Like stand on the pedals hard.

Try changing your ftp down in zwift then you should be fine. I like the zwift workouts, they're really helping me build up speed and stamina.

 

[Aleman]

Try changing your ftp down in zwift then you should be fine. I like the zwift workouts, they're really helping me build up speed and stamina.

I must admit that I'm loving the build me up workout on zwift ... Trainer issues not withstanding ... On the Red Unicorn I lifted the intensity to 110% for the second set of over understand ... And rapidly dropped it again after only 2 reps . I guess my FTP value is reasonably close.

Interestingly letting the trainer be the power source rather than the vectors lead to more stable resistance during the short intervals.

 

[Whorty]

I must admit that I'm loving the build me up workout on zwift ... Trainer issues not withstanding ... On the Red Unicorn I lifted the intensity to 110% for the second set of over understand ... And rapidly dropped it again after only 2 reps . I guess my FTP value is reasonably close.

Interestingly letting the trainer be the power source rather than the vectors lead to more stable resistance during the short intervals.

I did red unicorn today but at 93%. Legs were tired from racing and workout yesterday, plus workout Friday. Finished it fine at 93% so maybe could have gone higher. Next time I'll be rested and at 100%. I rarely push over 100% so like you I think my ftp is fairly accurate

 

[Randyberlin]

I did red unicorn today but at 93%. Legs were tired from racing and workout yesterday, plus workout Friday. Finished it fine at 93% so maybe could have gone higher. Next time I'll be rested and at 100%. I rarely push over 100% so like you I think my ftp is fairly accurate

Mine was set to 276. Obviously way off.

 

[berty bassett]

will there be a get together on tues this week ?
legs are feeling better

 

[berty bassett]

been looking at chapeau cycling jerseys - looked at the size guide thinking i may ( only may ) be a medium

how on earth can a 6'2" ,12 stone giant be a small ! - guess it will come with pegs for less tall people to gather in the excess !

at the ready for responses

 

[CXRAndy]

Well, I signed up for the GF at 9 .. I got the reminder, but had to join late ... It wouldn't let me, the GF just didn't appear in the list when I started Zwift. ... So I just rode a 110km round the mega pretzel ... Pissed off at not getting the jersey though

Aleman, there is something wrong with your data. You are 5mph coming down a -6% gradient, thats not right! Saturday I literally freewheeled down the Pretzel and I recorded over 30mph for most of the way.

 

[kipster]

been looking at chapeau cycling jerseys - looked at the size guide thinking i may ( only may ) be a medium

how on earth can a 6'2" ,12 stone giant be a small ! - guess it will come with pegs for less tall people to gather in the excess !

at the ready for responses

I had one of their jerseys it was big, ive just given it away as I got it when I was 14 stone but now feels like a tent. I can't remember what size it was, a large or XL I think. I would imagine I would be a small or medium in their sizes now.

 

[Aleman]

Aleman, there is something wrong with your data. You are 5mph coming down a -6% gradient, thats not right! Saturday I literally freewheeled down the Pretzel and I recorded over 30mph for most of the way.

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