Zwift Chat

[bobinski]

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

 

[bobinski]

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.

When in Erg its perhaps best to run small ring at the front and mid block at the back on the understanding it has some influence on the cadence you can ride.

 

[berty bassett]

Up before 10 !! ?
Weak bladder ?

 

[bobinski]

Up before 10 !! ?
Weak bladder ?

That’s uncanny. Are you hiding somewhere (small) in my house? Last night was the first time I didn’t get up to go for a pee

 

[Whorty]

When in Erg its perhaps best to run small ring at the front and mid block at the back on the understanding it has some influence on the cadence you can ride.

Interesting, i always run big on the front and mid at the back. This feels good to me as I like to hear the fly wheel up and spinning. Once you lose power though, a real bitch to get it back up to speed again

Never tried small at front. Might try that and see how that differs.

 

[Whorty]

Mine was set to 276. Obviously way off.

Yeah, that seems quite high. Do an FTP test and see where it should be. Or just set to maybe 200 and see how easy the session is. Next one lift it up a bit until you get to a good level.

I've been doing this and have gone from 200 last year to 257 now (and on the Kickr too so real watts!). Racing on Zwift has certainly helped with power and fitness, but I think the workout sessions are where I am making the most gains.

 

[Whorty]

That’s uncanny. Are you hiding somewhere (small) in my house? Last night was the first time I didn’t get up to go for a pee

He's under your bed

 

[CXRAndy]

Best FTP test Ive found is the ramp test, it preloads legs and lungs. Everything should be at maximum before failure point, legs burning and heart wanting to burst out of chest

 

[JuhaL]

Best FTP test Ive found is the ramp test, it preloads legs and lungs. Everything should be at maximum before failure point, legs burning and heart wanting to burst out of chest

Sounds almost like falling in love and want some sex

 

[Breedon]

Sounds almost like falling in love and want some sex

 

[Whorty]

Best FTP test Ive found is the ramp test, it preloads legs and lungs. Everything should be at maximum before failure point, legs burning and heart wanting to burst out of chest

Can't see a ramp test on Zwift ..... is there one, and if so which test worksout is it?

 

[kipster]

Can't see a ramp test on Zwift ..... is there one, and if so which test worksout is it?

Follow this guide https://gplama.blogspot.com/2016/07/how-to-do-step-test-on-zwift-pb-hptek.html?m=1

For what it's worth ramp tests are over pretty quick so yes you suffer but not for too long. Like an FTP test fresh legs and positive mindset are key.

 

[peterob]

Sounds almost like falling in love and want some sex

 

[CXRAndy]

Zwiftpower, now has me ranked 2nd, behind that pesky Lee

Tomorrow, who knows

 

[CXRAndy]

SZR iTT RACE
Tuesday 18:10
Watopia Flat Route 4 Laps 41 km

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