Zwift Chat

[berty bassett]

I did that way...about. I noticed in a second lap that draft didn't helped much anymore...wondering why

if your lapping people it doesnt count draft

 

[JuhaL]

if your lapping people it doesnt count draft

I try to ride in pace occasionally but there wasn't much groups near by. So i need to do what i possibly could with my energy levels. I am quite satisfied what i could.

 

[Norry1]

if your lapping people it doesnt count draft

I never knew that.

Over 1,170 now doing TONY Stage 1 at 6

 

[Norry1]

.... and looks like doubledraft

 

[bobinski]

1st time on NY- looks fab.

 

[JuhaL]

1st time on NY- looks fab.

Not bad. Especially above in a skyways looks futuristic, little bit like fifth element movie.

 

[berty bassett]

good luck all
hope to join a race later this week

 

[CXRAndy]

Gran Canaria has some steep bits. Coming down isnt straight down,tbere are some very big ridges to get over .Jiggered now, off for a Chinese

 

[bobinski]

good luck all
hope to join a race later this week

I looked for you. As soon as I got on the bike legs felt ok . Uboat filmed more interesting ​

 

[LBHIFI]

Gran Canaria has some steep bits. Coming down isnt straight down,tbere are some very big ridges to get over .Jiggered now, off for a Chinese

Lucky bastard I just can't leave my wife alone with the kids for so long.
Looks like an epic ride. Those strava % are strange. The last short climb coming from Fataga to get over the top at the viewpoint is def. more than 7%.

 

[peterob]

I looked for you. As soon as I got on the bike legs felt ok . Uboat filmed more interesting ​

I saw you pass me in a group on the steep bit at the end of the first lap. I couldn't hold that group on that gradient and never saw you again . Those steep inclines absolutely killed me today .

Good to see a number of us on the start line

 

[JuhaL]

This 1st stage was first tough ride with my Elite Drivo 2. The way the resistance unit response those gradients, it make my legs to sing hallelujah. What feel of realism it was. It keeps my motivation level high, especially when training start produce better results.

 

[mjd1988]

so much for not a race! New max heart rate

Great to see people out - Was with Whorty for a good while but kept getting slaughtered on the bigger gradients. Loving new york but not sure the profile will suit me for racing.

 

[peterob]

A few observations/queries from trying out a few rides on Zwift now...

1. Drafting doesn't feel as 'real world like' in the same way that it did on BKool (with the Pro) - you don't seem to get the 'suck' in the same way and cannot ease off as you would on the road
2. Hills certainly feel like hills! Tonight's 17% ramps had me on my lowest gear (36/32) on the Kickr which would never be the case when I was on my Pro on BKool
3. Why are some bikes glow in the dark? How do I get one?!
4. Points earn new bikes/wheels etc. Do these actually give you performance benefits in races? Or are they just for the bling factor?
5. Tonight's ride was a bit confusing with everyone in the same kit!!!

 

[Norry1]

Well that was quite enjoyable. Nearly 1,300 riders - didn't see any Cyclechatters at all.