The_Craig Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, Day of the Lords said: Aye same here. We left the pub and tried to keep our group of 6 together for a while but after a couple of faff stops me and the other boy who was suffering badly decided to crack on and just basically horsed it to Edinburgh. I'll prob still do it again next year Saturday 24th of June 2023. Stick it in your calendar. Edited June 27, 2022 by The_Craig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I did the shorter route on the Tour of the Borders yesterday in some pretty horrible wind and rain although it did dry up for the second half. It was my first of these closed road rides and thought it was very well run. I really enjoyed it and hope to do it again next year, hopefully with a better outcome on the Wall of Talla - that was horrific! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Got the day off tomorrow. Weather looks decent. Roads likely to be quiet. Just saying. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Just don't tell British Cycling. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian1 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Anyone else zwifting it this winter? It usually takes me a few weeks to get back into the swing of things but actually beginning to enjoy it now and even looking forward to some of the races. I decided to drop down to D catgory again - last winter I got a message stating I was too powerful for D so went up to Cat C. Problem was that I had sufficient power but my weight meant that I was never winning races and if there was any hill I would often lose the peleton and never catch-up again. My FTP was last recorded at 255w and would probably be the same or around that again. My weight is still 98kg so really need to address that more than anything (just scoffed a lovely piece of caramel shortcake from Aldi typing this though) Would be interested to hear how others go about their zwift winter plans - I often just go on a course for say 30 mins and try and get a decent average wattage....even if I conciously try and keep my effort low i still end up going for a KOM on a sprint...canna help myself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Caledonian1 said: Anyone else zwifting it this winter? It usually takes me a few weeks to get back into the swing of things but actually beginning to enjoy it now and even looking forward to some of the races. I decided to drop down to D catgory again - last winter I got a message stating I was too powerful for D so went up to Cat C. Problem was that I had sufficient power but my weight meant that I was never winning races and if there was any hill I would often lose the peleton and never catch-up again. My FTP was last recorded at 255w and would probably be the same or around that again. My weight is still 98kg so really need to address that more than anything (just scoffed a lovely piece of caramel shortcake from Aldi typing this though) Would be interested to hear how others go about their zwift winter plans - I often just go on a course for say 30 mins and try and get a decent average wattage....even if I conciously try and keep my effort low i still end up going for a KOM on a sprint...canna help myself. I love it for winter riding and race 2-3 times a week. I'm also doing the Zwift racing league at the moment, which anyone in any cat can join if they're in a team. On the point about not winning races - afraid that's how it works for most riders! I'm comfortably in cat A and have only ever won 2 races... One I was the only cat A rider and the other was not cat enforced so I sandbagged in cat B. My aim is basically to do as well as I can and in cat A I'm doing well to beat half the field. As much as I enjoy racing, just riding around aimlessly really bores me. But I know some people just like to watch the 'scenery'. Each to their own. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian1 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 6 hours ago, Gnash said: I love it for winter riding and race 2-3 times a week. I'm also doing the Zwift racing league at the moment, which anyone in any cat can join if they're in a team. On the point about not winning races - afraid that's how it works for most riders! I'm comfortably in cat A and have only ever won 2 races... One I was the only cat A rider and the other was not cat enforced so I sandbagged in cat B. My aim is basically to do as well as I can and in cat A I'm doing well to beat half the field. As much as I enjoy racing, just riding around aimlessly really bores me. But I know some people just like to watch the 'scenery'. Each to their own. I do agree with you about the point of races. i always just try my best and delighted to get a really good workout - feel so much better afterwards and energised. I used to enjoy really long rides and did several sportifs and AUDAX but now feel its a case of been there and done that and most of my "cycling" is now on my wattbike in the winter. 45 minutes is my limit though. Category A is very impressive. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juansebastianvernon Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Any of you tried the Tour de Zwift routes? Stage 3 was a killer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 8 hours ago, juansebastianvernon said: Any of you tried the Tour de Zwift routes? Stage 3 was a killer I've been doing them. Do you mean the long stage 3 route, ie half Ventoux? That's one I've missed as I've been busy this week. Assuming they do the catch up at the end of the series I'll do it then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juansebastianvernon Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Yeah the long stage. Think there is a couple of days catch up at the end. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I'm looking for some general advice on turbo trainers as I've been meaning to get one for a while now and I intend to signup for Zwift. My fitness drops off over the winter and I end up having to start from scratch again every Spring. I've got a bit of money set aside from various birthdays and Christmas so am looking in the £300-£500 range (roughly, certainly not in the £1k+ range I've seen some of them at). Am I better with wheel on or wheel off trainers? I plan to use my old Decathlon Triban 300 with an eight ring cassette and won't need to be taking it off regularly as I now use a new bike for my rides. I've seen adverts for the Zwift trainer - is that good value? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 On 19/01/2023 at 18:47, juansebastianvernon said: Yeah the long stage. Think there is a couple of days catch up at the end. Hope so. Did the long stage 4 today. Not an inch of flat ground. I was dropped on the first climb, which is not usually what happens, but I was slightly heartened when I saw it was a former Belgian TT champion that won. FTP of 6 w/kg. 23 hours ago, Archie McSquackle said: I'm looking for some general advice on turbo trainers as I've been meaning to get one for a while now and I intend to signup for Zwift. My fitness drops off over the winter and I end up having to start from scratch again every Spring. I've got a bit of money set aside from various birthdays and Christmas so am looking in the £300-£500 range (roughly, certainly not in the £1k+ range I've seen some of them at). Am I better with wheel on or wheel off trainers? I plan to use my old Decathlon Triban 300 with an eight ring cassette and won't need to be taking it off regularly as I now use a new bike for my rides. I've seen adverts for the Zwift trainer - is that good value? I can't speak for wheel on trainers, but I have a Wahoo Kickr and am very happy with it. It was £600 a couple of years ago so maybe a little out of your price range. If you go for wheel off, my advice would be to have a dedicated bike for the trainer, whichever trainer you use, as it is a bit of a hassle connecting them up. Sounds like that's what you are planning. I have an old hybrid with toe clips, which does me fine indoor, although I wouldn't be seen dead outdoors on it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Thanks for that. I'll look at the Kickr. And yes, it'll be a dedicated bike either way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juansebastianvernon Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Long stage 4 was miserable, but I managed a creditable 350th out of 900 or so. 17 hours ago, Archie McSquackle said: Thanks for that. I'll look at the Kickr. And yes, it'll be a dedicated bike either way. Just need to watch some trainers come with a cassette and some don't 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Does that just mean having to buy a cassette separately? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 10 minutes ago, Archie McSquackle said: Does that just mean having to buy a cassette separately? Presumably your bike has a cassette and you can use that. If you're going to use that bike just for the trainer then you don't need another. Even if you do decide to use to use the bike outside at some point you can remove the cassette from the trainer and put it back on the bike. A mere 2 hour job for an expert technician like me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) On 19/01/2023 at 09:37, juansebastianvernon said: Any of you tried the Tour de Zwift routes? Stage 3 was a killer Aye I've mostly done the first four. I made the cardinal error of tackling La Reine the day after a gym sesh and playing football so sacked it at about 2500ft. I was absolutely fucked and frankly bored. La Reine/Vent-top is the shittest long climb on Zwift. La Reine only stops about 1000ft short of the full Vent-top so if you're collecting routes you're as well staying on it. I've been on Zwift nearly three years and done the whole thing once, compared to about 9 attempts on Road to the Sky. Did Stage 4 yesterday - the long Surrey Hills is an absolute beast with a "lead in" of 500ft of climbing straight away. I somehow resisted the temptation to bin it off halfway to watch the football. The last TdZ stage is on the soon-to-be revealed Scotland map. It's going to be utterly shite no doubt with cartoon castles and folk in kilts spectating but it'll be interesting to see what routes they actually use. Bealach na Ba would be glorious, but highly unlikely. Edited January 22, 2023 by Benjamin_Nevis 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Just got an email about the new Scotland world in Zwift. Why do they think the Giant's Causeway is in Scotland? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 More in hope than expectation... does anyone know anything about pedal power meters? I'm looking to get a duel sider that's Shimano SPD compatible, but the only one I can find that exists at all is the Garmin Rally RS / RK 200, which is close to £900. The Favero Assioma looks good and is £300 cheaper, but is only Look Keo compatible. I don't want to have to change my entire set up to go with Look Keo. Any thoughts? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 26/01/2023 at 08:11, Gnash said: Just got an email about the new Scotland world in Zwift. Why do they think the Giant's Causeway is in Scotland? It's going to be twee shortbread tin shite with castle in ridiculous places and bystanders in kilts. And probably wee terriers cutting about playing bagpipes. 16 hours ago, Gnash said: More in hope than expectation... does anyone know anything about pedal power meters? I'm looking to get a duel sider that's Shimano SPD compatible, but the only one I can find that exists at all is the Garmin Rally RS / RK 200, which is close to £900. The Favero Assioma looks good and is £300 cheaper, but is only Look Keo compatible. I don't want to have to change my entire set up to go with Look Keo. Any thoughts? I've got the Favero Assioma which has been absolutely faultless over the last year. I got the set for £589 iirc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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