Zwift.

Post by **norbs** » Wed Aug 03, 2016 2:29 pm

KNAPPO wrote:
CLP wrote:303 Watts?
W W indeed... I usually sit on 200-250/280W on the flat when im churning along so I was surprised to be at 199W up that darn hill.

You really need to be on top of the gear to hold high watts. Once your cadence drops below 80, you are fucked.

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Wed Aug 03, 2016 2:45 pm

norbs wrote:
CLP wrote:303 Watts?

You can do it Carl!

I can maybe peak at 303 Watts

does that count for something?

Post by **norbs** » Wed Aug 03, 2016 3:06 pm

CLP wrote:
norbs wrote:
CLP wrote:303 Watts?

You can do it Carl!
I can maybe peak at 303 Watts does that count for something?

How does the Kickr compare with your other power meter?

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Wed Aug 03, 2016 3:15 pm

norbs wrote:

How does the Kickr compare with your other power meter?

Actually, I don't know! While I'm wearing it, I'm not using the Garmin so I can't see the numbers. I might have to do that test. It'll be interesting, because another mate is likely to start using Zwift using a PowerCal. I know that the PowerCal was semi consistent with the Bushido output, though tended to be lower.

Post by **norbs** » Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:12 am

I dont have the facebooks but this could be a goer?

hutchy · Post by **hutchy** » Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:51 am

norbs wrote:I dont have the facebooks but this could be a goer?

I have just joined their page (waiting for approval) to get some more details.

hutchy · Post by **hutchy** » Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:16 am

Registration link for TTT

2nd TdZ TTT Monday 8th August.
Slots are:
19:30-20:30 (ish) BST
04:30-05:30 (ish) PDT
Would be happy to add an additional slot for another timezone if required.
Teams need to preregister here: https://goo.gl/forms/DIBMMB8AGNpX7GRL2 you must register before 18:00 BST Friday 5th August
Late entries will not be accepted as there is quite a bit to setup beforehand to ensure the event runs smoothly.

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:00 pm

Argh! Zwift Rage!

home sick, so i thought i'd do an easy zwift ride.
40km, only 25km registering on zwift because the laptop decided to drop the wifi connection .. sigh

Post by **norbs** » Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:58 pm

CLP wrote:Argh! Zwift Rage!

home sick, so i thought i'd do an easy zwift ride.
40km, only 25km registering on zwift because the laptop decided to drop the wifi connection .. sigh

Cat 5 is the way to go

I never trust WiFi.

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Thu Aug 04, 2016 6:53 pm

don't think that laptop even has a network port!

Seems like it's a known issue with these laptops. I've changed a setting or two on the router, so hopefully that clears it up in the short term. Hopefully i'll get something else set up soon that more permanent.

hutchy · Post by **hutchy** » Thu Aug 04, 2016 7:28 pm

CLP wrote:don't think that laptop even has a network port!

Seems like it's a known issue with these laptops. I've changed a setting or two on the router, so hopefully that clears it up in the short term. Hopefully i'll get something else set up soon that more permanent.

USB to Eithernet adapter will sort that Carl......that's what I ended up doing.

KNAPPO · Post by **KNAPPO** » Fri Aug 05, 2016 6:54 pm

CLP wrote: if only all warranty claims were that smooth!

You not wrong, received the DHL info today and should have the part Monday.
Didn't get a reply till Tuesday morning after making contact with them on the Monday, damaged part and serials were sent to them on Wednesday!

Impressed.

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Sat Aug 06, 2016 10:50 pm

Just had my first blurt around Wattopia. Only did the flat course, but thus far i think i prefer that to the London course.

hutchy · Post by **hutchy** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:47 am

CLP wrote:Just had my first blurt around Wattopia. Only did the flat course, but thus far i think i prefer that to the London course.

I would have to agree with that...

I had my first real world ride in 7+ weeks....have to say the Zwift effect was in full swing.

https://www.strava.com/activities/665889610

Post by **norbs** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:03 am

If you cant justify a Kickr, Miller did a review on a cheapy.

Post by **norbs** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:16 am

London map.

http://zwiftblog.com/london-map/

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:59 am

norbs wrote:If you cant justify a Kickr, Miller did a review on a cheapy.

similar design to the BKool.
Only issue that I've heard of with this style of trainer is that once you get out of the saddle you're more likely to get tyre slip and your reported wattage goes all over the place. Pretty good if you can get one for $400 though. A mate of mine saw that and started looking. Can't find them anywhere near that price.

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 10:24 am

So I got home from a 40km actual-reality ride and figured that would be enough for me yesterday. Miss V on the other hand decided that she might give Wattopia a go. She picked the Pretzel, because it was at the top of the list and so, she argued, must be the shortest course.

After her ride (she didn't do the full Pretzel) this was the conversation at Chateau CLP:

C: how was the Wattopia Climb?
V: It's fucked; you should have a go.
C: :o

So I got roped into having a crack at the climb. Have to say, they have the reality dialled in on this virtual world, having scored a puncture on the climb

Pulled the bike off, patched the hole, put the bike back on, did a spin down calibration, and resumed. obviously not setting any records this time around! Mostly enjoyed it, though that final turn off at the top is a bitch!

https://www.strava.com/activities/667775286

Legs were complaining a fair bit this morning on the commute :o

hutchy · Post by **hutchy** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 10:57 am

CLP wrote:After her ride (she didn't do the full Pretzel) this was the conversation at Chateau CLP:

C: how was the Wattopia Climb?
V: It's fucked; you should have a go.
C: :o

Ha Ha had a mate do exactly the same thing on the weekend.......his reaction was pretty much the same!

DarrenM · Post by **DarrenM** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:35 am

Here's the map of Watopia routes.

http://zwiftblog.com/map/

Watopia Figure 8 is my favourite at this point.

KNAPPO · Post by **KNAPPO** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 12:45 pm

CLP wrote:Just had my first blurt around Wattopia. Only did the flat course, but thus far i think i prefer that to the London course.

Couldn't agree more. Wattopia is a much more enjoyable/varied ride.

Post by **norbs** » Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:04 pm

Couldnt finish AHDR tonight. Got a cramp in my calf. Fucker.

hutchy · Post by **hutchy** » Wed Aug 10, 2016 9:47 pm

norbs wrote:Couldnt finish AHDR tonight. Got a cramp in my calf. Fucker.

I managed half an hour of it before my ODZ race http://www.zwiftpower.com/v2/race.php?id=394

https://www.strava.com/activities/671046355

https://www.strava.com/activities/670997521

Post by **norbs** » Thu Aug 11, 2016 8:02 am

hutchy wrote:
norbs wrote:Couldnt finish AHDR tonight. Got a cramp in my calf. Fucker.
I managed half an hour of it before my ODZ race http://www.zwiftpower.com/v2/race.php?id=394

https://www.strava.com/activities/671046355

https://www.strava.com/activities/670997521

It worries me that you are a C grader. And they only go as low as D.

hutchy · Post by **hutchy** » Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:18 am

norbs wrote:
hutchy wrote:
norbs wrote:Couldnt finish AHDR tonight. Got a cramp in my calf. Fucker.
I managed half an hour of it before my ODZ race http://www.zwiftpower.com/v2/race.php?id=394

https://www.strava.com/activities/671046355

https://www.strava.com/activities/670997521
It worries me that you are a C grader. And they only go as low as D.

Yes I must train more!!

Mmmm......what is starting to worry me is how many people bullshit about there weight in Zwift! That said there are some very fast riders out there.

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