Zwift.

[norbs]

There is a lot of choice no at least

[Duke]

Game changer, well done Zwift.

I really hope other trainer manufacturers & virtual training platforms adopt this. If they do I really hope it can be retro-fitted to old trainers (like mine) not just newer models.

[CLP]

Agree that it's a game changer. Biggest issue for me still is that the virtual shifting is done via the trainer software. Feels like too much hardware/software "lock-in" to me. I guess time will tell if this is actually an issue or not..

[norbs]

I wonder if you can whip the hoods off an old bike now if you can get the virtual gears going.

No need for a cassette is another plus.

[CLP]

suspect you could put together a pretty barebones bike to run something on Zwift now... maybe a basic set of bullhorn bars and that Zwift One virtual gear thing and you're pretty much done

[norbs]

How long til the other manufacturers offer it?

I wonder if it could be offered on older trainers with a firmware update?

[norbs]

What has happened to AHDR? Last time I did it I am sure there was 400 people in it. Tonight, 100!

* I could only hang on for 2 laps *

[CLP]

What has happened to AHDR? Last time I did it I am sure there was 400 people in it. Tonight, 100!

* I could only hang on for 2 laps *

i've only done it a few times (and relatively recently), but i reckon the most i saw was 100 in my grade.. maybe.. I reckon there has been a steady decline in riders. I wonder if some of their price rises has been taking a bit of a toll?

for what it's worth .. hanging on for 2 laps is better than sitting on the couch .. well played

[norbs]

What has happened to AHDR? Last time I did it I am sure there was 400 people in it. Tonight, 100!

* I could only hang on for 2 laps *

i've only done it a few times (and relatively recently), but i reckon the most i saw was 100 in my grade.. maybe.. I reckon there has been a steady decline in riders. I wonder if some of their price rises has been taking a bit of a toll?

for what it's worth .. hanging on for 2 laps is better than sitting on the couch .. well played

Im trying to build up some fitness to do the Great Vic Bike ride end of November. So no real choice.

I think the fact there are SO MANY events these days has lessened the amount of riders. I remember looking at events and there would be 3 or 4 in an afternoon that would be available. Now I am scrolling forever.

More need to stick to the advertised w/kg though. Last night the flew up a hill at 3w/kg. A few years back that was ok for me, but not now trying to build my fitness.

[CLP]

I'll be interested in how you go on the Great Vic Bike Ride. As I understand it, there's typically a few thousand riders? I suspect I'd last a day before losing my shit

If you like that style of event but want fewer people, have a look at some of the BikeSA events. They cap theirs at 200 riders.


People in Zwift rides not sticking to the advertised W/kg is a long standing issue and is one reason i don't typically bother with Zwift events. There's always those few heroes that smash the group. I actually find the pace partners are pretty good for a hit out. You know exactly what sort of w/kg range you are going to get

[norbs]

I am only doing the 4 day ride, so i should be able to remain calm. It will be how I cope with camping that might break me.

[CLP]

I am only doing the 4 day ride, so i should be able to remain calm. It will be how I cope with camping that might break me.

hot tip.. bring earplugs.

[CLP]

New Road...
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/10/zwi ... ughts.html

[norbs]

I wonder if Stage 5 is open now?

That's a no.

[CLP]

Zwift is now offering a yearly subscription if you're looking to save a little bit of coin.

[norbs]

About damned time too