Team BKool CycleChat

[Soarerv8]

Come to the conclusion that I have reached ground zero in so far as my fitness stakes go. Haven't done much to be honest for a few months and I guess my plan is to do 3 or 4 rides a week for the next month or so will be interesting to see what effect that has.

 

[Add]

Bl**dy hell, I've just seen that I have jumped to Active 9

Gents, I can assure you no biological or mechanical doping is taking place

I would just like to give a massive thank you to those of you who give up time to set up and run the leagues and also everyone on here for making the community what it is. I'm really enjoying being part of it.

It sounds like a bloomin Oscar speech but I haven't won anything but importantly it's true and I believe you should always thank others when you can

You'll have to join us for the Double Devil!

 

[Whorty]

@Soarerv8 kept appearing and disappearing like Mr Ben

I was going to wait for him as I figured we could have paced each other through but one minute he's behind me, the next gone! Shame as I was struggling big time and needed help.

 

[Whorty]

You'll still be in front of me in the team white train after last night's ride. I remember when I did that course last time I wasn't a fan - too much undulation and gear changing and I can't get into a rhythm. I lose so much speed and power when changing gears - probably because I end up in the wrong one and either spun with no power or grinding get tired! Need to practice more methinks!!

 

[berty bassett]

still cant add ghosts ! chose a ride that i knew had ghosts ( if i put in my rides - i can chose me 6 times i think ) but if i click ignore me then the spinning cog just hangs there - left it for a hour just to make sure
really getting fed up - any ideas ?
by the way - there is 4460 ish ghosts for this ride ! just dont know whats going on

 

[<Tommy>]

I wasn't really worried too much before but I am now. I am going to look again at my set up and try and reduce the movement of the turbo. It may be a q of technique. A stronger core might reduce my lateral movement otherwise known as flailing under pressure How do the rest of you avoid sideways movement? I know Bkool introduced the extended legs because the turbo was unstable under load but I am not convinced they are long enough or solid and heavy enough.
I am increasingly cynical about bkools ability to overhaul and improve the user experience of the software and so when my subscription runs out I am not likely to renew. I love the racing and the crack with you guys and would really miss it and may buy the occasional month to take part. But I also enjoy Zwift and find the user experience much more satisfying. And Sufferfest. So if I get a kickr I won't lose out too much for too long and in the meantime will just have to try harder when using Bkool. Also the latest Bkool updates may mean there is less difference than before. I think migration to ant+fec has removed some of the differences. There is only one way to find out. I am waiting to see if Friday produces any kickr deals.

I get a bit of sideways movement but mainly through the axle rather than the support legs rocking. But then maybe I compensate for the lack of stability in the turbo and would be able to put more energy through the bike if the unit was more stable.

With regards bkool your logic is sound as always Bob. It's just a shame that this was always going to be the natural progression I suppose.

 

[RickB]

Bill, I'm no longer the one to chase. I have problems with massive underread on the 1-6% sections, up to 50 watt in Chaingang stage 3. This stage ended with the same avg. watt as my BePros.
I should be glad that Bkool finally got realistic, but the way it does it means that I get dropped on the climbs and therefore can't benefit from draft on the flat sections.

Ahhh... This sounds very similar to mine LB! Thought I was dreaming it but on flat I'm comfortable(ish) with keeping up but like you say once it's a minor hill gradient I drop back like someone's dropped an anchor.

No idea what can be done about that though. Like Bob I'm thinking of just pulling the plug for a while and using the Zwift training programmes. Not getting time for league rides anymore. really want to keep in with the scene though as it's great craic.

 

[Soarerv8]

You'll still be in front of me in the team white train after last night's ride. I remember when I did that course last time I wasn't a fan - too much undulation and gear changing and I can't get into a rhythm. I lose so much speed and power when changing gears - probably because I end up in the wrong one and either spun with no power or grinding get tired! Need to practice more methinks!!

Are you still on trainers and flat pedals Whorty? If so I suspect moving to clipless would make a massive difference and make you even more of a machine up hills.

 

[Soarerv8]

I wasn't really worried too much before but I am now. I am going to look again at my set up and try and reduce the movement of the turbo. It may be a q of technique. A stronger core might reduce my lateral movement otherwise known as flailing under pressure How do the rest of you avoid sideways movement? I know Bkool introduced the extended legs because the turbo was unstable under load but I am not convinced they are long enough or solid and heavy enough.
I am increasingly cynical about bkools ability to overhaul and improve the user experience of the software and so when my subscription runs out I am not likely to renew. I love the racing and the crack with you guys and would really miss it and may buy the occasional month to take part. But I also enjoy Zwift and find the user experience much more satisfying. And Sufferfest. So if I get a kickr I won't lose out too much for too long and in the meantime will just have to try harder when using Bkool. Also the latest Bkool updates may mean there is less difference than before. I think migration to ant+fec has removed some of the differences. There is only one way to find out. I am waiting to see if Friday produces any kickr deals.

Am thinking of Zwift too to be honest really unimpressed with the latest version of BKool and like Bob if it wasn't for this forum would definitely have moved over there wholesale.

 

[Monte]

Completed state1 of the goats league last night, it certainly gave me more motivation using ghosts within the ride and I got the results to prove it. I still find it very hard on anything above 7% and my speeds go blue...

Got some very sore legs this morning.

 

[Whorty]

Yes, still in trainers and flat pedals. Not had time, or been brave enough, to get new shoes and pedals to switch to. Maybe santa will bring me something :-D

 

[Whorty]

Completed state1 of the goats league last night, it certainly gave me more motivation using ghosts within the ride and I got the results to prove it. I still find it very hard on anything above 7% and my speeds go blue...

Got some very sore legs this morning.

I didn't get an email yet.... Did you not challenge my ghost?

 

[MasterDabber]

Reading about all the hickups you folk riding in your league races, do you have the same problems when just picking a ride outside of the league and going for a ride?

 

[CXRAndy]

still cant add ghosts ! chose a ride that i knew had ghosts ( if i put in my rides - i can chose me 6 times i think ) but if i click ignore me then the spinning cog just hangs there - left it for a hour just to make sure
really getting fed up - any ideas ?
by the way - there is 4460 ish ghosts for this ride ! just dont know whats going on

Berty I found the ride you posted and it doesn't load 'Ghosts'

You've jinxed me, my ghost wont load up now

Email to Bkool again I think, its broken

 

[Daddy Pig]

Berty I found the ride you posted and it doesn't load 'Ghosts'

You've jinxed me, my ghost wont load up now

Email to Bkool again I think, its broken

Yes, no ghosts for me either. Another Bkool problem yet again...