Team BKool CycleChat

[Runexeter]

erm.. don't recall any of you saying it was THIS hard!!!! My bkool arrived just over an hour ago - and the beauty of working from home is that I got to give it a quick go... managed just over 20 mins on the Col de la Bonette - only had half an hour spare really, and wanted to try a few other maps.. but to be fair, that 23 mins about killed me... got off to quite a good start, but then one by one everyone passed me... going to have an easy spin around one of my own routes from Strava later maybe - or atleast a go on a local route that I know (assuming I can feel my legs by then )

Nice one Wardy you now know what you let yourself in for now just a tip, you may want to do an FTP test so you know what sort of fitness level you are at.
Go to your profile and then click on the fitness level tab and then click on FTP test to schedule it, 20 minutes of pain that's all oh and if you have not got a fan yet then get one....you will need it

 

[wardy_uk]

Nice one Wardy you now know what you let yourself in for now just a tip, you may want to do an FTP test so you know what sort of fitness level you are at.
Go to your profile and then click on the fitness level tab and then click on FTP test to schedule it, 20 minutes of pain that's all oh and if you have not got a fan yet then get one....you will need it

Yeah - saving the FTP test till Sunday - I've had a heavy few days swimming and cycling this week, so a good days rest is in order first

Never mind a fan - I think I'm going to need a walk in freezer, and a few buckets...

 

[adammada33]

Yes very well done Adam that's an awesome time!....only 30 minutes ahead of me

Thanks all I was just trying to get a time in this week, felt ok on that one but not the Thursday night run.

 

[johnny2names]

Hi all, sorry it's been a while. I've been lying low, combo of nearly 2 weeks off the bike with proper flu, and finding enough decent weather slots to get decent outdoors training in- giving the chance, I'll always go outdoors if I can! I managed a decent bkool ride on monday, only to be thrashed by Bill by 8 mins the next day i don't think I can make saturday but hopefully back on for the group rides soon!

 

[Paulf1566]

My Garmin Virb Elite has arrived! Any recommendation as to best settings and any other tips to get the best results please?

 

[Add]

Nice one Wardy you now know what you let yourself in for now just a tip, you may want to do an FTP test so you know what sort of fitness level you are at.
Go to your profile and then click on the fitness level tab and then click on FTP test to schedule it, 20 minutes of pain that's all oh and if you have not got a fan yet then get one....you will need it

Oh yes good point Mark. You will need a fan! Or do what I have done and set your trainer up in a paddling pool. Then find a use for copious quantities of homemade brine!

 

[Add]

Thanks all I was just trying to get a time in this week, felt ok on that one but not the Thursday night run.

Yes, but to be fair Adam, no one here has tried to do both in one sitting! It was all I could do to drag my sorry ass to bed after Moncinesio. The thought of doing another session after it didn't even enter my mind.

 

[Randyberlin]

My Garmin Virb Elite has arrived! Any recommendation as to best settings and any other tips to get the best results please?

I already really like your videos. I rode one this morning (Carlton to A658) Looking forward to your new ones.
I tried my first video on Monday and I imagine they are still standing around and laughing in Spain. My Bkool Iphone app failed so I had to use the google earth routing. While riding yours this morning I noticed you have very little wobble. Again thanks for the riides.

 

[Add]

All day at work today Bill, I've been day dreaming about beating you on that Thursday night session. It's now 10:30pm, and I still just can't muster the enthusiasm and energy required to mount a serious challenge.
I MIGHT have a go tomorrow......I might not!

 

[kipster]

All day at work today Bill, I've been day dreaming about beating you on that Thursday night session. It's now 10:30pm, and I still just can't muster the enthusiasm and energy required to mount a serious challenge.
I MIGHT have a go tomorrow......I might not!

I've got to do it again, you are too far ahead in the overall league time, I need to close the gap to make week four more interesting.

 

[Add]

I've got to do it again, you are too far ahead in the overall league time, I need to close the gap to make week four more interesting.

Bring it on Kip!

 

[Add]

Don't know why I said that, you'll whup me!

 

[BILL S]

All day at work today Bill, I've been day dreaming about beating you on that Thursday night session. It's now 10:30pm, and I still just can't muster the enthusiasm and energy required to mount a serious challenge.
I MIGHT have a go tomorrow......I might not!

Looks like we're going to have a great rivalry Adam
We're on again tomorrow at 5pm if you can make it are we not? Its a good chance to beat me live as I'm still knackered from this weeks hard riding. Did a short ride tonight and just couldn't make the power. Legs hurt too much.
Are you in Geoff? Anyone else?
Tried to follow elite Adams ghost up Moncenisio tonight to see how long I'd last. It was less than a minute

 

[Add]

Looks like we're going to have a great rivalry Adam
We're on again tomorrow at 5pm if you can make it are we not? Its a good chance to beat me live as I'm still knackered from this weeks hard riding. Did a short ride tonight and just couldn't make the power. Legs hurt too much.
Are you in Geoff? Anyone else?
Tried to follow elite Adams ghost up Moncenisio tonight to see how long I'd last. It was less than a minute

LMAO! A minute, not bad! My best hope of beating you tomorrow is if you try and keep up with Elite Adam again on Moncenisio, for about 20 minutes, and just before our saturday session. Although your attempt does sound vaguely reminiscent of me watching you catapult off the start line on Thursday.
I'm going to declare today as 'tapering' for our big show down tomorrow night Bill. Looking forward to it already.

 

[Randyberlin]

LMAO! A minute, not bad! My best hope of beating you tomorrow is if you try and keep up with Elite Adam again on Moncenisio, for about 20 minutes, and just before our saturday session. Although your attempt does sound vaguely reminiscent of me watching you catapult off the start line on Thursday.
I'm going to declare today as 'tapering' for our big show down tomorrow night Bill. Looking forward to it already.

I don't like to brag too much, but last Saturday the only one who beat me was Bill S. Oh yeah. Second to Bill S.