Team BKool CycleChat

[Whorty]

It’s getting entertaining already- some Italians aren’t happy either.

Generally, or because of bkool?

 

[CXRAndy]

Crikey, shipping to Lincs could be difficult, it weighs a ton...

Around £40 parcelforce 48 probably less

 

[BILL S]

Exactly the same sentiments here. I have tuesday's usually scheduled for the winter cup earlier in the day, but I'll blow some credit with HID and ride this tonight. @BILL S do you wanna talk tactics, especially regarding the 2 man juggernaut starting a minute and a half behind us, no way can we hold them off if we don't work together. I could try for a usual fyler, try to catch @peterob and if you could then drill it to link up we might let you coast a little before you share the work.

Definitely worth us linking up and working together Keith. Don't know if we can catch those in front but it's highly likely the efficient drafting juggernaut behind us will overhaul us and we can try to tag on behind and then try to avoid work at the front for a while. One thing that could scupper this plan is the fact that I did Winter Cup stage 4 last night and really felt it in my legs this morning. If I'm just too slow for you please just go at your own pace and don't disadvantage yourself by feeling you have to go at my speed or wait for me. Ultimately its every man for himself and the handicaps will change according to our finish results.

 

[theboxers]

Exactly the same sentiments here. I have tuesday's usually scheduled for the winter cup earlier in the day, but I'll blow some credit with HID and ride this tonight. @BILL S do you wanna talk tactics, especially regarding the 2 man juggernaut starting a minute and a half behind us, no way can we hold them off if we don't work together. I could try for a usual fyler, try to catch @peterob and if you could then drill it to link up we might let you coast a little before you share the work.

This could be a good watch. Tactics and agreements being proposed before it has even started. Sounds like a game of Diplomacy

 

[BILL S]

Yes, it was when someone started a session well in advance, without a password, and strangers joined, keeping the session open when the original rider had left, so it overran the start of the official ride.

Thanks for starting the ride for us.

Thanks for this Geoff. Do you suggest we publish the password now or wait until just before?

 

[Whorty]

OK first run at Handicaps for tonight's first try out...

Anyone not listed who would like to participate, please post with details of any previous time on the stage, your bkool fitness level, FTP and/or people you normally finish close to.

Anyone wanting to whinge about their Handicap and special circumstances, go ahead, make my day...

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Bugger ... starting on my own ... wonder if the 2 nice gents starting 15 seconds ahead of me might wait for me a bit so we can work together Don't fancy being on my lonesome with no friends

 

[Whorty]

Am I in that group @gbrown ? I wasn't planning on taking part, but as you have given me a handicap (totally incorrect I should say, needs to be much bigger ) Then I may as well give it a go, although the legs are feeling heavy following the BRVR rides I did on Sunday

Wait for me, we can work together

 

[bobinski]

Geoff, i dont want to join bkool again tonight just to have it fail. So, i will see how tonights goes first.
Good luck everyone

 

[Whorty]

As I haven't use bkool for a few years, I've no idea if they are still accurate, but my old explanation on how to join the handicap chase is here Chain Gang Handicap Race



Will try to start warm up at 6:50, so chase will start at 7pm, then add on your Start Time so you know when to join the fun.



Was hoping to give it a try tonight, if only to set some times and refine handicaps for future runs.

I may struggle to start the session, as I haven't setup a league and don't have a premium subscription or a bike setup on my trainer, which has sat in the garage for over a year. Anyone want to buy a KICKR?

I will try and record it as usual...

Geoff

Where you based in South Somerset? And how much you want for it I'm in Mere, so can't be too far away from you.

 

[Whorty]

Yes, PM your thoughts details and price, we'll talk turkey

Be too much to post @CXRAndy

 

[Add]

I just love the concept. When it’s working I love it. I’m back on it now and am already rediscovering my love of BKOOL. Oh....and my annual subscription renewed in December, so they’ve got me by the balls!

 

[keithaitch]

I will join test too

After your flyer on round 2 of the nations cup qualifying I'm not sure we will want you to join us and make us suffer. Congratulations btw you are up into a qualifying position, are you sure know what you are doing

 

[CXRAndy]

Be too much to post @CXRAndy

Are you sure you want a taste of real power

 

[bridgy]

I just love the concept. When it’s working I love it. I’m back on it now and am already rediscovering my love of BKOOL. Oh....and my annual subscription renewed in December, so they’ve got me by the balls!

Great to hear from you Adam - hope all is well with you and yours. Would be great to see you on Bkool again....

 

[Bored Man]

Wait for me, we can work together

3.15 to hold you off.....