Team BKool CycleChat

[peterob]

Rouvey initial thoughts......

In summary to me it looks a useful bit of software for training but won't be suitable for our races.

Good points:
Nice transitions between gradients (no sudden changes that you often get in BKool)
Good clear array of stats during the ride - including HR zone, graphs showing HR, Power, Speed, Cadence etc
Good set of stats available after the ride

Bad Points:
Going between the video view and tab view didn't make any difference, both were essentially blank (one black, one white)
Couldn't get it to display a time gap between riders, only a distance gap (selecting time gap didn't work)
Although you can see a representation of where you (and others) are on the course at the bottom, it doesn't indicate how long (in time) is left

It certainly doesn't have the 'fun' of Bkool for a race (no 3D graphics with other riders) so I can't see this being a replacement. But it looks good to me as a training tool if that's your bag.

I'm sure Keith can add to this as he's used it a lot more than me.

Here's a few screenshots to give people an idea of Rouvey if they haven't seen it.....

 

[keithaitch]

Here's a few screenshots to give people an idea of Rouvey if they haven't seen it.....

Peter I had video no problem and it moved very smoothly.

 

[Del C]

Good race chaps!

2 up at the front and 4 up behind was excellent until @keithaitch dropped off, presumably stuck in Rouvey land.

Impressive recovery by @Aleman after getting dropped mid race!

 

[Zidi]

That is a new definition of the word "good" that I am not familiar with!!! Eff Me! i'm Eff'd!

Sorry for my english we learn all the time

 

[peterob]

Peter I had video no problem and it moved very smoothly.

I assumed I should have! Should it have been there in screenshot1?

 

[Bored Man]

Peter I had video no problem and it moved very smoothly.

I had video too, but it was lagging terribly...

 

[Aleman]

Sorry for my english we learn all the time

Don't mind me, I was having a sense of humor failure I've had a beer and a protein shake and I'm feeling better now

 

[CXRAndy]

Glad that's over, very pleased. The draft affect was just enough to recover and then take my turn. I was spent in the last third of the course, ideal course for me. Bridgy

 

[Daddy Pig]

Sorry for my english we learn all the time

Anything you don't understand try either the 'urban dictionary' or alternatively I found that the 'Viz profanisaurus magna farta' a good source of information...

 

[keithaitch]

Good race chaps!

2 up at the front and 4 up behind was excellent until @keithaitch dropped off, presumably stuck in Rouvey land.

Impressive recovery by @Aleman after getting dropped mid race!

no, just didn't have it tonight, tired. I need a better balance of activity, of which i'm doing too much in an attempt to loose the Xmas mince pies and rest to be fresh for big efforts.

 

[Daddy Pig]

Glad that's over, very pleased. The draft affect was just enough to recover and then takey turn. I was spent in the last third of the course, ideal course for me

You did a fair bit of the work in the first half... I know @bridgy's tactics well!

 

[Daddy Pig]

Don't mind me, I was having a sense of humor failure I've had a beer and a protein shake and I'm feeling better now

Is that a beer and a bowl of peanuts?

 

[keithaitch]

Glad that's over, very pleased. The draft affect was just enough to recover and then take my turn. I was spent in the last third of the course, ideal course for me. Bridgy

what was your time Andy?

 

[CXRAndy]

what was your time Andy?

Hi Keith. 38.48

 

[Aleman]

I've just realised that I've screwed up my chances of just failing to be selected for the team. Eff It!

Who do I have to "Thank" for the encouragement painted on the road?