Team BKool CycleChat

[Randyberlin]

OK I have my proof.

 

[BILL S]

Thanks for another great League. But can you wait until my ride registers for Skenes Creek. I need to take a screen shot of one stage where I finished ahead of LBHIFI.

You did indeed beat LB on that stage Randy, although the result came in after the end date of the league. However, admin has the discretion to approve such rides so I have, and will do so for anyone putting in a late ride as long as bkool allows it. I think last league bkool booted out someone mid ride because the league date ended and they didn't even get a result. Bkool doesn't seem to be very consistant with this.
If your result makes it through to the main league results tomorrow Randy, I'll post up some "Accepted after end date" results and we can see if there's any differences. I think there's a few who put in some late rides .

 

[BILL S]

Thanks Bill for the hills, I didn't do as well as I wanted. I should've completed all 6 but was tired this afternoon after a weekend away in Leeds and the 490 mile round trip drive. I had my eye on 6th place, but it would've been close and I needed a good time on the stage I didn't do, and eat too much over the weekend.

Well done to the podium finishers, and everyone else in the standings

Next time Kip! Getting the rides in can be half the battle I know, and there's been a surprising amount of activity today from people trying to get their rides in. On the plus side the Mountain Goat format allows all stages to be done once they've started up until the league finishes. Having said that, I seem to be really struggling to get Top100 climb stages done at the moment. Must try to get 2 or 3 of them done tomorrow.

 

[Paul-T]

Hi Folks,

Been off the grid for the last three weeks due to work, illness and couldn't be bothered!

Time for a kick on my backside and get back on the saddle from Monday.

See you all through the week

 

[JLaw]

You did indeed beat LB on that stage Randy, although the result came in after the end date of the league. However, admin has the discretion to approve such rides so I have, and will do so for anyone putting in a late ride as long as bkool allows it. I think last league bkool booted out someone mid ride because the league date ended and they didn't even get a result. Bkool doesn't seem to be very consistant with this.
If your result makes it through to the main league results tomorrow Randy, I'll post up some "Accepted after end date" results and we can see if there's any differences. I think there's a few who put in some late rides .

I put in a late ride on Aspin tonight, knocking off a couple minutes from my prior attempt. Might be enough to move me up a spot in the middle of the pack :-)

 

[BILL S]

I put in a late ride on Aspin tonight, knocking off a couple minutes from my prior attempt. Might be enough to move me up a spot in the middle of the pack :-)

It's approved Jeff. League is still live.

 

[bridgy]

If you're using a bkool smart trainer (pro or classic), definitely better to soft pedal slowly and save your watts for the flats and especially climbs.

The best technique is probably to pedal hard at first, until the speed turns blue (indicating that you are free wheeling faster than you are pedalling), then just turn over the pedals slowly to keep the session active and get your breath back. If the speed starts to fall back then you can always get back on the power.

When you are travelling very fast, such as on a steep descent, wind drag increases exponentially and it takes a lot of power to increase speed even a little, it's really not worth wearing yourself out. Conversely, when climbing slowly, every extra watt gives a decent return, so save your effort on the down hills.

Geoff

Well this is a revelation! I didn't realise this so have been pedalling like crazy on the downhills thinking I had to do this to keep the speed up! Definitely going to give this a go on the next downhill section of a race - thanks for the tip!

 

[Baigu]

I've been following this thread for over a year! Just bought a TAcx Vortex Smart and signed up for Bkool premium.

Can I join one of you leagues? Im from Canada therefore might not be able to make the group rides!

 

[gbrown]

I have thought about getting a kickr for the hills so no slipping of the back wheel.

No slipping, but the KICKR seems to dish out a little more resistance on average, so you may well find yourself at a slight disadvantage, even on the up-hills.

Shame you can't switch trainers at the first sign of a down-hill, it would add a little excitement as you jumped off, unhooked the KICKR, stuck the back wheel back in and hooked up the bkool! You may need your mechanic on standby ...

 

[IrishAl]

Well done Bill. It looks like your late blast up Skenes Road yestereday well and truly scuppered my equally late bid for 2nd spot.

 

[RickB]

I've been following this thread for over a year! Just bought a TAcx Vortex Smart and signed up for Bkool premium.

Can I join one of you leagues? Im from Canada therefore might not be able to make the group rides!

Hi Baigu,
No worries - just accepted your requests to the Chaingang and Mountain Goats there now.

 

[Monte]

Can someone send me an invite to the mountain goat league, I can't seem to find it

 

[theboxers]

Can someone send me an invite to the mountain goat league, I can't seem to find it

Check out the new bkool faq it's in there

 

[LBHIFI]

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OK I have my proof.

Yes, and you changed jersey color too. Congratulations

 

[LBHIFI]

Next time Kip! Getting the rides in can be half the battle I know, and there's been a surprising amount of activity today from people trying to get their rides in. On the plus side the Mountain Goat format allows all stages to be done once they've started up until the league finishes.

I was planning on doing the rest yesterday, but I'm really struggling to find the time.
Think I'll try to squeeze in just one more short session today.