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[LBHIFI]

Same for me. Tried very hard on the last two rides but seem unable to do as well as usual and make as much power.

Just did two stages with the updated software and didn't notice any changes in power.

 

[wardy_uk]

My replacement has just arrived by courier
but ive just got back from a 40 mile ride up Beacon Hill in Leicestershire so its going to be later on tonight before im ready to give it a test but looking forward to linking up with a few of you on there soon.

Love that ride - where abouts in Notts are you? I'm just a few miles sw in between Coalville and Loughborough...

 

[Monte]

Just did two stages with the updated software and didn't notice any changes in power.

Agree... last night stage and the power stats looked ok.

I downloaded the zwift simulator this evening, not a patch on the bkool simulator and the functionality of the software.

 

[Whorty]

Sounds like a classic case of fan rub. They'll swap it out no probs.

You can search for live races if you know the name of someone racing. On the search bar at the bottom click the arrow to the right for advanced search and type in a name. Tonight typing Randy would have found it.

Cheers. Will try that next time.

 

[FostersDave]

@Wardy im from near East Midlands Airport so ride around your area quite often ,

 

[Rob H]

Ive just moved to Vale of Belvoir and work in Loughborough, done beacon few times now

 

[FostersDave]

Its a nice ride and perfect weather this morning will be doing the melbourne ride tomorrow around Swarkeston then will try to get on the trainer just a quick 21 before the mrs wakes up

 

[BILL S]

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Just did two stages with the updated software and didn't notice any changes in power.

I'm sure you're right. I need a new trainer to replace my latest vibrating one. I'm thinking I should go direct to bkool this time or it'll just more of the same from wiggle.

 

[wardy_uk]

Its a nice ride and perfect weather this morning will be doing the melbourne ride tomorrow around Swarkeston then will try to get on the trainer just a quick 21 before the mrs wakes up

The swarkestone KOM is top of my hit list. .. never come close mind lol..

 

[LBHIFI]

Any idea what sort of time they take to approve the weight change, before I need to email them.

So, did they approve it?

 

[Whorty]

I need a new trainer to replace my latest vibrating one. I'm thinking I should go direct to bkool this time or it'll just more of the same from wiggle.

I'm trying to deal with BKool directly with my vibrating unit, and no firmware update. Craig in the US is really helpful, but the Spanish guys are less so. They still don't seem too keen to replace the unit even though it is clearly faulty and part of the same batch that ended up at Wiggle. I'll keep peeps updated on this and how things go.

 

[Randyberlin]

A little TT info, if anyone is interested: https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/dogme-tt.186617/

It looks like Poul Thomsen couldn't get anybody to pull a car out in front of you. It's a well know , often successful racing tactic.

 

[Hazie]

So, did they approve it?

I sent them an email, but yes they did.
However, just completed the titch hill one and that again needs approved on weight and low velocity. hmmmmm

 

[Whorty]

I sent them an email, but yes they did.
However, just completed the titch hill one and that again needs approved on weight and low velocity. hmmmmm

how long did it take you ... I did it on Thursday and it was a very hard 35.18

 

[Hazie]

how long did it take you ... I did it on Thursday and it was a very hard 35.18

28:40 And I gave it my everything once again. I was even talking to myself to try and spur myself on. The wife thinks I'm going nuts, lol.
I seriously don't know how some of the guys get the times they do, Very impressive.
I challenged RickB and I almost lost 1 minute for every mile completed....... WTF......
I had 104% effort and averaged around 225 power which is very high for me.

Honestly guys, it's incredible the times you get. Are you sure your not pro cyclists just pretending to be normal guys? lol
Seriously impressive, that or I'm in a far worse condition than I thought I was, fitness wise.