Team BKool CycleChat

[bobinski]

Could someone, preferably with extensive knowledge in these matters, like AAAC, confirm that McDonalds and Burritos are the foods of champions?

Adds, i imagine theres carbs and protein aplenty in that combo
don't forget the milk shake and apple pie

 

[AAAC 76C]

Could someone, preferably with extensive knowledge in these matters, like AAAC, confirm that McDonalds and Burritos are the foods of champions?

what's good for the mind..........

 

[berty bassett]

just done the league ride but i have a horrible feeling it aint going to show - could you let us know if you get it please . went on at 5 but couldnt see anyone so had a go with some ghosts but the timer was showing some - setting ?? took a screen shot of result just in case

 

[JLaw]

Wahoo. I'm going to find myself alone the weekend of June 3. Going to head down to Moab for the first time in about 8 years. Hopefully I'll have the legs for a full slate of rides. Bartlett wash Fri, slickrock and portal Sat morning and evening, then porcupine on Sunday would be a typical weekend. Perhaps flat pass or the new ride out near klondike bluffs instead of portal given my off-road handling skils are certainly rusty... Regardless it's going to be a blast.

 

[bobinski]

just done the league ride but i have a horrible feeling it aint going to show - could you let us know if you get it please . went on at 5 but couldnt see anyone so had a go with some ghosts but the timer was showing some - setting ?? took a screen shot of result just in case

I was there with you for a while Berty. Lots of ghosts. I was a minute up on Thursday 1/2 way up that lump but a niggle in the knee at 300+ suggested I should slow and just spin. I was silly this morning and went too hard on Zwift and it caught up with me. You were going great. Well in front of my ghost from Thursday when I last looked. Bkool should really allow us to see all competitors down left side not just those closest.

 

[berty bassett]

I was there with you for a while Berty. Lots of ghosts. I was a minute up on Thursday 1/2 way up that lump but a niggle in the knee at 300+ suggested I should slow and just spin. I was silly this morning and went too hard on Zwift and it caught up with me. You were going great. Well in front of my ghost from Thursday when I last looked. Bkool should really allow us to see all competitors down left side not just those closest.

i had your ghost in there and i saw you but i lost connection twice and on the second time the ghosts froze as well as all the timers ! i had no idea if i was beating your time or not - as it happens any advantage i had going up the hill was well and truely squashed going down the other side!!well and truely beaten ! . it would be good to see everybodies position so you could see all the battles going on -

 

[Whorty]

@Whorty I'm not sure if your session is "Handicapped" as you appear to have done it at your normal weight, rather than your Handicap weight of 43.5 Kg, but it's still a very respectable time of 22:55.6!

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Hmm, interesting. I definitely changed my weight on Bkool before the ride. I didn't think I was finding the ride easier with my new weight LOL. Exercise is exercise, so I don't mind

 

[AAAC 76C]

Hmm, interesting. I definitely changed my weight on Bkool before the ride. I didn't think I was finding the ride easier with my new weight LOL. Exercise is exercise, so I don't mind

Not supposed to find it easier rather go faster, well uphill anyway.
Downhill you'll feel like a feather beating up a hair dryer!

 

[<Tommy>]

@adam. I'm a bit late to the party and no doubt being the athlete you are, you're tucked up in bed by now in full preparation for tomorrow . But best of luck to you both buddy! Hope it's a blast

 

[AAAC 76C]

I'm sure if my PC hadn't crashed during the race yesterday, and I'd passed you like I did today, you'd have reacted - and probably beaten me

Bridgy I may have dis'd you there unintentionally, apologies and respect for your ride, and I don't mean your wheels man, get me!

 

[kipster]

Right well, just setting off to Cardiff, full of cold and trepidation. I imagine my Velothon will be a very steady one, conserving what I can for next weekend. I have warned Camlo I won't be riding with her, as our paces are so far apart, but I might actually do just that. We are starting in the same pen, so can hopefully stay together.
Just hope I don't get knocked off by any one of 15k cyclists. There are 1100 in our start pen alone.
Should be interesting, never done anything like this before....wish us luck!

Have fun, tuck in with some of the others for the first 50 (flat) miles, this will save you energy for the hills in the last 35.

 

[bridgy]

Bridgy I may have dis'd you there unintentionally, apologies and respect for your ride, and I don't mean your wheels man, get me!

No worries - I didn't take it negatively. Think you had a fair point about riding against ghosts who can't react. It's all good fun and exercise though!

 

[CXRAndy]

W'hooo, just done a personal best for a local 10TT on my CXR 24.59 @ 24mph average.

I know it is not setting the world on fire, but for me its a milestone

Now the question, will a dedicated TT bike give me more significant speed?

At the moment, I am using standard rims with 28mm tubeless tyres, an aero but road helmet.

Should I go for decent aero rims and tubs on my CXR with a proper helmet, shave legs etc?

Opinions please of those who do TT seriously

 

[bridgy]

W'hooo, just done a personal best for a local 10TT on my CXR 24.59 @ 24mph average.

I know it is not setting the world on fire, but for me its a milestone

Now the question, will a dedicated TT bike give me more significant speed?

At the moment, I am using standard rims with 28mm tubeless tyres, an aero but road helmet.

Should I go for decent aero rims and tubs on my CXR with a proper helmet, shave legs etc?

Opinions please of those who do TT seriously

Well done Andy - I have no expertise to offer with regards your queries, but great to hear it's going so well. Hopefully the Bkool racing will have helped with your strength and fitness

 

[Brendan Parker]

Finally have my bkool bike back together after I borrowed a few spoke nipples for my outdoor bike until the replacements arrived, had a really poor show last month on the league but going to get back on it tonight @Goldwolfie just borrowing your ghost for a pace setter for stage 1

Pace setter! You killed me!