Team BKool CycleChat

[theboxers]

@BILL S @gbrown take a look at my Summer Cup stage 7. At 128kg between 5 and 6% I am at my slowest as that is where I feel the highest resistance and I do not produce massive power. > 6% and I can go faster than I can at lower gradients. I can't accelerate from a low speed, unless I come to a complete stop, but I can maintain a high speed longer than I should be able to. The slingshot, I think, as I am on the older fw due to me being on a classic trainer.

It would be interesting to have a go on a pro with the new fw to see if that quirk has gone for someone of my weight.

 

[AAAC 76C]

I've often wondered about this too. I think you are generally stronger than me, but my tyre is probably better for the fast chaingang rides which pulls me up level with you. I still think it's how fast you can climb a hill that is the real test. As for AAAC, it doesn't seem to matter how much weight he gets added, he still wins. probably needs 120kg. @gbrown

Many moons ago when I was wondering how folk flew past me on the downhills I up'd my weight to 100kg from a then 72kg and I flew down hill.
Changed it back to 72kg and the flying didn't stop, it was like the 100kg setting was stuck in the trainer FW.
I get no real feeling of any increased effort on the uphills when my weight is increased and considering I had just done the the Summer Cup session I was really surprised that I topped the table.
Once I have been on my Holiday in October I will be buying a new (from the shop not new to me) pro.

 

[AAAC 76C]

My work colleague is looking at getting a Tacx Vortex Smart.
Anyone got any constructive advice from first hand knowledge?
I am not trying to drive him towards BKool as he is a serious cyclist and I don't want him to end up in Cyclechat as we waste enough time at work talking Cycling already.
He intends to use it in conjunction with his Garmin and subscribe to Zwift.

 

[AAAC 76C]

As for AAAC, it doesn't seem to matter how much weight he gets added, he still wins. probably needs 120kg.

Thanks Bill, got your back as well!

 

[AAAC 76C]

Bill S and me flying the Cycle chat Flag

My Stage 7 ride is showing now so I should be up to the Silver Medal position tomorrow
Keep at Bill!

And on page 2, The Boxers!

 

[theboxers]

@Nutty (Paul T) is there @ 63 with 5 stages showing and @Goldwolfie is @ 87 also with 5 stages. I know @Whorty said he was going to start running through the stages so expect to see him pop up shortly .

 

[AAAC 76C]

@Nutty (Paul T) is there @ 63 with 5 stages showing and @Goldwolfie is @ 87 also with 5 stages. I know @Whorty said he was going to start running through the stages so expect to see him pop up shortly .

Apologies for missing the others.

 

[theboxers]

Apologies for missing the others.

I've just added cyclechat mammoth to my bkool nickname

 

[rob01792]

and me @70

 

[theboxers]

and me @70

I thought that may be you but was not sure

 

[bridgy]

I wish I had time to have a go at this too - but the nice weather makes outdoor rides too tempting and I barely have time left for the chaingang league!

 

[rob01792]

I thought that may be you but was not sure

used to show as Rob T now it just show Rob and I anit changed anything

 

[bobinski]

Darn! , you guys are certainly flying the cyclechat flag

 

[<Tommy>]

Yeah great stuff, well done everyone.

Like you said bridgy I'm trying to make the best of the good weather / cling on to what's left of summer for dear life! But it looks like good fun BKOOL glitches aside...

Did they run anything similar last winter? I don't remember it but may of missed it.

 

[CXRAndy]

I am tumbling down the Summer league due to missing rides, too many holidays and family events eating into my leisure time

Is baby mammoth available, need to shed holiday weight