Team BKool CycleChat

[AAAC 76C]

You going to have your new Pro hooked up at 5pm on Saturday @AAAC 76C ? Need to get a drafting team going to have a go at beating the quickest times tonight.

I'm booked at 02:45 for the Cinema with HID so I guess a 05:00 start is going to be a bit of a big ask unless I go to the Flics in my bib-shorts and bike shoes.

 

[bobinski]

Don't think this is a case of of the old on/off. Didn't that technique result in high speed with lower watts?

I don't know LB. I know I am not as strong as you and Bill so as much as I want to glory in a spectacular 2nd place I will put this one down to the vagaries of Bkool! Still it's nice to breath that rarified air

 

[bobinski]

Great ride Bob. You also made massive watts/kg. About 6.2 I think.

Thanks Bill. I think bkools quirks had a part to play.
Let's see how Saturday's ride goes.

 

[Bored Man]

That's what I like to hear, someone taking time off and losing fitness

Catch up when I get back Whorty.. by then I should have lost this bonkers cyber fitness ranking and be a super duper amateur 5 again..

I look forward to getting my fitness back with the help of your ghost..

Have fun..

Jim

 

[BILL S]

Caped bkooler present (aka Scott).

Stumbled across your ride looking for the "official" BKOOL velo ride. Hoping to join your fine group!

That's you joined now Scott. We'll be doing a re-run of this at 5pm on Saturday if you can make it.

 

[BILL S]

Thanks Bill. I think bkools quirks had a part to play.
Let's see how Saturday's ride goes.

Well on Saturday I'm going to try and avoid letting you front guys get away at the start. Not that I think I'll be able to draft you very easily. I don't suppose you'd consider putting out a steady 400watts or so would you so I can sit on your tail?

 

[AAAC 76C]

Looking an old session when it did work

and comparing that to today's you probably have a good point so statement retracted and apology posted

 

[bobinski]

I think you and I had the same strategy. I tried to let up every now and then to dull the pain, but I would see you gaining on me and think "he's going to catch me this time..."

It's reassuring to know you were feeling the pain too!
hopefully you will be around to repeat the experience Saturday at 5pm

 

[bobinski]

Well on Saturday I'm going to try and avoid letting you front guys get away at the start. Not that I think I'll be able to draft you very easily. I don't suppose you'd consider putting out a steady 400watts or so would you so I can sit on your tail?

Bill, sure. Just 400watts?
I think we are all going to be looking to get on AAC's or Scttt's coat tails and then hang on for dear life!

 

[BILL S]

As I have to go away for a couple of weeks (Big Sam like), I thought I'd pour a little ouzo into the system, can't have you chaps stealing a march on my new found Elite status..

Bill, as you're feeling benevolent, can I apply for a weight reduction in lieu of all the weight I will put on and significant lack of fitness on my return please?

Keep wrapped up..

See ya in a couple of weeks Coolers...

Jim, I think we'd consider giving you the first week back at a reduced weight to get back up to speed. As you'll be away for a couple of weeks you'll probably come back weighing a good 5kg extra and making 50watts less. Admin will therefore allow you to reduce your weight by 5kg less than you weigh right now as long as you agree to attend every cyclechat league race on the week you return. (Might have to get the mountain goats league fired up especially)
Have a great holiday.

 

[bridgy]

FINALLY!!!

Sorry about the "you've been challenged and beaten" email Bill. If it's any consolation, I got this from Bobinski which is even worse:

 

[BILL S]

FINALLY!!!

Sorry about the "you've been challenged and beaten" email Bill. If it's any consolation, I got this from Bobinski which is even worse:

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No worries Paul. You did well and took second place. Bob was just too fast for us tonight. Scott was of course the unofficial winner but unfortunately wasn't in the group at the time. If you're about on Saturday we can try to do better with some drafting. Maybe even topple Bob

 

[bobinski]

FINALLY!!!

Sorry about the "you've been challenged and beaten" email Bill. If it's any consolation, I got this from Bobinski which is even worse:

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That's a beautiful sight isn't it?

 

[Soarerv8]

Is anyone open to the Thursday run starting regularly at 7-30pm after tomorrow? I rarely get out of work before 6 so 7 is a struggle. You know me, I need my warm up too. I understand if 7pm is preferred but thought I would dip a toe ,..

I really struggle with 7pm too so later would suit me but happy to go with the majority

 

[Soarerv8]

team white don't need any more members !! join team green - also know as the lonely team as we very rarely see each other ! it seems like if two of us turn up on the starting line the internet has a hissy fit and lobs one out ! we were going to have a xmas party but it would end up with no one to pull me cracker

Team green always pull together Berty..........