Team BKool CycleChat

[bobinski]

Not quite sure what happened there. I did make a few tweaks, but not sure which one made the most improvement. But I shall list them in case it helps :-
1) I cleaned my bike for the first time in 6 months
2) I oiled my hubs, chainset, crank and derraillier, for the first time in 6 months (did feel smoother)
3) Did 10 minutes...well 9 minutes...well at least 6 minutes of warm up
4) Had a glass of Chardonnay about 3 hours ago
5) Had a Snickers immediately before session, which I haven't done since my Bkool reincarnation
and finally....most importantly....
6) For the first time I went commando in my cycling shorts!! Apart from not now having a damp rag with which to wipe the kitchen work top, I can't see any other downside.[/QUOTE

Well it worked, and at least the missus will get her knickers back, eh?

Reminds me of a similar ride you did a year ago, same type of gradient and you standing all the way. Well done, but I would have had you on the down

 

[AAAC 76C]

Awww FFS! Missed my next fitness rating by 0.2W!!!!

Should have had one more snicker!

PS: You go downhill quick for 80kg!

 

[Monte]

I personally struggled big time, i don't do well with the steep courses - my virtual speed was around 3-4mph slower than my speed sensor reading, I pretty much stayed blue on anything above 7%. You know you're in trouble when you see 8% and think there's a break coming up.

I did have my weight set higher than my actual weight by 4kgs.

Well ridden everyone...

 

[bobinski]

Adam class mate, back in the game!

Good ride all. I'm off out, (you can get away with it on a Sunday when you're the right side of 40 ).

Don't be going and planning a saga holiday in my absence chaps!

Going out my arse! He's going for a lie down frigging youngsters-one ride and they are spent

 

[Add]

I only stood for anything over 9% on this one. Finding it a little easier to put the power down from the saddle this time around. Need to stick with it too if I'm going to improve. I thought you were going to catch me I have to say. Once I got to the top there was no way I was going to let you catch me though. I was putting down 380-400W on the downhill too in places when I saw you gaining. The numbers stayed blue, but my ETA to finish decreased, and the gap between us widened slightly so I guess it helped.
I'm sure that without your unfortunate connection issues you would have caught me. I did get a cracking start too mind you!

 

[Add]

I was getting blue numbers whenever I stood up, but my speed was still indicative of my effort. I think my HR says it all really. Please forgive me whilst I momentarily bask in the glory of leading the stage, if only for a short while, until Bridgy and AAAC stride in and smash it!

 

[Monte]

@BILL S - my ride hasn't uploaded and I'm assuming it because my weight settings have been messed about with.

My weight was incorrect during the goat ride, (over) and I've put my weight o my correct weight. I changed the weight last night for my mate to use my bkool.

Any stress let me know.

 

[bobinski]

I only stood for anything over 9% on this one. Finding it a little easier to put the power down from the saddle this time around. Need to stick with it too if I'm going to improve. I thought you were going to catch me I have to say. Once I got to the top there was no way I was going to let you catch me though. I was putting down 380-400W on the downhill too in places when I saw you gaining. The numbers stayed blue, but my ETA to finish decreased, and the gap between us widened slightly so I guess it helped.
I'm sure that without your unfortunate connection issues you would have caught me. I did get a cracking start too mind you!

Honestly I doubt I would have. I made 25s over the top, took a breather, hit 900w and didn't gain at all.
Bask away, great ride

 

[bobinski]

Bill, my ride is not showing and it seems it's to do with when the power disconnected. Except it didn't because the green light was still on.
I should say I pushed hard not to get Adds but to stay away from you! I know you remain stronger and faster than me even downhill. That was a bloody good ride by you after yesterday's exertions.

 

[bridgy]

I was getting blue numbers whenever I stood up, but my speed was still indicative of my effort. I think my HR says it all really. Please forgive me whilst I momentarily bask in the glory of leading the stage, if only for a short while, until Bridgy and AAAC stride in and smash it!

It won't be me Adam - I have deadly man-flu currently and it's all I can do to drink this glass of red wine let alone do a bike ride.

I am not expecting any sympathy from you lot though....

 

[Whorty]

I personally struggled big time, i don't do well with the steep courses - my virtual speed was around 3-4mph slower than my speed sensor reading, I pretty much stayed blue on anything above 7%. You know you're in trouble when you see 8% and think there's a break coming up.

I did have my weight set higher than my actual weight by 4kgs.

Well ridden everyone...

You kept me pushing hard all the way if that's any consolation

 

[Whorty]

Sorry I couldn't contribute @BILL S - I did try with the last of my strength to give you a bit of drafting but as soon as we hit the 5% i do what i always do and dropped back Couldn't hold off @Perky77 either, just too strong for me Enjoyed that though.

 

[Add]

It won't be me Adam - I have deadly man-flu currently and it's all I can do to drink this glass of red wine let alone do a bike ride.

I am not expecting any sympathy from you lot though....

That's fantastic news Bridgy! If you would just be kind enough to stay quite poorly until the end of this League, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[AAAC 76C]

Honestly I doubt I would have. I made 25s over the top, took a breather, hit 900w and didn't gain at all.
Bask away, great ride

Definitely a race to the top of the hill that one.

 

[Add]

Definitely a race to the top of the hill that one.

I kept thinking I was going to fall on my sword I must admit. I so nearly bailed at 30 minutes....if there hadn't been that downhill run to the finish I would have definitely quit at 30 minutes, I was cooked by the time I reached the top. But feels darn good now.