Team BKool CycleChat

[bobinski]

I hope to be there tonight but a long day in Paris yesterday and 2 nights with little sleep will leave me much slower. In fact, Bill might beat me

 

[<Tommy>]

Cant believe he accepted that ride into the league! Most of the second half, the readings are flat-lining at silly Watts, speed and cadence.

That's what strange to me. There's blatantly something up with his results, you'd think he might have more pride...

 

[Whorty]

That's what strange to me. There's blatantly something up with his results, you'd think he might have more pride...

Sometimes winning is more important to some that taking part. Thankfully I never win in a race, so I have to be content with the taking part

 

[Breedon]

hi Guys, have been 'following' this group for a few months now but felt compelled to make my first post and offer Congratulations to Daddy Pig on his recent achievement, well done!, also to all the other members for their efforts both in the BKool Winter Cup and the M.G. and C.G. rides. I would kindly ask that you consider this post also as a request to join your esteemed company, Mountain Goats and Chain Gang. I do however have a few confessions that might influence your decision, 1. In my day i might have been considered a Yuppy. 2. I have no injuries to speak of other than a hernia, had 2 knee ops, broken arm etc. so you can be sure i won't seek an unfair unadvantage, (unless it's offered ) 3. Wrong side of 60 but right side of 70. Best wishes

And welcome hope to see you on some live rides in the future, and do you like hills

 

[gbrown]

@gbrown - I don't know if anyone's already pointed this out but I noticed last night that Bkool do appear to have finally fixed the password glitch AND they have put the elapsed time on the screen where you enter the password.

I haven't yet been able to check whether you can still see the elapsed time after you've input the password but before you click "no" to join as was previously the case though. Good news for the handicap rides!

Yep looks like it is fixed, but the first time I tested it, the elapsed time was nonsense!

However, a few more tests and it has been correct each time.

It will be interesting how you all get on tonight. If it works, it should mean fewer late starters!

 

[Daddy Pig]

Yep looks like it is fixed, but the first time I tested it, the elapsed time was nonsense!

However, a few more tests and it has been correct each time.

It will be interesting how you all get on tonight. If it works, it should mean fewer late starters!

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In terms of joining times, how long should we give it from hitting the 'no' to do you want to join last rider before we start to pedal? Is this the 15 seconds or is it less?

 

[gbrown]

Don't forget to leave time for the "Do you want to join" question...

 

[Steve]

And welcome hope to see you on some live rides in the future, and do you like hills

Thank you for all your welcomes, i do like hills but prefer the downhill type

 

[gbrown]

Hi guys

Would it be OK if I joined in, I did apply to join but I still get " your application has been processed"

My fitness level is at Amateur 3 but I ve also had a long lay off excuses excuses so I dont mind starting with the first four.
Profile name : Marino.G

It would be great have you on board, I've joined you up.

It's a little difficult with the Handicap Chase, as we usually work out a Handicap from previous times.

Happy for you to start at 0:00 and see how you get along!

Geoff

 

[gbrown]

In terms of joining times, how long should we give it from hitting the 'no' to do you want to join last rider before we start to pedal? Is this the 15 seconds or is it less?

I just tried it and it was only a few seconds, no more than 2 or 3!

I've left the session running for anyone who wants to test it.

 

[Marino.g]

It would be great have you on board, I've joined you up.

It's a little difficult with the Handicap Chase, as we usually work out a Handicap from previous times.

Happy for you to start at 0:00 and see how you get along!

I see you're in Taunton, so am I!

EDIT: Take a look at the starting procedure here Chain Gang Handicap Race

If you are starting at 0:00 you should be OK to join during the warmup and just sit on the line. Make sure you stop pedaling before the count down reaches 0:00! Enjoy!

Geoff

Thanks Geoff
Hopefully I'll will work out with out getting into too much trouble.

 

[CXRAndy]

No last minute alterations to start times Geoff?

 

[gbrown]

No last minute alterations to start times Geoff?

No, why? Should there be?

 

[kipster]

Winter cup stage 2 is ok. The fast lads will smash it, I came in at 42:12 currently 14th and I forgot to check the tyre pressure before the ride, just checked it now and it was down to 100psi

 

[gbrown]

Well done evryone!

Finish on the road...

1) Daddy Pig
2) Bill
3) Rod
4) Andy
5) JLaw
6) Goldwolfie
7) Marino
8) Bob