Team BKool CycleChat

[Whorty]

Ignore AAAC

Kickr is much smoother on Zwift, your speed doesn't un-naturally accelerate, its very realistic speeds. The power smoothing is an option to further smooth the power reading to you. Obviously you are now seeing an accurate number you're producing, so don't be disappointed where your racing level drops to initially. It will improve as you get into racing.

Nope, not disappointed at all, really enjoying using the Kickr. Having to work harder but that's good long term. And still people in my speed group so all good Particularly like how smooth the pedaling is

 

[rob01792]

@Whorty how r u finding the kickr in the other land 1st thing I noticed on the neo was how much better at climbing so stable

 

[Randyberlin]

Anyway, I think I will be better prepared than ever for the outdoor season hanging out with you guys. The current 10 inches of snow keeps me (un)comfortably inside on the trainer at least until April.

 

[perswe]

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Brilliant!

 

[LBHIFI]

I am so glad I already knew what the conversation was!

I left that one wide open. What took you so long AAAC?

 

[Brendan Parker]

If we can get at least 15 riders next week, we could go for a Team Time Trial?

Perhaps something like...

Team Beige - Steve, Bert, Jim, Whorty, Del, Rob (if others with Start Times below 4:00 show up we could possibly make one more team)

Team (Not) Red - Adam, Andy, Per, Baldy, Aleman, Lars, JJ, Keith (depending on how many are confirmed starters)

Team Blue - Peter, Bill, Bridgy, AAAC and Tommy (and perhaps Daddy Pig)?

If a few more show up then four teams are possible, can we get an indication of who's a likely no-show and who's a likely show, then we can firm up over the weekend.

Cheers,

Geoff

@gbrown thanks for letting me join in at such short notice even though I couldn’t see anyone enjoyed getting back on it. I have a plan of changing the WiFi password Tuesday to keep the kids off.
I ll be there next week.

 

[Whorty]

@Whorty how r u finding the kickr in the other land 1st thing I noticed on the neo was how much better at climbing so stable

Not been on Zwift yet - need to have a go to see how it feels.

 

[Aleman]

I've just done the CG4 ride ... In Erg Mode ... It's not going to be easy, not even for us lightweights Even after the big climb that descent has some nasty surprises

 

[CXRAndy]

@gbrown thanks for letting me join in at such short notice even though I couldn’t see anyone enjoyed getting back on it. I have a plan of changing the WiFi password Tuesday to keep the kids off.
I ll be there next week.

I tether with 4g on my mobile when kids are hogging the internet.

 

[keithaitch]

I've just done the CG4 ride ... In Erg Mode ... It's not going to be easy, not even for us lightweights Even after the big climb that descent has some nasty surprises

as if we weren't already worried!

 

[keithaitch]

I have analysed the results on the basis of points for each ride and added the results to the spread sheet for the 22 of us who have completed at least one ride. I made the arbitrary decision to award slowest rider points +1 for anybody who has yet to do a stage. Surprise, surprise, not a huge amount of difference in the order but I agree that probably before stage 4 we should agree which criteria we are going to use. One vote per person either in secret to @gbrown if he agrees or public either here or by updating the spreadsheet with your preference....i'll add yet another column! I don't know how we decide how we vote....do we have a vote? I'll ask my friend the chicken to decide once he's worked out where the egg came form! We also need to agree a final cut off date, I proposed 31/1 but as yet I don't think we've settled this.

 

[AAAC 76C]

I left that one wide open. What took you so long AAAC?

I know I was slow.
Unfortunately I work during the daytime.

 

[AAAC 76C]

I have analysed the results on the basis of points for each ride and added the results to the spread sheet for the 22 of us who have completed at least one ride. I made the arbitrary decision to award slowest rider points +1 for anybody who has yet to do a stage. Surprise, surprise, not a huge amount of difference in the order but I agree that probably before stage 4 we should agree which criteria we are going to use. One vote per person either in secret to @gbrown if he agrees or public either here or by updating the spreadsheet with your preference....i'll add yet another column! I don't know how we decide how we vote....do we have a vote? I'll ask my friend the chicken to decide once he's worked out where the egg came form! We also need to agree a final cut off date, I proposed 31/1 but as yet I don't think we've settled this.

If we have to vote secretly I will vote for Bill Geoff just in case I can't PM you.

 

[Whorty]

I have analysed the results on the basis of points for each ride and added the results to the spread sheet for the 22 of us who have completed at least one ride. I made the arbitrary decision to award slowest rider points +1 for anybody who has yet to do a stage. Surprise, surprise, not a huge amount of difference in the order but I agree that probably before stage 4 we should agree which criteria we are going to use. One vote per person either in secret to @gbrown if he agrees or public either here or by updating the spreadsheet with your preference....i'll add yet another column! I don't know how we decide how we vote....do we have a vote? I'll ask my friend the chicken to decide once he's worked out where the egg came form! We also need to agree a final cut off date, I proposed 31/1 but as yet I don't think we've settled this.

First thing I'd probably suggest is we take Brusgaard out of the points as he is the 'enemy' so whilst it's good he's racing in the league I don't think his points should count. That would change the stages 1 and 3 points and give some an extra point or two.

As for cut off dates, the league rides are open until the 27th (26th for stage 1) so why not stick with those dates? Hopefully everyone can then get at least 1 go at each stage by close of play Saturday evening.

4th and 5th placings is all to play for

 

[<Tommy>]

First thing I'd probably suggest is we take Brusgaard out of the points as he is the 'enemy' so whilst it's good he's racing in the league I don't think his points should count. That would change the stages 1 and 3 points and give some an extra point or two.

As for cut off dates, the league rides are open until the 27th (26th for stage 1) so why not stick with those dates? Hopefully everyone can then get at least 1 go at each stage by close of play Saturday evening.

4th and 5th placings is all to play for

Maybe add a few more days to make up for the ones where BKOOL was broken. But I’m happy to go with the majority.