I used to try to get the best of both worlds by having a 52/38 on the front and a 11-32 cassette which worked but with lots of chain offs. I just switched back to a compact 50/34 since the upgrade because even with the 52 11 combination I wasn’t getting anymore watts than the gravity gave me.
Even at 50/13 and spinning I can feel the resistance and lactic acid burning but the watts keep
Ah yes, I thought I recognised the place name. I passed by it while doing lands end to John o groats. Stunning part of the world.
I'm. Using the gears that come with my bike, not trying to be funny but not clued up much on the gears! I definitely have been out less this year because of the trainer but I reckon I've done more than I would have without having the trainer.
Ditto
Racing yourself is the worst thing, losing to yourself even worse!
Think I finished about 10/12 seconds quicker , but it was incredibly hard and lots of pressure not to be beaten by myself
The big problem was after the little bridge after about 8kms, it kicks up and on bkool I could keep it going in real life when you turn the corner and can see the top in the far distance, and miles above you it's demoralizing. I have a best on bkool of 49:46,though it was with dust, most times were 1:04:00 and in real life my best is 1:44:21 but then it is after 100 kms and the gland on and the telegraph and with the alpe still to come.Wow that's impressive, how did your times compare - chalk and cheese?
I tried to pootle along tonight - also I was worried about having just scoffed a piza an hour earlier so I kept it to 120bpm for 20mins or so but the Bkool guesstimator was suggesting the ride would take over 2 and a half hours. Started to feel ok so went up to around 150bpm which is probably my sweet spot for a hour or so. Some chap called Miguel from Argentina started catching me up so I put the hammer down, I was doing 300w on a 9% incline and he just flew past me - perhaps fairy dust, magic beans or dark matter - holy cow!
Felt good tonight, thanks for the suggestion @shimceltic really enjoyed that (now it's done!).
Bring on Thursday, just got to navigate 2 days of works drinks beforehand. hmmmm.
Unbelievable I'm doing that route in my club ride this Saturday!
My club rides consist of a few Yorkshire hills if lucky. Need to move
i ride a 52/36 with an 11-28 cassette, the 11-32 only gets put on for very hilly sportives or if I'm touring in the mountains. I sometimes don't go out when I should because of the trainer but then I feel guilty and remember that no amount of short trainer work is the same as 3/4 hours in the saddle. Different fatigue.
Yep - I have decided it's time to give Bkool another go.
