Team BKool CycleChat

[Whorty]

Good news because stage three is not easy, with hardly any downhill and a tough climb at the end. It's only a shame there's no video because it is in an area that has is one of the most beautiful I've ever cycled in.

Will be a grind for me, quite literally Looking forward to it

 

[keithaitch]

Ok, so weeks one and two pretty much done by everybody , just @AAAC 76C and @Marco72 with both stages to do and @Breedon with the lovely (scenery wise anyway) stage 2 to do. In order to try to have complete results I think @Del C should be given the same time for the stages he can't due for health reasons as his nearest rival @Whorty rather than be penalised. We all know he would have done them if he could and better that he doesn't!
Shame that this week's stage doesn't have a video, the Arreige is a beautiful, off the beaten track, cycling heaven area in southwest France with tough climbs but so, so much quieter than the more famous ones which get clogged with traffic in the summer. If anybody is looking for a holiday destination I can fully recommend it. My cycling club is having our spring training camp their this year and I cant wait to get back. This week's stage is one of the lesser climbs but don't go at it too hard after gently climbing at about 2 % for about 12 kms the last 5.8 kms ramp up significantly to about 6/7% average. See you all on Thursday..

 

[Whorty]

Ok, so weeks one and two pretty much done by everybody , just @AAAC 76C and @Marco72 with both stages to do and @Breedon with the lovely (scenery wise anyway) stage 2 to do. In order to try to have complete results I think @Del C should be given the same time for the stages he can't due for health reasons as his nearest rival @Whorty rather than be penalised. We all know he would have done them if he could and better that he doesn't!
Shame that this week's stage doesn't have a video, the Arreige is a beautiful, off the beaten track, cycling heaven area in southwest France with tough climbs but so, so much quieter than the more famous ones which get clogged with traffic in the summer. If anybody is looking for a holiday destination I can fully recommend it. My cycling club is having our spring training camp their this year and I cant wait to get back. This week's stage is one of the lesser climbs but don't go at it too hard after gently climbing at about 2 % for about 12 kms the last 5.8 kms ramp up significantly to about 6/7% average. See you all on Thursday..

Spookily I was thinking the same the other day ... but if others agree, I'd be happier if @Del C got maybe 97.5% / 95% of my time as he always beats me so I'm more than happy to take that I'll go with the flow, but I think that would be fairer for Del's team.

 

[Whorty]

This week's stage is one of the lesser climbs but don't go at it too hard after gently climbing at about 2 % for about 12 kms the last 5.8 kms ramp up significantly to about 6/7% average. See you all on Thursday..

6km at 6/7% ... that's about 35 mins of pain for me The first 12km at 2% will, I guess, take about 30 mins too, so overall this ride will take me over the hour mark

 

[Breedon]

Ok, so weeks one and two pretty much done by everybody , just @AAAC 76C and @Marco72 with both stages to do and @Breedon with the lovely (scenery wise anyway) stage 2 to do. In order to try to have complete results I think @Del C should be given the same time for the stages he can't due for health reasons as his nearest rival @Whorty rather than be penalised. We all know he would have done them if he could and better that he doesn't!
Shame that this week's stage doesn't have a video, the Arreige is a beautiful, off the beaten track, cycling heaven area in southwest France with tough climbs but so, so much quieter than the more famous ones which get clogged with traffic in the summer. If anybody is looking for a holiday destination I can fully recommend it. My cycling club is having our spring training camp their this year and I cant wait to get back. This week's stage is one of the lesser climbs but don't go at it too hard after gently climbing at about 2 % for about 12 kms the last 5.8 kms ramp up significantly to about 6/7% average. See you all on Thursday..

Very jealous you can ride those roads 👍, I'm really going to try and get Thursday ride in I ride better to chase or be chased couldn't ride the stage yesterday but will do tonight probably around 6.30-7 pm if any fool wants to join me

 

[shimceltic]

Very jealous you can ride those roads 👍, I'm really going to try and get Thursday ride in I ride better to chase or be chased couldn't ride the stage yesterday but will do tonight probably around 6.30-7 pm if any fool wants to join me

I'll be doing the Bkool featured ride 6pm uk, I think there is a pro riding that one

 

[microkid]

Spookily I was thinking the same the other day ... but if others agree, I'd be happier if @Del C got maybe 97.5% / 95% of my time as he always beats me so I'm more than happy to take that I'll go with the flow, but I think that would be fairer for Del's team.

Agree. At least as above, or the slowest time of the team.

 

[Bored Man]

Agree. At lease as above, or the slowest time of the team.

That’s no fair.. I work very hard to obtain those times.. can’t give no shows same time as me.

 

[Randyberlin]

That’s no fair.. I work very hard to obtain those times.. can’t give no shows same time as me.

And here I thought I wouldn’t be missed. Without me where is the powerful incentive to at least put in a time? I’m thinking that even the threat of a heart attack wouldn't be enough to avoid the dreaded Berlin time,

 

[shimceltic]

The Pro was a no show unless I got my timings wrong. Another thought few climbs with ups and downs. It would be a good route @keithaitch

 

[Breedon]

Stage 2 done 18 seconds ahead of @Whorty

 

[Randyberlin]

Stage 2 done 18 seconds ahead of @Whorty

@Whorty

Dude redo it to claw back those 18 seconds!! I know you can do it!

 

[shimceltic]

Stage 2 done 18 seconds ahead of @Whorty

The league is competitive at the min, 13 completed 2 stages and small gaps between different abilities throughout.

 

[Breedon]

The league is competitive at the min, 13 completed 2 stages and small gaps between different abilities throughout.

Struggling with breathing when doing it still a bit chesty so coughing a bit.

 

[Whorty]

Stage 2 done 18 seconds ahead of @Whorty

Well done Dean. I'm guessing you was working hard on that descent? I found the 'up' less stressful than the 'down'