Slower than you
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Thanks for everyone’s help that’s really appreciated! Your people in the know: I’m ganna see if I can sort that one instead.
So I’ve used it 3 x now. It’s been good so far and to feel the resistance change automatically. Find it strange looking at screen but does help pass the time. Together with some music and so far so good. Any tips on average cadence and power to keep or how to use ? Much appreciated
I was a tad underwhelmed with zwift until I had a go at the workouts; riding round individually is rather dull
Bimbling around on your own is good from time to time, but as you've found the real benefits come from plans. It's worth trying out the group workouts and many swear by races (i still haven't done one). I'm currently running both Zwift and TrainerRoad at the same time, TrainerRoad to control the turbo in ERG mode, and zwift to give me something to look at while i'm hurting.I was a tad underwhelmed with zwift until I had a go at the workouts; riding round individually is rather dull (until you hit a sprint and decide to put the hammer down anyway) and motivation is absolutely key to getting the best out of it. The workouts will help you find your 'natural' cadence & power output and from there you can build it up & track your improvements - that's the best motivation.
I'm doing the 10-12 week FTP builder, give it a whirl... The ERG mode makes it simple.
Join in the social club rides Zsun,Kiss,WBR all do them. Also racing is (for me) a great buzz and pushes your limit
That's the plan when I'm a bit fitter! I'd like to jump straight in but I don't think I'd be able to keep up at the moment...
Try the D cats, all that happens if you're too strong is you will be promoted upto C category.
Racing is what has helped me improve massively. Blasting off the line, pushing way over ftp power for minutes, just to hold on to a group. Then settling in at a nice tempo pace. The odd big increase in power to chase down a break, or when dropped to get back on the group. Followed by the sprint to the line...Bimbling around on your own is good from time to time, but as you've found the real benefits come from plans. It's worth trying out the group workouts and many swear by races (i still haven't done one). I'm currently running both Zwift and TrainerRoad at the same time, TrainerRoad to control the turbo in ERG mode, and zwift to give me something to look at while i'm hurting.