Zwift - All things Zwift and more

[uncle_adolph]

Retro day.....

 

[AlanW]

Did a quick 1/2hr yesterday on vintage day, very clever.

Then did an extended Pretzel route this morning, which happened to be the Mountain Figure of 8 Course x 3. Including up to the TV mast twice.

 

[Buck]

Good going there Alan - you make it look easy!!

What was vintage day? Missed that.

 

[AlanW]

Thanks, whilst I didnt think so at the time, but my legs certainly know about it now!! See if this link works - HERE

 

[AlanW]

 

[fossyant]

Looks like I'm joining the clan. Ant+ adapter will be here tomorrow, and I did my first turbo session today after my accident 5 months ago. Even though it's a basic (classic) trainer I'm quite impressed with the resistance. Used it on level 3 of 5 and it's close to road resistance, if not a bit harder. Means I use the smaller chain ring rather than having to pop it on the big ring with the old turbo fan I had. It's also surprisingly quiet.

With a classic trainer, I assume Zwift 'slows' the rider down, and you've got to whack it up a few gears to keep up on a climb as you don't have variable resistance ?

 

[Buck]

Good news and glad to hear that they've said you can get on a bike, albeit not yet on the open road.

I think with the classic trainer you do use the gears to adjust what will be a constant resistance from the trainer itself but I'm. It sure Zwift will change anything at all - itll all be down to you IIRC.

I just did a 50k ride tonight joining the weekly "sub2" group for four laps with a bit extra as a warm up then to make sure I got the 50k. Really enjoyed it and meant I got a ride despite the horrid weather outside.

I find the groups helpful in keeping your pace (the sub2 isn't what you'd describe as a hard ride) and also keeping interest.

The new mountain climb on Watopia is also a good challenge - I couldn't believe how hard it felt going up the mountain pass for a trainer and yes, my legs ached afterwards

 

[fossyant]

I'll give it the two week trial anyway. Just sitting there doing 30 minutes with the radio on is hard, so this should make things more interesting. Will also get the companion app. loaded on my phone/tablet.

I've got a 16" pedestal fan at the ready.

 

[Buck]

Fan definitely needed - does get a tad warm/sweaty!!

 

[AlanW]

I find that the first three hours is the worst, after that its a breeze........

 

[Buck]

Especially when you don't get your jersey!!

 

[AlanW]

Especially when you don't get your jersey!!

Ouch.......

Still waiting for it to, 3 months on, despite chasing it on a regular basis

 

[fossyant]

Fan definitely needed - does get a tad warm/sweaty!!

I've always used a fan on the turbo, but it was at the back of the garage yesterday and nearly melted, even in a cold garage. No wonder I hate the gym bikes, way too warm. Will most likely use two fans. I have a WIFI extender in the garage, and a 'workmate' to pop the laptop on.

 

[fossyant]

Just connected it all up and did a quick 3 miles in jeans and civy shoes. I'll give it a good ride tomorrow. Loads of riders on-line, and the hill climbing works well on classic trainers - your speed drops, so you've got to drop down the gears to increase the resistance to stay in touch with the pace. Happy with that.

 

[fossyant]

18 miles, an hour, peaked at 191 bpm....signed up.

I've never ridden an hour on a turbo, or done 191 on one - boredom kicks in....

Got 15km left on the free test, that will be gone by far tomorrow. Paid up.