Zwift Chat

[Whorty]

Now that you lift up to Cat B that will probably change the tactics in a race?, probably more pacing if it's possible especially in a gentle sloping gradients. Of course that is easier said than done i am sure time and practice will work well with you.

Not sure, to be honest. Tactics will probably still be to smash it out the pens and stay with a fast group as long as possible. The more times I do this, the longer I can hold on and the stronger I get. My tactic therefore is just to see how long I can hold 250+ watts

 

[JuhaL]

Not sure, to be honest. Tactics will probably still be to smash it out the pens and stay with a fast group as long as possible. The more times I do this, the longer I can hold on and the stronger I get. My tactic therefore is just to see how long I can hold 250+ watts

I guess it doesn't make any difference how many riders are in a race?. On the other hand you have bigger threat to stick in a sticky draft if there is more riders, but on the other hand there is not much pacing either if there is just a few riders. It just purely your legs what matters, so very honest events races are?.

 

[mjd1988]

I have just won, what will be for some time, another GOLD I also 'won' an upgrade to B cat, so I won't be seeing the podium again for some time

 

[Whorty]

 

[Whorty]

I guess it doesn't make any difference how many riders are in a race?. On the other hand you have bigger threat to stick in a sticky draft if there is more riders, but on the other hand there is not much pacing either if there is just a few riders. It just purely your legs what matters, so very honest events races are?.

No, not sure the number of riders makes that much difference to tactics. Put simply .... get in a fast group early on, hang on as long as possible, get dropped, wait for next group to come along, hang on to them for as long as possible .... rinse and repeat

 

[JuhaL]

I watch Chris Pritchard's video of his Stage-3 ride and i have to admit, it looks ridiculous especially rubber band effect after Aquarium and those sprints later where avatar barely moved anywhere. I think workouts are better do alone on Zwift, not with a group.

 

[Norry1]

I have just won, what will be for some time, another GOLD I also 'won' an upgrade to B cat, so I won't be seeing the podium again for some time

Really well done. Great to see you in B. Think we'll have some good tussles

 

[LoneRider90]

Great stuff Whorty. What race was this in?

 

[Freelanderuk]

Well done Carl, all that time on the trainer is paying off

 

[Whorty]

Great stuff Whorty. What race was this in?

3R Greater London Flat. I often target flat races as I can stay with a group easier - hilly races and I am spat out the back! I find the 3R races well attended and suit me

 

[CXRAndy]

Great stuff Whorty. What race was this in?

If you use Zwiftpower.
must join.
select Team, 'All' tab You see all 'cyclechat' members rides whether racing or endurance, if organised by Zwift. Free rides dont appear-see Strava results

 

[bobinski]

This might be a help to some;

http://www.yoga15.com/blog/remedial...il&utm_term=0_858c42238e-a6ba78aa30-454304013

 

[Whorty]

Really well done. Great to see you in B. Think we'll have some good tussles

We may tussle up to the last km, but then I think I'll be playing the role of Renshaw to your Cav Getting a CCer on the podium is my aim

 

[peterob]

Got back from Spain yesterday and have just been catching up with what's been going on here.....

Some same old - Whorty losing weight and choosing to up the ante by doubling up the Alpe, the old standard excuses etc
Some new - Whorty winning cat races , Alan beasting TdW stage 2 not once but twice, glorious weather so CCers actually riding outside

I didn't escape the spoiler of who won Paris-Roubaix though but managed to avoid Amstel-Gold spoilers. Will catch up with those this evening.

I've updated the TdW league with what I think are the latest results. Let me know if you think I've missed anything. Not sure when I'll do the stage. I appear to have gained a few Kg's whilst been away

@Whorty - I'll be upgrading you to Cat B in the next update mate

 

[Whorty]

Got back from Spain yesterday and have just been catching up with what's been going on here.....

Some same old - Whorty losing weight and choosing to up the ante by doubling up the Alpe, the old standard excuses etc
Some new - Whorty winning cat races , Alan beasting TdW stage 2 not once but twice, glorious weather so CCers actually riding outside

I didn't escape the spoiler of who won Paris-Roubaix though but managed to avoid Amstel-Gold spoilers. Will catch up with those this evening.

I've updated the TdW league with what I think are the latest results. Let me know if you think I've missed anything. Not sure when I'll do the stage. I appear to have gained a few Kg's whilst been away

@Whorty - I'll be upgrading you to Cat B in the next update mate

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All good Pete Happy to mix it with the big guns and having my ass handed to me on a plate