Zwift Chat

[Marino.g]

Respect for doing it solo mate👍

Thanks I’m use to the solo rides being a cat D rider.😢
A fellow cat D (Lee Johnson) rider set a time on Tuesday so I had to have a go but had no idea where the finish line was at the end.
The competition races for Cat A, B and C are really good this year and very competitive but somehow we need to attract more Cat D riders to make it more enjoyable for the less fortunate slower riders like myself and Lee🤔.

 

[Whorty]

I'm 50/50 tonight for the meetup. Legs etc feeling ok, so no need to score the excuse @<Tommy> , just a case that I need to help wife with some stuff first and may not be ready by 6 to ride. If I'm late I may just have to do it solo ..... then if my time is rubbish I'mm come up with some excuses

 

[JuhaL]

Try some C Cat social rides see how you get on, I'm spending more time near the front now so I'll upgrade myself to B Cat at the end of January and spend time with them, makes racing seem easier

I have done couple C Cat rides in this month. First was Friday Freight Train what went well till i slipped wrong side of a fence and i was kicked out, that was a flat course. Second was SZR Summit Series, on London where the finish was top on a Keith Hill. I was stick in a group pretty well on a flat but when Keith hill came i didn't have legs anymore. My position was 2/5 in a D Cat and in a C Cat my position would be 16/23.

edit. in a group rides i feel that rubber band effect brings more challenge to stay far enough from the fence.

 

[bobinski]

The recovery from running is WAY better than it was when I started in September. I've gradually increased my speed and distance but have hardly any aching or stiffness the next day now. But I suppose it just makes sense that racing on fresher legs having rested for a day or two beforehand will be better. It's unfortunate timing with regards our league that the days I'm at the gym are Monday and Wednesday and I can't do anything about that!

I am riding most days now but doing 10-30 minutes easy rowing on non riding days too and then do my weighted squats. Nothing to strenuous just using different muscles for the rowing. That said It’s taken a while for the body to get used to it. I am hoping it has some longer term impact oncore strength and general recovery. Time will tell.

 

[peterob]

I am riding most days now but doing 10-30 minutes easy rowing on non riding days too and then do my weighted squats. Nothing to strenuous just using different muscles for the rowing. That said It’s taken a while for the body to get used to it. I am hoping it has some longer term impact oncore strength and general recovery. Time will tell.

I've found that since commuting by bike every day (Z1) that I recover easier/quicker from more strenuous rides. I don't do any other exercise other than cycling but have been having a look at the Sufferfest yoga videos, although I'm finding it hard to concentrate on that with Abi providing the instruction/examples

Have you tried the Sufferfest strength training videos Bob? I may give them a go too.

 

[Brendan Parker]

that with Abi providing the instruction/examples

Yes yes yes

 

[peterob]

Yes yes yes

Aha - another 'fan'

 

[Freelanderuk]

I have try to save myself from pain much i could . But no doubt about it racing brings more excitement on Zwift. I think the group rides what i have done quite a lot recently is a good testing for me and preparing to race. what i meant that there are different level group rides where i can test myself how well i can stay in a group and that give me an image what category is best for me if i race. Maybe cat C is closer my physical shape but i think it’s best to start from the bottom.

If you join Zwift power it will automatically put you in the category for your group after you have done a couple of races, I joined D cat and it moved me to C cat after 3 races

 

[JuhaL]

If you join Zwift power it will automatically put you in the category for your group after you have done a couple of races, I joined D cat and it moved me to C cat after 3 races

That is excellent option, no need to think about where is my place.

 

[Whorty]

If you join Zwift power it will automatically put you in the category for your group after you have done a couple of races, I joined D cat and it moved me to C cat after 3 races

Shouldn't you be moving up to B too with @Del C Maybe take Nick, Brendan and Michael with you too - leave C to me to win

 

[Breedon]

Shouldn't you be moving up to B too with @Del C Maybe take Nick, Brendan and Michael with you too - leave C to me to win

I'm racing again from next month so you won't be alone

 

[IrishAl]

I have try to save myself from pain much i could . But no doubt about it racing brings more excitement on Zwift. I think the group rides what i have done quite a lot recently is a good testing for me and preparing to race. what i meant that there are different level group rides where i can test myself how well i can stay in a group and that give me an image what category is best for me if i race. Maybe cat C is closer my physical shape but i think it’s best to start from the bottom.

ZwiftPower like @Freelanderuk says - they will soon put you in your rightful place after 3 Races. and you will be upgraded based on best 3 performances in 90 days.

If you are way too strong in D then you may find yourself disqualified due to wkg cat limits. But then it is only Zwift and not life or death. I think there is a famous quote along those lines 😄

I have done couple C Cat rides in this month. First was Friday Freight Train what went well till i slipped wrong side of a fence and i was kicked out, that was a flat course.

I think what you meant to say was you were hammering the C cats and not respecting the ride leader and slowing down to stick to the advertised pace

 

[IrishAl]

A fellow cat D (Lee Johnson) rider set a time on Tuesday so I had to have a go but had no idea where the finish line was at the end.

For The next league stage I will try and get a better picture of the start and finish lines especially on segments with no clear banner. A few people were caught out with this on stage 4 as the meet up ended quite a distance from the end of the Strava segment. 👍

 

[bobinski]

I've found that since commuting by bike every day (Z1) that I recover easier/quicker from more strenuous rides. I don't do any other exercise other than cycling but have been having a look at the Sufferfest yoga videos, although I'm finding it hard to concentrate on that with Abi providing the instruction/examples

Have you tried the Sufferfest strength training videos Bob? I may give them a go too.

she is quite, err, flexible - I am not!

I did but find it easier just to do the rowing and squats.

 

[Whorty]

I'm racing again from next month so you won't be alone

I'm happy coming 2nd ..... better than the 6th I am this month