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mjd1988
Guru
I vaguely remember it was part of the verification for zwiftpower process?
Alongo
Guru
Hi there, will be just testing the waters on today’s race. Not really been racing and not had much structure for a while. Although , many are probably in same boat .Ahh yes, of course...
Not ridden as a team before , is it possible to use team tactics at all or do you just try and get the best position possible. Is there any sprints at all today?
My main tactic is to keep power below 300 watts at the start (preferably closer to 270) and to not push my chest too much. Without some of the monster riders this may allow me to keep controlled and stay in the lead group. If not, I'm going to have to suck it up and let myself drift back to a slower group.
With you, Brendan, Nick, Chris and Andy I don't think I'd be top 3 for our team anyway. I think you all push more power than me so have a better chance to hold on to the group during the long flat section at the start.
In C we try to use tactics - if, for example, we're in a group and we have a rider ahead in another group we sit in and let others in our group pull - in an aim to not chase down our team mate. The biggest buzz though is seeing team mates on the road and knowing there is a wheel there if we need it and course allows (I had a great ride with @Del C on the Richmond course when we were dropped from the lead group - sharing the pulling when we could, really helps).
I assume the sprints will be on the big arch going into Feugo Flats (so 2 sprints). I assume there will also be points up for grabs on the KoM on the Dinosaur section (again 2 goes at this).
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mjd1988
Guru
I think you are right. Only points for top 4 though, and a lot more points for where you finish at the end so not as big a priority as for the previous series
Don't forget @CXRAndy the 3% drag at the end of the Fuego Flats and before we enter the Dino section. If you're in a group at that stage get yourself towards the front so you have a bit of 'slip' space@Alongo
Best laid plans of mice and men
It all goes and its 'Pirates code'
Just hang in there until you cant. Don't lead at any point except when trying to bridge a small gap, big gaps, pretty much forget about bridging solo.
Hopefully you're in the lead bunch for a sprint attempt.
BurningLegs
Veteran
It's the long flat section at the start that has me worried! If I can stay in the group for that then I should be okay, but this isn't a great course for me and it is possible that I will blow up trying to stick with the group and be caught by you anyway!
Same for me ... that first 15 mins or so is going to be hard. Once into the lumps it will be easier as the blob will split up so moving less fast, but on that flat section you need to be in a group of sorts to get any extra speed. Will suit the bigger power riders (Michael, Brendan, Andy and Chris)
Freelanderuk
Ãœber Member
- Location
- Theddlethorpe , Lincolnshire
I'm worried that I can last the whole 26 miles...
Am I right in thinking that we can only see the riders in our Cat? Think I saw that on ZP? If that was the case there will only be 10 or so of us on the course!
Yes you only see your own cat .
Freelanderuk
Ãœber Member
- Location
- Theddlethorpe , Lincolnshire
Are we sure this is a team event also ,as I have not seen anything mentioned about teams
mjd1988
Guru
Not sure to be honest of there is anyone recording that. I haven't done any DBR events before
No idea, but I'm happy to be a domestique anyway if required ... team or not
