Zwift Chat

[steverob]

I have been known to consume vast amounts of Jelly Babies (softer than wine gums, so easier to chew when you're moving). However that fact applies whether I am cycling or sitting on the sofa, which probably explains my weight!

 

[CXRAndy]

Grass shoots of fitness, I held 2.5W/kg for 20 mins today according to Zwift 'best of' index. Chance of going for cat D race soon.

I'm riding in a fasted state of 16 hours, so its pleasing that I'm not actually crumbling after higher intensities. (for me). I can muster 400W for a minute now. I think I'll pick one or two Zwift workouts to help boost sharp interval power and recovery. My daily glucose numbers are now consistently in the norm range morning and evening I'll try a carb shot before a workout and monitor response.

See y'all on the start line soon

 

[Peter Salt]

Thanks for the help. Will stock up on some sweets during lunch break. I'm planning a relatively long session today - 'long' in my book. Will maybe attempt that without refuelling and see how it goes.

I have been known to consume vast amounts of Jelly Babies (softer than wine gums, so easier to chew when you're moving). However that fact applies whether I am cycling or sitting on the sofa, which probably explains my weight!

I can definitely relate to that! One of the reasons why I'm on a fitness/weight loss drive at the moment

 

[mjd1988]

Grass shoots of fitness, I held 2.5W/kg for 20 mins today according to Zwift 'best of' index. Chance of going for cat D race soon.

I'm riding in a fasted state of 16 hours, so its pleasing that I'm not actually crumbling after higher intensities. (for me). I can muster 400W for a minute now. I think I'll pick one or two Zwift workouts to help boost sharp interval power and recovery. My daily glucose numbers are now consistently in the norm range morning and evening I'll try a carb shot before a workout and monitor response.

See y'all on the start line soon

Great stuff

 

[Whorty]

Grass shoots of fitness, I held 2.5W/kg for 20 mins today according to Zwift 'best of' index. Chance of going for cat D race soon.

I'm riding in a fasted state of 16 hours, so its pleasing that I'm not actually crumbling after higher intensities. (for me). I can muster 400W for a minute now. I think I'll pick one or two Zwift workouts to help boost sharp interval power and recovery. My daily glucose numbers are now consistently in the norm range morning and evening I'll try a carb shot before a workout and monitor response.

See y'all on the start line soon

Be great to see you back racing again Andy

 

[bridgy]

Grass shoots of fitness, I held 2.5W/kg for 20 mins today according to Zwift 'best of' index. Chance of going for cat D race soon.

I'm riding in a fasted state of 16 hours, so its pleasing that I'm not actually crumbling after higher intensities. (for me). I can muster 400W for a minute now. I think I'll pick one or two Zwift workouts to help boost sharp interval power and recovery. My daily glucose numbers are now consistently in the norm range morning and evening I'll try a carb shot before a workout and monitor response.

See y'all on the start line soon

TBF I don't think I'd do much better than that in a fasted state of 16 hours!

I appreciate you're watching the carbs and glucose levels though so well done for building back up to fitness - great stuff

 

[bobinski]

You were crucial in that as DS as far as I remember it, @steverob - helping to identify who to chase and who not to (likely to be DQ'd etc) and giving a great awareness of upcoming features on the course. I'd never have finished as high in the rankings without your guidance on the day!

In the absence of @steverob assistance in future you could always join the throng of watt chasers buying an Atom 😛😘

 

[BurningLegs]

In the absence of @steverob assistance in future you could always join the throng of watt chasers buying an Atom 😛😘

I was on Wahoo power last night and surprised at how similar it felt and reported compared to my PM.

I did a calibration immediately before the race, and at the end of the race intervals.icu increased my FTP by 3W but I worked seriously hard for the first 20 mins last night and I am on the up so think it seemed pretty comparable to my power meter (which is left sided only - probably gets me lynched around here?)

 

[Aleman]

comparable to my power meter (which is left sided only - probably gets me lynched around here?)

No need for lynching, as long as you are only pedalling with one leg!

 

[CXRAndy]

In the absence of @steverob assistance in future you could always join the throng of watt chasers buying an Atom 😛😘

Bob, Is it the case now

'You chose poorly'


With the Neo bike

 

[Peter Salt]

What's the deal with the Atom? People keep mentioning the free watts? Should I part-exchange the Pro?

 

[bobinski]

What's the deal with the Atom? People keep mentioning the free watts? Should I part-exchange the Pro?

nah- just jesting with the free watts boys 😁

 

[bobinski]

Bob, Is it the case now

'You chose poorly'


With the Neo bike

😁

No. I will never compete at the pointy end of races so it doesn’t really matter. I love the bike. But if I was at the pointy end and beaten by peeps taking advantage of a few more watts or the additional inertia some platforms provide I might be a bit pi££Ed. If I took it seriously enough.

 

[berty bassett]

neo v atom is a bit like comparing pound stirling tothe former yugoslavian dinar- neo watts you have to earn , atom you get 100 just for finding the pedals

 

[BurningLegs]

Someone needs to inform dcrainmaker!!