Zwift Chat

[Del C]

I think we've raced against you guys twice in the ladder so far and it's 1 all. 😁
Looks like we've got you again next week, although I don't think I'll be riding.

Yes we’ve been allocated to race each other on the mandatory Tuesday ride next week.

I’ve missed both of our previous races through holidays. Forms been a bit off lately, so I stood down last week, but had a really good TTT today. I may be back next Tuesday, but if the weather is good I may go outdoors instead.

 

[alex_cycles]

Yes we’ve been allocated to race each other on the mandatory Tuesday ride next week.

I’ve missed both of our previous races through holidays. Forms been a bit off lately, so I stood down last week, but had a really good TTT today. I may be back next Tuesday, but if the weather is good I may go outdoors instead.

That's what we're up against in summer. I need to prioritise outdoor too. I've done four ladder races so far, but we have a squad of 15 so some of the others need to do some. I'm also feeling the need to do a bit more volume and a bit less intensity, which outdoor is perfect for.
Zwift it mostly a smashfest (for me).

 

[Del C]

That's what we're up against in summer. I need to prioritise outdoor too. I've done four ladder races so far, but we have a squad of 15 so some of the others need to do some. I'm also feeling the need to do a bit more volume and a bit less intensity, which outdoor is perfect for.
Zwift it mostly a smashfest (for me).

Absolutely agree.

However well Zwift feels like it’s going, I really need the longer 2-3 hour rides. Or the longer 60-70 mile rides at the weekends.

There’s no doubt Zwift has made me stronger and that is helping me get more enjoyment from outdoor rides.

We’ve got 8 in our squad, but 2 have been missing through work pretty much from the first week, so I’m getting called on more than I’d planned for. I don’t like to let the guys down, so it gets a bit tough at times.

 

[CXRAndy]

I think I might have a go at the Zwift challenge for July. Climb the famous tour de France routes .

Is it two climbs per week for the month to get the badge/ trophy/shirt ?

 

[Legs]

I think I might have a go at the Zwift challenge for July. Climb the famous tour de France routes .

Is it two climbs per week for the month to get the badge/ trophy/shirt ?

I think it's just two climbs in the month!

 

[Peter Salt]

I think I might have a go at the Zwift challenge for July. Climb the famous tour de France routes .

Is it two climbs per week for the month to get the badge/ trophy/shirt ?

I think it's just two climbs in the month!

I saw some comments about that on the forums, and what Legs said appeared to be the conclusion. I've already mentally prepared myself for a go at the Alpe on Tuesday, so won't be changing my plans. But thereafter - why not? Probably in zone 2 though.

 

[Legs]

I saw some comments about that on the forums, and what Legs said appeared to be the conclusion. I've already mentally prepared myself for a go at the Alpe on Tuesday, so won't be changing my plans. But thereafter - why not? Probably in zone 2 though.

Are you doing one of the Zwift HC Series events, Peter? No draft or powerups - power FTW!

 

[Peter Salt]

Are you doing one of the Zwift HC Series events, Peter? No draft or powerups - power FTW!

Yes, that's the plan. Ultimate goal is to beat or at least more or less equal my PB (51:43). On the one hand, I was 0.5kg lighter then, and it was achieved with powerups and other people around. On the other - I faded 3/4 of the way up, and I don't plan on bonking this time around

It'll most likely be the earlier evening slot on Tuesday. 18:30, I believe?

 

[Peter Salt]

Oh, FFS. My frame arrived today, the one that I waited 3 months for... BB shell is slightly off tolerance, so it's going back to the manufacturer. They will give an ETA for a replacement next week

 

[alex_cycles]

Oh, FFS. My frame arrived today, the one that I waited 3 months for... BB shell is slightly off tolerance, so it's going back to the manufacturer. They will give an ETA for a replacement next week

That's crap!

 

[Peter Salt]

You can tell I went into the race peeved off

 

[CXRAndy]

Oh, FFS. My frame arrived today, the one that I waited 3 months for... BB shell is slightly off tolerance, so it's going back to the manufacturer. They will give an ETA for a replacement next week

You engineers, I bet you and Hambini talk in thousandths

 

[Peter Salt]

You engineers, I bet you and Hambini talk in thousandths

Hahahaha. I'm slightly embarrassed to admit that the micrometer got sent for recalibration before the frame arrived. Just to make sure readings were correct

Even more embarrassed to admit that I didn't use it. Instead, asked Hambini to check it.

 

[Legs]

Momentarily second on the Strava segment!
Cote de Pike is a very pitchy climb, difficult to get a good rhythm. Perfect for Pidders tomorrow!

 

[Legs]