Zwift Chat

[<Tommy>]

I think my preference is where bob and Lars stayed last time. Just because my place (think it was travelodge but not 100%) didn’t do a proper breakfast so I ended up in their hotel for breakfast anyway. The event didn’t start till mid morning so there’s no rushing. Also it’s not a bad warm up ride in the morning from Peterborough to the venue.

I’ll be coming by train so if anyone wants parking at the hotel we can look into whether it’s cheaper than the venue.

 

[<Tommy>]

Also I know the event is miles away still. But it’s a really good one to target because it ticks all the boxes in terms of training for endurance and power blasts. I think it’ll be tough to beat last years averages unless you weren’t on full tilt. Just because it’s longer and we got lucky with the complete lack of wind. But it’s still a good marker to try and train for and hopefully beat.

 

[Brendan Parker]

Technically no, but they are ridden like a race. On some of these 'tour' rides you can get upwards of 500+ riders. Some will ride it casually, most will blast off and race. It's a good way to get PBs with all that drafting

I’ve read on zwift riders (Facebook) this morning that there is a 6mile lead in on this event so bear that in mind later

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IMPORTANT: TOUR OF NY STAGE 1 DISTANCE

If you are planning on riding in today's Stage 1 of the Tour of New York please note there's an approximate 11 km / 7 mile lead-in with one climb before you reach the circuit making the total distance of this stage about 32 km/ 20 mi. Plan on riding for about 1 hour or so depending on your speed. Our apologies for not messaging this earlier. Don't forget there's a make up day on November 3 and all stages will be repeated.

 

[bridgy]

Also I know the event is miles away still. But it’s a really good one to target because it ticks all the boxes in terms of training for endurance and power blasts. I think it’ll be tough to beat last years averages unless you weren’t on full tilt. Just because it’s longer and we got lucky with the complete lack of wind. But it’s still a good marker to try and train for and hopefully beat.

Agreed, it was a great event and really good fun to ride on fast, flat closed roads.

It was only 80 miles this year and due to the hot weather, and a refusal to stop(!) I ran out of water and got quite dehydrated - probably a big factor in me getting cramp towards the end. I had two 750ml bottles with electrolyte drink. So in order not to stop and to stay hydrated for 100 miles, I'm going to get a couple of 100ml bottles this time (plus pay a bit more attention to being well hydrated beforehand).

 

[berty bassett]

Don’t forget I am doing toc next year
It will p1ss down !!

 

[bobinski]

I think my preference is where bob and Lars stayed last time. Just because my place (think it was travelodge but not 100%) didn’t do a proper breakfast so I ended up in their hotel for breakfast anyway. The event didn’t start till mid morning so there’s no rushing. Also it’s not a bad warm up ride in the morning from Peterborough to the venue.

I’ll be coming by train so if anyone wants parking at the hotel we can look into whether it’s cheaper than the venue.

I will post details for everyone later.
Decent hotel with comfy beds and lots of bar/eating space though lots of places to eat in town.

 

[Whorty]

I’ve read on zwift riders (Facebook) this morning that there is a 6mile lead in on this event so bear that in mind later

Edit. See post
IMPORTANT: TOUR OF NY STAGE 1 DISTANCE

If you are planning on riding in today's Stage 1 of the Tour of New York please note there's an approximate 11 km / 7 mile lead-in with one climb before you reach the circuit making the total distance of this stage about 32 km/ 20 mi. Plan on riding for about 1 hour or so depending on your speed. Our apologies for not messaging this earlier. Don't forget there's a make up day on November 3 and all stages will be repeated.

ZP had it as 20 miles too so I was expecting it to be an hour long ride. I'll go out easy, try to catch some drafts to the climbs then attack the climbs full effort.

 

[bridgy]

ZP had it as 20 miles too so I was expecting it to be an hour long ride. I'll go out easy, try to catch some drafts to the climbs then attack the climbs full effort.

I'm in - see you on Zwift at 18.00

 

[Norry1]

Well that did it Paul! - I'm now fully signed up

Cheers

Do those that are staying over on the Saturday night know where they'll be stopping over yet?

I plan to stay at the Park Inn. Basically next door.

 

[Freelanderuk]

See you at the start of TOUR OF NY STAGE 1

 

[bobinski]

I stayed here;
https://www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-peterborough/?facilitatorId=CSOSEO&csref=org_gmb_pd_en_sn_ho_XVHPD

Loads of cyclist staying here for ToC and hotel cool about taking bikes up to rooms and leaving bags to collect at end of the day.

 

[Whorty]

I stayed here;
https://www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-peterborough/?facilitatorId=CSOSEO&csref=org_gmb_pd_en_sn_ho_XVHPD

Loads of cyclist staying here for ToC and hotel cool about taking bikes up to rooms and leaving bags to collect at end of the day.

Any idea if they'll allow the car to stay in car park all day whilst out on the ride?

 

[bobinski]

Any idea if they'll allow the car to stay in car park all day whilst out on the ride?

Lots of people parked there day before at times working on bikes and then overnight/next day.

 

[Norry1]

Lots of people parked there day before at times working on bikes and then overnight/next day.

That is where I'll be staying

 

[Whorty]

See you at the start of TOUR OF NY STAGE 1

I thought I might take it easy tonight on the 'ride not race' but looks like a big CCer turnout again so I'm going to have to work blinkin hard.

To get my excuses in early, I raced last night so legs are a bit tired