Zwift Chat

[CXRAndy]

You forgot your self Andy

Ah yes

now I do like that !!

1st Lee
2nd Andy
3rd Bob-baiting

 

[bobinski]

Ah yes


1st Lee
2nd Andy
3rd Bob-baiting

 

[CXRAndy]

You could use your new descending skills

 

[bobinski]

Andy,my excuse is it’s Just not the right time. To be added to the book of excuses are Work stress playing with sleep patterns and Mrs B having (man) flu means a lot less sleep than I am used to, so just too tired to give it the full beans. It is on my radar. I won’t be able to match your time on the flat, may make some inroads up hill but need to keep you at bay in the downs.

 

[<Tommy>]

Andy,my excuse is it’s Just not the right time. To be added to the book of excuses are Work stress playing with sleep patterns and Mrs B having (man) flu means a lot less sleep than I am used to, so just too tired to give it the full beans. It is on my radar. I won’t be able to match your time on the flat, may make some inroads up hill but need to keep you at bay in the downs.

A new book in the shops just in time for Christmas Bob!

Just messing... To be honest I’m considering going to a publisher myself at the moment . I’ve had a bit of a health scare. I won’t bore you all with the details but the last couple of weeks haven’t been great. I’m hopeful I’m going to ge some good news next week. I’ve taken on a boat load of work too. Well whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger right?...

With regards FTP tests I was on zwift last night just trying to navigate the app as I’m still not that familiar with it (and I was bored). I noticed it says my FTP is 266 watts, although I haven’t done a test. I’m assuming it’s taken from when I’ve just been free wheeling around? So there should be room for improvement there hopefully if that’s the case. Which is good because I’ve set myself some completely unrealistic targets for the next few months.

I’m going on zwift later if anyone fancies a relatively slow pootle. I don’t think I’m quite ready for your challenge just yet but it sounds like a good laugh (with a nice dollop of pain on top!)

 

[bobinski]

Hope all ok Tommy.

Yep, ftp off your rides so far. Not too shabby.

I will be in for a recce of the race route but need to go into work 4ish.

 

[Breedon]

A new book in the shops just in time for Christmas Bob!

Just messing... To be honest I’m considering going to a publisher myself at the moment . I’ve had a bit of a health scare. I won’t bore you all with the details but the last couple of weeks haven’t been great. I’m hopeful I’m going to ge some good news next week. I’ve taken on a boat load of work too. Well whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger right?...

With regards FTP tests I was on zwift last night just trying to navigate the app as I’m still not that familiar with it (and I was bored). I noticed it says my FTP is 266 watts, although I haven’t done a test. I’m assuming it’s taken from when I’ve just been free wheeling around? So there should be room for improvement there hopefully if that’s the case. Which is good because I’ve set myself some completely unrealistic targets for the next few months.

I’m going on zwift later if anyone fancies a relatively slow pootle. I don’t think I’m quite ready for your challenge just yet but it sounds like a good laugh (with a nice dollop of pain on top!)

Hope it does turn into good news Tom

 

[Norry1]

Don't forget Cyclechat' challenge to do a solo reverse mountain loop.
1st Lee

Is that a route you can select at the start?

 

[berty bassett]

Yep, ftp off your rides so far. Not too shabby.

pootling around at 266
i am just glad you didnt say it was a bimble !
sorry to hear your playing the waiting game on health matters - its a horrible game
hope you hear good news mate

 

[berty bassett]

Is that a route you can select at the start?

yep it is
think it was mountain 8 - but sure Andy will confirm (about 19 miles with 2200ish ft climbing )
also he may update you on the rules of the ride as well
the hardest rule is that you must be sitting backwards on your saddle

 

[<Tommy>]

pootling around at 266
i am just glad you didnt say it was a bimble !
sorry to hear your playing the waiting game on health matters - its a horrible game
hope you hear good news mate

Yeah but what do need to hit, to be able to stay with you lightweights up Tourmalet? .

You lot with a cricket bat is my best bet!

 

[berty bassett]

Yeah but what do need to hit, to be able to stay with you lightweights up Tourmalet? .

You lot with a cricket bat is my best bet!

i can assure you that if i see you charging towards me with a loaded cricket bat at the bottom of a hill then i will be trying my best to keep in front of Bob

 

[bobinski]

i can assure you that if i see you charging towards me with a loaded cricket bat at the bottom of a hill then i will be trying my best to keep in front of Bob

but i will already be behind Tommy

 

[CXRAndy]

At Tommy's age, it's probably he broke out in pimples


No, seriously hope it's nothing too debilitating

 

[CXRAndy]

Is that a route you can select at the start?

Yes it is, reverse mountain loop. Simple rules, solo, with a power meter.