Zwift Chat

[Whorty]

@kipster I think your club mate came 2nd overall

Winner Robbie Mitchell did 520.44
@ 21.68mph

First woman did 442@18.41

And I'm pleased if I manage 16mph for 65 miles (100km).

i have more climbing though, 700-1000 metres per 100km ... if my rides were flatter, I may get up to 17 mph

 

[steverob]

Did 73 miles in the heat on Saturday - it took six hours including breaks, starting at 09:30. Took 1.5 litres of fluids with me (most I can fit on my frame) and still ran out at mile 50. Gave me an excuse though to stop at a village shop for a cold bottle of water to top up with.

And a can of Coke.

And a Cornetto.

Then pigged everything sitting under the shade of a tree for the next 20 minutes! It certainly made the last hour of the ride slightly less uncomfortable, which was my intention.

With about 5 miles to go, someone overtook me on their bike and we briefly swapped pleasantries and talked about how hot it was, before he sped up and disappeared off into the distance. I immediately wrote him off as someone who clearly was very early into his ride as he was looking way too fresh whereas I'd done 68 miles in the heat and that must have been why he was finding it so easy. When I got home I checked Strava and found him on Flyby only to see his ride distance total was over 260 miles and he was on about 233 when he passed me! Admittedly that did include an overnight break (it was a reliability test apparently) but I was certainly glad I didn't mention my paltry distance to him now, as he'd have probably fallen off his bike with laughter!

 

[bobinski]

There will always be someone who has ridden more miles. I had gone out with intention of riding to the Pilgrims way and then back, so about 110km. But that would have involved riding on what were already fairly busy roads even at 8-30am. Probably lots of people going to the coast? So, once i was in the Surrey lanes and a few in particular that see very little traffic except cyclists, i decided to do a few hill repeats and enjoy the weather and the views. It was great. I stopped to watch 2 hawks circling, riding the currents looking for prey. In a field some horses chasing each other. It all became a bit too much for this urban boy amnd i had a barbeque to prepare food for so i made my way back. Inevitably, local peeps i follow on strava all knocked out huge rides. And thats alright. I might even do a huge ride some day. Just not yet

 

[bobinski]

https://absoluteblack.cc/hollowcage...iqgaNV5NEmsrCiRfUsjmcDbpYxdvUrnEeniQi9qxeUTO4

 

[Aleman]

https://absoluteblack.cc/hollowcage...iqgaNV5NEmsrCiRfUsjmcDbpYxdvUrnEeniQi9qxeUTO4
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Only $700 ... I'll wait for the cheap Chinese clone

 

[Legs]

I’m doing Specialized Roval climbing challenge tomorrow night which will take me within 2000m of my attempt on the Uber Pretzel. That’s looking likely to be 31 July or 1 August. Can’t decide yet whether to do it early in the morning 0400-0800, or late at night 1900-2300!

 

[bobinski]

Do them both 👍 In for a penny and all that😁

 

[Legs]

I don’t think my poor perineum would ever forgive me!

 

[CXRAndy]

On the back of @kipsters club mate achieving 500miles plus in 24hrs.

The world record has been smashed by Christoph Strasser with 637.5 miles at 26.56 Mph


Metric wallers 1,026.215km at an average speed of 42.75kph.

He does have a bit of history being 6 time winner Race across America

 

[<Tommy>]

Anyone else getting TDF withdrawal symptoms? 👎

I bought a frame last year. I can’t remember exactly when to be honest but I think maybe nearly a year ago now. Basically I love riding track bikes. I think more than any other type of bike to be honest. They’re just very unique in my opinion. They’re obviously limited in their use by the fact you’re limited to one or maybe two gear ratios per ride. And not having brakes means there limited to where you can use them. But… well I don’t know what to say without sounding arsey or pretentious… So if you haven’t tried it yet then maybe I can convince you to sign up for a track day somewhere, or just to give one a go if you get the chance.

This frame is a first for me as it’s titanium. I’m a bit late to the party in the regard… but for anyone who hasn’t ridden titanium bike yet I think when people describe it as similar in ride quality to steel but lighter and more springy I think that’s my opinion so far too.

I say this every time… but I think this is my favourite bike. Normally I say ‘apart from my cannondale caad 7’. But I think this bike even supersedes that.

The frame is a No.22 Little Wing

Sorry the picture not the best I just have it hanging on my wall at the moment. Hopefully I get out tomorrow and I try and take a few more snaps if I remember. They did this clever thing to make some parts shine and some matte and it looks really cool in good light.

 

[<Tommy>]

https://absoluteblack.cc/hollowcage...iqgaNV5NEmsrCiRfUsjmcDbpYxdvUrnEeniQi9qxeUTO4
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Ive never been tempted myself. I wouldn’t mind having a go but the money… I’ve heard they don’t shift well compared to more conventional cages. None of the pro teams seem convinced do they 🤷‍♂️

 

[CXRAndy]

Anyone else getting TDF withdrawal symptoms? 👎

I bought a frame last year. I can’t remember exactly when to be honest but I think maybe nearly a year ago now. Basically I love riding track bikes. I think more than any other type of bike to be honest. They’re just very unique in my opinion. They’re obviously limited in their use by the fact you’re limited to one or maybe two gear ratios per ride. And not having brakes means there limited to where you can use them. But… well I don’t know what to say without sounding arsey or pretentious… So if you haven’t tried it yet then maybe I can convince you to sign up for a track day somewhere, or just to give one a go if you get the chance.

This frame is a first for me as it’s titanium. I’m a bit late to the party in the regard… but for anyone who hasn’t ridden titanium bike yet I think when people describe it as similar in ride quality to steel but lighter and more springy I think that’s my opinion so far too.

I say this every time… but I think this is my favourite bike. Normally I say ‘apart from my cannondale caad 7’. But I think this bike even supersedes that.

The frame is a No.22 Little Wing

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Sorry the picture not the best I just have it hanging on my wall at the moment. Hopefully I get out tomorrow and I try and take a few more snaps if I remember. They did this clever thing to make some parts shine and some matte and it looks really cool in good light.

Very nice looking bike.....all that's missing



Nexus 8 hub

 

[bobinski]

Very nice looking bike.....all that's missing



Nexus 8 hub

I had an Alfine 11 hub. I stilll have with versa shifters. Must move it on. Anyway, a pig to ride in stop start urban traffic though as good as anything else once up to speed. Mind you I hated the Kinesis pro 6 frame it was attached to. Harsh as fook. I will never again trust a road cc review of a “british “ bike frame again. Comfortable my arse. Feel a rant coming on… 😀
Ps
Nothing superfluous should be attached to that bike frame and it’s arsey and pretentious owner😁

 

[CXRAndy]

I had an Alfine 11 hub. I stilll have with versa shifters. Must move it on. Anyway, a pig to ride in stop start urban traffic though as good as anything else once up to speed. Mind you I hated the Kinesis pro 6 frame it was attached to. Harsh as fook. I will never again trust a road cc review of a “british “ bike frame again. Comfortable my arse. Feel a rant coming on… 😀
Ps
Nothing superfluous should be attached to that bike frame and it’s arsey and pretentious owner😁

I really like the Alfine 11, mine is Di2. Shifting is excellent,even when stationary. The only gripe is when in gear 1, I get slippage due to internal clutches slipping under torque of my gearing I selected. But I chose super low gearing to aid carrying loads

The frame (just looked) is cyclocross, so will be stiff. Did you run big tyres to soften the ride?

 

[bobinski]

I really like the Alfine 11, mine is Di2. Shifting is excellent,even when stationary. The only gripe is when in gear 1, I get slippage due to internal clutches slipping under torque of my gearing I selected. But I chose super low gearing to aid carrying loads

The frame (just looked) is cyclocross, so will be stiff. Did you run big tyres to soften the ride?

It’s a horses for courses thing I guess. TBH I kept the Alfine anticipating an Audax riding future for which it would be ideal.
Re the frame it was noticeably harsher than an On One steel frame I had same wheels and 32 mm tyres unless I dropped the pressure down to 60psi. This was pre tubeless. It just added to the sluggish sapping ride in urban traffic. Now my Vitus aluminium gravel bike, stolen by my Nipper is uber comfortable in comparison at 80 psi. Different geometry sure but really nice. A sise too big for me though 😢