Zwift Chat

[Peter Salt]

No. I don't like racing on a Tron as you can't see the draft effect

There is a draft effect?

 

[Whorty]

There is a draft effect?

Yes, on a non Tron or TT bike you will see your avatar sit up when he's in the draft of a rider in front of them. In a race I prefer this visual to see when I'm in draft, so tend not to ride the Tron (saying that, I rode the Tron yesterday due to the climbing and aero needs on that course)

 

[CXRAndy]

There is a draft effect?

Yes, you dont see the visual tells with the Tron bike. Like I said to you on your first race, get right behind another rider, your avatar sits up, indicating you're in the draft.

Tron has draft- but you learn to find best draft.

Time trial bikes the draft is disabled

 

[Peter Salt]

Ah, I obviously understand the draft but never noticed the visual cue. Just thought that whenever you're about to drop out of it you get that animation telling you to catch up.

 

[Joffey]

I think the B riders should use gravel bikes to give us C's a chance...

 

[Whorty]

I think the B riders should use gravel bikes to give us C's a chance...

Joff, it's a flat course, I think we should use gravel bikes to give them a chance

Just hoping the climbers, who are used to being on their own at the front, don't get confused when they get dropped off the back tonight and think the race is over so they bail

 

[Joffey]

Joff, it's a flat course, I think we should use gravel bikes to give them a chance

Just hoping the climbers, who are used to being on their own at the front, don't get confused when they get dropped off the back tonight and think the race is over so they bail

It's gonna be embarrassing when we get dropped on lap 1

 

[Whorty]

It's gonna be embarrassing when we get dropped on lap 1

Do you think we can get @bridgy to do a 1 lap lead in?

 

[Whorty]

Do you think we can get @bridgy to do a 1 lap lead in?

Talking of which, @bridgy, can we do the lead in tonight on time rather than distance? We all see something slightly different on distance, even more so if some are in miles and some km. I think some got caught out last week with the 'go' .... just wondering if say a 2 minute (or whatever) lead in is better, with you ramping up the power a notch with 30 seconds to go so that everyone is up to speed by the off and so less chance of being caught out?

2 mins on a flat will be about 1km from a standing start I guess?

 

[<Tommy>]

I said this the other day but the smoothest start. Or at least the start that avoids the potential of different peoples screen showing different time or distances. Is a rolling start with a gradual acceleration after a set distance. Eg, you get to a set distance, at which point the road captain checks to make sure the bunch is relatively tight. He then says the start is on. But no one instantly attacks out of the gate or the captain is at a disadvantage. There’s a reasonable period of respect, say 10-20 seconds, before the race is on no holds barred.

 

[Whorty]

I said this the other day but the smoothest start. Or at least the start that avoids the potential of different peoples screen showing different time or distances. Is a rolling start with a gradual acceleration after a set distance. Eg, you get to a set distance, at which point the road captain checks to make sure the bunch is relatively tight. He then says the start is on. But no one instantly attacks out of the gate or the captain is at a disadvantage. There’s a reasonable period of respect, say 10-20 seconds, before the race is on no holds barred.

I think the problem with distance is we all see something slightly different a) because of where we spawn, and b) some are in km and some in miles. Time (I assume) is always the same for everyone?

Completely agree with the smooth acceleration though as if you're not looking at the screen when the 'go' pops up (like me last week), then everyone shoots off and you're left wondering what the hell is going on

It needs to be easy for Paul too, obviously, but time is probably easier as we do all see the same so we all know when the set time is coming and can react accordingly.

Edit: I'd even suggest, that with time Paul doesn't actually need to do anything as we can all see 2 mins elapsed on the screen. We just all have to be sure to stick to the rolling start and stay tight right up to the 2 minute timer.

 

[bobinski]

I said this the other day but the smoothest start. Or at least the start that avoids the potential of different peoples screen showing different time or distances. Is a rolling start with a gradual acceleration after a set distance. Eg, you get to a set distance, at which point the road captain checks to make sure the bunch is relatively tight. He then says the start is on. But no one instantly attacks out of the gate or the captain is at a disadvantage. There’s a reasonable period of respect, say 10-20 seconds, before the race is on no holds barred.

My reading of this is you suggesting we can disrespect the Captain-Bridgy To be honest if i doi might at least be in front of him for a few seconds.

 

[Aleman]

Hmmm, would it be useful to have an independent "starter"?

I would be happy to offer my services, as I'm going to cook a casserole for tea tonight so won't have to go and cook around 20:00 ... I might even be tempted to live stream it for a laugh.

 

[Joffey]

Hmmm, would it be useful to have an independent "starter"?

I would be happy to offer my services, as I'm going to cook a casserole for tea tonight so won't have to go and cook around 20:00 ... I might even be tempted to live stream it for a laugh.

Live stream the race or you cooking the casserole?

 

[Aleman]

Live stream the race or you cooking the casserole?

🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧

Nom, nom, nom, nom! ... How about me eating the casserole?

I suppose I ought to check if @bridgy has sent me an invite really, otherwise streaming won't be possible 😢