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[mjd1988]

Totally as an aside, just looked at intervals.icu - really good (bit depressing to see fitness build and build and then injury though)

 

[<Tommy>]

I've reluctantly come to expect that open races are very poor quality on Zwift. I literally trust nobody in those events, but I'm there for a workout so I tell myself it doesn't matter if someone shoots off up a big climb at 4.8w/kg and a heart rate of 110bpm. I don't feel "savagely cheated" or "upset" by it but it does bother me, and I'm forced to accept it by Zwift.

Credit to WTRL on their races, where I do think they've done a good job of weeding it out. The ZRL series is well run, and they've as good as solved the sandbagging problem in that series I'd say.

I would feel both "savagely cheated" and "upset" if there was cheating in our Splitters races (not a weight being a KG off, or not weighing in for two weeks etc, I'm talking about synical stuff - reducing weight by 10KG or changing height etc) because I basically trust everyone here. I do assume there is no cheating in this group.

I remember one problem with cheating in this group in the past and there was outrage. The person involved doesn't race with us anymore. If a cheat is discovered again then I'd ultimately expect them to stop racing with us. The trust is broken at that point and I'd rather continue to race with a bunch of folks I trust and not have to check weights/heights blah blah. Again - I'm not saying I trust that everyone has their weight accurate to 0.1KG or updated the day of a splitters race, I'm relaxed about that all because of the trust I have in everyone here.

Mate I’d try and keep a bit of an open mind if I were you. Just so you don’t get wound up about it. Because in the end we are just nicknames on a forum board until a certain point where it goes beyond that.

Obviously I remember the thing your talking about well because I was right in the middle of it. But I don’t remember the outrage being so universal. A lot of people seemed to have as much of a problem with me calling him out and didn’t seem to have much issue with the actual cheating. It’s still a bit of a sore point if I’m being honest. It’s definitely changed my perspective on things a little.

Anyways… I know what you’re saying mate. I think the friendships here are well founded and I’d like to think on the whole people here feel part of a good group and appreciate that. I’d like to hope so.

 

[<Tommy>]

Totally as an aside, just looked at intervals.icu - really good (bit depressing to see fitness build and build and then injury though)

You’ll come back stronger mate. Once you’ve brushed the cobwebs off. I’m sure of that.

 

[mjd1988]

You’ll come back stronger mate. Once you’ve brushed the cobwebs off. I’m sure of that.

Haha sorry wasn't fishing for sympathy. Couple of easy rides haven't gone too badly this week, trying to grind less and lift cadence.

 

[<Tommy>]

Haha sorry wasn't fishing for sympathy. Couple of easy rides haven't gone too badly this week, trying to grind less and lift cadence.

No I know that! It’s just I feel your pain so to speak.

When I’ve taken a knock I try and remind myself that I’ll be back but it’s bloody frustrating

 

[bobinski]

I dont trust any of you feckers! There , said it..

 

[berty bassett]

I dont trust any of you feckers! There , said it..

Says the lawyer !!

 

[bobinski]

Says the lawyer !!

WTF is that supposed to mean???

I trust everyone until the evidence suggests otherwise

 

[CXRAndy]

WTF is that supposed to mean???

I trust everyone until the evidence suggests otherwise

You've got to. Or cant represent them

 

[bobinski]

You've got to. Or cant represent them

That’s why I couldn’t represent any of you lot 😛

 

[Supersuperleeds]

No. (I don't even know what that is! )

It's a Leeds United fans forum. Not for the faint hearted

 

[berty bassett]

WTF is that supposed to mean???

I trust everyone until the evidence suggests otherwise

You know I love you 😍

 

[mjd1988]

https://zwiftinsider.com/freeluciano/

Apologies for those that are bored of this by now!

 

[Legs]

 

[bobinski]

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SPLITTER!!!!!