Zwift-Segment League for Cyclechat

[CXRAndy]

Looks like I've never ridden that segment, so I'm up for it

Here is a live race on Tuesday, maybe a day off
https://zwiftpower.com/events.php?zid=31772

3 sisters is definitely a climbers course, but heavier riders are going to have to hang in there and see if they can pull back time on the flats./downhills.

 

[berty bassett]

do times count in a race ?

 

[CXRAndy]

Yep, races count. The advantage is a fast segment, downside is you're probably going to do another race to better the race segment times.

 

[darrensmith0410]

Proud new leader of the road to ruins segment! Sorry @CXRAndy

https://www.strava.com/activities/1309554486

 

[bridgy]

Paul's idea re-picking a loop or race to improve segment is a very good strategy. The ride could be done with a few CC members or within a race or even solo if members cant get to the allotted times.

Shall I put forward the 3 sisters for the course this month( pre Christmas) to improve or get a time- not many of us have done it. I know I took it more of a recovery ride.??

I'm up for that Andy - so what course/route do we need to ride in order to complete this segment, do yku know? I can then look out for a suitable race that will cover it, or if not do it separately by myself...

 

[CXRAndy]

There is a live race for the 3 sisters on Tuesday about 5.30. The route is called 3 sisters- 30 miles long. I'm hoping to do the live race in B cat. For me that might be a mistake. I doubt I could match the climbing W/Kg in the category, but willing to give it a go

It takes in the full mountain climbing descent and then into the volcano section for a further climb- chances are there to smash Koms

 

[Whorty]

Set a PB tonight for the tower climb. I pootled up the KoM saving myself for the tower section. 7mins 30 secs puts me 8th out of the CCers

 

[bobinski]

I will be doing this too Andy. I am hoping a day off the bike allows for a bit of recovery. I won’t be racing off at the start but will hopefully find a group to draft before we hit the ascents.

 

[CXRAndy]

Proud new leader of the road to ruins segment! Sorry @CXRAndy

https://www.strava.com/activities/1309554486

I also got beaten aswell by Mr @Norry1 for the whole loop. Your effort has loads of PBs

I'll have to have another go soon

 

[berty bassett]

i too will be doing tuesdays , and going by the weather , i won't be able to blame hard work so unlike Bob i think i will go b&lls out till i pop !

 

[CXRAndy]

Some of my Strava buddies have been doing mega rides

One did

• Distance
  113.8mi
• Elevation Gain
  18,481ft
• Average Pace
  13.6mi/h
• Before his signal was lost. He was going for an Everest challenge

The other one ride around Tenerife with 100+ miles and 12k climbing

I feel quite wimpish against the like of this and Lee and Dean

 

[CXRAndy]

i too will be doing tuesdays , and going by the weather , i won't be able to blame hard work so unlike Bob i think i will go b&lls out till i pop !

I'll hold onto your coat tail until it goes steep

 

[berty bassett]

i shouldn;t be put in the same sentence as Dean and your mates who put in some serious height ! i purposely didn't go for any elevation as i just wanted a steady ride not knowing if i could on the turbo
sayin that though i am toying with the idea of entering the rapha 500 and i know i cant do xmas eve , xmas , boxing day or new tears eve , so it only leaves me the option of doing some big rides either outside or on the turbo in one way or the other . if the weather is bad then it could be a day in the shed forgetting about speed and just dogging in miles

 

[CXRAndy]

just dogging in miles

Didn't Tommy post a news article in London?

Carl your time up the tower was impressive. Did you really pedal @38 cadence?

 

[bobinski]

i too will be doing tuesdays , and going by the weather , i won't be able to blame hard work so unlike Bob i think i will go b&lls out till i pop !

So you will be going balls out till you pop while dogging!?! I think it’s in my best interests NOT to go off with you ta the start