Zwift, Tour of Watopia 2018
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bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
1h 31-35.
Really p,d not to break 1-30 but I rode alone from just before the castle to the end. The front 6 were putting out a constant 4w average so no way I could get near them.
I might avoid the kom and tower for a while
Really p,d not to break 1-30 but I rode alone from just before the castle to the end. The front 6 were putting out a constant 4w average so no way I could get near them.
I might avoid the kom and tower for a while
Updated1h 31-35.
Really p,d not to break 1-30 but I rode alone from just before the castle to the end. The front 6 were putting out a constant 4w average so no way I could get near them.
I might avoid the kom and tower for a while
Breedon
Legendary Member
- Location
- Long Eaton, Nottingham
No stage 7 feeling sick with a headache that i cant get rid of and quite tired, legs feel great was hoping to beat bobs time as well 
1h 31-35.
Really p,d not to break 1-30 but I rode alone from just before the castle to the end. The front 6 were putting out a constant 4w average so no way I could get near them.
I might avoid the kom and tower for a while
I watched alot of your ride Bob, you were a minute down before the Tower climb, pulled back that time, lost it again on the flat section and regained a little on the Volcano, to again lose a small amount to the line. Very good ride. Extremely close over 7 events 9+ hours
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
No stage 7 feeling sick with a headache that i cant get rid of and quite tired, legs feel great was hoping to beat bobs time as well
The thought of trying to beat my time has given you a headache
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
I watched alot of your ride Bob, you were a minute down before the Tower climb, pulled back that time, lost it again on the flat section and regained a little on the Volcano, to again lose a small amount to the line. Very good ride. Extremely close over 7 events 9+ hours
Yeah, after a climb anything over 3w on the flats is tough. After I came off the tower a little rested I looked ahead to see if anyone I could ride with. Rode 3.2-.4 to and just after the village after some Portuguese rider tagged on but then slowed in preparation for the volcano climb. Once I came off the top of the volcano I could see I there was no chance of covering 6.5km in 7min or so. It’s been a good laugh!
I am lying on the sofa eyeing up stage 1
I am lying on the sofa eyeing up stage 1
Better get your skates on, later today or before 4am tomorrow
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
Better get your skates on, later today or before 4am tomorrow
Nahh, I am pooped!
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
Andy, I have to admit that when I started yesterday , however unrealistic, I had your cumulative time in mind. I started carefully resisting the temptation to go with Eric Min and Lee. But when Lee got dropped and I decided to bridge the minute to him I burnt too many matches and threw my back out. That’s why he dropped me on the final climb. Well, he could have dropped me anyway on any other day but he was not riding at his best. I had to ride seated so power dropped. I took a good rest and stretched before the next stage but same problem hit me on the tower. It’s annoying because the deep resistance band assisted squats I have been doing have to led to a huge improvement with my knee which is why my power is getting closer to my best. Also, the groups are smaller in the catch up rides so I am actually putting out more watts riding alone for less speed on the flats where your power will always have the advantage. So, that’s my long winded way of saying 3 sisters is not the ride to make up time today. That’s not to say I won’t tryAnd I have now lined up a cracking excuse
Bob I’ve just read this. Great news the squats are helping mate. I’m also pleased to see you’re lining up some new excuses just in case the knee is permanently healed! Excellent forward thinking
Have you got plans for next Saturday? I joined a Facebook bike stuff for sale page, to try and sell the atom. And have managed to do the opposite and buy more bike cr@p!
. To be fair I’ve snagged 4 Kmc chains for £65 so not too shabby at all. Long story short... I’m going down to earlsfield next Saturday to pick them up so: A, I could sell you one at cost so you’ve got a nice shiny chain for the summer. And B, we could do some laps of Richmond afterwards. Fancy it?
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
LBob I’ve just read this. Great news the squats are helping mate. I’m also pleased to see you’re lining up some new excuses just in case the knee is permanently healed! Excellent forward thinking
Have you got plans for next Saturday? I joined a Facebook bike stuff for sale page, to try and sell the atom. And have managed to do the opposite and buy more bike cr@p!
Re excuses, one has to plan ahead
Yeah, sounds good. A gold chain? And yes Andy, Tommy will have to put it on. It’s not as if I could ask Lee
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
Make sure you fit it for him Tommy. We don't want Bob putting it on inside out
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Re excuses, one has to plan ahead
Yeah, sounds good. A gold chain? And yes Andy, Tommy will have to put it on. It’s not as if I could ask Lee
I believe they’re all silver (kmc EL 11 speed) but not 100% sure on colour. If there’s a gold one you can have it. I got a black one for my new bike but I think it was a one off.
berty bassett
Legendary Member
- Location
- I'boro
and why couldnt you ask me pray tell 
i will have you know i am a dab hand with a spanner !
i will have you know i am a dab hand with a spanner !
