Colin McPhee

Hi all, just a note to invite any riders (jets over 16) or senior riders to take part in zwift racing league season 2 which commences in January. Riders need to sign up to WTRL (link below) and register with zwift power. Then post me your zwift id which is found in your profile on zwiftpower. https://zwiftpower.com https://support.zwift.com/en_us/locating-your-zwift-id-H1WiyxS_I https://www.wtrl.racing/zwift-racing-league/#about https://discord.gg/SXPkeMYz Post your zwift id in the weekly teams channel on discord and I’ll add you to the roster 👍

Although the play offs have still to decide on promotion / relegation from EMEA Africa Division B3 in the two races on 23rd November and 4th December, I can happily report that JWCC B secured 9th spot in the league out of the 14 teams. It all started on the 27th of September with the opening team time trial and the ruling of allowing other teams to pass when caught was hotly debated over discord. It ended with the bike swapping fun of the temple climb on the Makuri Island course. Although 13 riders were registered to race in the season, only 7 actually took part but the B's had a good core of 3 riders who raced every raced valiantly on every stage, so special mention to Darryl and Ali for keeping me company on discord for every race and making sure we fulfilled the league obligations and Mark who only missed the last race. On reflection 5 things were key to improving performance in season 2. 1 Careful preparation to minimize technical problems (experienced by most riders at some point during the season). 2 Dealing with issues affecting the race category threshold so as to avoid having points nullified, e.g. riders who are borderline Cat A can ride within the category limit for the first three races so as not to be bumped up a category and subsequently race within the limits while utilizing their superior power where it matters. i.e. sprints and climbs. 3 Early notification if riders are not available so replacements can be sought and the full compliment of 6 riders are available for all the races as this is what yields the largest points tally. 4 Recruitment of a sprinter someone who has the capability to take points on the fts and fal sections. 5 Making sure all riders have a stopwatch for the start delay in the ttt's !! All and all it was a great season and hoping to continue with the same core of 4 riders for season 2 as there is a learning curve involved in the basics of event racing on zwift. Well done to all who took part and see you in January

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Results are in after the ttt. Room for improvement but think we are off and running

Can all riders use the links posted in discord to sign on for race 1 the ttt. link takes you to the event module in the mobile app where you click on your race category to confirm you in the pen. make sure you are logged in with the correct kit for 6 25 😂

Last call for zrl send me your zwift id and set up account at WTRL and I’ll add you to roster. Even if you think you can only do the odd race 👍 League starts next Tuesday with the team time trial for B’s and C’s

Good efforts all round this evening in practice race. We should be all set to go on the 28th 👍 Still recruiting B’s and C’s. Sign up for an account at WTRL and send me your zwift Id 😄

Good efforts all round this evening in practice race. We should be all set to go on the 28th 👍 Still recruiting B’s and C’s. Sign up for an account at WTRL and send me your zwift Id 😄

Still plenty of space in B and C teams for league starting on 28th Sept. Where else can JWCC compete on a world scale 😂

Still plenty of space in B and C teams for league starting on 28th Sept. Where else can JWCC compete on a world scale 😂 Both teams are now down for 6 30 start time Tuesdays

Still plenty of space in B and C teams for league starting on 28th Sept. Where else can JWCC compete on a world scale 😂

Hi Robbie note later start times if you think that might help as a few guys have stated preference for 6 30 ?

Zrl preferred start time 5 30 ; 6 00 or 6 30 ? Let me know preference guys

We have 7 riders on roster for zrl now. I can add up to 11. No need to commit to every race. The more the merrier 😂

No Ali just send me your zwift id and sign up for an account at WTRL and I’ll get you registered 👍

https://www.wtrl.racing/zwift-racing-league/#team Everyone needs to create an account with WTRL 👍

Zrl season 1 interest so far Richie, Alan T, Mark C, Andy G, David A. We need 8 bodies so 2 more needed come on you know you want to. 👍😂 can everyone post their zwift I’d and I’ll add it you to the team roster

Zrl season 1 interest so far Richie, Alan T, Mark C, Andy G, David A. We need 8 bodies so 2 more needed come on you know you want to. 👍😂

Hi Karen there is no form to fill just let me know if you want to ride that’s cool for Oct

Hi regarding the upcoming Zwift Racing League season 1. Please see the following 📢 **WTRL Zwift Racing League 2021 - Season 1**📢 Hello @everyone, <@188714705060102145> is delighted to inform you that registration for the new ZRL league is now **OPEN**. **__Timeline __** **15th Sept** - Rider register via sign up form (link below) **16th Sept** - Captains selected **16th-17th Sept** - Captains select teams of 8 riders **18th/19th Sept** - Riders allocated their teams and discord channels **23rd Sept** - Captain Registers team **28th Sept** - Qualifying Race 1 For those experiencing the ZRL for the first time, allow me to explain the league and requirements from the riders to compete within this league. There are a few important pieces of info to know prior to signing up and these are detailed in the form via the link below. In short - 🔹 Teams will have 8 riders with a max of 6 riders racing each week 🔸 Riders who sign up will be ranked within race categories (A+ to D) using a bike calculator based on your individual Zwift Power data 🔹 Team captains will select their squad and as a team decide on the most appropriate race time (which is unchangeable for the league duration) 🔸 Riders can move between squads if times don't suit or with rider UPG if there is space in another team In order to race you need to... 🔹 be registered with Zwift Power 🔸 join Zwift Power JWCC Team 🔹 have JWCC as primary team on Zwift Power 🔸 have accurate weight and height on Zwift Power 🔹 have a smart trainer or power meter 🔸 have a heart rate monitor (HRM) 🔹 have raced 3 races on Zwift in last 90 days to receive an accurate ZP Cat If you tick all these boxes (or can get these boxes ticked before the start of the league on 28th Sept) then please sign up via the link below. If you need any additional information, ask on the zrl-info txt channel ***Don't delay, get your registration entry in. Post in the discord txt channel if you intend to ride

Hi Davy, thanks for posting. It serves to remind us all to make the most of every day no matter the circumstances. Your passion for cycling was an inspiration to me on a personal level although I didn’t know the difficulties you had with your health. i have had other friends who have gone through treatment and who have gone on to lead very happy lives as a result of realising how important each day is. I hope this can be the case for you. All the best with the battle ahead Colin

Keep route for next Sunday thanks for posting 😀

Hope to make it this week 👍

Sorry guys won’t be out now have a good one ☝️