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Colin McPhee

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  1. ZRL Season 2

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    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 👍

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  2. Zwift Racing League JWCC B

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    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 

  6. Zwift Racing League Season 1

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    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 😂

  13. Zwift Racing League Season 1

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    18 hours ago, Roberto said:

    Enjoyed this from Jan - Mar with ZwiftScotland but only as I was furloughed; work late Tuesdays now so unavailable

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

  21. Zwift Racing League Season 1

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    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 

  22. Farewell

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    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 

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