George

I did a race before this then had a 10 min rest before starting the JWCC ride. That was hard though and some of you guys seem to be naturals on Zwift. Is there a secret to it? Especially noticeable on climbs.... 😂

Had my first go on Zwift today. Ended up doing two races.

first race: despite selecting what I thought was an easier level everyone stormed off into the distance-I did 340w for first 2 mins and was still left for dead. Then got into a duel with a Canadian “dude” eventually dropped him and rolled in.

10 min rest and into next race: this was better. Got into a group that rode at a good power level for me & as race wore on I got confident enough to push on to catch other groups and move through them. Good fun but I was blowing a bit towards the end.

as my group got to the last 200 metres everyone shot past me. Very realistic....

45 minutes ago, Mark O said:

What happened after about 50 mins in? My set up went a little awry. The bunch and all other avatars disappeared and I ended up riding completely solo and then found myself on the volcano circuit. 

No matter, a good work out for an hour. Apologies for the lack of chat and ride ons - struggling to read the screen on the phone. Middle aged takes no prisoners alas.

M

Think that’s called being pumped oot the back 😉

34 minutes ago, Mark O said:

Darryl,

I was treated to a tacx neo T2. If your budget could be stretched I’d certainly recommend it. As to general set up, Apple TV, a smart TV and an Alexa microdot for music is what we’ve done. Hopefully a pic below.

As for Zwift in itself, we have 2 bikes set up one for Zwift and one on a non-smart trainer (tacx flow). When we do joint sessions, Heather reports that just having the Zwift landscape on the screen does make an hour’s session go by quickly. Personally I do like Zwift -miles better than staring at a garage wall. 
Someone mentioned having 2 riders on a single screen. Potentially, I say potentially because I haven’t attempted this, you could with a smart tv run one account via Apple TV and a second via a laptop and split the screen with the laptop screen reflected to the TV. Heather uses this general approach when running webinars and wants illustrate something on her laptop mid broadcast. Admittedly it did take a bit of tech know how input from Apple. 
I’m going to look out for future rides Iain organises and join in. 
In the meantime, everyone out there stay safe and healthy. 
M

Two points

1. only you would have a full length mirror 😉

2. tidy that cabling 

Selling for a Friend

Dolan Prefssio frame. Campagnolo components mainly. Highlights are Chorus carbon chain set. Record hubs. Chorus carbon seat pin. Rolls titanium saddle. Various other top quality components. Bike built up and never used. Very light. Comes with free track pump. Quick sale. £250
 

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Is there a blocking function on here 😉

Just me & XXX this morning.

He went home after an hour, just a dry cough & a fever. Nothing major...

I carried on for 50 miles round Stewarton area. No cafe as I’m hardcore.

Dunno where everyone is hiding but the main bunch has really died a death of late. 🤔

I can now be out for longer ⚽️❌

Can only manage a couple of hours on Sunday morning 

Jan, if Scottish gov decides to ban gatherings of more than 500 people in order to slow the Corona virus then you might have to postpone this.

or at least set them off in 2-3 groups....

Sorry, can’t make this week. By the way, Couttie can’t tell the time but he’s good at shoving off.

My mistake “Chris Biggins”

Don’t want to put the fear into you guys but I’m just after doing some Vo2 efforts on my Wahoo Kickr. The display read “are you Chris Hoy?”

Well done, Mr McTavish. Bit of a hollow victory without me there but you have to take your wins when you can 👍

52 minutes ago, GlenIrving said:

Any about tomorrow for a steady run as weather looks good - 60ish miles very steady.

route can be discussed if anyone interested!!

Can’t do Wednesday but going out Sunday if you are up for it. Mystery destination...

15 hours ago, XXX said:

Weather a bit cloudy here 

Another pointless post by the club troll. Yawn 😂

After consulting with Greg I’m delighted to say this is “aff”

21 hours ago, XXX said:

Spain George you know you want too

Pointless post.

WTF is going on? Last night the forecast was just for a bit of rain. Now it’s end of days stuff.

56 minutes ago, ginty001 said:

unfortunately my wife is having her 50th birthday celebrations this weekend, so i will be mostly drinking beer, wine and other stuff 🍺🍺

That’s a real departure for you 😉

15 minutes ago, AlanT said:

Restricted gear isn't until 8th March. This week was supposed to have been the Don Smith, but since no one put their hand up to organise it, it's not going to happen this year.

There is a proposal to use the routes this weekend anyway, but I guess that's going to depend on numbers and weather. Again.

I see! Will be at club rooms for 09:30 then. Don Smith route fine by me 👍

Dunno if restricted gear TT is on & not wanting to contravene any rules but if it isn’t does anyone fancy a trundle down the coast to Largs (just for you, Davie B. )

all the mad squad are away to Spain so fewer testosterone fuelled surges & better chat guaranteed. 

Doubt I’ll be out. Getting up in middle of night to watch The Big Dosser fighting 🥊

likely go back to bed after then out at lunchtime when it’s sunny.

hope you get soaked 😎

09:30 for me 

Everyone else rides for second place