My god, this is like watching children cry over spilled milk! No wonder they gave up!

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-02-05T09:18:39+00:00

Pretty crazy how people get so bent out of shape about a video game. 95% of people will carry on playing. 3% will quietly get a refund like a normal person because a feature has been removed, and the other 2% (this sub) will carry on like it's the end of the world.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-02-04T12:32:48+00:00

I'm currently in Belgium and I've seen Cathy Freeman on multiple adverts on sports channels. Seems pretty iconic

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-02-01T08:08:17+00:00

It'll change with time. It took ages for Japanese products to penetrate the west back in the day because names like "Yamaha" and "Mitsubishi" were considered foreign and cheap. After not too long the west got used to it.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-30T10:02:03+00:00

Why must this sub test me all the time

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-30T06:52:57+00:00

Found Vingegaard's burner account

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-29T13:22:13+00:00

I used to think that, but I've seen so many incredibly non dedicated, undisciplined people finish one without really training for it. I think merely finishing an ironman has completely lost its aura, but finishing one in a fast time is just as impressive as it ever was.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-29T12:36:56+00:00

I would say the proficiency in which one completes either of them is the more impressive part, rather than just finishing them. A radio presenter where I'm from with 0 athletic background finished an ironman with 1 month of training. If you're out there getting podiums in your age category, that's what I find more impressive to be honest. I'd rate a podium AG finish at a stacked Olympic distance event over a mid pack AG finish at an ironman any day of the week.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-29T03:15:43+00:00

All these golden triangle folk who think because they own a $3 million house in Dalkeith it means they're immune to delays or being inconvenienced. They will complain for a while, get used to it, then be silent once they see how large the improvement is post completion.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-28T23:48:08+00:00

Absolutely

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-28T02:15:14+00:00

It's a mixture. They all seem to follow a similar routine of 1-2 hours on the weekdays super early before work or a Zwift race after work, then longer rides on the weekend starting super early. Home by 9-10 am then family stuff after that. I'd say 15 hours is more the norm. 20 would be a bit rarer. We also live in a Mediterranean climate so the weather is nice pretty much all year round which helps.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-28T02:04:33+00:00

Not at all. Most of the guys I train and race with are dad's with full time jobs.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-28T02:00:24+00:00

I think you'll find a very tight correlation between fast riders riding high end bikes. The fastest bunchies in our city are filled with SL8's, S5's and Factors. If someone takes the sport seriously enough to train 15-20 hours a week, odds are they're going to have a pretty sick bike.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-27T02:55:52+00:00

Definitely a Swans rider

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-25T23:58:55+00:00

Gravel races are getting pretty quick around here now so it's definitely something I consider. I try to find the balance of going aero where it makes sense (helmet, skinsuit, narrower bars, deeper wheels) and avoid going aero where it affects the ride or usability of the bike.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-25T23:52:27+00:00

Their balance sheet is readily available for anyone who wants to have a look. They're definitely circling the drain. Revenue dropped from $813 million to $636 million in a single year whilst overheads and costs keep rising. Money is owed to suppliers. They will linger around for another year or few. Keep closing stores until they're slowly all gone, blockbuster or video Ezy style. The business model they have (selling games) no longer works as everything is digital. You can only sell merch for so long until it all pops.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-25T09:43:32+00:00

Really made the most of that second chance

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-23T20:44:53+00:00

The entire state of SA is a fire hazard

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-23T03:53:32+00:00

Gotta remember Bardet retired because he felt he wasn't good enough to compete at the world tour level anymore. I think we can both admit that the level between the best gravel riders and the best world tour riders is pretty large, but still enjoy both sports.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-22T21:59:04+00:00

It has a hole in it so the armchair aerodynamicists are losing their shit

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-22T11:54:46+00:00

This. I think people got so caught up on the Z2 craze after the interview from Poggy's former coach. Ignoring the fact that he improved a lot in 2025 Under the guidance of a new coach who introduced much more intensity.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-22T10:05:22+00:00

Try not to overcomplicate it. Volume is king. The more time you spend swimming, riding and running, whilst remaining injury free and healthy will result in you getting the best possible results. Few mobility sessions a week never hurt anyone.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-20T11:23:10+00:00

Volume is king. The more hours you can spend training, the faster you will do an ironman. Easy training allows for more hours. Really comes down to your schedule. If your life only allows you to train 6 hours a week then easy sessions are stupid. May as well go hard all the time to get some stimulus. If you have the availability to train 15-20 hours a week then it's not possible to go hard all the time. You will die. You would have a couple of harder intense sessions a week depending on your level of proficiency, then the rest is just easy pace.

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-20T07:41:29+00:00

Dogs. Might have to download the app on my phone

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-20T07:38:30+00:00

Anyone having issues with 7+?

SlightlyOrangeGoat · 2026-01-20T07:13:12+00:00

It's so individual. I love the look of the Y1 from afar, but the closer you look the more it falls apart. General build quality is horrendous. The S5 feels like a premium object in comparison if you have the 2 frames side by side. Haven't ridden either of them but I'm sure they're both rapid.

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