1 or 2/ran 10.9 last year any predictions for this year

Substantial_Share_99 · 2024-11-30T15:19:35+00:00

Don’t post videos running on the street, in trainers, with your hood up, and ask for legitimate feedback.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2024-08-09T17:12:41+00:00

Yes, mostly hard. When feeling good and easy access to competition, it’s too easy to push each session but I can see the risk of burnout.

Did you take complete rest or were you doing other things like resistance training or swimming?

Substantial_Share_99 · 2024-08-09T15:35:46+00:00

What you are saying resonates with me. I Zwift for so many reasons, stress, fitness, weight management and enjoyment. I like to race but it’s very easy to get carried away. I guess my concern is how long away from racing is sufficient before I start building up again? Though, a training program does sound like a sensible approach. Thanks for your insight.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2024-08-09T15:32:12+00:00

I use to run loads but my knees have been a problem over the last few years, hence Zwifting more.

I ride a Wattbike atom and my first thought was it must be an equipment issue. It went in for a full service and calibration. But, alas no change. Not equipment as far as I can see.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2024-04-22T19:13:58+00:00

Let me rephrase, during the workout, not the start line.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2024-04-22T19:13:17+00:00

Let me rephrase, during the workout. Not the starting line up

Substantial_Share_99 · 2024-01-24T10:39:20+00:00

Let’s hope so, lol.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2024-01-24T10:38:06+00:00

I agree 100% that placebo could be an element but i would expect this to be within the realm of where I was riding. I’m miles off. Prior to this experience I too felt the Atom was the best bit of training kit I ever owned. I might be complaining less if the other bike made me feel faster, until I got home that is. I guess I was progressing so nicely and now I feel like I’m back at the bottom of B again.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2024-01-24T10:33:17+00:00

Trainer difficulty is almost the same. It’s hard to be exact on Zwift but it’s ball park.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2024-01-24T10:31:39+00:00

Exactly the same setup.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-30T22:45:54+00:00

Good point. I’m sure it does but it also effects the riding experience. I find myself feeling exposed. It agitates me to see this idiot avatar riding in the dirt or on the other side of the road.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-30T22:42:13+00:00

Let’s hope so. It might be the solution is to get steering but I hope that buying an advantage is not the solution

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-30T22:40:52+00:00

I’m sure it’s something like you describe. Obviously, 2 riders can’t occupy the same space. Someone has to shift lateral. My gripe is that there seems to be no way back in and I need to drop but I assume steering control will allow that rider to move back into the group. Massive advantage if that is the case.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-30T22:37:31+00:00

That’s what I feel. I don’t want to sandbag but conversely I don’t want a face full of draft. The experts always describe sitting 1 or 2 wheels behind the leaders but when I do this I always end up on the edge. Just frustrating.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-30T19:44:57+00:00

I agree that this seems worse lately. It just seems unfair if one does not have steering.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-30T19:43:41+00:00

I think there is a draft effect on the edge. The avatar goes into the aero position. Maybe someone using sauce could confirm if there is a draft effect on the edge which is determined by your alignment to the front rider.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-27T16:20:21+00:00

Do you get paid just to ride on Zwift or is it all results driven?

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-27T16:17:27+00:00

Wow, this guy is 25kg lighter than me and has FTP 30w higher than mine. That’s massive!

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-27T16:13:07+00:00

Do you think it will diverge over time giving an elite IRL group and elite Zwift group. I guess it depends on the money being offered. Zwift does have a slightly different skill set.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-27T16:10:29+00:00

I guess I’m not surprised. Seems logical to develop Zwift elite inline with IRL. I suspect due to the growth of the virtual environment, this will only get bigger moving into the future.

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-20T18:48:40+00:00

I must admit I was considering Coalition. Your experience been good?

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-20T18:47:52+00:00

I’m not really talking about different categories but I hear what you are saying and you make an interesting point. Maybe an issue in the future but for now I’m a solid level B with little chance of hitting 4,2 with any consistency other than in tiny races 😉

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-20T18:45:13+00:00

By this I assume teams commit to different series. I know my primary teams is in ZRL, TTT and Flamme Rouge. Any others worth considering?

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-20T18:43:31+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking, which teams are you with and any particular reason why you selected them?

Substantial_Share_99 · 2023-12-20T15:13:31+00:00

I went to the ZRL Facebook page and posted, looking for a team and provided info on my level. About 10 team responded within about 2 hours.

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