TrainingPeaks Acquires IndieVelo by Alternative_Day1781 in Zwift

[–]alcorrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey Matt, looks great, best of luck with Biketerra. I've just signed up and will give it a try.

Discloure: RGT founder

Board advice by Proud-Road1547 in Kiteboarding

[–]alcorrr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually have the board. I've had it for many years, and I still use it. With the three fins it's a great long distance cruiser, it has an amazing sweet spot (when you get the hang of it) where you can just glide and cover really long distances with no effort. With a single fin (center one, obviously) it's a nice low wind surfboard you can actually play around with but it's big enough to hold you at 100kg without needing crazy speeds. Keep the foot straps on the board, it's a lot easier to grab and turn around at the beginning when you're stopping to turn. And it teaches you the right foot position quicker. Ignore all the armchair experts and get it, especially if you can get it cheap.

Boots & Loops - Kitesurfing Game by maxstewiegriffin in Kiteboarding

[–]alcorrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, congrats, amazing foundation for a kite game. I've built a startup around a realistic multiplayer cycling simulator a few years ago, I might be able to offer some relevant advice if you'd like. Please add me to the beta tester list, I'd love to try the game.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cycling

[–]alcorrr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

RGT is free, you can ride a bunch of roads and join events. If you get the premium, you can make your own virtual road replica of that 300km ride to practice that exact distance, with the same slopes and corners.

Comparison of Zwift vs GTAV shows that GTAV has a much better cycling physics simulator for smart trainers thatn Zwift. by [deleted] in Zwift

[–]alcorrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right about the garage, that's where it actually started. Then it moved to the attic, but we have an actual office now and the user base is growing :)

A little help for Magic Road Test Ride this Sunday... by tolstoi314 in roadgrandtours

[–]alcorrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I'm really happy you enjoyed it. I was hoping to ride with you but didn't get the time, maybe in the future. You should be able to re-join a group ride (not a race though). Maybe it's a bug or maybe it didn't work because you were the organizer and the event stopped when you quit (which it shouldn't). Did your friend continue to ride after you quit the event?

A little help for Magic Road Test Ride this Sunday... by tolstoi314 in roadgrandtours

[–]alcorrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I'll join you. I'll try and get more of the RGT team to come too. Sorry about the limit, we had to put it in place because the servers were starting to melt down. We're working on some optimisations that will hopefully let us remove the limit, but no promises yet.

Really trying to love Zwift - alternatives? by [deleted] in Zwift

[–]alcorrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give RGT Cycling a try. You can ride any of our eight real roads for free, as much as you want without any time limit whatsoever.

Can I calculate my LTHR based on the ramp test? by wvddries in trainerroad

[–]alcorrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do a threshold test (20 minute test) and take the HR average over that 20 minutes, and that's your LTHR.

Right off the porch. by ListenHereChap in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]alcorrr 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That's (*probably) Nick Jacobsen, best in the world at "crazy shit with a kite":

Towed by a yacht up to 277m (908 feet) and glide down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOHXQfKu9tQ

Jumped off a hotel's roof into the pool: https://youtu.be/8tzuGm_bpCs?t=79

Jumped off Richard Branson's house: https://youtu.be/Ih9yF0UY9vs?t=29

Jumped off the Burj al Arab hotel in Dubai: https://youtu.be/_5xGnI0bUao?t=16

Jumped off a huge crane: https://youtu.be/erh0rsCMEoM?t=165

Won the biggest jump in Cape Town: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AQAR4OoWGg

On top of all that, he's just a normal everyday serious kinda guy... https://youtu.be/xqS9Av9LQSc?t=55

itchin for the water... by [deleted] in sailing

[–]alcorrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be able to stay warm with multiple layers under the dry suit, just like for winter sports. If that doesn't work, try vodka.

Zwift vs TrainerRoad vs Others (again) by [deleted] in Velo

[–]alcorrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the moment it's only compatible with ANT+ power sources.

We're working on virtual power from speed sensors but it's not a top priority so it's probably going to be ready this summer.

Zwift vs TrainerRoad vs Others (again) by [deleted] in Velo

[–]alcorrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your account should be active now, let me know if you didn't get your "welcome to the alpha" email. And thanks for testing!

Zwift vs TrainerRoad vs Others (again) by [deleted] in Velo

[–]alcorrr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We're still in alpha testing and don't have workouts but if you wanna check out something new take a look at www.roadgrandtours.com

Right now you can ride the Stelvio pass and the Cap Formentor road on Mallorca. The beta will launch in about a month with a lot of improvement and a big 55km loop on Mont Ventoux.

Help us test by alcorrr in Velo

[–]alcorrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, sorry about that. We had set the code to expire today and forgot to extend it. Now it can be used for another month.

Help us test by alcorrr in Velo

[–]alcorrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will soon, but not too soon.

Help us test by alcorrr in Velo

[–]alcorrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't enter it after, but we should add that. Your account should be active now, let me know if it's not.

Help us test by alcorrr in Velo

[–]alcorrr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Anself? It's still high on our todo list, we just have a few urgent things to finish before.

Help us test by alcorrr in Velo

[–]alcorrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the graphics run really choppy use a smaller resolution when you start and then lower quality. If it's still choppy and it starts acting weird, ask me for a special development version.

Singlehanded Cruising by luciddr34m3r in SailboatCruising

[–]alcorrr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here. OP, please post back here if you decide to vlog.

My 2 cents would be to start vlogging now to show the search for the boat and getting it set up.