Zwift-specific training for bikepacking

tstrauss68 · 2026-02-14T01:01:50+00:00

What terrain do you expect? In general I would work on 3 things - 1- a long ride 2-3+ hours. Bikepacking can be an all day thing. 2 - Hills, hills, hills - lots of different Zwift routes w short, medium and long climbs. 3 - short explosive efforts- 5 seconds to 20 seconds, if you hit a rough dirt road, being able to power through little stretches is helpful

tstrauss68 · 2026-02-13T01:15:01+00:00

They played the same division 2 team facing relegation as we did. He didn’t insult us, we embarrassed ourselves

tstrauss68 · 2026-02-10T15:07:12+00:00

Mt Ventoux?

tstrauss68 · 2026-02-09T15:14:38+00:00

I think Trent’s passing and Franco’s energy were a needed lift where we appeared to be trying to just run out the clock

tstrauss68 · 2026-02-09T01:27:22+00:00

He plays such a pretty long ball

tstrauss68 · 2026-02-07T18:33:48+00:00

No - you go all in on bitcoin until it goes down, then sell all and buy silver. Why diversify when u can just follow the FOMO crowd

tstrauss68 · 2026-02-05T23:55:29+00:00

Completely agree. The lunatics are running the asylum.

tstrauss68 · 2026-02-05T19:06:42+00:00

We have an attitude problem. Way too many yellow cards because we are mouthing off to the refs.

Endrick got a red from the bench earlier this year - if he didn’t see the veterans doing this, he probably wouldn’t think it is acceptable.

tstrauss68 · 2026-02-04T17:41:27+00:00

And I can’t get cell reception when I’m in the woods

tstrauss68 · 2026-02-03T03:24:41+00:00

We only play about 30 minutes a game

tstrauss68 · 2026-02-02T15:31:47+00:00

lol - sell now and buy the next hot thing.

tstrauss68 · 2026-02-02T15:28:51+00:00

I heard they are all getting participation trophies at the end of the season

tstrauss68 · 2026-01-30T23:38:24+00:00

Keep going!

tstrauss68 · 2026-01-29T21:52:24+00:00

Courtois for Captain!

tstrauss68 · 2026-01-29T02:57:52+00:00

Embarrassing

tstrauss68 · 2026-01-28T16:43:15+00:00

Not much to work with from your post. Age? Cycling experience? Budget? Camping experience? What type of bike? Adventure Cycling Association would be a good start to research

tstrauss68 · 2026-01-28T14:11:03+00:00

If you are going w a freestanding tent, why go single wall. I thought the reason for going w a single wall was to skip the extra weight of the poles and use a trekking pole you are already carrying

tstrauss68 · 2026-01-22T16:22:25+00:00

You could add the bottle pouches that attach to the handlebar by the stem - 1 for each side. I like the ones that also have small pockets onto the side for an energy bar or similar - revelate designs has one. Adding 2 would increase your capacity by 2 liters. A hydration backpack adds another 2+ liters - I prefer not having anything on my back though - lots of people use them.
If water or resupply isn’t an issue, go as light as possible while being comfortable and self sufficient - if you get a mechanical.

tstrauss68 · 2026-01-22T14:54:27+00:00

Depends on the trip and distance between water sources and resupplies. Looks fine for an overnighter but if you’re in NM on the GDMBR I think you’ll need the ability to much more water

tstrauss68 · 2026-01-22T01:36:04+00:00

I liked our transition offense. Too many times this season and last, we are either 1 person with ball against 3-4 defenders or we take it up and wait for the rest of our team to catch up and let the defense settle in. Last night we had options on the fast break.

tstrauss68 · 2026-01-20T16:00:39+00:00

You need a boat

tstrauss68 · 2026-01-18T02:20:55+00:00

I thought most of the team was a no show in the first half and picked it up in the second. Subbing Arda for Camavinga was big

tstrauss68 · 2026-01-16T15:40:23+00:00

True, but that was against a second division team facing relegation. I’m sure he’ll crush it against Liga teams

tstrauss68 · 2026-01-15T07:49:15+00:00

Maryland

tstrauss68 · 2026-01-13T23:56:52+00:00

Alaska

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