Only reason that I pick up my phone is to text those I'm riding with. Otherwise, direction changes, power-up activations, etc are easy enough if mounted to the bars.
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Only reason that I pick up my phone is to text those I'm riding with. Otherwise, direction changes, power-up activations, etc are easy enough if mounted to the bars.
I have mine mounted on my bar. No need to have it in your hand ever.
I like to use the app to type in the chat, change the camera view, change routes, u-turn, end a ride, even press a power up. I like to change the map view to see the bigger map view.
Also I really like my app to display W/Kg, and the monitor to show Watts.
Ok cool thanks that is helpful
I finally got a bar mount for the phone and it's helpful. For some reason on my setup the ERG keeps freaking out during a workout and all of a sudden I'll be grinding in thick, deep mud. So unfortunately I use the companion app to turn on/off the ERG to get it going again.
probably be the only thing I win in this group, I'll take itQuote:
Originally Posted by dan_pdx
I also have a bar mount but seldom use it when riding these group rides. So far it's easier to pick up and text.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dee Hubbs
Damnit! Work got in the way again yesterday! Probably tomorrow too. Have fun guys!
Cool that we're getting a consistent, good turnout.
Anyone doing festive 500? Usually riding 300 mi in a week in winter in montana isn't something i can pull off but thanks to zwift I'm signed up. I've picked out routes that will hit the miles but probably want to include some events and "group rides" into that. Can't believe how much time I've spent on this trainer already. There were definitely days I could have gone outside but I had some group event going on.
currently my list is pretzel, four horseman, london pretzel, bigger loop, dust in the wind, achterbahn, big foot hills, petit boucle. That adds up to 500km and change (there's a "lead in" to routes), and, uh, a bunch of climbing. I also have a thought to make a daily alpe du zwift climb a part of it.
I need some motivation. If you turn your rides into meetups and invite me (P MJ) I could jump in to give you a little boost while you're ticking away the miles and vert. I'm east coast so may not be available, but am always looking for a reason to get moving.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamal
Well done. This is the definition of a pain cave. Some of these other setups belong in a peloton ad.Quote:
Originally Posted by dan_pdx
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Yeah once I get some of the schedule figured out a little better I'll post about it here and create a meetup or two. The other thing is that if someone you follow is riding, it'll show them when you start up zwift and you can get dropped into the game with them. So at the very least you can be like "hey I'm doing this route in about an hour if anyone wants to jump in."Quote:
Originally Posted by huckbucket
Update your software/app. New roads added to Watopia. Only 4k, but makes for new routes and Badges.
https://zwiftinsider.com/update-1-0-...carousel-67479
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Nice!
Fun ride tonight, felt good to be in the mix at the end. This is great, thanks you guys!
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Sorry I missed it. Work went right to the starting gun and I was wiped out
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8 of us tonight!
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Ticketchecker was the new joiner tonight.
Plus 7 of the regulars:
See ya next week. I’ll send out the meet ups soon.
I know it’s Christmas Eve but let’s see who shows up.
Fun stuff.
Are we OK with starting the fireworks a little early like we did tonight? I followed wheels on the false flat and 4 of us got separation although it definitely took a dig to make it happen. Personally, I'd like to revert back to the original design (detente until the hill) but what do others think?
Last lap it’s on like donkey kong
I’ll be out for next week but might be able to join in the week after!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dee Hubbs
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Yeah I wasn’t ready for the push so I just hung back and pushed it when I was ready. I mean it is sorta fun both ways. The organic escalation was interesting but I do like knowing when people are going nuts. But sometimes people just get competitive and that’s fun tooQuote:
Originally Posted by huckbucket
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Says the guy with the Xmas sweater jersey.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
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I followed wheels through, wasn’t me who lit it up!
Dee’s picture shows me in the dark grey, orange Z jersey. But mine has me in the Xmas kit. That dark grey jersey is the default for the Xmas kit, if you pick it out of your garage it will show as the bad Xmas sweater jersey.
Zwift has not released the new update on Apple TV yet, so that Jersey is not visible to me yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
That was my fault. Was trying to push the tempo a bit, but went out the gate a bit too hard. Like to make you fast bastards work for it at least a little!Quote:
Originally Posted by huckbucket
I’m finding that a good way to keep from accidentally lunging too far forward and then having to dial it back in the first two laps is to spin a much higher cadence than usual. It’s a good way to maintain intensity while still hanging with the group.Quote:
Originally Posted by wendigo
Oh this fat bastard likes it alright. Just want to make sure we're all on the same page and consistent with Dee's idea for the ride.Quote:
Originally Posted by wendigo
My first ride with the group was Tuesday. Seemed like a nice ramp up of pace starting 3rd lap. I had to work progressively harder. Hit the bottom of the climb with 5sec of power left in the legs. That's about right for my fitness right now.
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I was going to get dropped no matter what but I didn't help my effort at all when my front wheel slipped off the wheel block causing the brake lever to hit the keyboard changing the camera to a side view of me shortly before the final climb. Had no idea what was going on up the road.
Thanks for waiting for me Dee, I might have gotten mugged in that neighborhood
I had heavy legs yesterday, and and when justcuz blew me away on the last climb (I blame the feather power up) I figured I'd take it easy up the climb and ride into the finish with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by ticketchecker
Yesterdays pace was a little soft on the third lap, if had the legs last night I would have pushed the front pace a little too.
I've linked my profile to zwift power. How essential is it to then link that to strava - it that a necessary step beyond recording stats for your own use?
I have a strava account but rarely use it - usually I am just using it for mapping out new trails in the real world.
It’s only a necessary step if you want to track stats and get the black Strava jersey in the game
Gotcha thanks
Ahh dudes. L39ion of LA launch ride was this afternoon. Couldn't pass it up. If I was a real tough guy I would still join tonights group ride, but those L39ion guys were hammering and I am pretty smoked.
Cool. Didja find a smart trainer?Quote:
Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian
Not yet, but I have a small budget for one now. CL has had a couple used ones recently. If anyone is upgrading on here let me know!Quote:
Originally Posted by huckbucket
Thinking about upgrading my computer hardware (but not the trainer). Watched this vid the other day and now I'm jealous and want that resolution. Anyone got any recs for a PC config that will do this?
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Thanks for ride tonight guys - I think its hilarious zwift has Christmas sweaters so what better ride for us to break them out on? Matching red socks for me and red accents on the helmet for PL - looking sharp. Hopefully the update takes effect and we can all come finely dressed for the Christmas eve ride.
Sorry about your technical issues FT!
No worries! I got a good workout in anyway. Did some research and I think it’s from connecting all my devices through my cheap ANT dongle. Next time will leave everything on ANT except the Wahoo trainer link which I’ll do over Bluetooth. Hopefully that makes it more stable. If that still breaks I’ll reverse it.Quote:
Originally Posted by grrrmountainman
Even with only 5 guys it was a really fun ride. Thanks boys!
Yeah ... fun stuff. Thanks again for the ride tonight guys. By the end my angry saddle sore was going full postal. Need better main-taint-enance.
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I’m all for the ass cream on these indoor rides especially when you hardly get out of the saddle or move much. Keeps the wolf at bay.
Was pretty cool. Everyone was auto kitted in L39ion kits on the group ride tonight. So it's basically impossible to get custom Zwift kits unless you are like a real team, huh?
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