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I'm tempted. Will have to do a ramp test to find my FTP. Not looking forward to that
Ramp test says 319W. Weight has gone up a bit to 79kg ☹️. Neither number makes me happy so some changes are needed!
Ramp test says 319W. Weight has gone up a bit to 79kg
Give or take 10w that's me at my peak! 😂
Robbo will put all the numbers in the spreadsheet once he's picked his way back up the hill. 😂
How about a race up the Alpe? The only race I've ever won. I assume because most people swerve it.
Does everyone race together or are we separated into categories? My w/kg puts me into a stupid high category when in reality I'm really not very good and actually just a skinny weakling!!
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We all race together, but then get our points based on our times + handicaps, which Robbo tells us before each race.
Handicap is based on W and W/kg depending on the course, according to Robbo’s magic formula.
So someone with a low W/kg can still come out with most points from a race if they do well vs their handicap.
There is also an individual GC competition so fastest cumulative time over the stages and rewards consistency.
There is also a green points jersey where I will award points (the location of how points are determined is set before the stage) for various features (climbs, sprints, fastest lap for critt city etc).
Idea is to make it so everyone has something to strive for!
Failing that there is also the lanterne rouge! 😀
So someone with a low W/kg [S] can still [/S] will always come out with most points from a race
FTFY 😉
Right I have got everyone down who has expressed interest or signed up.
See spreadsheet below. If your name is yellow I need the weight and FTP this week please 🙂
Also if your zwift username is missing can you PM it to me (I think I sent everyone who i needed a Zwift username a message).
Finally if I have missed your sign up shout up and let me know!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1La3WIPQUrOIv7FQHkJ_SSKDJsRoQPgCCR8RtR15TrC0/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks for the reminder @robbo1234biking. I’ve been a bit slow in getting my name down this time. So please add me to the list. Ramp test ftp 243 weight 74kg.
I think I saw that the races were at 7:30, but are they on a particular day of the week?
They are on Tuesdays. The dates are on the first post but start from the 14th for 6 weeks.
Well that was embarrassing, averaged 302W for 20 min FTP test then realised it takes 85% as the actual figure! So new FTP 286W and 80kg. Not sure if the test is based on previous FTP, but asking me to do 355W for 5 mins was wholly unachievable.
25 degrees and glorious sunshine forecast for race time on Tuesday! Still, I've got a big fan and is safer than being on the roads! 😜🤣🔥😎
@robbo my ftp as reduced very slightly to 303w, need the series to drag me back up to peak performance. Weights edged the opposite direction from early summer and now at 79kg.
I should be able to make the first 3 before my rota kicks in for which I should know early October but expect two miss a couple of races unfortunately.
Are we riding MTB again BTW?
Looking forward to it in a masochist kind of way.
@richardkennerley - first race is the 14th (a week on Tuesday)
@kirky72 - no you can ride whatever you like for this series (although a MTB might be a disadvantage!)
Haha, d'oh! Just gained an extra week of life though so that's a win 👌
86kg and 295w for me robbo, hopefully I'll see some marked improvement on both over the next few weeks!
Put me down pls Rob @ 310W 94kg, thks for organising again.
Was planning on doing my ramp test tomorrow, but apparently it's going to be 29° 😩 best put a tarp down
Sorry, bit late, but count me in. Haven't done a FTP test for a long time so will stick with what i was. 78Kg 230 FTP. Thanks
Just buried myself and came up with some very disappointing numbers:
FTP 197, weight 85kg.
Over 60w down on the last series and 5kg heavier. FML.
Oh and haven't had any invited yet @robbo1234biking, you should already be following me from the last series.
Over 60w down on the last series and 5kg heavier. FML.
If it makes you feel any better, if that's zwift's ramp test I'm often about 40-50w down on where it will then put me on my next ride. There's a bit of technique to getting them right. 60W/25% loss sounds like it's possibly that rather than an actual loss maybe?
@reluctantjumper I haven’t had the kinks of Zwift yet. As soon as I get them I will forward them on to everyone. Thanks
My previous figures were from a ramp test and the races, both matched, so will see what happens after the first race. I remember I had a big FTP jump after the Time Trial though!
@reluctantjumper lined myself up for a, warmup and then FTP ramp test tomorrow morning and expecting similar. I already know I'm 82kg and not the 75 I should be...
I'm hoping that like last year it'll quickly start to improve though.
245W and 95kg 😭
Dont forget to get those FTPs and weights in everyone!
What's first on the 14th Robbo ?
Ill announce the courses as soon as I get the links from Zwift. I dont want to announce them in case there is an issue with some of the course selections.
Lets just say you should like the first race course Weeksy (in fact there are a couple that should suit you).
Come on @robbo1234biking. @weeksy's going to need more than a week to choose his bike ;). Come on Zwift - post the links to Robbo.
No worries matey, i thought i may have missed something. More than happy to wait, it's not like there's any courses i've not ridden 😀
After a rubbish spring/summer for training and riding, my FTP will be down and weight up, but this is exactly what I need to get myself going again.
I just hope it's a bit cooler by 14 Sept or I will drown in my own sweat.
ah, I hadn't read properly and hadn't realised how late I have come to this particular party.
Hopefully not too late but if so, hey ho...
@robbo1234biking , I'm weighing in at 76.5kg, FTP is an unknown at the moment. I won't be able to make the first race but I'm a possible for the 2nd race.
I'm happy for my previous FTP result to be used if that's ok? I'm probably a few W that result though.
Rick.
Gaaaah, did a ramp test, only Zwift crashed at 300w 😒 I'll have another bash tomorrow, sorry Robbo.
The worst part is, you're all coming in heavy and under zwifted, as soon as you get going again your FTP will fly up and weight down! Boom, lots of pace.
Don't forget, you'll be handicapped based upon these numbers too, so can work in your favour
Don’t forget, you’ll be handicapped based upon these numbers too, so can work in your favour
That'll be a first!
The worst part is, you’re all coming in heavy and under zwifted, as soon as you get going again your FTP will fly up and weight down!
Ha!
Beer, curry and chips whilst rapidly approaching 50 beg to differ.
Don’t forget, you’ll be handicapped based upon these numbers too, so can work in your favour
In that case I think I'm now 100kg (same FTP). First race is going to rock.... 😆
@gingerfish - I don't think it's too late for you to join in. Get your stats over to robbo and you're set! The more the merrier!!
Getting there now. If your name is in yellow I still need FTP and weight so get them over please!
Bought some new scales and did a ramp test last night. It looks like the new scales have pushed my weight up to 68kg and the ramp test says FTP is 242W.
to 68kg and the ramp test says FTP is 242W
And here we have a contender ! I think I could chop both legs off and still be more than 68kg.
OK still waiting for the links from Zwift but this is the line up...
No restrictions on bikes on this series so choose what suits you or the course.
There will be a Green points Jersey and a KOM points Jersey in addition to the handicap and GC races.;
Note: If you want to be included in the Green Jersey or KOM points race scoring you need to be registered on Zwift Power as this is where I will pull the data from. You are still welcome to take part on the rest of the series if you dont register on Zwift Power.
Total distance: 139km
Total Elevation: 1326m
Race 1 - 14th September 19:30
London - Classique - 5 laps (32.7km, approx 120m of elevation)
A visit to London to kick of the series with sprint points awarded for the 5 fastest times over the Mall Sprint section during the whole event.
1 set of sprint points awarded
Race 2 - 21st September 19:30
Bologna TT Course - 1 lap (8km, approx 230m of elevation)
1 set of KOM points awarded
This is a TT start so when you sign up you will be alocated a start time (read up on TT mode here if you arent familiar with it - https://zwiftinsider.com/time-trial-mode/#:~:text=In%20the%20past%2C%20Zwift%20TT%20races%20released%20all,to%20the%20start%20line%20and%20release%20them%20individually%3A)
Race 3 - Double Header Event
Race 3a - 28th September 19:30
Crit City - The Bell Lap 6 Laps (11.4km, approx 48m of elevation)
A fairly flat but intense course to kick of the double header. Sprint points awarded over the prime section
1 set of sprint points awarded
Race 3b - 28th September 20:00
Richmond - Cobbled Climbs Reverse (9.2km, approx 132m of elevation)
A tough second event for the evening with a bit of climbing. There are two KOM prime sections on this course with points awarded for each section.
2 sets of KOM points awarded.
Race 4 - 5th October 19:30
France - R.G.V (25.1km, approx 107m elevation)
A fairly flat course that is pretty fast. KOM and Green jersey points available.
1 set of KOM points
2 sets of sprint points
Race 5 - 12th October 19:30
Makuri Islands - Chain Chomper - 2 laps (27.2km, approx 368m of elevation)
A visit to the new islands with 2 KOM sections and a sprint section. An opportunity to use a gravel bike perhaps?
2 sets of KOM points
1 set of sprint points
Race 6 - 19th October
Watopia - Legends and Lava (24.5km, approx 321m of elevation)
The queen stage with the longest climb in this series. 2 KOM sections and a sprint section
2 sets of KOM points
1 set of sprint points
Ooooft, 5 laps of classique, that's a tough start. As you implied, it kinda suits me, bit still a decent challenge as I don't usually race 30+ distance races. I'm deffo more a short and sweet kind of guy.
That's a fine set of routes there. Slightly gutted the 2 I can make include Bologna TT though, would have liked a good excuse to drop that. 😂
Will do an FTP test tonight and let you know the results Robbo.
Courses looks like a decent mix.
I was going to ride an MTB throughout to 'keep it real'..... but i am now thinking otherwise 😀
@robbo1234biking 79kg and 280 ftp. Not sure I'll make all these races but will try.
Hi @robbo1234biking , Could you add my name to the list please. FTP 243, weight 74kg. Cheers.
Well that was embarrassing, averaged 302W for 20 min FTP test then realised it takes 85% as the actual figure! So new FTP 286W and 80kg. Not sure if the test is based on previous FTP, but asking me to do 355W for 5 mins was wholly unachievable.
I think they take 95% of your 20 min best, NOT 85..
Ok..
@robbo1234biking
Pop my name down for this again... probably better to be in the list and NOT turn up (As ride IRL on tuesdays) rather than miss out.
I haven't done an FTP, so painfully I'll stick with my current (i.e OLD!) FTP..
FTP 301w
weight 71kg
These figures will come to bite me in the bum, eh!
DrP
I don't know how many events I'll be able to attend, next week's is a no-go for a start as we're away, but just in case...
Weight today: 84.4Kg
FTP based on an hour of feable power: 209W
FTP from 95% of 20mins: 259W
Great line up @Robbo1234biking
Big triathlon for me Sunday so I'll line up Monday and just try and make it round, buts it's flat so not my favourite anyway. Be good to get back to these to push hard again on the bike
karnali
Big triathlon for me Sunday so I’ll line up Monday and just try and make it round
You'll be a day early if you do that. The race is Tuesday 🙂
Brilliant work Robbo, looks like a great set of events. I will however be cursing you for the duration of that Bologna climb!!! 🙂
Race 3 – Double Header Event
I think I'm ill that week
I think I’m ill that week
I wouldn't worry the first race will only be 1 lap for you after which you will blow up!
You’ll be a day early if you do that. The race is Tuesday
Might just want a really good warm up!
I wouldn’t worry the first race will only be 1 lap for you after which you will blow up!
1 lap!?!
What makes you think I've improved over summer?
a day early, i'd have a chance if i raced on monday, by myself!!!
Looks a great race line up with some real pain involved!!
Wish I could ride along guys but unfortunately not this series, hopefully I'm right for the next one! I'll be watching.
Ramp test success.
Andeh - 74kg - 266w
Cheers Robbo.
5 laps of London flat, you say....I'm feeling a bit peaky tbf 😬
I'm guessing it will become evident, but I'm keen to know.. how do we join the races? Do they appear on the events list on the app?
I’ll send over some links which you click through and it will take you to the events in the app.
Ramp test done. I know how to live on a Friday night!
258w and 81kg
🤘
Great courses and evil double header. hilly after a crit, thats going to be painful.
The links will open in the companion app if you have it on a phone. If not they will open on zwift.com on any PC. The events are not in the public event lists in app or zwift.com. They do appear on ZP but you cannot join that way.
I use the companion app so that should do it 🤛
Reactivated my Zwift account for the autumn series. Ramp test suffered.
Weight: 86kg
FTP: 283w
Last call for any weights and FTPs - those in yellow on the below havent given me weights and FTP. I need them by 6pm tonight so I can publish he handicaps https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1La3WIPQUrOIv7FQHkJ_SSKDJsRoQPgCCR8RtR15TrC0/edit#gid=1628366731
Also Zwift still havent sent me the links so just hoping I get them in time to send out to everyone! Apologies for the delay.
Also Zwift still havent sent me the links so just hoping I get them in time to send out to everyone! Apologies for the delay.
I was just going to mention, i've not got it.... but then obviously you've not sent any yet 😀