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Looks unlikely I'll be about this week as I'm now due in Surrey Thursday.
Argh, that's a shame.
Any takers to ride the world championships?
1 lap of Greatest London Loop, 7.40 on Thurs.
Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E_0I0hulOaE2y34RpjckVCoT2Jks16vypeZ98L_LUw8/edit?usp=sharing
Argh, that’s a shame.
Oh you know Guildford then?
Ive got the Rona this week! to be honest dont feel that bad but Lungs a little tight so a hard TTT probably not the best thing to do!
I'm in if kiddy bed time goes well
I’m going to pull out. Doesn’t look like we will get a team in any case and I am on a training course that didn’t finish until late yesterday and assuming the same today.
Looks like low numbers for tonight . I’m still wrestling the end of a cold so happy to skip to next Thursday? Looks like a fun course and would love to ride it as a ttt sometime.
It's @Phil56 and a blob of maybes.
It might work out. Any confirmations or new interest?
Just in case..
Time delay is 8.5 mins (in by 19:43 off at 19:51:30)
Racepass: https://www.wtrl.racing/RacePass/?id=SkM3aFYyeVdnSUlNTEg4YjR4d3owdz09
I've entered in case anyone else turns up!
Sorry guys. Dad's taxi service is required.
I’ve signed on, I’m hoping to get finished at work at home by 1900, so we will see, I’ll let you guys know later.
There are three of you on the start sheet: @phil56, @giggsmaster, @yanboss.
You might think that's not enough. @chrischarles did you decide against?
Anyone else fancy a ride (in the TTT World Championships) at 7.40 this evening?
Sadly I’m out guys as still fighting this pesky cold. Sorry to let you down . See you next Thursday
I’m in the pen!!
Sorry Phil, it got a bit too late to get changed and run into the garage. It wouldn’t have gave me a good warm up.
Hopefully, we have everyone back for next week. I don’t think it would have been much fun for you dragging me round on your own anyway!
What's this warm up thing? I assume you mean the mad sprint to the garage trying not to drop the laptop 1 minute before the start.
Thanks for the pace setting @phil56. Proper threshold session for me up that hill.
Ha, amazing that you rode as a pair! 2nd overall in the (unofficial) 2-up worlds! (And genuinely a fast time for the pair of you)
Hopefully we can get lots more riders out next week...
Well done @yanboss, thanks for joining me - that was way more fun than an ITT would have been! Enjoyed catching that team at the top of the climb!
Well done guys, sounds like an epic blast!
Thanks for the organisation @savoyad Where are the results? Can't seem to find anything useful on the WTRL website.
Results are here @yanboss https://www.wtrl.racing/ttt/TTT-Results-beta/
(You were really DNQ (didn't qualify for any category, 2 riders isn't enough). But there were a few teams out there making the best of it like that...)
Who is in this week?
Greater London Flat, 29km.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E_0I0hulOaE2y34RpjckVCoT2Jks16vypeZ98L_LUw8/edit?usp=sharing
I'm in - bit of a shambles currently, fitness-wise so I need the work but I might not make the full trip if I have to throw up!
I imagine I'm going to regret saying yes, first PT session in a very long time tonight and I think it's likely they will hurt me. Lots.
A team is forming. Still spaces, speak up..
Racepass https://www.wtrl.racing/RacePass/?id=VCtxSjJ6NzZIdEczUE1RVTJ5Ymk4QT09
Time delay is 6 mins. In the pen by 19.41 and off at 19.47
(Nb earlier pen time than usual...)
I’m out.
Unable to walk more than 5 paces, so the wife has told me no biking this week!
That doesn't sound good, what did you do?
Don’t know really. May have overdone it in gym on Saturday.
Painful lower back, have to get the wife to put my socks on (on me, of course!) and tie my laces!
I were off work on Monday, but stupidly went back yesterday and today, I think I’ve made it worse by sitting in van for 3 hours drive a day.
Staying off tomorrow and Friday, so fingers crossed.
I'd love to say I'll be there but haven't been home from work before 7 this week.
The joys of a business transfer right in the middle of the busiest time of year...
I could really do with the exercise too.
Have a good ride all.
It's rare i, or indeed any sane person, will say this @giggsmaster but, your wife is right. Listen to your wife.
I love the idea that you might ask your wife to dress you...and then climb on to the bike for a TTT and it’s rare i, or indeed any sane person, will say this @giggsmaster but, @dangeourbrain is right. Listen to @dangeourbrain.
the rest of you...it's looking good.
We have 7 yes (one conditionally), and 1 maybe
Yes: @yanboss (subject to the cooperation of children), @phil56, @scaredypants, @slowpuncheur, @robbo1234biking, @dangeourbrain, @chrischarles
Maybe: @paino
Most of you have clicked the link: https://www.wtrl.racing/RacePass/?id=VCtxSjJ6NzZIdEczUE1RVTJ5Ymk4QT09
Plus @sturdylad threatening to get home in time, and @paul-s is prone to appearing out of nowhere. We should get 8 at the start today I think.
I love the idea that you might ask your wife to dress you…and then climb on to the bike for a TTT
I've never met giggsmaster or his wife but the idea of anyone being levered into a skin suit isn't an idea I could ever love.
I’m sure the wife would be drawing the line somewhere.
I think my dignity has gone out of the window this week and I think I may have had my 1st insight into growing old!
In. Entered. See you in the pen.
Thanks for towing me round, all - very kind.
My knee is doing OK now I've had some beer & ibuprofen (and stopped riding, obvz). How's everybody else's excuse ? 😷
You went well tonight scaredypants. In fact everyone seemed to be going well and we made some good overtakes. I think they last one just threw out our rhythm because of the additional rider who was in our shirt!
Thanks everyone enjoyed it!
Thanks for this evening folks. Hard work as ever, finally starting to feel like I'm getting back to where I should be slowly but surely!
Just seen 8 of you got round as a smooth unit. Awesome.
The sheet is clear for next week: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E_0I0hulOaE2y34RpjckVCoT2Jks16vypeZ98L_LUw8/edit?usp=sharing
3 laps of the flat route in Watopia on Thursday at 7.40
Looking good for Thursday…just me?
I've just added myself as an 'In'
I'm going to be down in Guildford again Thursday so I'm out this week sorry.
With a bit of luck I'll have room for my bike in the van at least so might manage to get out in the real world for a ride before I spend 6 hours on the motor way.
I'm in. Hopefully, I'll be able to offer a bit more than last week. Ideally, by eating more than 20 mins before the start!
In (...trouble unless that list grows a bit !)
There is an update out so leave time before the TTT tomorrow night.
Racepass: https://www.wtrl.racing/RacePass/?id=L2tsWFRMUjRja3NmOSswNEFTa0lIZz09
Start delay: 13 minutes. In the pen by 19:41, off at 19:54
Start list: @paino, @phil56, @scaredypant, @slowpuncheur, @robbo1234biking, @paul-s, @chrischarles
One space left, post in her to grab it.
Great effort again last night guys, and really good that we got to the finish line as a team once again. I'm not sure why we started so far behind everyone else, but we made up 2.5 minutes on the first team we caught!
A very respectable 240th last night, pretty good with 6 and no A class riders. I’m finding the TTT draft is working better than last year, and not get distanced when easing off to the back of the pack. For those bunching up sideways moments, for me it’s easier to ease off @ 230W ish then rejoin at the back as opposed to wasting 270W in no mans land. Superb team effort again from everyone.
Yeh it was good last night. We were catching that team very rapidly.
I think we could do a little more on the comms side. There were times when 3 or 4 of us were all pulling then we would realise and then all back off and it yoyoed a bit. Just a simple thing like 'robbo will pull next' so we know who is feeling ready to go again (not suggesting any formal pace lines or anything). We would have to say names as recognising voices on discord isnt the easiest!
2 laps of Richmond next week so a tough one.
Great ride again last night all. I’m just getting used to the formation and starting to ride as part of the line so thanks for your patience. Happy for any tips or advice to help us all go quicker!
Have a great weekend.
"scaredy will not pull next" - just so you all know !
One day I'll be fit again (done a load of riding this week, so knackered; hope it'll help in the longer run)
For those bunching up sideways moments, for me it’s easier to ease off @ 230W ish then rejoin at the back as opposed to wasting 270W in no mans land
Those bunching moments kill me ! It's remarkable how quick I can lose the draft if I'm at the very back - dropping back is fine if you can spare the 350-400W to get back on if you slip too far. I can do that maybe twice in one of those TTs, then I'm cooked, so I try to loiter in the middle somewhere, which I know is disruptive. There was one lovely stretch where we were lined out perfectly ... and I was shitting myself !
I enjoyed last night more than the previous week. Glad I could at least offer some pulls on the front this time. As for the sideways thing, I think you're right @Paino. Maybe we just need more confidence to let the wheel in front go a little bit and our avatar will fall in line? It's so frustrating watching my stupid dude drift to the side of the group for no good reason. Who would do that? He's an idiot! 🙂
I'm on board with Robbo's suggestion. I assume it would be a case of the individual shouting up or Phil shouting 'next'?
Given the whole WRTL system is based on mixed abilities, I think over the past few weeks, we've worked really well together. Finishing will all riders is always good. We took nearly 3 minutes out of the team in front over about 2 laps last night.
Next up - two laps of Richmond Reverse. 7.40 Thurs.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E_0I0hulOaE2y34RpjckVCoT2Jks16vypeZ98L_LUw8/edit?usp=sharing
Any chance of a race link for this week @savoyad? Looks like 6 of us. Hopefully, the delay is less than last week.
Good idea @slowpuncheur
Race link: https://www.wtrl.racing/RacePass/?id=eEt2MmZqZkFRb0F5TGpxRHFkWDhGdz09
Start delay 7 mins (in pen by 19:41, off at 19:48)
Team so far: @paino, @phil56, @slowpuncheur, @robbo124biking, @dangeourbrain, chrischarles
Just realised it is the reverse route so the climbs come pretty early on and then a flat run into the finish.
Sorry all, going to have to cry off as I've still a load of work to do.
Thought we smashed that one last night. 192nd overall I think. Consistent! Turns at the front seemed to work well. @chrischarles really well done fella, some difficult climbs in that! The lack of draft from 5 riders compared to 8 is very noticeable, there were times when I had to give it the beans not to get dropped off the back. Only downside was the football result @slowpuncheur.
^ yup. It's been a shame in some ways that we've only had one team this winter for the TTT but the lack of a B Team, and hence a slightly higher standard, coupled with the regular 'encouragement' of @Phil56 in particular has pushed me on to improvements. That was a hard route last night and I thought we all played our part. It's at least 3 weeks in a row we've finished as we've started. I'm away next week, then the clocks change. I guess we are playing it by ear in terms of interest thereafter?
Hope everyone’s enjoying the sunshine 😎
Thanks for as great TTT last week and for looking after me! Is anyone riding tonight or are we giving it a miss?
Um, I forgot to enter the team. I'm really sorry if that's let anyone down...
I'd be up for it if we do enter a team, or is it to late?
P.
I think it is too late as it has already started in some time zones.
Um, I forgot to enter the team. I’m really sorry if that’s let anyone down…
@savoyad now I've no reason not to go to the gym you utter monster!
Um, I forgot to enter the team. I’m really sorry if that’s let anyone down…
@savoyad no problem mate and thank-you for all your organisation.
Hope to ride with everyone next Thursday. Have a great weekend☀️
Team is in for next week. Road to Ruins, 7.40, next Thursday.
Sheet is clear for signups here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E_0I0hulOaE2y34RpjckVCoT2Jks16vypeZ98L_LUw8/edit?usp=sharing
Ah gwan then
Scratch that - Mrs Brian's birthday!
Only 2 of us confirmed - any late entrants or scrap it for this evening?
I'm a no this week. Off actual riding in the real world on dirt trails. Can't wait
Back to bike commuting for me (although today was a damn cold day to do my first one!) so I will be ducking out for the foreseeable future. I will likely pick it up again towards winter.
Cheers
Just looking for my thickest socks to head out in the cold sunshine this morning!
Joining a few mates for a 'run' this evening. I know, I know...:)
No from me as well I'm afraid
P.
Back to bike commuting for me (although today was a damn cold day to do my first one!)
I chickened out, got as far as pulling my bibs on, saw it was snowing and decided to drive*.
Good effort making it as your first for a while.
*not in my bibs.
This isn't looking great...
Just in case, I do have
racepass https://www.wtrl.racing/RacePass/?id=QnBqRGwraWxvc3pvRThpY1NxV0Y1QT09
time delay 7 minutes (from 19:43, so off at 19:50)
Great to hear that we are all heading out into the real world at long last, even in the snow!
I guess tonight is off as not enough of us? If anyone is up for next week I would be interested 🤞🏼
Happy outdoors cycling 🚴🏼♂️
I need to get back on the horse. Not done a few of the current Race Series and missed quite a lot of weeks of TTT, due to either back issues or work.
I’m hoping to get my mojo back for both next week.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E_0I0hulOaE2y34RpjckVCoT2Jks16vypeZ98L_LUw8/edit
Spreadsheet is clear for Thursday. Savoyad is away this week so I will try and cajole a team into taking part (despite not taking part myself!).
4 laps of the Two Bridges Loop
https://zwiftinsider.com/route/two-bridges-loop/