Thanks Matt.
For everyone, worth registering and accessing this page if not already. https://www.wtrl.racing/zrl/ZRL-results.php
And then filter to our league. Expand the teams to see how the rider points add up.
This shows we came third in total of rider points and hence 18 series points. (Although only 16 appear to have added as we were previously on 64 points....). Not sure how that works.
Great stuff, doing well chaps. For the TTT i've been thinking should we see who wants to signup then organise it so we rotate in a generally fixed order rather than working out over discord during the ride who comes through next? Then if someone cant do a turn they can shout but this way we should stay more organised and focus on position and recovery not who comes through next? Personally for the last one i found it hard to keep track of who was meant to be doing what so we probably went a little slower than we could have.
im keen also, but legs are not great so happy to give up for stronger riders to get us up the table, Is there not 2 more races after this? the website shows races on Dec 8th and 15th?
If watts on front went closer or over 400, gaps appeared.
Holding around 375 seemed to keep together.
Fluctuations of lead watts also caused gaps (perhaps the biggest cause)
So perhaps one approach for max speed.
On flat:
Hold between 350 (or as close as possible) to 375 watts max on flat
If at 350 pull off after 1 min or less as others can hold higher for max speed
If at 375 hold for a couple of minutes then drop off.
Closer to 400 should in theory be OK, but build slowly from 375 to 400 then slowly back to 375 again.
On down hills:
Build slowly to 400+ if possible. No gaps should appear. Quicker turns.
On uphills:
Limit to 4.5 w/kg
Suggested order based on 5 minute powers:
Graham
Dave
Chris P
Chris L
Matt P
Dan
That way we generate a smoother lead max power.
We keep to the order. If momentum carries us through we drop back and try to slot in. Even if this means coming in from two or three behind when time to be on front. A short burst of watts and then a short drop seems to push up one place and then stick to the person in front. Easier to move up then drop back.
Sounds like a plan to me, worth a shot.
Just a general finding from last time- I kept the overhead view (9) the whole time and found it massively easier for judging relative speed and spotting gaps emerging...
looks like we are 4th on the night collecting 17 points which puts us now 6th in the table 1 point ahead of Merlin who were 7th on the night collecting 14 points.
Looks like though 6th in the league is all we can get as we are 11 behind 3cTyphoons in 5th. By the way the points are dished 20 19 18 17 etc from 1st, the gains are too small.
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For everyone, worth registering and accessing this page if not already.
https://www.wtrl.racing/zrl/ZRL-results.php
And then filter to our league. Expand the teams to see how the rider points add up.
This shows we came third in total of rider points and hence 18 series points. (Although only 16 appear to have added as we were previously on 64 points....). Not sure how that works.
Thoughts?
Get your name down below if you want to race, we can then finalise the team early...
Dave
Chris L
Chris P
Matt P
Graham
Email with sign on details on the way...
Cheers
Observations for last time.
If watts on front went closer or over 400, gaps appeared.
Holding around 375 seemed to keep together.
Fluctuations of lead watts also caused gaps (perhaps the biggest cause)
So perhaps one approach for max speed.
On flat:
Hold between 350 (or as close as possible) to 375 watts max on flat
If at 350 pull off after 1 min or less as others can hold higher for max speed
If at 375 hold for a couple of minutes then drop off.
Closer to 400 should in theory be OK, but build slowly from 375 to 400 then slowly back to 375 again.
On down hills:
Build slowly to 400+ if possible. No gaps should appear. Quicker turns.
On uphills:
Limit to 4.5 w/kg
Suggested order based on 5 minute powers:
Graham
Dave
Chris P
Chris L
Matt P
Dan
That way we generate a smoother lead max power.
We keep to the order. If momentum carries us through we drop back and try to slot in. Even if this means coming in from two or three behind when time to be on front. A short burst of watts and then a short drop seems to push up one place and then stick to the person in front. Easier to move up then drop back.
In theory if first rider at 375.
2nd rider - 300
3rd rider - 265
4th rider - 255
5th - 245
6th - 240
At some point if tiring don't be afraid to push hard then drop away. As long there are still 4 left!
Thoughts welcome!
Just a general finding from last time- I kept the overhead view (9) the whole time and found it massively easier for judging relative speed and spotting gaps emerging...
Looks like though 6th in the league is all we can get as we are 11 behind 3cTyphoons in 5th. By the way the points are dished 20 19 18 17 etc from 1st, the gains are too small.