IG Markets Square Mile Challenge

Pufftmw

I'm in the 14:00 - 14:30 slot - anyone else from here then?

Clever Pun

12.30-1 for me.. anyone fancy a pint after I've scored the earth?

SamWise72

I can't remember what time slot I clicked; I only know that I have to be in Paddington looking respectable at 14:00, and that didn't seem like a problem, so maybe it was 11:30-1200? I wish they'd send a confirmation, then I would know. And yes, the earth shall be scorched. This challenge favours commuters, even over track sprinters, really.

Clever Pun

not having done this kind of thing before I've got a couple questions

will there be resistance or the rear wheel or will it be akin to a rollapuluza?
I would assume its a power and fitness test..

Pufftmw

We'll be on these things http://wattbike.com/uk/

Racing - here http://wattbike.com/uk/wattbike/racing

Looks fun

kelsen

Clever Pun wrote:

not having done this kind of thing before I've got a couple questions

will there be resistance or the rear wheel or will it be akin to a rollapuluza?
I would assume its a power and fitness test..

I'm guessing there'll be resistance, but the question is, are you meant to adjust it whilst racing or is it kept fixed at a one level?

Somebody who has used these things before will have a massive advantage as they'd know what level to start with and what level to adjust to.

Clever Pun

hmmm, I wonder, there's a way to 'cheat' certain exercise bikes... I hope these don't have this glitch.

bigmat

A few spaces available, either early or late, for those who missed out before.

SamWise72

I've had my confirmation; I'm on at 12-12:30. Really up for this.

brucebanner

SamWise72 wrote:

Anyone else doing this? Essentially, 1 mile stationary bike races against Wiggins, Geraint Thomas, and I forget who else, next Friday in Broadgate. I've registered, so those who remember my ill-advised "reasons why I'm faster than you" thread can check out whether I'm genuinely fast or not. I can't link easily on mu Blackberry, but if you google it, you'll find it.

Thank you for the info.

Pufftmw

SamWise72 wrote:

I've had my confirmation; I'm on at 12-12:30. Really up for this.

Yup - Confirmed 14-14:30

TheStone

Me too - 14-14:30.

Clever Pun

I'm on at 12.30

oooooohh

Pufftmw

TheStone wrote:

Me too - 14-14:30.

Real name is James Holt, so if I'm in your heat, don't be worried! Answer to "Puff" as well... Maybe see you there

bigmat

I'm on at 11-11.30, had originally opted for 12.30 but had to change it a couple of times to avoid meetings etc. At least I'll get in there early and hopefully catch them cold. I reckon Wiggins could be the easiest chance of a pro scalp!

kelsen

Watch Team SCR vs Team Sky live!

http://vs1-73418.highspeedoffice.net/in ... style=Quad

Pufftmw

Foof! They'd better have some bloody heating in there!!

Clever Pun

Pufftmw wrote:

Foof! They'd better have some bloody heating in there!!

did say it was outside..

rjsterry

Good luck chaps; wear something warm.

Clever Pun

rjsterry wrote:

Good luck chaps; wear something warm.

I've got a coat and a tshirt... oh bugger

Pufftmw

Clever Pun wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Good luck chaps; wear something warm.

I've got a coat and a tshirt... oh bugger

A pair os shorts or trousers might not go amiss please :shock:

kelsen

You can follow the results on IG Markets and Wattbike Twitter pages

Pufftmw

http://twitter.com/IGMarkets_UK

1:54:08 fastest non-pro at the moment, 1:48:36 pro...

kelsen

Says on http://twitter.com/IGMarkets_UK Matt Hammond has beaten Russ Downing!

Sc00bs

Pro beaten...

**Sky Pro rider beaten!** @russdowning falls in heat one. Winning time by Matt Hammond 1:53:38. 1 minute ago via Twitter for iPhone

jonginge

Awesome!

Pufftmw

Sc00bs wrote:

Pro beaten...

**Sky Pro rider beaten!** @russdowning falls in heat one. Winning time by Matt Hammond 1:53:38. 1 minute ago via Twitter for iPhone

GO SCR

Clever Pun

Pufftmw wrote:

Clever Pun wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Good luck chaps; wear something warm.

I've got a coat and a tshirt... oh bugger

A pair os shorts or trousers might not go amiss please :shock:

yeah I've got some shorts.. legs wont get cold though

keyser__soze

**Sky Pro rider beaten!** @russdowning falls in heat one. Winning time by Matt Hammond 1:53:38.

Go Team SCR

Does that mean he wins the bike?

Clever Pun

Sc00bs wrote:

Pro beaten...

**Sky Pro rider beaten!** @russdowning falls in heat one. Winning time by Matt Hammond 1:53:38. 1 minute ago via Twitter for iPhone

holy crap, that's a good time

feck