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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Snuck in a KOM on the way back from RP. Bit disappointed there are only 3 SCRers on it, as it's a good effort :D
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    OK So I added 1.1mph onto my average speed going home (14.0mph) compared to the 12.9mph going to work.

    My speedo had me topped out at 32.1mph (Strava says 30.4) going from Balham Tube to Tooting Bec. But I had to slow for a car :x so my average is 18.2mph

    I topped out at 28mph along London Bridge until a cross wind frigthend the life out of me and I slowed the 'F' down.(Strava says 40.3 and an average of 20.7mph - which is clearly wrong).

    For me, 17st in Jan (nervous/comfort eating) that is impressive.

    Data is all there for people to see.
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    dhope wrote:
    there are only 3 SCRers on it

    We can change that ;)
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    cyclingprop wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    there are only 3 SCRers on it

    We can change that ;)

    Yes we can, I could go home that way.....
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    Chris

    Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/5
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Sketchley wrote:
    cyclingprop wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    there are only 3 SCRers on it

    We can change that ;)

    Yes we can, I could go home that way.....

    Bring it, 27mph is a solid marker
    I said that about Balham too though :/
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  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    Pleased with pb up Putney hill tonight Of 14.3mph. Also good time, for me, on mail bank south I didn't even feel like I was trying or particularly quick so but surprised to see my 2nd fastest time....
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  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    The wind dropped and the traffic parted as I span like a loon over Putney Bridge. 29s but reckon I could squeeze a couple more if the planets align....
  • vermin
    vermin Posts: 1,739
    2 PBs for me too, which was nice, (Blackfriars to WB and Millbank South). Still just outside top 10 for each though...
  • Yukirin
    Yukirin Posts: 231
    and two pbs for me also.
    Portsmouth road - now 4th /118 ytd and 1st out of 12 scr ytd.
    and dspc2 hill out of Surbiton - now 7th/35 ytd but only one other scr this year.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Gussio wrote:
    The wind dropped and the traffic parted as I span like a loon over Putney Bridge. 29s but reckon I could squeeze a couple more if the planets align....

    Or if you use gears... :P
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Increased the gap on one KOM of mine and got another on a flat section :?
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • richVSrich
    richVSrich Posts: 527
    finally sorted it out on my phone and got it working this morning....

    :(

    about mid table....i was hungry this morning though!
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    richVSrich wrote:
    finally sorted it out on my phone and got it working this morning....

    :(

    about mid table....i was hungry this morning though!
    Wouldn't worry, most efforts end mid table unless you're hammering it in search of a PB. I'd need a tailwind and a tow to get close to the sharp end of the table on many of the Embankment segments.
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  • richVSrich
    richVSrich Posts: 527
    dhope wrote:
    richVSrich wrote:
    finally sorted it out on my phone and got it working this morning....

    :(

    about mid table....i was hungry this morning though!
    Wouldn't worry, most efforts end mid table unless you're hammering it in search of a PB. I'd need a tailwind and a tow to get close to the sharp end of the table on many of the Embankment segments.


    haha cheers dhope! :) will try harder on the way home though :P
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  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    cjcp wrote:
    Gussio wrote:
    The wind dropped and the traffic parted as I span like a loon over Putney Bridge. 29s but reckon I could squeeze a couple more if the planets align....

    Or if you use gears... :P

    You might be on to something :) Gears in the park tonight....but I'm staying away from Ballet School Hill.
  • Pufftmw
    Pufftmw Posts: 1,941
    cyclingprop wrote:
    Well twas quite tailwind-y tonight on the OKR. No idea how PuffTMW has an extra 4mph going over the flyover :(. And I got the not a KOM but a KOM issue over Westminster Bridge. Not too bad though.

    Is it cos I is faster? ;)

    I had a clear run at it plus there was some chap struggling near the top so wanted to see how quickly I could catch him & overtake (nonchalently of course). Speed down OKR was good until Ilderton - poxy traffic lights :(
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Aye, I need to work on my spinning. Pushing apparently won't do it.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    The power calculation on Stava has suddenly started working for me.

    God, I'm a weakling. Need to get into the gym.
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  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    Asprilla wrote:
    The power calculation on Stava has suddenly started working for me.

    God, I'm a weakling. Need to get into the gym.


    Power is averaged on the segment, have a look at the performance graph you can see max power peaks. If it is accurate* i generate over a kilowatt in a sprint....

    * I know it probably not
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  • Pufftmw
    Pufftmw Posts: 1,941
    cyclingprop wrote:
    Aye, I need to work on my spinning. Pushing apparently won't do it.

    Hey, see you knocked a few seconds off your time tonight - nice one :)

    Still 1 sec slower than me though ;)
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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Sketchley wrote:
    Asprilla wrote:
    The power calculation on Stava has suddenly started working for me.

    God, I'm a weakling. Need to get into the gym.


    Power is averaged on the segment, have a look at the performance graph you can see max power peaks. If it is accurate* i generate over a kilowatt in a sprint....

    * I know it probably not

    That's more like it. Just found a peak of over 1200w for one of my trips; back to the sofa for me. Phew.
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  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    Happy to help. Nice wine this.....
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    Chris

    Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/5
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Pufftmw wrote:
    cyclingprop wrote:
    Aye, I need to work on my spinning. Pushing apparently won't do it.

    Hey, see you knocked a few seconds off your time tonight - nice one :)

    Still 1 sec slower than me though ;)


    #beat Puff or die trying... ;) ta muchly.

    Something to do with getting out of the office at 17.35 and having a docs appointment at 18.00. Still, managed to get home and have a shower before getting there on time :)
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Asprilla wrote:
    Just found a peak of over 1200w for one of my trips

    power.jpg

    I think this must guarantee it's not accurate...* *but for today just let me believe otherwise?
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • bonkstrong
    bonkstrong Posts: 120
    Listing what bike you're riding should be mandatory - and verified (unrealistic I know, but it's hurting my self-esteem). I feel like a mega weakling down in 8/10 of a segment at nearly half the average speed as the KOM. But then I have to tell myself that he's probably not trying to climb on a 40lb+ commuting tank complete with Panniers and more lights than Las Vegas at night - and if he is, he should enter next years TDF, he'd probably do ok! I can't wait to break out the Addict for the commute in Summer so I can tear up the hill at a more respectable pace!!
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Anyone else having problems connecting to the GPS?

    Am on android avec orange.
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    BONKSTRONG wrote:
    Listing what bike you're riding should be mandatory - and verified (unrealistic I know, but it's hurting my self-esteem). I feel like a mega weakling down in 8/10 of a segment at nearly half the average speed as the KOM. But then I have to tell myself that he's probably not trying to climb on a 40lb+ commuting tank complete with Panniers and more lights than Las Vegas at night - and if he is, he should enter next years TDF, he'd probably do ok! I can't wait to break out the Addict for the commute in Summer so I can tear up the hill at a more respectable pace!!

    Which oddly is good for my self esteem in that inspite of fairly stiff gearing and fair weight of bike. I'm not the last, some i'm even nr the top!
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    roger merriman wrote:
    BONKSTRONG wrote:
    Listing what bike you're riding should be mandatory - and verified (unrealistic I know, but it's hurting my self-esteem). I feel like a mega weakling down in 8/10 of a segment at nearly half the average speed as the KOM. But then I have to tell myself that he's probably not trying to climb on a 40lb+ commuting tank complete with Panniers and more lights than Las Vegas at night - and if he is, he should enter next years TDF, he'd probably do ok! I can't wait to break out the Addict for the commute in Summer so I can tear up the hill at a more respectable pace!!

    Which oddly is good for my self esteem in that inspite of fairly stiff gearing and fair weight of bike. I'm not the last, some i'm even nr the top!

    I think we should run a jockey style weight penalty. Then I would always be in the top as I'd probably not have much extra to carry. Jus' sayin'.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    We should run a Richmond Park handicap, where everyone has to strap on weights until we all weigh the same as the heaviest person then do a lap. My guess is that JZed would win and I wouldn't come last.... Would be interesting to see if I could beat Jon Ginge up dark will if he has 7 stone strapped to his back....
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Should be able to rank people by their average power - to weight ratio over the segment, as well as time. (for those with power metres).
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