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  • Pufftmw
    Pufftmw Posts: 1,941
    Came back down OKR on Friday & had to stop a couple of times at lights, so although I'd been cracking along at a fair lick inbetween didn't think much of it. U/loaded to Strava and saw that I was 2 secs off my PB, which is 3rd on that segment. If I'd thought I was in with a chance, I would've riden that last few hundred meters at a more energised pace and avoided the prat in a merc who moved into the buslane and promptly stopped :roll: Could've regained my KOM there...
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  • padders
    padders Posts: 77
    Veronese68 wrote:
    Took my old Marin MTB today as I'm doing the London Bridges ride on it on Sunday. Thought I'd pootle but having overtaken a lycra clad young lady (schoolboy error) I had to keep my speed up a bit. Got to Bushy Park and carried on at a reasonable pace, being wary of peds and dogs on the path.
    I've just uploaded from my Holux thingy and I've got a joint KOM. How did that happen? Unfortunately tailwind assisted. But I seem to be as fast on that as I am on the Jake, very odd.
    Heres hoping Padders will leave me be for a bit. :twisted:

    Reckon that's safe for a while, getting a decent run either way along Cobblers is never easy, I don't lay down the power if there's anyone visible on foot and the wind is usually a mare. I'll just play the waiting game... :twisted:

    How are you getting on with the Holux? I've been asked to recommend a cheap GPS recording device for Strava use and at face value it looks to fit the bill nicely.
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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    Went up Swains Lane in 2:19 on Saturday - a good 20seconds down on KOM. Maybe it will help, next time, if I eat a better breakfast and have more than half a kilometre in my legs by the time I hit the bottom.
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,821
    Padders wrote:
    Veronese68 wrote:
    Took my old Marin MTB today as I'm doing the London Bridges ride on it on Sunday. Thought I'd pootle but having overtaken a lycra clad young lady (schoolboy error) I had to keep my speed up a bit. Got to Bushy Park and carried on at a reasonable pace, being wary of peds and dogs on the path.
    I've just uploaded from my Holux thingy and I've got a joint KOM. How did that happen? Unfortunately tailwind assisted. But I seem to be as fast on that as I am on the Jake, very odd.
    Heres hoping Padders will leave me be for a bit. :twisted:

    Reckon that's safe for a while, getting a decent run either way along Cobblers is never easy, I don't lay down the power if there's anyone visible on foot and the wind is usually a mare. I'll just play the waiting game... :twisted:

    How are you getting on with the Holux? I've been asked to recommend a cheap GPS recording device for Strava use and at face value it looks to fit the bill nicely.
    I think that run is wrong looking again. If you look at the performance figures my peak speed is lower than the average. I think I should report myself.
    Holux is good for what it is. You have to plug it in, import into it's software then export the GPX file and upload it to Strava. Bit of a faff, but manageable. I've not tried a Garmin, but at £55 I'm happy with the Holux. Undercover Elephant got one from DealExtreme for even less.
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  • padders
    padders Posts: 77
    Sigh.

    What's the procedure for attempting to reinstate flagged segments? do they just sit in limbo for ever more? Is it worth contacting support or is it acceptable to just recreate the segment?

    *mutter, grumble, miserable misguided cockwealseing segment flagging numpties, grumble, mutter *
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    OOOOOH NOOOOO I appear to have lost some pace in my 5 weeks off :(
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,821
    Padders wrote:
    Sigh.

    What's the procedure for attempting to reinstate flagged segments? do they just sit in limbo for ever more? Is it worth contacting support or is it acceptable to just recreate the segment?

    *mutter, grumble, miserable misguided cockwealseing segment flagging numpties, grumble, mutter *

    I noticed one of the Bushy Park ones was flagged. As you say you have to be aware of kids, pedestrians, dogs and deer. But it's hardly like barreling down a mountainside at 50mph, it's a wide flat piece of tarmac with no cars except for te odd service vehicle.
    Don't know procedure though. Email them I suppose.
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  • willy b
    willy b Posts: 4,125
    What are people's greatest KOM?

    For me it's this one: http://app.strava.com/segments/1011718

    Or for the road, good old Embankment West: http://app.strava.com/segments/1083160 but I share that, so not really sure I can claim a full KOM.
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  • Flyingbogey
    Flyingbogey Posts: 352
    The one I thought would stand for ages was Colliers Wood to Oval as I was way out in front but it's gone. My latest Merantum way having lopped off 5 seconds for only a 45 second segment is my best. Take that Mr Pedfresh and A. Dunlop!
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Flyingbogey wrote:
    The one I thought would stand for ages was Colliers Wood to Oval as I was way out in front but it's gone. My latest Merantum way having lopped off 5 seconds for only a 45 second segment is my best. Take that Mr Pedfresh and A. Dunlop!
    That's a fair old pace on CS7. I've got the a long KOM going the other way, E&C to Colliers Wood, taken from Mr Pedfresh as it happens. Proud of it only because it was taken in response to a little bragging by DDD. Only had one crack at it :twisted:

    Who is Pedfresh? He's in the SCR group but no idea if he visits the forum.
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  • Flyingbogey
    Flyingbogey Posts: 352
    I think he's on here, keeps pipping my times on strava. I seem to remember you nicking one of my KOM's by 1 second and gloating about it! I just never seem to see anyone on the road.
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,821
    willy b wrote:
    What are people's greatest KOM?
    My only one is this, unfortunately I think the data is wrong as although it was worthy of 4th, I don't think it should be a KOM. Average speed is too high. I just can't quite dob myself in yet.
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  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    Just signed up to this - using my android phone. How accurate is the power calculation? I'm interested as the leader on a local small climb pushed out 310W - ave speed 11.6mph in 2m24s. My stats are 325W - ave speed 8.2mph in 3m24s.

    I am an 85kg lump and reckon the leader must be a mountain goat and appreciate the power to weight ratio theory, but if reasonably accurate, I didn't realise just how significant the power to weight ratio actually is.
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  • alansd1980
    alansd1980 Posts: 201
    Flyingbogey wrote:
    The one I thought would stand for ages was Colliers Wood to Oval as I was way out in front but it's gone. My latest Merantum way having lopped off 5 seconds for only a 45 second segment is my best. Take that Mr Pedfresh and A. Dunlop!

    Which direction is that in? Will have a look at it a have another crack at it!
    The time I come in at means I never get a clear run London bound!
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  • Flyingbogey
    Flyingbogey Posts: 352
    It had me down as 400w on one segment yesterday. I am 95kgs though, looked at power taps after seeing the chat on here but I am just a commuter and couldn't justify the expense/need.
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  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    Flyingbogey wrote:
    It had me down as 400w on one segment yesterday. I am 95kgs though, looked at power taps after seeing the chat on here but I am just a commuter and couldn't justify the expense/need.

    I couldn't justify the expense/need of a power meter either, got other things on my wishlist which take a higher priority. It just got me thinking, half a mile climb and I get dropped by exactly a minute although pushing a slightly higher wattage. Think I need to go on a diet!

    I was pleased that I beat a mate of mine although I'm sure it will be short lived. If we're cycling together he always beats me up a climb!
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  • Flyingbogey
    Flyingbogey Posts: 352
    alansd1980 wrote:
    Flyingbogey wrote:
    The one I thought would stand for ages was Colliers Wood to Oval as I was way out in front but it's gone. My latest Merantum way having lopped off 5 seconds for only a 45 second segment is my best. Take that Mr Pedfresh and A. Dunlop!

    Which direction is that in? Will have a look at it a have another crack at it!
    The time I come in at means I never get a clear run London bound!
    It was London bound with fair wind and no traffic. A good run up and someone to chase. Need to keep the bragging rights for Sills'y. Hopefully see you on the road one day.
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Benno68 wrote:
    Flyingbogey wrote:
    It had me down as 400w on one segment yesterday. I am 95kgs though, looked at power taps after seeing the chat on here but I am just a commuter and couldn't justify the expense/need.

    I couldn't justify the expense/need of a power meter either, got other things on my wishlist which take a higher priority. It just got me thinking, half a mile climb and I get dropped by exactly a minute although pushing a slightly higher wattage. Think I need to go on a diet!

    I was pleased that I beat a mate of mine although I'm sure it will be short lived. If we're cycling together he always beats me up a climb!

    So, who's KOM up Leckwith Hill?!
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  • okgo
    okgo Posts: 4,368
    Benno68 wrote:
    Just signed up to this - using my android phone. How accurate is the power calculation? I'm interested as the leader on a local small climb pushed out 310W - ave speed 11.6mph in 2m24s. My stats are 325W - ave speed 8.2mph in 3m24s.

    I am an 85kg lump and reckon the leader must be a mountain goat and appreciate the power to weight ratio theory, but if reasonably accurate, I didn't realise just how significant the power to weight ratio actually is.

    They are not accurate at all. Pay no attention to them.

    Lets say you could do 5 minutes at 325w (which if you're all out for 3 would be a big ask to do another 2), that would put you on par with a low level 4th cat rider if you go by the power charts w/kg calculation. So in this case if the bloke wasn't using a power meter either then he is indeed lighter than you.

    So don't worry about the weight thing, you potentially have plenty more power to gain before you need to worry about diets.
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    okgo wrote:
    Benno68 wrote:
    Just signed up to this - using my android phone. How accurate is the power calculation? I'm interested as the leader on a local small climb pushed out 310W - ave speed 11.6mph in 2m24s. My stats are 325W - ave speed 8.2mph in 3m24s.

    I am an 85kg lump and reckon the leader must be a mountain goat and appreciate the power to weight ratio theory, but if reasonably accurate, I didn't realise just how significant the power to weight ratio actually is.

    They are not accurate at all. Pay no attention to them.

    Lets say you could do 5 minutes at 325w (which if you're all out for 3 would be a big ask to do another 2), that would put you on par with a low level 4th cat rider if you go by the power charts w/kg calculation. So in this case if the bloke wasn't using a power meter either then he is indeed lighter than you.

    So don't worry about the weight thing, you potentially have plenty more power to gain before you need to worry about diets.

    He's certainly on par with a 4th Cat.
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  • okgo
    okgo Posts: 4,368
    Well technically everyone is, as its the entry level!

    The point I make is that its not high enough for the duration to warrant a big old diet. If it was 425 for the 5 mins, then you might be onto something.

    Still, the strava figures are a load of shit anyway, so not to worry :)
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  • mr_ribble
    mr_ribble Posts: 1,068
    I plugged my turbo up to the kettle the other day, filled it and had it boiling in 4 minutes 24 seconds. Can I ride the Tour now? Tea wasn't bad either, Earl Grey, splash of milk (no sugar, I'm a pro)
  • Pufftmw
    Pufftmw Posts: 1,941
    Hmm..

    Strava is reporting me at 520w for 5 mins and 392w for 10 :shock: :shock:

    I think that is definitely wrong!
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  • okgo
    okgo Posts: 4,368
    Not that I know you, but I would imagine it is a bit high, Wouter Sybrandy who rides for Sigma and is known for being a beast with the watts did 502w for 5 mins up boxhill the other day. Which is a big number for even a pro.

    How much do you weigh?
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  • mr_ribble
    mr_ribble Posts: 1,068
    Pufftmw wrote:
    Hmm..

    Strava is reporting me at 520w for 5 mins and 392w for 10 :shock: :shock:

    I think that is definitely wrong!

    Plug yourself into an oven .. quick! You could have a roast chicken done in an hour! And think of all that replenished protein.
  • mr_ribble
    mr_ribble Posts: 1,068
    okgo wrote:
    Not that I know you, but I would imagine it is a bit high, Wouter Sybrandy who rides for Sigma and is known for being a beast with the watts did 502w for 5 mins up boxhill the other day. Which is a big number for even a pro.

    How much do you weigh?

    More than I should. I'm toying with pulling the trigger on a powertap. Its less vain than just standing in front of a mirror going "look as those thighs, think of the power they must produce" !!
  • okgo
    okgo Posts: 4,368
    :D

    You need to get your arse along to some more races!
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  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    cjcp wrote:
    Benno68 wrote:
    Flyingbogey wrote:
    It had me down as 400w on one segment yesterday. I am 95kgs though, looked at power taps after seeing the chat on here but I am just a commuter and couldn't justify the expense/need.

    I couldn't justify the expense/need of a power meter either, got other things on my wishlist which take a higher priority. It just got me thinking, half a mile climb and I get dropped by exactly a minute although pushing a slightly higher wattage. Think I need to go on a diet!

    I was pleased that I beat a mate of mine although I'm sure it will be short lived. If we're cycling together he always beats me up a climb!

    So, who's KOM up Leckwith Hill?!

    Hi CJ - no idea who he is. Are you down anytime soon to have a go at it?

    My effort was my first outing on a 39 inner ring, had a 28 on the back tho - I got to a stage where I ran out of gears which may have been a good thing, I'll be interested to see how I compare on my compact setup.
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  • mr_ribble
    mr_ribble Posts: 1,068
    okgo wrote:
    :D

    You need to get your ars* along to some more races!

    I'm happy with my 2nd place in the race for the Esher sign as we came back over the bumps on Sunday. I was no match for Jason though. I had also been on the back for the previous 80 miles and dropped totally off the back through Ockley. They slowed in traffic through Cobham which allowed me to get back on :)
  • mr_ribble
    mr_ribble Posts: 1,068
    Who is the King of Splott then ?

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