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Dec 2023
5:23pm, 20 Dec 2023
4,910 posts
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kstuart
level 8 here but only had Zwift since earlier this month and not gotten massively into it yet.
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Dec 2023
9:45am, 24 Dec 2023
3,164 posts
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Big_G
Kicked off Rapha 500 today. As I’ve mentioned I’m doing it all on Zwift and group rides certainly tick the kms off quickly!! I did a pacer ride, an official Zwift/Rapha group ride, and then a free ride. Around a couple of hours in total and I’ve made a good start so I’m pleased. Depending on the how the day goes I may do an hour or so later. Parkrun tomorrow.
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Dec 2023
12:48pm, 27 Dec 2023
9,768 posts
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simbil
Still on target Big_G?
kstuart, if you get 2 rides in a week (of 2k or more), you'll get a fair chunk of 'streak' xp which is worth having. The levels then unlock kit in the drop shop which gives a little performance boost / looks nice, depending on what rocks your boat 
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Dec 2023
1:44pm, 27 Dec 2023
3,171 posts
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Big_G
simbil, yeah, I’m on track. I’ve done rides each day, and a long one (for me) today of 100 miles in nearly 5hrs. It’s grim weather here and OH is back at work so I thought I’d get some miles in, whilst catching up on cyclocross and watching Pulp Fiction! Tired now though.
I’ve done about 12 hours and 413km, and have around 2.5hrs to go I reckon.
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Dec 2023
3:59pm, 27 Dec 2023
4,914 posts
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kstuart
Aye been doing that simbil, spent some drops last night upgrading bike etc and am now up to level 11.
Will see what difference it makes later on.
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Dec 2023
10:11am, 29 Dec 2023
3,172 posts
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Big_G
Finished the Rapha 500 today.
I rode Xmas eve to today, and did roughly 3hr45, 1hr, 2.5hrs, 4hr45, 1hr, 1hr35 for a total 14.5hrs. Basically all in Z2, a mixture of official Rapha group rides, robopacer rides and free rides. That’s by far the most I’ve done in 6 days, and although I was tired after the 4hr45 (which was a single ride), in general I found it easier than I thought I would when I started the challenge. It’s a good challenge for me though and I know it’s far easier on Zwift than IRL, but I’m glad I’ve done it.
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Dec 2023
10:24am, 29 Dec 2023
15,987 posts
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Dave W
Well done for that, bigG
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Dec 2023
10:25am, 29 Dec 2023
6,154 posts
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Windsor Wool
nice one Big_G. I'm impressed.
I know you're a runner at heart but any thought of doing a bit more cycling IRL come the spring?
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Dec 2023
10:34am, 29 Dec 2023
3,174 posts
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Big_G
WW, never say never I suppose, but it’s not on my radar. I’d need a new bike for starters. I’ve only got one bike, which is on my turbo, and it’d need a full service as although I keep it clean, a lot of the bolts and screws are corroded through all the indoor riding I’ve done, and I wouldn’t trust it outside on the potholes of Devon (there are lots of horror stories of bikes failing outdoors after having been used indoors). If anything, I could see myself getting a better indoor setup (currently I’ve got a road bike on a Kickr) before getting a road bike for IRL. I do also have quite a lot of goals and plans in running still, not necessarily for PB attempts, but just for fun and exploring, and next year is shaping up well in terms of plans for that.
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Dec 2023
11:13am, 29 Dec 2023
6,155 posts
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Windsor Wool
definitely keep on ticking off those running goals Big_G. Run well!
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