Zwift, TR, Sufferfest etc

[rideit]

Thanks for the reply. Curious if it will work that way without Zwift?
I’ll shoot them an email too.
Last time I did that it took them two weeks to respond.

[buttahflake]

Have y’all done any rides with the new pace partners? It’s a cool way to get extra XP. There are four different pacers, A-D, and as you ride with them your XP starts to multiple. It’s a little tricky at first, I found myself either sprinting or not pedaling to stay with the pacer. Eventually you start to get the hang of it. It’s s cool way to get a steady state workout and get some added XP. It’s only in Watopia.
From this morning with Coco Cadence, (C) level

[Dee Hubbs]

I wanted an easy ride, and tried the "D" level, but with the rolling course it was impossible to stay close to them. I found myself out front too easily.
I have done a bunch of C rides with the bot and find it easer to stay with them at the upper end on my Zone 2, low Zone 3.
Heres how the multiplier works: After 5 minutes of being within 6 meters (plus or minus) of the Bot your XP point jump to a multiplier of 1.2, every 5 minutes it jumps to 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, and 2.5. After 5 minutes at a multiplier of 2.5 it goes back to 1.0 and starts over again.

[justcuz]

Have y’all done any rides with the new pace partners? It’s a cool way to get extra XP. There are four different pacers, A-D, and as you ride with them your XP starts to multiple. It’s a little tricky at first, I found myself either sprinting or not pedaling to stay with the pacer. Eventually you start to get the hang of it. It’s s cool way to get a steady state workout and get some added XP. It’s only in Watopia.
From this morning with Coco Cadence, (C) level

Man I was bitchin about how much zwift has gone up in price and clearly these types of features are what I have been missing. I assume these are "timed" starts?

[kathleenturneroverdrive]

That looks cool - I have 2 days a week of long zone 2 rides that would be way more fun with a pace partner. Will def check it out.

I also read about someone who starts with a pace partner, then hops out of the pace partner route to do a big climb. If they do the climb at the right watts they can then catch the pace partner group at the next intersection. I don't know the zwift map well enough to pull that off, but seems like it could be a fun way to mix it up/use those pace partners.

[Dee Hubbs]

Man I was bitchin about how much zwift has gone up in price and clearly these types of features are what I have been missing. I assume these are "timed" starts?

Not timed starts, the Bots are always going, and there is always a “blob” following them. You join and the rest of the group could have joined there 5 minutes or 5 hours ago. The bot will always be going at that prescribed power zone.
Just Choose Watopia, and you’ll see “Pace Partners” in the join your friends list. You then choose A, B, C, or D.
The only drawbacks are the specific bots always rides the same course. Also there is no warm up, once you hit Ride you are right there with the Bot and you have to get going. If you really want a warm up can choose that Watopia route, pull a U-turn and warm up, and then when you see the Bot and blob approaching, U-Turn and join the bot.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Yeah I was riding Watopia yesterday and it said "Joint the pace partner" but they were way on the other side of the map. I'll have to try it one of these days #gottahavethatXP

[jamal]

Man I was bitchin about how much zwift has gone up in price and clearly these types of features are what I have been missing. I assume these are "timed" starts?

You just pick one at the main screen before you start and then it drops you in the game with them. I did one of the halloween ones, every 10min it gave you part of a costume




Oh yeah also to get group rides going we kind of need to be following each other, so that would be the way to get that started.

https://zwift.com/athlete/5bb2c6f6-1...1-d55b94711f29

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Been doing a "group ride" with one other guy weekly. Been riding everyday recently. Always down for group rides with the maggots. I bet you guys are all a lot stronger than me.

Shall we get a roster going?

I'm Trey Anastasio on Zwift. Seriously.

[Dee Hubbs]

Dee Hubbs on Zwift.
2.5 for 45 mins is a good push for me.
As Jamal said, you need to follow someone to have them invite you on ride.
As mentioned earlier I don’t mind setting it a group ride up.
D.H.

[buttahflake]

You just pick one at the main screen before you start and then it drops you in the game with them. I did one of the halloween ones, every 10min it gave you part of a costume




Oh yeah also to get group rides going we kind of need to be following each other, so that would be the way to get that started.

https://zwift.com/athlete/5bb2c6f6-1...1-d55b94711f29

Followed, greg p

[XtrPickels]

If it hasn't been brought up previously, The Discord App is great for chatting during group rides. Typing is nearly impossible unless you're using speech to text.

[Doughnuts01]

I'm down for group rides. Joe Vandal on Zwift

[Iowagriz]

Followed several of you. Tom A.

My badge hunting tip. Mark someone as a favorite (feel free to use me). I use companion app, go to your favorite, click on their profile and create a "meet up". This will allow you to select any world, even those that don't appear scheduled. Choose the route and ride. Yes I'll get a notice and could join you, not likely it will fit my schedule.

Complete the route, get the badge. No drafting as you'll likely be by yourself

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[Dee Hubbs]

As far as I can tell we have:
Dee Hubbs
lowagriz
Doughnuts01
Whiteroom_Guardian
buttahflake
jamal
ticketchecker
wendigo
joetron
kathleenturneroverdrive

I’ll keep adding to this list once I see another follower.

[ticketchecker]

C.owboy Neal

[wendigo]

followed you - ben

[joetron]

Jhanrahan just followed ya


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[kathleenturneroverdrive]

Just followed you too Dee - also Ben

Also I finally got my free Zwift account for my 10 year old (you can get them for kids up to 18). It’s awesome. He did the Epic KOM + radio tower bonus. Pretty sure he’s a lock for the 2030 Tour.

[justcuz]

As far as I can tell we have:
Dee Hubbs
lowagriz
Doughnuts01
Whiteroom_Guardian
buttahflake
jamal
ticketchecker
wendigo
joetron
kathleenturneroverdrive

I’ll keep adding to this list once I see another follower.

I’d be down. K.Rubin on zwift followed as many of you as I could find.


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[Dee Hubbs]

As far as I can tell we have 15 riders:
Dee Hubbs
lowagriz
Doughnuts01
Whiteroom_Guardian
buttahflake
jamal
ticketchecker
wendigo
joetron
kathleenturneroverdrive
justcuz
huckbucket
Merlyn
scharny
yanos

I’ll keep adding to this list once I see another follower.

[wendigo]

forgot to mention - i'm out riding my bike for realz until early december, but will look forward to riding with you kooks from my garage after that

[huckbucket]

p mj

Followed a few of you. FYI - there are a whole bunch of "Tom A" and "greg p" entries on search. Also, no result for K.Rubin or Jhanrahan. Maybe I'm doing it wrong?

[Dee Hubbs]

I dont want to dox anybody because most guys use a real name on Zwift.
Ask me and I can PM you a list of the proper Zwift names for all of us.
Or set a meetup in the next day or so and you will see all the full names to request to follow.

[Merlyn]

As far as I can tell we have:
Dee Hubbs
lowagriz
Doughnuts01
Whiteroom_Guardian
buttahflake
jamal
ticketchecker
wendigo
joetron
kathleenturneroverdrive
justcuz
huckbucket

I’ll keep adding to this list once I see another follower.

Just followed you. S S**** from ����