"Winter" - Cruzbike Virtual Time Trial Challenge

[LarryOz]

I think I did one ride up Alpe du Zwift early in the week, but that was it for Zwift. After _9 months_ I finally put bar tape on my S40 for the Davis Bike Club's 300K that was Saturday, so I did get some Cruzbike riding as well. Sunday I was a useless blob, and while I had good intentions to just squeak out two laps at Z1 pace, that didn't even happen.

Thanks Brian. Yeah, I was pretty wasted this last week after my 211 miles Texas RAAM event, then a Hare & Hound race on Zwift on Wed - Fri I did not have much in the tank. Probably my worst showing in the 10 weeks. Thanks for being a part of it. Hoping to do another one in the "summer" - when we can all actually ride real outdoor TT courses, but will still have the indoor Zwift option.

 

[trplay]

Sorry about this week but I was simply unable to give a realistic TT for the last week. Facts are my tt and Zwift racing enthusiasm during the same week as the 400K impacted a lot on the 400k. Actually, I'm still beat up and trying to recover from the 400K to get ready for the final 600K qualifier this weekend. Yep, an unsatisfactory excuse but it's all that I have. I can't mess this 600K up and the tendons are still rebelling right now. Hopefully, soon after this weekend, I'll be back to a normal riding schedule.

 

[Pollock]

@trplay good luck to the both of you on the 600km ride! Hopefully you can stretch the legs out enough before. I know you two will do great on it.

 

[LarryOz]

Sorry about this week but I was simply unable to give a realistic TT for the last week. Facts are my tt and Zwift racing enthusiasm during the same week as the 400K impacted a lot on the 400k. Actually, I'm still beat up and trying to recover from the 400K to get ready for the final 600K qualifier this weekend. Yep, an unsatisfactory excuse but it's all that I have. I can't mess this 600K up and the tendons are still rebelling right now. Hopefully, soon after this weekend, I'll be back to a normal riding schedule.

Thanks for letting me know - good luck on the 600!

 

[LarryOz]

I am still waiting to from Robert and Jim. So far only 5 of the 14 have posted a ride for week #10. A little disappointing since it was the last week, but that is the way it goes.
I did so badly (16 secs off my PB) that Rob Lloyd has a big opportunity to catch and/or pass me in points since we were only 6 apart and he crushed his PB by 38 seconds claiming 1at place.
He needs 5 people to do better than me, but worse than him to tie me in points.

 

[benphyr]

Sorry Larry, I know you just want that photo finish down to a tie requiring some other deciding factor but since I didn't get in the race I can't help Rob catch you for that photo finish.. It's been fun, inspiring, and pushed me to ride more and get involved in a different ride even though I didn't get in on this one it had a positive effect on my fitness. Thank you for all of your hard work.

 

[Robert Holler]

Larry,

Hey there - I had thought I emailed you but I guess I forgot. I was traveling on the last week and could not pull it together sadly.

 

[bazzawill]

Winner of the Summer Challenge will receive custom one-of-a-kind Cruzbike Summer TT Jersey. (I was pulling for an S40 frame, but ... no go )

I would be happy with a tailbox (shopping to Australia included) emblazoned with my championship
Hopefully their will be less interruptions to the riding schedule in the "summer" AKA winter.
Great job to all those involved and thanks @LarryOz for organising.

 

[bazzawill]

I missed a few rides on this challenge due to my wife being in hospital (she is fine almost fully recovered from gallbladder surgery).
I felt compelled to share my results from today not for the challenge as it has ended but to celebrate my own effort only made possible by this challenge. Today I took another minute off my PB

https://www.strava.com/segments/19985867/compare/NTgzMzc2NzEyNTIsNTUyMTA1MDIyNjc=

Thanks again to all involved especially Larry, looking forward to the next one