I find myself in an event with @Daz SZR at 16.30
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OMFG
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You were only 3s behind… Your average power was way higher than @Daz - 328w for 25mins looks like a full on FTP test, Daz’s average was 295w, and he weighs just 3kg less than you. @Daz is a master of using the least amound of energy possible, while staying with the pack - and then he has a pretty decent sprint just to annoy everyone.
Your FTP looks great, just need to race in highly competetive races to generate better race craft
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I have zero sprint!
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Hey Jorgan, didn;t realise you were there struggling with me! I was just about holding on whole way.
But had a secret weapon…my new DS https://youtu.be/eOpqcFnFI-E?si=G3PqGsHvQEDyS7Wq
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KISS 100km endurance group ride for me today. 250w for 2h20mins, these longer rides around race pace are starting to feel easier
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Yes we were rubbing shoulders for much of it!
Ironically it’s the opposite of this that’s landed me firmly in A; I need to pretend I weigh more so I can race in B😅
The main downside of A is very small fields in the lunchtime/daytime events when I use it.
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Or bump up the sandbagging B’s!
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Just as bad being in E 
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Yeh I prefer doing races where all Cats start together. Bit more fun having a big blob from the start, rather than just a few other riders.
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The climb portals are good for xp aren’t they.
Got 3x250 xp plus three or four 10xp all on a 3km climb!
I’ve gone up a zwift level in a couple of rides
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That’s generous! I’ve done a few portal climbs recently and only got one 250 each time 
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TT #3 ranked rider.
@mw22 et al need to up your game from sandbagging in B.
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Been injured and ill. First race back today after few weeks.
I’ll get back to low 100s in a few weeks hopefully 
I’ll never get to A … Plenty of riders with far more power hanging around in B these days.
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Looks like there’s going to be some fairly huge F500 events on current signups. Some big old blobs to sit in.
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Nooby question - will a ten speed bike work with an 11 speed cassette?
Going to take my trainer down to the in-laws and try and sneak a bit of easy zwifting in.
I’m not looking for silky smooth gear changes but will the chain actually fit in-between the sprockets without serious rub?
(Tight on space in the car to take my bike and I’ve no time to ride it down, FIL has a shitty I think 10 speed hanging in his garage, untouched for years)
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Worth a try, gears might jump a bit or rub but I think it should be usable.
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