2 teams race with 5 riders each.
1st = 10 points, 2nd = 9 points. Team with majority wins the match and moves up the “ladder” league.
All matches have to be directly arranged with the other team - so there’s an admin overhead unlike normal races.
BUT they are so different. Really good tactically, breaks stick, nowhere to hide. Generally racing similar ability teams - but individuals can still vary quite a bit.
Challenging team gets to pick the course and power ups.
So this Thurs we race ZSUN, who are a stack heavier than us and have picked Paris (boring) but I suspect we’ll be subjected to relentless attacks.
139 teams currently on the ladder.
If there were decent level unlocks I might be interested in ‘farming’. But there’s no real incentive? I’m also closing in on 50million drops now and there are no more bikes I need.
Has she?? Sure thats not my name??
It did intrigue me… but there’s not a chance I could finish it (not by doing it justice anyway). I think I’d rather they set a distance than a time. The latter just feels like it could be a soft pedal with plenty of breaks - appreciate its a bit more inclusive and the same for everyone. But it irks me a bit.
Also the course isnt exactly friendly to keep any groups together - Id rather have a shortish loop even if it had 50 laps.
You still considering v.everest? Let us know, might lte you pace me up to halfway
Haha I saw Widdowson signed up for the Norseman and assumed it was her!
Yeh will do veverest at some point. Will get a feel for going 100% TD up it first.
Re groups sticking together, have they put the elastic band on? I did have a think about the ride when I saw it but don’t think the impact on next week is worth it
I’m miles away yet
