Not Ready For A Class C Zwift Event In Richmond
I was better prepared for today’s Zwift bike ride but clearly outclassed in my choice of event. My second Zwift event since April I remembered back then riding in a few “C” rides and holding my own but not today. I chose the “Jenson Button & Leger Social Ride”. My watts/k was about half of what everyone else was producing. My legs are not accustomed to constant pedaling for an hour and 20 minutes apparently and hitting 150 watts. My gearing choice generated 14 to 16 mph. The course was the Richmond 2015 UCI World which my wife and I attended. Compared to the climbing in yesterday’s ride this one was fairly flat. The ride information.
The lap covered 20.68 miles with me bringing up the rear. I was with the group for about 10 seconds at the beginning and when other riders blew past me on the course.
The weather outside was raining and in the mid 50’s prompting me to chose Zwift.
I did manage to set 4 personal records according to Strava.