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My biggest issue with my current setup is just how long it takes to launch, or update, or load any of the worlds. I can live with the low resolution and crappy frame rate, but as I detailed the other day, any new update basically means I have to wait 20 minutes between launching and being able to ride.
In the end, I had 45 minutes instead of the expected hour.
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I only had time to squeeze in an hour today and, despite a fresh download, it still needed to be updated. Then there were issues with DLing the companion app. Then there were issues getting all of the BT connections set up.
In the end, I had 45 minutes instead of the expected hour.
In the end, I had 45 minutes instead of the expected hour.
Since i use a wheel-on trainer, I also warm up for 10 minutes then do a spin-down calibration before entering any event.
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I went out and cruised easy for 2+ hours. I was surprised at how much the little 45 mile ride yesterday kicked my ass. Maybe it was the headwind, maybe it was riding with people on e-bikes, although they let me pull when ever I felt like it. The problem with that is I can't wear them down so later they can just switch to "turbo" mode and climb like a pro.
I changed a tube for a lady today. I saw her working on it and asked if she needed help. She was very happy for the assistance as she was considering walking home.
We talked about the local clubs and she said her husband was a double century type guy for a while. One year he did 26 doubles and then he hung up his bike and wont ride it anymore. Total burn out.
I changed a tube for a lady today. I saw her working on it and asked if she needed help. She was very happy for the assistance as she was considering walking home.
We talked about the local clubs and she said her husband was a double century type guy for a while. One year he did 26 doubles and then he hung up his bike and wont ride it anymore. Total burn out.
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Yeah. These days, if I'm zwifting after work, my routine is to turn on the TV, then launch Zwift, then get the bike/trainer/fans set up, then go change, check on Zwift and launch a world, then go fill a bottle and put on my shoes, and fetch the charger for my phone that I invariably forgot, then get on the bike and wait while the world continues to load....
Since i use a wheel-on trainer, I also warm up for 10 minutes then do a spin-down calibration before entering any event.
Since i use a wheel-on trainer, I also warm up for 10 minutes then do a spin-down calibration before entering any event.
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See, I get the worst of both worlds - low res AND long startup!
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Same. Still entertaining to this day. As is Asteroids. And Space Invaders.
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He's 27. And he's bigger than me.
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Which one is that?
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Battlezone. First person shooter with tanks, drive and shoot. My friend used to drive into the other tanks and shoot. Saves trying to figure out how much to lead them by when they were moving.
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I believe they both still think I can kick their asses. Not sure if it's still true, but as long as they still think it......
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