@@skiprogers226 thank you. It was harder than I first thought. I really wanted to get into top 10 but couldn’t as was overtaken by two guys on the long climb. Did you race? How did you find it?
@ ….yes, I was in the race. I am “Oldmanbiker.” You zipped past me after the first climb. Earlier in the week, we were exchanging pulls, along with two others, mid-way through the Columbia race you conducted. Solid race course, yesterday . The initial climb was a good punch in the gut. Then you had to stay on the gas even going downhill. The last hill ate me up a bit before finishing. I hit some good heart rate and power numbers. I wished at times I could have drafted while regathering my wind, but liked the course. Usually, I do not race much during the winter months, but I have completed a few of late, and am intrigued by them. My HR numbers are not far off outside race efforts. I just have to be careful not to race too much, causing unnecessary fatigue. I appreciate you organizing these races, and the TH-cam content. I pointed out to my wife where I was during the early portion of the race. It was good for a laugh. You do well, Ragnar. I am not sure your future plans and how you plan to use Rouvy to bridge over to outdoor riding. Love the passion and your connection to the community. Keep up the good work. 👍
@@skiprogers226 Oh yeah. I remember seeing you on the course. Well done! Thanks for signing up! Me too I haven't race that much doing winter season at all, but as I can organise races, I thought to give it a go. My plan is to do weekly short race that don't hurt too much in case people just want to ride. So 15-25 mins is max I'm planning to organise! For 2025 I have only one plan. To do as many time trials as I can, starting as early in the season as I can. First race should be in Feb. Worth to mention, I just enjoy the buzz and am not worried about my position. It's all bit of fun. Next Rouvy race 13.12.24. should be fun!
Sounds like an excellent plan to me 😁. I feel time trials are an excellent way to build the aerobic engine to prepare you for any type of cycling. Time trials are as much mental, as they are physical. I love that aspect of time trials. In other forms of racing, you spend a lot of your energy watching others, reacting to their moves and actions. In time trials, it is about hitting small objects convincing yourself you can do it, to go harder, and you won’t die doing it. I see you go through those same steps throughout your video commentaries. You have an amazing capacity to push high watts Ragnar. Keep up your training and you will be quite pleased with your results. Good luck with your upcoming training. Curious, I hear time trials, and hill climbs, are contested quite often in the UK. Is that true? We used to have a weekly TT season on Fridays, that faded away about nine years ago. Though I did other races, I always looked forward to testing myself on Fridays during the time trials. Rumor has it they may come back this year, which has me pumped. I live in Pennsylvania in the US. I look forward to joining you on more of these efforts. Let’s giddy up!!!
Hello Ragnar. You ride very fast and what a nice room between Cleaning Machines you make the Video !. I give You much Ride On from my bed. I am a little angry because my smart trainer is out of order since 7 days. Rainer from Germany
Good race Ragnar. You did a great job making your way through field towards the front. Nice blast of effort 👍
@@skiprogers226 thank you. It was harder than I first thought. I really wanted to get into top 10 but couldn’t as was overtaken by two guys on the long climb. Did you race? How did you find it?
@ ….yes, I was in the race. I am “Oldmanbiker.” You zipped past me after the first climb. Earlier in the week, we were exchanging pulls, along with two others, mid-way through the Columbia race you conducted.
Solid race course, yesterday . The initial climb was a good punch in the gut. Then you had to stay on the gas even going downhill. The last hill ate me up a bit before finishing. I hit some good heart rate and power numbers. I wished at times I could have drafted while regathering my wind, but liked the course. Usually, I do not race much during the winter months, but I have completed a few of late, and am intrigued by them. My HR numbers are not far off outside race efforts. I just have to be careful not to race too much, causing unnecessary fatigue.
I appreciate you organizing these races, and the TH-cam content. I pointed out to my wife where I was during the early portion of the race. It was good for a laugh.
You do well, Ragnar. I am not sure your future plans and how you plan to use Rouvy to bridge over to outdoor riding. Love the passion and your connection to the community. Keep up the good work. 👍
@@skiprogers226 Oh yeah. I remember seeing you on the course. Well done! Thanks for signing up! Me too I haven't race that much doing winter season at all, but as I can organise races, I thought to give it a go. My plan is to do weekly short race that don't hurt too much in case people just want to ride. So 15-25 mins is max I'm planning to organise! For 2025 I have only one plan. To do as many time trials as I can, starting as early in the season as I can. First race should be in Feb. Worth to mention, I just enjoy the buzz and am not worried about my position. It's all bit of fun. Next Rouvy race 13.12.24. should be fun!
Sounds like an excellent plan to me 😁. I feel time trials are an excellent way to build the aerobic engine to prepare you for any type of cycling. Time trials are as much mental, as they are physical. I love that aspect of time trials. In other forms of racing, you spend a lot of your energy watching others, reacting to their moves and actions. In time trials, it is about hitting small objects convincing yourself you can do it, to go harder, and you won’t die doing it. I see you go through those same steps throughout your video commentaries. You have an amazing capacity to push high watts Ragnar. Keep up your training and you will be quite pleased with your results. Good luck with your upcoming training. Curious, I hear time trials, and hill climbs, are contested quite often in the UK. Is that true? We used to have a weekly TT season on Fridays, that faded away about nine years ago. Though I did other races, I always looked forward to testing myself on Fridays during the time trials. Rumor has it they may come back this year, which has me pumped. I live in Pennsylvania in the US.
I look forward to joining you on more of these efforts. Let’s giddy up!!!
Hello Ragnar. You ride very fast and what a nice room between Cleaning Machines you make the Video !. I give You much Ride On from my bed. I am a little angry because my smart trainer is out of order since 7 days. Rainer from Germany
@@rainerreiter1070 thank you 🙏🏻. I have home renovations going on at the moment… hope you can get your trainer fixed and back on riding