Coronavirus lockdown and exercising outdoors

[Reme Le Hane]

You will be amazed. Just did a group ride with 3 of my mates on Zwift. Racing up climbs, competing for sprints. Only a 80 minute ride but the time flew by, was never bored.

I need to learn how to do that, setup a session with a friend but neither of us could work out how to join [emoji23]

[Knersboy]

I need to learn how to do that, setup a session with a friend but neither of us could work out how to join [emoji23]

You just start riding, and while riding you will see a button on the bottom left hand corner of the screen that says “Join Meetup”. Click on that and it will take you to the start area until your event is scheduled to start.

[Grease_Monkey]

A friend of mine ran 50km on her treadmill yesterday... My mind boggles!

I know of a guy that ran a marathon around his house on day 1 of lockdown. Something like 235 times around the perimeter of his property.

[Gen]

The SA ladies hockey coach, who also has an academy has set up an online program for athletes to do at home.. it includes nutrition, fitness and of course stickwork.. unfortunately not free but it's pretty cool as the SA players do the instruction videos etc. Also helps them generate much needed income as they don't receive any funding.

Edited March 29, 2020 by Gen

[Grease_Monkey]

I am so stupid - been wanting to get a thru axel adapter for my IDT (Cycleops Magnus) so I can put my gravel bike on it for Zwift. Now I am stuck with the old 26er mtb - in itself not so bad but the chain is seriously strecthed, and the derailleur is toast. That's fine for structured workouts where the IDT is in ERG mode and you stay in one gear - but not lekker for Swift. And I am scared to push it in Zwift because of the bad shifting - if my chain snaps that is that - I have no back up 9 speed stuff.

 

I guess I'll be sticking to structured workouts in ERG mode.

 

Such a simple item that I could've gotten so easily before lockdown that would've solved this. But I have an IDT, so I really shouldn't complain!

 

Anyway, in the last few days I have a new appreciation for:

 

1. Online shopping and couriers

2. My domestic worker (I realise this every December when she is on holiday)

3. How much a daily walk calms down my 2 dogs

[Pieter1]

One year my brother in law did all his comrades training on a treadmill

I also trained for a marathon once on a treadmill. 4 months on the thing. Got used to it tho. Found lots of new music...

[SwissVan]

I don't think I could even do 2 hours on an IDT.

You can

Just need to have a goal that motivates you to do it.

And of course a system to keep your mind occupied

- Have a training plan to follow, don’t just sit and pedal with no specific plan.

- Entertainment (watching tv series etc...)

- Get off at regular intervals and do some other exercises for a few minutes

- Put on dry clothes

- When things get tough... just think how you will be able to brag about your “feat” afterwards....

[Reme Le Hane]

You can

Just need to have a goal that motivates you to do it.

And of course a system to keep your mind occupied

- Have a training plan to follow, don’t just sit and pedal with no specific plan.

- Entertainment (watching tv series etc...)

- Get off at regular intervals and do some other exercises for a few minutes

- Put on dry clothes

- When things get tough... just think how you will be able to brag about your “feat” afterwards....

Yeah, my problem is the saddle the one that came with the bike was SOL old it literally fell apart during ride one and I only had a stock Scott spare, if I made it to 90min on that thing it would be a miracle.

[NC_lurker]

I know of a guy that ran a marathon around his house on day 1 of lockdown. Something like 235 times around the perimeter of his property.

That's insane, he should be placed in solitary confinement..

 

I thought I'd try a single day of the Mzanzi lockdown marathon (2km).

Took me approximately 41 out & back laps...not going to be repeating it too frequently! Perhaps I'll go for a half marathon..

[DieselnDust]

So I guess this could be a thread on its own, but I don't know if its worth starting another, but what are your recommendations of cycling related events, specials, documentaries, etc to watch on YouTube etc while we're couching up?

 

 

 

The Badger (youTube)

Icarus (Netflix)

Slaying the Badger (Supersport ESPN 30for30 documentary series currently playing)

Inside Movistar (netflix - highly recommended)

[Duane_Bosch]

In the spirit of Corona. If anyone has used up their freebie 14 days on Rouvy I have a spare subscription that you. An use till 24 April.

 

Bear in mind RGT is free at this time and Rouvy has extended their free 14 day trial to 30 days so don't be a dick. Pm me if you will actually use it.

[Mamil]

To the 2 cyclists who just stopped in the middle of the KOM descent on Watopia this morning for no reason just know I nearly took you and myself out coming down there at 90kmph in the snow. It's irresponsible and you have a duty to the other 15000 people to be safe and aware that you're not the only ones stuck indoors and disillusioned by the way your paunch sticks out over your bib shorts which you now know because certain members of the family threaten to post videos onto the group chat.

[Fat Boab]

Classic paunch comment! Thank goodness I'm in solo lockdown...and injured...

 

 

To the 2 cyclists who just stopped in the middle of the KOM descent on Watopia this morning for no reason just know I nearly took you and myself out coming down there at 90kmph in the snow. It's irresponsible and you have a duty to the other 15000 people to be safe and aware that you're not the only ones stuck indoors and disillusioned by the way your paunch sticks out over your bib shorts which you now know because certain members of the family threaten to post videos onto the group chat.

[ChrisF]

To the 2 cyclists who just stopped in the middle of the KOM descent on Watopia this morning for no reason just know I nearly took you and myself out coming down there at 90kmph in the snow. It's irresponsible and you have a duty to the other 15000 people to be safe and aware that you're not the only ones stuck indoors and disillusioned by the way your paunch sticks out over your bib shorts which you now know because certain members of the family threaten to post videos onto the group chat.

 

Hey, no taxis in Zwift-land .... safe to stop anywhere, anytime ....

[DieselnDust]

To the 2 cyclists who just stopped in the middle of the KOM descent on Watopia this morning for no reason just know I nearly took you and myself out coming down there at 90kmph in the snow. It's irresponsible and you have a duty to the other 15000 people to be safe and aware that you're not the only ones stuck indoors and disillusioned by the way your paunch sticks out over your bib shorts which you now know because certain members of the family threaten to post videos onto the group chat.

 

 

Whats worse is they then repeat the same offence during Fun Ride World Champs!!!

[Help.Me.]

I stay on a farm , but use the lockdown as an excuse not to do my little loop (also want to show solidarity for all in lock down) how can i upload my outside loop to ride on my IDT in Rouvy? I have the Kickr Snap , big tv and all necesarry. Please help !!