To improve pre race preparation, we have developed a few additional features for your forecasts. These features are Desktop and Tablet features. Cue Sheet Markers The Cue sheet will indicate which Cue Item is currently active based on your current Virtual Athlete’s location. Update your Virtual Athlete’s location by clicking on the map Windlines, hovering … Continue reading “Latest Update: New Cue Sheet Features”
Mackenzie’s North Coast 500 Record Attempt
The Lands End to John O’Groats record holder, Christina Mackenzie is taking on another formidable test of endurance. On Friday 13th of May, she will be attempting to set the a new North Coast 500 record. The 500 mile route, around the Scottish Highlands, climbs a huge 10,000 metres. That elevation gain is more than … Continue reading “Mackenzie’s North Coast 500 Record Attempt”
FTP RACING – U7B – 9th April
We’re excited for the FTP Racing U7B time trial on Saturday 9th April. This is a quick look at some course dynamics. All charts are correct to the current forecast. We recommend viewing your own forecast, to see the most up to date course forecast and data. View the course and the forecast for Saturday … Continue reading “FTP RACING – U7B – 9th April”
Ben on Faster Podcast by Flo
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/faster-podcast-by-flo-episode-75-race-smarter-race/id1368799871?i=1000551240179 02:12 tell us about yourself 06:26 tell us a bit about my windsock 09:00 what’s the elevator pitch 11:20 the psychological side of myWindsock 14:25 how do you get the course data ride the course slowly or segment etc 16:02 Best Bike split difference 20:00 what gear do you need 22:24 Notio and other device … Continue reading “Ben on Faster Podcast by Flo”
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Time Trial Prep: Part 1, the wind
The 2022 time trial season is just around the corner. In this series, I’m going to show you how I would use a myWindsock forecast, to prepare for the first Cycling Time Trial event, the Ely & District 25 mile SPOCO on BS19. PLEASE NOTE: Weather forecasts are updated hourly, this forecast may have changed … Continue reading “Time Trial Prep: Part 1, the wind”
This graph, will change how you feel about the wind, forever.
Why view the wind this way? It’s all about putting our efforts into context. Gradient, is far better understood than wind speed combined with it’s prevailing direction. The better we can relate to the challenges the course gives us, the better we can plan our efforts and understand our past performances. You can learn more … Continue reading “This graph, will change how you feel about the wind, forever.”
Controversial? Aero affects slow cyclists more.
Ultimately it all comes down to your time exposed to the extra drag. The take home is, no matter your speed aero matters.
Quick Winter Cycling Quiz
As Winter rolls on, we thought a short Winter cycling quiz would be fun. We’ve thrown in a couple of our latest facts about Winter riding, so we hope you’ve been paying attention. If not, check out our Instagram or Facebook for some cool Winter cycling analysis. How many did you get? Would you want … Continue reading “Quick Winter Cycling Quiz”
Slow vs Fast riders, who suffers most in Winter kit?
Winter jacket on or off? We’ve made the myWindsock Virtual Athlete very dizzy. 32 loops later and we have some stats. We wanted to know, what difference Winter kit has on cyclists, with different abilities. Do slower riders have it harder or easier than faster riders when it comes to our choice of Winter clothing. … Continue reading “Slow vs Fast riders, who suffers most in Winter kit?”