Sky Procycling TDF Challenge Thread

YEEEEEEEEEES! Cat put me on the winning team (both TdF and the Challenge) I love you I love you I love you! That is Cat, and ALL of you ... I really do know you all and love you dearly!

Boing boing boing boing {MELON PRESS} for all!

Wiggo. Cavendish. Boasson Hagen. Richie Porte, a former triathlete!!! TOUR DE CHAMPION PIGLETS!

Sweet sound of success.

I'm 1:15 in so far, gonna cycle some for every Stage, just not sure how much yet.

Hi Sky!

I am getting in my first stage today. I have yet to set my goals but I will do so tomorrow when I am at the computer. I LOVE being on the winning team!

Hello fellow skyriders. looking to hold up the Brit end of the challenge as we take this year by storm.

Now, i've not done one of these before, so i need talking through the tactics of how to put together my targets so they are a) achievable for me and b)score well for the team.

Is it based on mileage, , consistently doing it by specific days that you have allocated, a combination of all of these things or something entirely different?

Help.

I've completely forgotten, but it's doing it for as many days as you've allocated (doesn't have to be specific days, just a total of days, "Stages"), and at least 15min cycling/stationary/paddleboating per day/Stage you declared.

You can do it by mileage if you like.

Examples: 9 days cycling, 180 minutes total

19 days cycling (that'd be every Stage of the Tour), 200km total

So is it about hitting your target to get the maximum, or does the team that clocks up the most minutes/mileage in total. ie if i commit to 30 mins for 10 stages (300 mins), and achieve it, will i still lose to someone who has put down 25 mins for 15 stages and achieves on 14 occassions (325 mins)? And what  if people commit to the same amount of time? is it then measured on the mileage they have done whilst racking up the time?

Am i worrying too much. Should i STFU.

Basically you have 2 goals:

1 - Time OR Distance

2 - Number of sessions

Each of the goals represents 50% of your total.... you CANNOT exceed 100% but you CAN increase your goal during the challenge...

Hey Sky people. The family was gathered around yesterday watching the final... 2 Km to go and............... a storm came and POOF sattelite was gone. It came back in time for the recap. Boooo!!!

Do we have a spreadsheet? I couldn't find one. I need to get my goals on "paper" to make them real.

This week I need to get a bunch in. I am camping most of next week and there will be no TdF or riding at all.

No, you should HTFU and get cycling

For those of you who think I'm being mean, this is how Allen best responds ... to hard spanking

Nah, it's PERCENTAGE of reaching your goals that determines win.

C'mon Bill, doesn't matter if the ride is long or hard, it's how you do it and that it meets the necessary goals.

i hear you. i recorded it and when it got to just 500m from the finish, the bloody thing ended. missed todays coverage so i still didn't catch the recap. Who did win stage 2.

Unfortunately, we can't talk about that until the end of Stage 3. Forum rules regarding TdF spoilage and such for those who record to view later.

To answer your question, yes, you can do more than 1 stage in 1 day, provided they're at least 15 min each. For example, a bike commute that's 15 min or longer each way could count as 2 stages.

Also remember you don't get more credit for more stages ... just the percentage you actually do.

Hi,

Here is the link to your google spreadsheet:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0An7ZkKfHG1L1dDFDek15bjhlWXExOXNOZjRDSzlHMFE#gid=0

login: btchallenge password: challengeforum2

Ive also added the link to the first post in this thread. 

Cheers

Cat