NCC Zwift Hill Climb (3/4)

[Michael T. Bello]

Here are details for this week’s NCC Zwift Hill Climb/Time Trial series.

For March 4th, the Hill Climb will be in London.

Leith Hill - https://www.strava.com/segments/16781411

Distance: 1.21 miles

Avg Grade: 7%

Way to Get there: Greatest London Loop (about 10.5 miles in)

For the group ride, we will ride to the hill (10.5 miles) and then up it.

Please remember to use a time trial bike.

There will be two options for the weekly challenge. Here are the details:

1. NCC Group ride at 5:30 PM. Please follow “Michael Bello - NCC” on Zwift for an invitation. We will be chatting on Discord throughout the ride.

2. Ride the route at any point in the day and e-mail mbello at nohobikeclub.org so your results can be counted. Since you need to invite at least one other person to the meetup, feel free to invite “Michael Bello - NCC.”

If the HC/TT route is not in the day's rotation, please refer to this ZwiftInsider article about setting up your own meet up: https://zwiftinsider.com/meetup-only-view/.

Here is a summary of the Hill Climb/Time Trial rules:

Rules:

- Must be a member of the NCC’s Strava Club

- Must have your Strava ride viewable to the Everyone (otherwise we cannot tally the results)

- Must use a Time Trial bike for both the hill climb and time trials. This prevents drafting. A time trial bike is available in the Zwift Garage. 

- The use of Power Ups is not allowed in Time Trial or Hill Climb events.

Honesty Policy:

- Please remember, Zwift is a game and everyone participating in the TT or Hill Climb series is doing it for their own enjoyment.

- Since Zwift uses power data (either from a power source or from calculated ZPower), riders are expected to have an accurate weight listed in Zwift.

- If you use a power source (power meter or smart trainer), please calibrate it prior to the event.

- If for some reason your times are unrealistic, the NCC may review your past rides to determine if the time is realistic. If needed, your placement may be adjusted.

Standings:

- Each week, points will be awarded based on the number of competitors and your overall placing. For example, if there are 19 riders and you have the best time, you will be awarded 19 points, second will get 18 points all the way down to the last rider who will get 1 point).

- At the end of the Zwift series, the rider with the most points will be awarded the NCC Zwift Series title.

[Michael T. Bello]

To see the results from today's hill climb, please visit the NCC website: https://www.nohobikeclub.org/2021/03/04/week-7-results-ncc-zwift-winter-hill-climb-time-trial/

[Roger Stawasz]

Mike and all,

While I'm not a Zwifter it's been great to see the variety of rides that have been available as part of NCC offerings, and the large number of participants. I'm looking forward to participating again in the outdoor TT/hillclimb series when they begin again next month, though I'm aware that the format will likely be different. In closing I'd like to share this video of a guy who just set a new KOM on Haleakala in Hawaii. Until last week he was working as an intern for Zwift in Santa Monica where he prepared for this effort while, at the same time stealing many of Phil Gaimon's SCal KOM's. Interestingly enough, he got his start in racing by winning the NCC Cat 5 Tour of the Hilltowns in 2018. Enjoy!

Roger

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[David Goodwin]

Thanks Roger,

That's an awesome video! He did the climb in 2:24. I did it in 5:01. YIKES!!

David

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[Roger Stawasz]

David,

I wasn't sure if that's the one you did. What an amazing view from the top on a clear day, quite the visual of what 10,000' above sea level looks like.

Roger

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[cdehahn]

I know Drake. I've got a few stories about his racing skills. Let's just say that solo riding is a good fit for him.

Chris

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[Roger Stawasz]

Chris,

Ha ha, yes I've heard some about his "skills", but in all fairness he is fairly new to the sport. Probably why it's best for him to focus on hill climbs, TT's, etc. Hopefully the other skills will improve.

Roger

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[cdehahn]

The problem is, he got to Cat2 on fitness only. He's the perfect example of why the older, non points upgrade system was safer for everyone. 

But I digress. 

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