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  • mdstamand
    mdstamand Posts: 169 Member
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    OK Jakess1971, thanks for "headsup." I'll give it go. It might be exactly what I need to light my fire.
    Strava user: mdstamand https://www.strava.com/athletes/154225
  • Jakess1971
    Jakess1971 Posts: 1,208 Member
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    hawkeyegal1995 wrote: »
    Alright, sign me up. Gives me a push to get on the trainer which I detest.

    All added in Jenn, details harvested from previous challenge and invite to the club sent.
  • Jakess1971
    Jakess1971 Posts: 1,208 Member
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    mdstamand wrote: »
    OK Jakess1971, thanks for "headsup." I'll give it go. It might be exactly what I need to light my fire.
    Strava user: mdstamand https://www.strava.com/athletes/154225

    Also all added in Mike and invite to the club sent.
  • Jakess1971
    Jakess1971 Posts: 1,208 Member
    edited October 2015
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    Stats are now looking good with 19-21 members:

    Admin - Owners / Zwift User / Club Member

    https://www.strava.com/athletes/4357846 Jakess1971 Jason Savage Y Y
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/418271 cloggsy71 Clive Goodwin Y Y
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/165533 TheBigYin Mark Burrows Y

    Strava club invites sent:

    https://www.strava.com/athletes/toughmudderaddict ToughMudderAddict Sara Y
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/132084 ddroth Dwight Roth Y Y
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/779590 Dave2041 David Stammers Y
    http://www.strava.com/athletes/260952 ntunk Noel Nunkovick Y Y
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/270688 jillyian Jill Aka JT Theodore
    http://www.strava.com/athletes/celina_beach banshee1013 Celina Beach Y
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/5780245 Spiffytools1610 Kevin Lischke Y
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/62921 Webtracer Randy B
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/596751 Spatialized Tom long Y
    http://app.strava.com/athletes/296878 Kupe Brett Kuper Y
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/1832244 kriles76 Kristian Leszczynski Y
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/1308606 amiller7x7 Al Miller Y
    http://app.strava.com/athletes/2201255 Hawkeyegal 1995 Jenn Anderson
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/154225 mdstamand Mike St. Amand

    Pending Strava buddy add so can then add to club (JSS Turbo):

    https://www.strava.com/athletes/5925001 gobonas99 Christina B


    To be confirmed:

    http://app.strava.com/athletes/2506123 MrsCentral CaliCycling Rosie Alavezos
    http://app.strava.com/athletes/666136 CentralCali Cycling David Alavezos
  • KitTheRoadie
    KitTheRoadie Posts: 641 Member
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    Year round commuter here... I'm in! Sorry I can't help though, time is limited! :-(
  • steffenson
    steffenson Posts: 312 Member
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    This looks like a fun way for a little extra motivation during the winter months!
    I would like to join you all again but need to make sure my Garmin/Strava is working/tracking calories properly while spinning before I can actually sign up. Should know within the next couple of days.
    I unfortunately can't currently run Zwift as my laptop died and my desktop is right above my downstairs neighbor's bedroom (My 1 time spinning in that room only lasted 10min before they called and complained!).
  • Jakess1971
    Jakess1971 Posts: 1,208 Member
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    KitTheRoadie wrote: »
    Year round commuter here... I'm in! Sorry I can't help though, time is limited! :-(

    Added in and invite to the club sent.
  • Jakess1971
    Jakess1971 Posts: 1,208 Member
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    steffenson wrote: »
    This looks like a fun way for a little extra motivation during the winter months!
    I would like to join you all again but need to make sure my Garmin/Strava is working/tracking calories properly while spinning before I can actually sign up. Should know within the next couple of days.
    I unfortunately can't currently run Zwift as my laptop died and my desktop is right above my downstairs neighbor's bedroom (My 1 time spinning in that room only lasted 10min before they called and complained!).

    No worries, hopefully you can join in, I'll add you to the pending list.
  • Jakess1971
    Jakess1971 Posts: 1,208 Member
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    smeakim1 wrote: »
    I'm in https://www.strava.com/athletes/2880867 also do we need to change Strava over to Metric since we are just using calories more or less other than the bonus points?

    Added in and invite to the club sent. Yep, no change required for this challenge.
  • gobonas99
    gobonas99 Posts: 1,049 Member
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    ntnunk wrote: »
    Jakess1971 wrote: »

    This is a good point, I think the basic rule should be: put the calories down in the logging thread but they should not exceed the number specified in the Strava link, generally Strava over-estimates.

    Assuming this issue with Strava still exists, the problem is going to be that for anyone that doesn't have powermeter or smart trainer, they are going to have to use their Garmin (or whatever) to record data for trainer rides. When they upload that data to Strava the calorie data will get stripped out and Strava will show 0 calories burned.

    Could always add a screen shot to Strava of the original Garmin Connect data showing cals burned. :)
  • gobonas99
    gobonas99 Posts: 1,049 Member
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    Jakess1971 wrote: »

    Pending Strava buddy add so can then add to club (JSS Turbo):

    https://www.strava.com/athletes/5925001 gobonas99 Christina B

    I just requested to join the new strava group.
  • ntnunk
    ntnunk Posts: 936 Member
    edited October 2015
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    gobonas99 wrote: »

    Could always add a screen shot to Strava of the original Garmin Connect data showing cals burned. :)

    Seems like that might be a great workaround. Good idea!

  • Jakess1971
    Jakess1971 Posts: 1,208 Member
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    ntnunk wrote: »
    gobonas99 wrote: »

    Could always add a screen shot to Strava of the original Garmin Connect data showing cals burned. :)

    Seems like that might be a great workaround. Good idea!

    Granted if Strava is clearing calorie data in some cases this could be a royal pain in the *kitten*.

    As far as I'm concerned as long as the cals are clearly stated in the logging thread and proof is in the Strava entry then personally I'm fine with this, just please no screen shots in the logging thread.

    I'm sure no one is going to go to the trouble of photoshopping screen shots to alter cal counts, play nicely or bugger off! lol Sharp eyed admins can tell you know, I'm sure everyone who's signed up so far on here wouldn't do anything so daft, honestly what's the point, it's just a bit of fun, motivation and a little competition between friends with a common interest.

    This is calorie based challenge by turning a crank over Winter aimed at helping us keep fit or get fitter during this off-season.
  • trimom10
    trimom10 Posts: 388 Member
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    I'd like to do this. I'll be using a cycle class bike that is technologically advanced... I just need to do a test ride with my Garmin, since I've never used my watch indoors without GPS. From the TdF Challenge in July, I already have my Garmin account linked to Strava, so hopefully it's seamless.

    https://www.strava.com/athletes/9974833 | trimom10 | Laura H.
  • gobonas99
    gobonas99 Posts: 1,049 Member
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    ntnunk wrote: »
    gobonas99 wrote: »

    Could always add a screen shot to Strava of the original Garmin Connect data showing cals burned. :)

    Seems like that might be a great workaround. Good idea!

    Or you could even add a picture of the calories burned screen on your watch :)
  • Jakess1971
    Jakess1971 Posts: 1,208 Member
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    trimom10 wrote: »
    I'd like to do this. I'll be using a cycle class bike that is technologically advanced... I just need to do a test ride with my Garmin, since I've never used my watch indoors without GPS. From the TdF Challenge in July, I already have my Garmin account linked to Strava, so hopefully it's seamless.

    https://www.strava.com/athletes/9974833 | trimom10 | Laura H.

    I have no problem with this, I'll add you in and send you an invite to the club Laura.
  • phytogurl
    phytogurl Posts: 671 Member
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    This is exactly what I need to get me back in the saddle again. Please sign me up Jakes, and thanks for all your enthusiasm in getting us together :)
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/5368941
  • Jakess1971
    Jakess1971 Posts: 1,208 Member
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    phytogurl wrote: »
    This is exactly what I need to get me back in the saddle again. Please sign me up Jakes, and thanks for all your enthusiasm in getting us together :)
    https://www.strava.com/athletes/5368941

    Glad to have you on board, added and club invite sent.

    25 Participants so far registered interest, not too shabby for off season.
  • TDSeest
    TDSeest Posts: 1,089 Member
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    I can participate with a mix of touring and trainer riding. I believe I am TDSeest on Strava also.
  • Jakess1971
    Jakess1971 Posts: 1,208 Member
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    TDSeest wrote: »
    I can participate with a mix of touring and trainer riding. I believe I am TDSeest on Strava also.

    Added and club invite sent.

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