Can I Avoid Getting Dropped in Cat B...Second Try? // Flat is Fast Stage 3 // Volcano Flat Route

A live Zwift race and commentary of the 2 lap Flat is Fast Stage 3 Cat B race around the Volcano Flat route in Watopia. This is my second try after getting dropped early in Round 1. Hope you enjoy!
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0:00 Race Intro and Lead-in
2:13 Lap 1
19:42 Lap 2
33:04 Final 3km and Finish
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[@blackflamesolutions526]

Well done. It's amazing how the finishing times vary depending on when the race is. The winner here was 100 seconds slower than the winner on Wednesday afternoon here in Europe. I did 3.9 w/kg and finished 44th. dropped from the lead group.

[@CaedmonCycling]

Wow nice effort! Yeah, the time always depends on how large the front group is. Those primetime races in the European time zone are next level, almost like B+ races haha

[@nicolas2838]

Just finished it as well. (03:00 UTC+1) Was pulling the front group for 80% of the race with 4.01w/kg (277w) average. Only one guy did average more (4.03) and he tried to escape 8km before the finish. I never had the feeling I could get dropped during the race. Became 5th in 36:29. So it really depends on the time and how many people did change their FTP to win b Cat races. Btw don't worry about your heart rate 😂. I had 194 max and 181 average (40y). Ride on 👍. Hope we will meet in a race at some point.

[@CaedmonCycling]

Wow, nice finish, that’s some good power! Maybe I’ll see you out there 👍

[@johngardner1898]

Great effort! Phenomenal time at 190 HR. Good on you.

[@CaedmonCycling]

Thanks John! I was happy to be able to still pedal with the HR up there, but just had nothing left for a final sprint. It’s a give and take, happy to be there but wish I had more left :)

[@marccale9890]

Great effort to stay in there until the end. I'm doing this race in a few hours...hoping they politely wait until well into the last mile before it all kicks off 🙂

[@CaedmonCycling]

Hey, good luck 👍

[@RoyImahara]

Good work! Stayed with the front group all the way to the sprint.

[@CaedmonCycling]

Thanks Roy! This one went a bit better for me than the previous try

[@bat502]

Well held, great finish

[@CaedmonCycling]

Thanks!

[@Morehills840]

Good one.

[@MayhemZwifting]

Great racing with you 🎉🎉🎉, we are very close in fitness levels, makes it fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@CaedmonCycling]

Hey, it’s always fun to race with you 👍 I think you have a slightly stronger engine but it’s always a good challenge for me. Nice finish and I’m sure I’ll see you again soon!

[@sire45]

Good race dude. I did that one yesterday. Kicked my butt too

[@Morehills840]

Thanks!

[@CaedmonCycling]

Hey thanks! I appreciate the support and thanks for the comment 👍

[@freiherrvonundzu]

you look so chill at 180 HR where i'd have to fight against rigor mortis

[@CaedmonCycling]

Haha 😂 unfortunately I averaged just about 180 bpm for this race which is way too high

[@dczwifter]

🎉fair play. Great finish.

[@antsmands]

Nice 2nd race!

[@CaedmonCycling]

I’ll take the improvement 👍

[@CBRMackie63]

Great job Caedmon...much better than last time. Hope you get the bike thing squared away...that didn't sound good!

[@CaedmonCycling]

Thanks! Yeah, I’m going to try my hand at being a bike mechanic this weekend to get it figured out

[@Robert-Italy]

Your bike noise at times seemed like it was appropriate percussion for the background music you were using. In any event, well done in the race from a big fan of your videos. Unfortunately, I think I am stuck in D category permanently, albeit with a brief venture into C two years ago, so we likely will never be in the same race.

[@CaedmonCycling]

Hey, thanks for watching! That’s funny about the bike noise matching the music. I’ve had my bike for over 3 years now so I suppose it’s time to learn some bike maintenance 😀. No worries on the racing front. I think for most of us it’s just about staying fit while also having some fun. Keep up the good work and hope you’re enjoying the races👍

[@grantgalliger8578]

"My bike does not sound good" - LMAO! I agree :)

[@CaedmonCycling]

😂😂😂

[@forcacycling]

Very good effort💪. It's nice to follow your progress👍. I've just been put in group B from C at the same time as I was knocked out for a week with covid🥴(like many others this days). It's really brutal in some races. I just can't hang on long enough in the first group. My legs explodes and I can hardly get to the finish line in a good way😄. Just have to remind myself that this probably makes me stronger... I hope...☺

[@CaedmonCycling]

Hey, congrats on the upgrade, but that’s rough with the timing of getting sick. Yeah, I’m in the same boat. When I was first upgraded, I always got dropped. My goal was just to stick on longer each race, knowing I was getting stronger. I still have a long way to go to compete in these races, but at least I can stay with the front group more often. Good luck 👍

[@PatrickLino]

Nice finish bruh.

[@CaedmonCycling]

Appreciate it man 💪Hope all is well

[@kswissu72]

Ha, I gave you a ride on at 13 minutes :) That was a much better effort! It's hard to kick when the HR is almost at it's max!!

[@CaedmonCycling]

Hey thanks! Yeah, my HR was stuck above 190 at the end there. Just didn’t have a kick left unfortunately.

[@E.Dulwich_Zwifter]

A better pace than the other day. Not so full on.

[@doomguyzwifting]

Well done Caedmon. Sticking in there! But, I’m afraid to say, your trainer or whatever it is sounds like chitty chitty bang bang. Are you losing wattage from whatever is banging around? The other question I have is, when you’re around 170-175 HR how much do you focus on breathing?

[@CaedmonCycling]

Hey thanks! Yeah, all the noise is coming from my bike. I’m going to spend some time this weekend and try to learn some bike maintenance to see if I can fix it. When it comes to HR, I’m not quite sure. I think I focus on breathing after a tough effort which means I’m probably above 180

[@doomguyzwifting]

@@CaedmonCycling Yeah I did notice you breathing when over 180. 2 cents from the peanut gallery here... maybe really focus in on breathing when you hit 170. I find it helps me sometimes to get the big breaths happening before things get out of control. (2 cents)

[@CaedmonCycling]

Yeah, that makes sense. I hit 170 pretty early on in these races, but maybe focusing on that early will delay the further pain and suffering

[@borbas1824]

what is coach greg doing in there? haha

[@CaedmonCycling]

Haha, not only was he in there, but he won too!

[@coerce]

Looks like Greg Doucette, another KZbinr won this one eh?

[@Pauleuh]

Coach Greg massive sprint.

[@CaedmonCycling]

Oh wow, didn’t realize at the time! No way I was staying with him in any sprint 😅

[@coerce]

@@CaedmonCyclingI’ve raced him a couple of times. Gotta put the hammer down on the hills and break him early on!