Hmmm, I’m going to say I really hope they don’t vary the range unless they add new pace partners. I only ride with Bowie for endurance z2 as I think a lot of people do. Don’t want that messed up with all sort of randomness. I agree on the routes though (and by the way haven’t you noticed the change in the power this week as the pack pace is faster on this week’s course).
Yes pack pace seemed much higher on Out & Back yesterday, avg watts was probably up around 10w on the previous weeks aswell. Though pace wise still about 10km per 15min roughly…
A vary of pace is just for change, multiple bots in the B range will also cover the need.
Are the next weeks pace partner routes available anywhere, or do you have to wait until the Monday (UK) to find out?
Also regarding pace partners varying w/kg. Personally I think they should stick at what they are. Maybe change the power output on the ascents & descents but still stick to the pacers average overall.
If you want a harder workout when riding with a pacer then use a different bike. After some advice I’ve tried using a Gravel Bike (about +.4 -.5 w/kg) and MTB (about +.8 - 1.0 w/kg) to stay in the pack compared with what the pacer is out putting. Provides a bit more variation if you want it.