Can You Train For Alpine Climbs Indoors?

Ever wondered how realistic Zwift is compared to the real thing? For the latest instalment of our 'Zwift Vs Real Life' series we wanted to take things up a notch and see how the Alpe du Zwift compares to real life Alpe d'Huez.
In this first episode of our challenge, we see what it takes to train for cycling's most iconic climb indoors using Zwift. Would it prepare us for the real thing? Tune in next Sunday 4 November 2018, where we find out!
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[@martinrooth4644]

Have you added these workouts to the workouts available on Zwift? If so where would we find them? Would be easier rather than the hassle of trying to create our own. Great vid btw looking forward to your exploits on the Alpe

[@son200219]

Quality video. 1 of the best on you tube in a while 😄👍

[@daniellopez9622]

If u got the best of the best for virtual indoor training it is obvious that you it'll have an impact on your perfomance

[@davepratt9909]

I just wish you could program tilt (climb %) into the Zwift workout as well.

[@linford1752]

The new wahoo Kickr bike has this feature.

[@Yetifur003658]

It would have been good to see your Alpe d'Zwift times before and after doing the training.

[@Peakabike]

As well as FTP after the training. Also why not use the Ramp test for the first FTP test ?

[@Marco-wt2cj]

If weight is so important it would be interesting to compare your w/kg pre and post specific training

[@snowmen6666]

I used Zwift and it's big mountain climb in winter 2016 to train to tackle in april Mauna Loa climb from sea level.

[@alpsalish]

What happened? What is the conclusion? I can't find a follow up anywhere.

[@kayakingants]

these vids really arent gettig worse over time. Wow, nice

[@jtb52]

I mostly used zwift for the ariegeoise prep. It didn't work for me I lacked the endurance for a long hard day out. I had my best ftp going in. But was a very hot day too.

[@ellwitz9838]

What did you set trainer difficulty to when you did your Alpe du Zwift climb?

[@nurashidnoormohamad5802]

Where is part 2? Will there be any part 2?

[@edjack1993]

Great vid

[@mikesamorano1884]

I'm interested in some winter training, you said you trained 3 times a week, so are the other 4 days rest days or just free rides during the week?

[@mickoneill3869]

Excellent 👍🏻

[@timyoung373]

What % did you ride at during the “rest” intervals for the Sweet Spot and Threshold sessions? Also, for the Over/Unders, did you do 2 x 15 min block (half hour) or 4 (1 hour)?

[@louisgreenleaf235]

Rest would be at zone 2

[@nurashidnoormohamad5802]

Any news on ep 2?

[@72starbuck]

i have a vortex too, so how was with the wahoo compare to vortex ?

[@CyclingPulse]

sly72 different price points of course but the Kickr is very impressive. Much more akin to outdoor riding. That said, the vortex is a fantastic entry level smart trainer.

[@theylivewesee1674]

what happened to your instagram account??

[@CTINF]

I think this is part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYeui2ymZqx_oaM

[@kovacvisuals]

First