I FINALLY WON A ZWIFT RACE! CAT D

[@DocMartin_001]

Strategy & tactics. Every bit of that victory was earned by all the hard miles over the last 12 months. Well done Ryan - so chuffed for you 🎉

[@RyanCondon]

That win only took me 64 races. 💪 Thanks for watching. Im please you enjoyed it.

[@drumtoe]

I watched this video at work, and as you started the last sprint after the bump, my hands were in the air. People were looking at me like I was having a seizure! I almost started crying. Be proud of all your efforts!!!

[@RyanCondon]

Thats awesome Drumtoe. Thats a big compliment coming from you! Did you tell them to subscribe to my channel? lol

[@davidbeagley4853]

Caught myself shouting YeS! And fist pumping the air 🤣 so pleased for you Ryan! Class 👏

[@RyanCondon]

💪 Thank you!! David!!

[@DontGetDroppedCycling]

Yessssssirrrrrr that's how you PLAY THE GAME BABY!

[@RyanCondon]

LETS GOOOO!

[@JustBrowsing777]

I've watched the trilogy now, good stuff 😅 Congrats on that hard and well earned win! You've certainly learned tactics over time and to ride to your strengths 😊

[@NorthernEnduranceDad]

Love that intro! Great plan! Us 95ish KG’s need to use the momentum on those finish line sprints!! I’ll keep watching now

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you. :)

[@Harouzame]

Congrats on the journey Ryan, what a hell of a ride ! Strong tactics, stronger legs ! Cheers from France, now on to your first Cat C win 👌

[@RyanCondon]

Lets do this! Hello France. 💪

[@jujurm]

Faq me I haven’t been on the edge of my seat that much for a long time !! Nicely prepared and executed !! That hack accusation is golden mate, especially knowing that the whole race has been filmed 😂😂

[@steffwood4282]

Yeeessssssssss Ryan!!!! 🎉🎉 Well done!!! 🎉🎉 Top effort!! Genuinely thrilled for you! Such a shame for the person who accused you of cheating that the video is up on KZbin for all to see that they were wrong and you won fair and square!! 🤣 Well done on your first across the banner win, and for all the ones yet to come! 💪

[@RyanCondon]

I hope they watch it! Thank you Steff! I appreciate your support. 💪

[@Mykelridesbykes]

Dude that incredible!!! You “Hacker” 😂😂😂. I’m in tears for you. That was so well done! And you didn’t edit out the scream!!! Heck ya bro!!!

[@RyanCondon]

My screams have become jump scares people now expect. 😆 Im pleased you liked my hack.

[@bendawson8601]

That’s the stuff of legends big man! Well done and enjoy, you’ve certainly grafted for it. 💪💪💪

[@kjbull1]

Just caught the last half of the race. I could not believe it was the same Ryan. Talking tactics I’d use myself (an I’ve been doing this years) with limited success and only recently the odd win. You nailed Ryan at last. We all knew it was coming. Next target group C. That’s a tough one. I’m in group B. Impossible to get a win. For me anyway. Your content is exiting stuff mate. Zwift anyway. I don’t do running so I find that less exiting although runners probably do.

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you KJBULL!! Firstly no one finds my running exciting (except me) but they are as much about me overcoming hard challenges like the Zwifting. Cat C is coming but not before I win a few more Cat D races! Thanks for your support sir!

[@NorthernEnduranceDad]

“If my gears didn’t kick back in my laptop my bike would’ve taken a trip out the window”😢😂😂😂

[@RyanCondon]

And they would have! I knew I was winning this ride. 💪

[@Loudmouth69]

Congrats buddy! Been following you for that win :) See you in cat C!

[@dannyj007]

Yeeeeaaaassssss!!!!….at last. Bloody well done Ryan. Really pleased for you👍🏾

[@RyanCondon]

🙏I did it Danny!!

[@gavinsmith1176]

Well-earned victory Ryan - brilliant execution of strategy.and massive iconic fist pumps

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Gavin.

[@RonaldJacobs-e2i]

Dude! So much fun to watch. Great work.

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you, Im pleased you enjoyed it!

[@gordonknott8771]

Congrats Ryan, been watching since your early vids and you’ve worked hard for it. Keep up the good work with the racing and content.

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers for the support Gordon! I really appreciate it.

[@Tim--ml4vl]

Dude, I've been rollowing your vids lately and also bought a Zwift setup. Very first race yesterday, I see your name pop up! I was proud of my numbers but absolutely had no strategy at all lol.

[@RyanCondon]

Join the club. The only strategy you need is.. Keep going. 🙏🙌

[@Tim--ml4vl]

@@ZwiftyZwifter Found a Zwift Hub for a decent price online. Already had a bike, and still looking for a fan

[@fraserp2377]

Congratulations! As someone who just had their first zwift race and got dropped hard, your videos are very inspiring.

[@RyanCondon]

Keep going, youve got this! I was there where you are a year ago. Im on the verge of Cat C and about to start the process all over again.

[@lee-cycling]

Just so fricking cool, mate! You set this as a goal and pushed until you nailed it. It's been brilliant to see. Now you can build on this. It's a confidence boost/confirmation. And it's good experience of knowing how deep you can dig in key moments like the final minute. First of many!

[@RyanCondon]

🙏 Let's Gooo!

[@JasonSheehy]

Very hard earned win Ryan! It's been amazing watching your progression and hope you keep progressing. You'll be ripping legs off people in Cat C soon!

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Jason. I appreciate that.

[@mfowler4651]

Well done! All those Alp Du Zwift climbs gave you the uphill power needed to pull away in the end. Great strategy!

[@RyanCondon]

I knew I was climbing that Alpe for a reason 😆

[@ChasingSub11]

Nice one Ryan mate, you did it! Great use of tactics, a huge part of Zwift. You're progressing well, looking forward to racing with you in cat C soon...

[@RyanCondon]

See you there! (after a few more Cat D wins).

[@thenoone666]

Congrats! 🎉🎉Soon C! Will be waiting for you in low B. Perfect timing on that feather 👌🏻👌🏻

[@runekiller0022]

I love this series! Keep them going!

[@zyphod]

Ha ha Ryan, Well done mate! Excellent work, planning and preparation with some very neat tactics, well deserved with all the hard work you've put in. I was cheering all the way...Well done you, the first of many.

[@RyanCondon]

👌

[@trailrunningphil]

Take a bow mate. Proud of you for putting all this time and effort into this and achieving your goal. Epic to watch.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Phil.

[@GrandpaWood_UK]

Congrats Ryan! What a win - strategy, tactics, and power! Being accused of cheating? Yep, officially a pro Zwifter :)

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Grandpa!! I was thrilled to have got the accusation. No one was accusing me of cheating a year ago. 😂

[@ryancraig2795]

Congrats, Ryan, well done! I never realized so much tactics and strategy was necessary to get a win.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Ryan. 🙌

[@juliabiddle6434]

So pleased for you Ryan, I was screaming with you at the end! Well deserved victory. Your tactics worked out to perfection 🥇

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Julia. 🙏🙌

[@stretch1288]

Congrats Ryan. 👍👌💪 Great race craft! I saw your last result this morning (no spoilers), eagerly awaiting the video for that race.

[@RyanCondon]

No spoilers ;) Thank you!

[@fraserherman8754]

So happy for you! Let's GOOOO!!!

[@kevindavies1981]

Awsome, well done Ryan! 🎉

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Kevin. 💪👌🙏

[@braggsimon]

Winner winner…. Many congrats Ryan. Well deserved! Was right there with you…

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Simon! I really appreciate the support. 💪

[@WilliamDorrepaal]

You did it! 🎉 I felt that scream, let it out! Well built up, perfectly finished!

[@RyanCondon]

I didnt know if I should laugh or cry.

[@WilliamDorrepaal]

@@RyanCondon I cried for you, one little man tear, but still! 💪

[@zijiji]

You should be really proud of yourself! The combination of tactics, strategy and fitness all coming together was perfect. Many congrats!

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you Mark. 🙌

[@petervonl]

Machiavelli on a bike!… What a journey. Congratulations Ryan. This has been absolutely EPIC!

[@RyanCondon]

Yes! Thank you! No idea who Machiavelli but Im excited to hear it!! 💪

[@petervonl]

@@RyanCondon Machiavelli was a cunning strategist… 😉 .. Oh well, on to cat C 😬

[@RyanCondon]

@@petervonl I like that!! I like the sound of this Machiavelli.

[@DomestiqueKoch]

Amazing! Top of the board, congrats Ryan. One heck of a ride

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks a ton!

[@mikeychristian1037]

Yeeeeaaaaahhhhh!!! Get in mate. The one we’ve all been waiting for.

[@RyanCondon]

This is it!! 💪

[@chrisoliver6690]

This makes me so happy. 😁 I won my first Cat C race on Saturday, followed by another win on Sunday, feels good! BTW with your pure watts, you would be very surprised how well you do in a cat C Crit.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Chris. I must try a C race soon. 😅

[@Alan-Turnbull]

That was a beautiful thing 🎉, so pleased for you, first of many I hope 🤞 👊👍 oh and a great edit too

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you Alan, I appreciate your support sir!

[@johnl4310]

So happy for you Ryan. Well done!!!! Inspiring me to try the same. Never won a race on Zwift but have somehow found myself in B Cat. Don't fancy my chances much but Ill give it a whirl!

[@RyanCondon]

Go for it. Only took me 64 attempts. 😅

[@chrisdunn8215]

Well done Ryan. That's something I will never do.. Congratulations mate 👏

[@RyanCondon]

You can do it! 💪

[@darrelljones6864]

Great win, you were in control from the start and had a plan and did not get punched in the face, I have watched your videos from the start and have really enjoyed watching your journey, look forward for many to come.

[@RyanCondon]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for your support Darrell.

[@mandaswin]

You really built the tension over these last three videos! Finally - bloomin well done Ryan, you worked it to prefection. 💨👊👊

[@RyanCondon]

That was my aim Mandaswin! Now back to one vid a week. lol 💪 Thanks for your support as always.

[@craigsmith5134]

Hot dog man, good work and strategy!! I've never won a zwift race, every time I started getting top 10 finishes I'd get promoted category. Sitting now as a mid pack B racer, looking like I need another .5w/kg to start getting top ten again. But that feeling is amazing, like the first time I finished with my TT team. Good work and please don't retire from zwift 😄

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Craig. 💪🙌

[@MJWalkerr]

Well done mate! Happy for you! These last 3 videos have made me feel like I should sack off my task of completing every route and just race 😂👌🏼

[@RyanCondon]

Route completion badges are a worthy target but do some racing. 😆

[@NorthernEnduranceDad]

Your laugh at the end is amazing!!! Pure happiness and suffering!!!!!

[@RyanCondon]

I didnt know if I should laugh or cry. :)

[@vortexau]

Knew the win wasn't far away! Perfect tactics, great ride, great result!

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks 👍💪

[@apolk555]

That was pretty awesome, man! Keep giving em hell!

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks. 🙌

[@stevecoward2095]

Absolutely blinding!! A perfect race lad. Congratulations champ! 🏆

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Steve!!

[@antsmands]

F-YES, Great race strategy! Congrats!

[@RyanCondon]

🙌

[@oxharp]

OH MY GOD I felt every second of that last go at the hill to the finish. Fantastic effort and my toes were curling in my shoes watching just how much watts they were pushing to get to you . Brilliant watch.

[@RyanCondon]

They were out and out sprinters, they had nothing expect a big 15 second sprint so I had to ruin their day. No way were they beating me!

[@jamesdaw131]

Amazing mate! The composure and race craft compared to your early days was amazing. Great job. Cat C calling! Got my first win a few weeks ago also (solo break from 15km out up a big old climb - Innsbruck reverse KOM). Was waaay too happy for a 39 year old man on what is essentially a computer game.

[@RyanCondon]

15km out! Wow! I bet that was exciting. Well done.

[@AndrewisTri-tn1uo]

Grats mate. You worked so hard for it and earnt it.

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you Andrew. I really appreciate that. 🙌

[@randyleach5707]

Congrats!!!! Great strategy and execution. Great job!

[@RyanCondon]

💪

[@Thebeardpainter]

Saw the Chicken Dinner a skipped straight to the ending……Yessssssssssssss!! Get in there mate🙌🏻. Now going to it all 👍🏼

[@Thebeardpainter]

Watch

[@RyanCondon]

At least you're honest 😆

[@jakesandersonsnowmancycling]

Well done Ryan, very well deserved 👊👍

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Jake. Your vids helped me alot in the early days. 🙌

[@MattC-p8u]

Awesome work mate! Great tactics - what an inspiration 👌💪

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you!

[@stianpollestad754]

Awesome Ryan. I'm impressed 🔥

[@RunWithJohn]

Can't beat the winning feeling, great job 👍

[@RyanCondon]

@@RunWithJohn 🙌

[@robertcrofts8305]

Awesome race, Ryan! Executed the race perfectly! Is that a cat C upgrade now? 💪😎

[@RyanCondon]

Not yet, going to try and nail a few primetime races now. 💪

[@paceline]

​@@RyanCondon be careful on the 20 minute climbing courses (like Mountain mash). You might accidentally level up before you're ready!

[@jamessotoism]

Aye Yai Yai! One for the Z-Win Column. 🎉 Congrats. Well played indeed.

[@RyanCondon]

Aye Yai Yai! 😅

[@SteaminWillyPeamin]

Absolutely loved that mate, well done. Next target get promoted to C...

[@RyanCondon]

Cat C is looming in the shadows 😆

[@SteaminWillyPeamin]

Sprint is coming along as well as tactics, keep the progression and you'll be sweet

[@N.Leander]

Congrats mate!!! Bloody beautiful. Time for the next category! Keep on smashing it!

[@RyanCondon]

💪

[@CycleWithMatts]

Awesome job Ryan so happy for you!!! Now time for a Cat C win 😅😂

[@RyanCondon]

💪

[@dominicshepherd9054]

Well done, great race.

[@RyanCondon]

@@dominicshepherd9054 thanka Dominic 🙏🙌

[@geoffersmaher]

congratulations, well deserved. when do we get a vid on that game collection.

[@RyanCondon]

Condon's gaming channel is when I can't run or Zwift anymore. 😅

[@surferjay70]

Good for you Ryan, well done very chuffed for you. See you in Cat C 😁

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks 🙏🙌

[@francodellamura7471]

Well done Ryan, drop that imaginary mic! Yes Ryan!!! 🏆💪👍

[@RyanCondon]

Boom Fran!💪

[@stevej_on_a_mtb]

Kaboom! 💥💥💥 Ryan, your reaction says it all! Massively pleased for you.

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Steve! 💪

[@ZmanKC]

Well done Ryan, I'm happy for you.

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Greg.

[@ianboyes4414]

What a journey. Well done mate! Winner 🎉

[@RyanCondon]

Chicken Dinner!! 💪

[@ashleypeaker]

love it Mate. “i know i can retire from Zwift in peace “ with hands in the air 🥇🤛🏼 Like a cat with a ball of string Bro u definitely will be back 😂, well played Mr Ryan with some top in race pushing. Funny how the heart rate goes out the window when adrenaline is pumping and the finish line is looming, WooooHoooo Thanks again mate for sharing ur journey and really looking forward to what’s to come. For now just sit back and bask in all that glory 🤙🏼🎉

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Ashley! HR is just a number. 💪

[@ashleypeaker]

@@RyanCondon yeah i keep telling myself that one 2🥵

[@koromuri97]

About bloody time..... will be what your girls are thinking, lol.. Well done Ryan, well deserved

[@RyanCondon]

They weren't that fussed lol.

[@RolliesGarage]

Congrats! Gives me motivation to try and win a zwift race

[@a_diverge]

Amazing!! Super happy for you 💪🏆(And what that person wrote does not even make sense. 😅)

[@RyanCondon]

And thats why I love the accusation, its nonsense but they saw me as a threat and I ruined their Zwifting day! Its taken me a year to be in this position. 😆

[@a_diverge]

Tell him to subscribe and watch. That will perhaps tell him how hard you worked for this. 🏆

[@MelissaSco77]

Well done Ryan… the first of many victories 🥇🥇🥇

[@RyanCondon]

💪 Thanks Melissa! Lets Go!

[@WattsHartvig]

Well done Ryan. What an achievement. I'm so impressed with your progress, and you ability to stick to the plan (if we disregard going for that green jersey in last race🙃). This is an awesome video. I have been on the exact same journey as you, and was hoping to get that zwift category D win before you, but you beat me to it, kudos. But I guess that's just one more motivating factor for me to push it even harder and trying to get it. Can't wait to see what your next goal on Zwift will be?

[@RyanCondon]

I'll be waiting for you to get yours now. 😉 Let me know when you get it. 🙏👌💪

[@davidsharp6866]

Awesome job Ryan! Congrats. You are such an inspiration!!!! Never thought of reaching on Zwift before seeing your view, but I too won on Zwift power the. First across the line an got promoted to Cat C as well, all down to you and your inspiration. Thank you so much ! Just love all your updates and vids.

[@RyanCondon]

Congrats on your win and promotion. 💪

[@xxhank]

well done mate....nice one!

[@denouden92]

Nice work Ryan!!! That progress is really showing, now you are bullying people around in the race, love it!!

[@RyanCondon]

I have finally become the bully! Finally!! Thanks Denouden!

[@GingerWarriorCyclingClub]

looking forward to this one 👏🏼🤞🏼

[@garethbutton]

I was gripping the chair, then you played a blinder and that was a proper win at that!!! Smashed it!!!!

[@RyanCondon]

I held them off!! Boom! Thanks Gareth!

[@rykie5]

I so enjoyed watching this! Did you not use your last feather power up on the final volcano climb for a reason? I was screaming at the computer for you to use it!

[@RyanCondon]

@@rykie5 I cant remember now but didnt I save it for the last climb?

[@rykie5]

Ja shit, my bad….. I was so involved in yelling at the computer I didn’t notice you used it for the last little climb (just watched it back again). Sorry…. Great job though!! 👌🏻

[@RyanCondon]

@@rykie5 no worries. I thought i saved it for the win. That bump is awesome to attack on. Thanks for the watch. 🙏🙌

[@SteakandChains]

Great job, Cheers!

[@drumtoe]

Bro! You have officially leveled up. You are playing games during the race now? Work on those sprints, and get on a team boy!!!

[@RyanCondon]

You did see my DS vid with Nathan. Im not sure a team would want me. lol

[@drumtoe]

​@@RyanCondonthe beauty of a team is everyone has a role, you will always be valuable on a team. I see ZRL in your future.

[@LuukeyB]

That was bloody brilliant! 🥇Congrats Ryan 💪 Been looking forward to this episode being uploaded! Hope you told that tw@t in the msg at the end to do one… Jealousy gets you nowhere and I hope he watches this video and feels like a knob!

[@RyanCondon]

He wasn't accusing me of cheating a year ago, feels like vindication. 💪

[@CBRMackie63]

Congratulation Ryan, great job! I have to admit, as I watched this video, I was thinking to myself, none of his race tactics are of a sprinter. They are for an attacker, someone who wants to tire out the sprinters then go long at the end and out last them to the finish. Play to your strength Mr. Attacker! Sure, advice from others is helpful but until you learn what's best for you it's all moot. Glad to see you put in the time to learn what's best for you. Now you have to put in the extra time to level up to get better equipment!

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks, Yeah I'm learning my strengths. Id like to improve my sprints now as well. I do have a sprint potential however Im so knackered by the end its normally only 300 watts but I do like to attack and will try more now.

[@localride51rivertrail37]

Awesome performance

[@RyanCondon]

@@localride51rivertrail37 Thank you. 🙏

[@canarycityreefer8148]

Congrats Ryan, absolutely made up for ya 🏅🏅🏅🏅

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Canary! 💪

[@PauloBurgio]

Yes yes yeeeees!!!!! You done it! Get in there. A race winner. Fucking yes. I’ve waited months for this moment. Proper sporting moment. Experience and tactics used to perfection.

[@RyanCondon]

YESS!! Thanks Paulo!

[@eloann]

Congrats, well deserved with the progress you've made both physically and tactically. More success should follow. I also once got accused of cheating, and that was not even in a race. People are strange.

[@RyanCondon]

The internet can we funny sometimes. Strange how no one was accusing me of cheating a year ago. 😆

[@nickneek80]

fantastic man!!! see you in cat C soon :p

[@RyanCondon]

Not if I see you first. ;) Thanks Neek!

[@christinacooper3954]

I don’t know what I just witnessed….but it was bloody good lad 👏👏👏

[@WolfGirl930]

Brilliant !!!! I was shouting at the monitor. " go on son go on" ... I can't believe I was so invested .... oh no wait.. I can because I love the content as ever.... fabulous job. So pleased for you. Smile at the haters .. Idiots 😊

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Wolf Girl! I really appreciate that. 💪🙏🙌

[@edd1016]

So well executed ❤

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks. 💪

[@Specidavid]

And now up to category C en do it all again 🙂 Congratzz !!

[@RyanCondon]

Not just yet, its just one win. I want more before the bump lol 💪

[@TonyCurran-mz6ds]

Very well done. Happy for you

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you 🙏 Feels so good!!