The Longest Zwift Race I've done

[@shaynespencer7489]

Yes, this is what we want to see races that are edited down to less than 20mins 👌

[@billkallas1762]

Perfect length.

[@Ealpcc]

Indeed 🤘

[@cgmlcs]

Great race with a perfect sprint! You mentioned riding with you on Zwift, how about starting a club and holding your own races. NorCal Zwift Race Series.

[@benfrank7067]

Club! Club! Club! ✊

[@nockee]

The best Zwift race breakdown I have seen. Awesome work.

[@felepi]

Stransky is hired 😅

[@andreasthomsen4245]

This was awesome. More zwift races!!!

[@gordonconrod7628]

Great story telling! You had me feeling like you were defeated and surprised me with the win- but at the same time, your reaction felt like a classic Alviso NorCal win where you always pull through and get the W. Great video!

[@NorCalCycling]

Thank you!

[@xandershawvlog]

A lot of Zwift races are more about attrition and holding on rather than breakaways (although they do happen on occasion). The draft works from way further back than you think. Love seeing this as well as your Crit videos.

[@fredsirvalo1904]

I concur. I experiment with drafting in the robopaced groups. I start getting pulled by a draft somewhere between 5 and 10 metres behind a group in front. If I am already drafting, I don't notice any difference between 0 and 3 metres.

[@xandershawvlog]

@ yeah, if you get too close you loose sometimes. Where the avatar is on your screen is not necessarily where it actually is. Sweetspot seems to be around 3-5 meters. I should really use sauce.

[@skylerschwendeman]

Yeah, unlike in real races when there’s a break in a Zwift race it almost always consists of the strongest riders (so I guess it’s more of a selection than a breakaway). Unless it’s just 1-2 riders they’re rarely brought back.

[@appetit2619]

Didn't know watching Zwift race could be this exciting. Keep going Jeff, congrats on the W!!!

[@Unit_Grief123]

What a result! Superb performance and great commentary. Looking at the stats, it looks like there are still opportunities for you to conserve your energy more!

[@charlieproctor8655]

Great ride! I was one of the riders in purple who was the “panic chaser” lol. Nice effort on the sprint mine is terrible that’s why I was following that train at the end hoping to get away

[@DTRTHS]

Awesome, you need to do more zwift races Jef!

[@dubwars]

I had this on my second monitor while I was working, mostly listening than watching. This was so well edited and narrated, I had to pause it, move it over to my main display, and watch the final few KM. Well done! Hell of an effort there!

[@NorCalCycling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@domo_willson]

That Sprint finish got me hype!!!

[@srxtc026]

That finish! Well done. This is super inspiring for the winter zwift season that I despise but understand is important for next season. Long time subscriber good to see you pumping out the videos still!!

[@DRUmat404]

Nice effort. Fun to watch.

[@14Xaveco]

Grupp was impressive!

[@sadverysad1659]

Jeff you are a motivated rock star....I'm 62 yrs young...long time cyclist...admire your content rock on!!

[@griffithd05]

I'm here for more zwift race breakdowns. You should do user submitted ones too like your crits! The strat on zwift is just different enough it makes it interesting.

[@NorCalCycling]

ohhh great idea

[@fredsirvalo1904]

Congrats on the win. Lagging from the back of a group and drafting through the sprint is definitely the way to do it on Zwift. Even better when you have a drafting boost to spend. I use this strategy and often "win" the bunch sprints for 47th place in the D group. It's the small victories. 🚴💨

[@SCggoode]

What a sprint! I appreciate the racing tips and tricks. I'll try use these ideas in my next zwift race!

[@Joshua-dx7zn]

Congrats on that win. I was wondering if you were going to catch that early sprinter but you pulled off a fantastic win on a very long ride.

[@Elternbrief007]

Awesome commentaries man! And what a great finish, keep it up!

[@velohed1]

Hey Jeff I am in the Southbay and have been zwift racing for years now. ZRL and over 200 Team time trial races. I’m so glad to see you giving E racing and training props. Your aptitude on zwift racing is pretty cool to see develop. I’m locked in. Keep it up!

[@MilanMolnarr]

Great effort! Would like to see you doing tiny race series zwift insider as a sprinter. I have done a few and they soul breaking. Pure Vo2 max efforts. 🙏

[@starlitshadows]

This was enjoyable Jeff. Nice breakdown, edit and length of video. I will watch more of these when you do them.

[@dannyjbr8870]

Beat zwift race content out there. Great stuff.

[@Velohim]

Dude the grunting & locking in at the end and then shouting did I win was classic that’s so funny! I just got zwift and a trainer so hopefully I can see you soon!

[@Melino9999]

love it! felt like a proud dad seeing you celebrate a Zwift race

[@maximkrivov]

That was awesome! Justbas fun and exciting as any good Alviso race. Great edit also. Keep it going.

[@thetruespuddy7137]

I’ve watched your videos here and there, today this video made me a subscriber! I love Zwift and I love racing! I did the Zwift epic race this year which took over 2 hours to finish and it was crazy! Please upload more of these type of videos really interesting to see a professional and how they race. Keep up the great work!

[@Supbrah85]

Love the play-by-play, a great race, congrats!

[@aquicktake]

the excitement you had seeing you were 1st - priceless.

[@GerardEncabo]

Yay, congrats on the win. Excellent tactics to be one of your first e-races!

[@darrencarlton7517]

That was fun to watch and the commentary along the way provided the proper context. God if I could only put up 450 W for 20 minutes. Lol.

[@JimUe1]

awesome win Jeff. Now about that sock length you got going there... 🤔

[@scottbakernc]

Awesome! I really enjoy your content. As a fellow Zwifter who dabbles in racing on Zwift, I like your tactics and narration. Thanks!

[@silvinosalgado]

I was cheering shouting at the sprint finish! I’m so pumped go go go jeff! Congrats for the win!

[@renatolovato]

This video is perfect: right size (not too long not too short) entertaining, informative, etc, etc, etc... Of course, it is great to see an A+ cat guy racing, it inspires me to keep improving my cycling fitness and skills.

[@dylanliu6758]

The reason the peloton caught the solo rider at the climb was because the peloton was doing 33km/h on 5-6% grade so drafting matters a lot. Solo rider simply cannot match that crazy speed. This happens a lot on these short punchy 4-5% climbs in Zwift. One classic example is volcano KOM, where it’s common for sprinters (higher absolute watt) to beat climbers (higher w/kg) for the win.

[@Scottie5401]

Is he playing with real players in this race

[@gregormraz]

Great job! You’re a machine on digital and physical roads. As I make the same transition back to digital racing, this was fun to watch and helpful.

[@julienhuxley4172]

I loved doing this race and watching your recap, not enough epic long races in Zwift imo

[@ridegreen78]

That was sick. Posting when you're going to race would be cool.

[@thatbobguy898]

Best Zwift race I ever watched Love your regular content but as a Zwift rider this was a nice change.

[@FoobsTon]

Man, that was pretty much perfectly executed. I thought you had left it too late. Well done.

[@LD-bv1pm]

Great insights into how you're thinking. The upcoming profile, knowing in detail what power all the riders around you are doing and having real time gaps means there's no excuse for getting out of position, aside from lack of talent, which is something I experience a lot ;-)

[@hammerhouse153]

Love the content. Explanations with race tactics. Keep it up.

[@8rk]

Long way since your first Zwift race Jeff!! I still remember that video. Nice work!

[@collectivesartori]

Well done! You got Grupp in the end! Looks like the guy that came 3rd had a mechanical two beats from the line poor guy.

[@AdamTrackIT]

You got a new subscriber! Your commentary make this so fun to watch!!

[@BradPat_VT]

If you want to participate in a zwift race with the best team tactics, then look at the Ladder League series; 5v5 Zwift race with descending points from 10 to 1 based on finish position. Loads of fun and lots of tactics.

[@Nehpets1701G]

I love these type of videos - ready for more 😍

[@ImGlossy63]

That was awesome to watch!! Well done and good to hear your thoughts as you went along. 🏆👏🎉

[@craigg9742]

Its a bit early for you, but KISS100 on Sundays at 9:15ish EST / 6:15am PST (?) is usually a highly competitive and fun race.

[@drewbuffington]

Great video Jeff. Love to see your indoor content. If you ever wanna race team stuff let me know!

[@phoenixtwelve1972]

Great race mate. Perfect timing... you just had that little burst extra to get half a wheel on the line. Thats a hard thing to get with such a long race - so a top shelf win and you should rightly be pumped on it. There were two hill sections where you could have sagged a little bit more early on (when the gruppetto was still basically together), and I agree that not using the featherweight power-up on that last climb also cost you a little bit, but the reality is you were on the front and watts and HR were ok. Excellent work mate 🙂

[@twistedwires7318]

"Did I win?" Love that moment, man. That was awesome.

[@jms493]

Awesome race, footage, and commentary. Nice win.

[@seaturtle7777]

You are in shape!

[@gustafbostrom6669]

Awesome race and video! Exiting to follow

[@JoshuaWallner]

Masterclass. Stransky is a beast.

[@andresgizmos1271]

Man that ending was sick I was standing up!

[@ezmai4002]

YES YES Loved your commentary. Well done!

[@mrm95]

Congrats! Biggest win of your career!! Proud of you! 👍👍😉

[@connecsuited]

This race was awesome, congrats for the win!!

[@AyooJoey]

Such a good video. Best Zwift race I’ve seen.

[@stianpollestad754]

That is a very impressive win against strong competition. Congrats!

[@fritzhartman2738]

I think you would like Sauce for Zwift. I find the draft gauge and the groupings widgets really useful.

[@jamesengelsma3]

This is perfect, more content like this please!

[@tonygSDWR]

Well done! We do have to work on your sock game though, Jeff 🤣

[@michaelstjernqvist900]

Such a good video! Keep it up! More Zwift!

[@joesguitarshop8194]

Nice ! More of those videos

[@MariusGuitar2007]

This was awesome to watch! Great win!

[@TheGeniesis]

Stransky reminds me myself - I know I won't win, so I push just to test my power and mess with people plans :D

[@NorCalCycling]

thanks teammate! 🤙

[@bryllearce4767]

Pls do more zwift race videos. This race had my heart pumping like I was the one racing 😂

[@JustinMayfield]

That was rad. Nicely done Jeff!

[@laurinweisser4967]

Dude love themis sort of videos getting hyped

[@phillipracic5062]

love zwift its a great training tool, work out tool and you have fun doing it. id rather be out side but its 20 degrees and i dont winter ride. been hitting the gym trying to build muscle especially legs thinking it will help me be faster and go further with out fatigue. fell like i have dropped a little but that could be to the realigning of the race score.

[@enum01]

watching your sprint numbers and your w/kg thinking... I need to lose more weight 😆

[@dankvartfilm]

Great video - with fine finish 🏁

[@hubnergreg]

That was awesome very strategic and well positioned

[@dylanliu6758]

Maybe you should do a Chase / handicap race where higher score racers start later, so we could all join you in the race.

[@bpfastfeet25]

Chase packs IRL have to modulate speed within the bunch. So everyone holds consistent power to whatever degree (motivated or not). I think that's why breakaway efforts are that much more doomed in zwift. The physics and math is probably accurate, but there's just so many more watts back in the pack since you can't crash.

[@michaelgraycycling]

First zwift race I’ve enjoyed watching 💪

[@NK-ws3qb]

This is excellent commentary thanks!

[@shakeswell]

awesome summary, keep up the good content!

[@NorCalCycling]

Thanks, will do!

[@RoryM07]

Perfect timing 👌Chefs kiss

[@cicirunner]

amazing commentary. Watching while on Zwift lol

[@davemellor4697]

Jesus im 64 im pretty quick for my age, and get a few kom,s and trophy's outside but the power you have on tap and can hold is what makes the difference between your age and mine! Brilliant effort......wish i could turn the clock back.

[@ZwiftInsider]

Nice video... nice win! Featuring this on next week's Top 5 Zwift Videos post. (I lasted about 15 minutes in this race.)

[@hello-joseph-battisti]

Hell yeah 😁

[@mattj9163]

Love these types of videos

[@CAL7A]

More of this content please!

[@toneabet6252]

Lol that was sweet. The very first race I've ever watched

[@dusty_hoods]

Leaving a comment. Good stuff! It's seems useless since I don't race but it is so fun to watch 🍿

[@talonlan]

You need to do the Zwift insider tiny races 4 stages back to back, super fun.nsider tiny races

[@AustinIsTheGreatest]

Congrats! I thought it was impossible to win one of these

[@ozgurinsan]

Turning corners without slowing down in Zwift is dope.

[@ShawnMcAfee]

Hey! That comment was from me!

[@ten96cycling]

Look you're finally famous HAHAHA

[@JBmadera]

good job! enjoyed the video

[@mirmir2227]

Wow!! That was great. I will probably never win a Zwift race , so its good to see how its done!😂

[@gmen1305]

Congrats - I see you got your TRON bike -