ZWIFT - Is this my last Zwift race? (in CAT D)

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[@keithhigginson554]

Fantastic Ryan. I love your vids, you are the heart and soul of what Zwift is all about. I'm Cat A, I can't tell you how much I love your videos

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Keith. That's really kind. 🙏👍🙌

[@thecoffeeblog]

You need to start doing cat C races. You are not cat C yet because your average power is low due to your time spent in a slow cat D peloton. A cat C peloton is faster. It would help you improve your average speed in longer efforts.

[@RyanCondon]

Cat C you say?

[@thecoffeeblog]

@@RyanCondon You are too comfortable on CAT D. You need to spicy it up to keep improving. Forget about your category and race on CAT C from now on.

[@RyanCondon]

@@thecoffeeblog I'm not sure my ZP stats reflect comfortable but I get what you're selling.

[@thecoffeeblog]

@@RyanCondon they do!! 150 bpm as average on a race is a ride in the park

[@dannielsen]

I agree on the other that you should try race cat c and push more. Btw i am cat b myelsef but trying to getting to cat a 😅

[@lee-cycling]

Oh man! Perfect on so many levels. Winning a year to the day of that race, getting the across the line win, doing it with a super early and excellent breakaway, and having the fitness now to respond and adapt, and pull that off on the fly. Chuffed for you, mate! 👊 🏆💪👌

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Lee. Means a lot coming from you. 🙌

[@lee-cycling]

@@RyanCondon it blooming shouldn't do, but 👊 Don't want to spoil anything for anyone, but I just saw you did a C race today and held your own 💪 You're on fire.

[@RyanCondon]

@@lee-cycling I didn't eat enough, imploded halfway. I'm gonna try it again this weekend. I'm sure I can do better.

[@andylewis8669]

Quality & that's just one year , just imagine what's to come , incredible 👌💪😎

[@RyanCondon]

I'm not sure I've got another year of this much pain in me... 😅🙏

[@andylewis8669]

I've watched a lot of your videos you definitely have 😉😂👌

[@CBRMackie63]

Glad to see you put in a sprint at the end of that! Congrats on the win...great job!!!

[@RyanCondon]

Always!

[@RonaldJacobs-e2i]

You are 'the destroyer', the death star of Zwift Cat D racing. Well done! Love Traci applauding at the end. 😅 Love the hat, too.

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Ronald. Now time for a reality check in CAT C.

[@RoroHansa]

Congrats, you're an inspiration Ryan! Started watching your initial videos of trying to not get dropped in Cat D races. I started Zwifting recently and want to lose those additional kg by finding joy in suffering. Ride on :)

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Roro! I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching. Good luck in your suffering. :))

[@shanegreen2583]

Well done Ryan. Love the hair flapping from the fan as you rode 😂😂 great power

[@ashleypeaker]

should be a red bull promo( gives u wings they say)

[@Dolbouck7]

Love the commentary and dedication to this. I got two wins in D and they immediately put me on C. Now it’s feels like I am starting all over again.

[@RyanCondon]

I've just started in C. Back at the bottom again.

[@luigenius5556]

I won my first race ever in D and immediately got put in C but I feel that I am still not good enough to top 3 every D race

[@psymanj73]

Great to see the joy from the win! 👊 Cracking win, Ryan! 💪 🚲

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Simon. 🙌👍

[@ChasingSub11]

Well done Ryan the Destroyer!! As others have said, get yourself in Cat C now, and watch your improvement pick up even more.

[@ashleypeaker]

Great going Ryan. Just the inspiration i needed 🤙🏼

[@jujurm]

Man, looks like 5 seconds warm up is the new meta on Zwift 😂😂 As usual, great job Ryan 🙏

[@RyanCondon]

It gets the HR up.

[@neilchamberlain6581]

Congratulations. Very impressive. Condon the Destroyer. Enjoy Cat C. How's the IRL cycling progressing. Really looking forward to a progress report.

[@RyanCondon]

Haven't been out on it yet. Feels like it's been raining nonstop. Got L2B ride in two weeks so need to pull my finger out.

[@zyphod]

My God, since watching you from the beginning you've come a hell of a way!!...The weight loss, the fitness and more importantly the attitude, you just don't give in! ....Well done.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks. That means alot. 🙏🙌

[@francodellamura7471]

Well done Ryan! 👏 🥇 Greetings from across the Thames Estuary.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Franco. Greetings. 🙌

[@Sparkythedudeful]

Nice one Ryan, an inspiration to us newbies just starting our on Zwift 💪👏

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers. Ride on! 👍

[@Nksmusings]

Dude.. what a show. Love your vids 🎉

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks 🙏 i really appreciate it.

[@duncanmiddleton9515]

Absolute legend. Chatting to your other half at 170HR when I'd barely be able to breathe lol. You've inspired me with your videos to sign up to the thames path ultra this year. Keep up the great content.

[@RyanCondon]

Crikey! I didn't expect that ending to this comment. 🤣 I'm pleased I've inspired you. 🙏🙌

[@jamski95]

Legend! Well done mate.

[@DavidJohnson-ck1lo]

Awesome stuff - great effort! Cat C rider here, won my last two races via a breakaway - a really satisfying way to win...different to the usual cat and mouse pack shenanigans, more grit, determination, concentration. Love your content!

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers David. I dont have a huge sprint so I get a buzz from trying stuff like this.

[@sjnattybb]

Well in dude, brand new zwifter here. Really enjoying learning from your channel 👌🏻

[@RyanCondon]

@@sjnattybb thanks and Welcome! 🙏

[@NorthernEnduranceDad]

Way to go Ryan!!! Cat C in your near future!!!

[@scottmccann4509]

Brilliant well done, what a journey as you look like a Zwift pro now, so controlled. 235W average means you could hold C cat pace easily. I look forward to your new challenge 💪💪

[@bendawson8601]

Labels on the outside?!?!? You must be a Spandex Superhero.

[@RyanCondon]

Hoping for a sponsorship deal.

[@PauloBurgio]

Massive congrats. It was this race that got me from cat c to cat b. I made my break on the 6th lap after the climb. I held 300 watts for the last 4 laps to win by 11 seconds. They will likely banish you from cat d after that impressive win. Breakaway wins normally get you bumped up.

[@RyanCondon]

I've not been promoted but have promoted myself now.

[@PauloBurgio]

@@RyanCondon massive congrats. We are not spring chickens and arnt 50kg’s. But! We can better ourselves and you will certainly see higher total watt outputs in the cat c’s which is an instant win. The next bit of good news is that when you beat the best riders in a cat you are leaving they are pretty much near the standard of the next cat up.

[@quivicben]

keep on the grind brother💪

[@RyanCondon]

Will do. 💪

[@stevengivler3130]

Great job. So much fun to see you riding smart and well. Super job.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Steven. 💪 I do learn. 😅

[@tathh2531]

Next weeks video "Welcome to Cat C" 🤣 Trust me, you'll want back in D in no time. I never got a Cat D win and the few races I've done in Cat C just destroyed me. Good luck when you get there Ryan.

[@RyanCondon]

Have you read my video idea notes? 😅

[@tathh2531]

@@RyanCondon Ryan Rage Quits!!! 😂

[@RyanCondon]

@@tathh2531 lol

[@eloann]

Very cool, break wins have a special flavour. Regarding the weird aborted attack, I've done something similar to encourage a competitor to come past and sit on someone else's wheel while they held the gap - making my 2 strongest competitors work while saving energy for an all out dig on the final hill (castle crit). I had realised they were both better than me at long efforts so it was probably my best shot and worked out. Could have seriously backfired though.

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you. Sounds like a clever tactic. 👌🙌

[@MarkyMarkZwifts]

Cracking win Ryan, congrats on the long breakaway, winning in style! 👊💪💪💪

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Mark. 🙏💪👍

[@jakesandersonsnowmancycling]

Top work Ryan - what a long way in a year, crazy. There’s 2 things you need for Zwift racing 1. A plan and 2. An ability to change plan depending on what happens on the road. Great race IQ and victory 👊👍

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Jake. That means a lot coming from you sir. 🙌

[@uncledudley1928]

You crack me up. You're like bigger, younger, hairier, non American version of myself. Your wife is a good sport too. There's no way my wife is coming to the basement to watch me win.

[@vincentslusser9205]

Most Awesome 🎉Great job + Great power 👌

[@derekmason6555]

Well done Ryan, hard works pays off m8 🐎

[@JB-np4lp]

Great effort sir, deserved that WIN! 👏

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you 🙏🙌

[@craigsmith5134]

Freakin amazing dude!! Well done!!

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Craig.

[@CycleWithMatts]

I think this is the sign to go to cat C Super job though. Nice breakaway aswel I think you should organise another one of your events like ADZ but a crit race that’d be awesome

[@stevecoward2095]

Banger! Well done lad 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Alan-Turnbull]

That was mega, so glad you stuck with the breakaway! I’ve done 260+ races and only won 1 from a break, they are special, risky so even more rewarding! So if you are now top D you will need to dip your toe in C to keep the progression 👍👌

[@RyanCondon]

Im already ahead of you on that. 😅

[@Alan-Turnbull]

Oh so I see 👍👌

[@Alan-Turnbull]

With a result like that no need to go back

[@RyanCondon]

@@Alan-Turnbull I made some easy to fix mistakes so room for improvement.

[@jamesbann3577]

I cheered òut loud! Congrats 🎉

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks James.

[@COOKIE_wcc_]

Well done lad

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

Well done mate 👌 fantastic effort 😊

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you sir! 🙏🙌

[@mandaswin]

...and so you should be chuffed with that! Keep destroying!😂

[@leesmith4715]

I think the gaps are distance not seconds, so 0.46 is 460m not 46 seconds. Your winning gap was bigger than you thought Ryan, well done!

[@erikcarlsson2518]

It's in minutes and seconds (it's 0:46 (not 0.46), and after 0:59 comes 1:00). However, I believe they calculate the gaps on a fixed speed, rumor says 30 kph. (Not meant to be links, youtube does that.)

[@nikblyth8047]

Another good win. 👍 IMO unless your consistently challenging for top 10 in Zwift's Monday night 06:10pm prime time races you're probably not ready for C's. I understand that racing against faster riders will push you harder but the likelihood is you'll just get dropped and end up riding on your own at a slower pace (speaking from experience). Training and/or more consistent riding will help push your power and endurance. I've just done a month of trying to ride everyday and I can now hold 2.4w/kg at 10bpm less than last month.

[@ashleypeaker]

Endurance is the key a few longer pushed efforts. all part of the fun and games.

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Nik. You're probably right. Thing is, I think I can come in top 10 in a primetime race now. I've won the last few of my races so I might try C. 🙏

[@nikblyth8047]

@@RyanCondon definitely give it a go, you still have the option of cat D. I prefer to still race in D but find mass start races more challenging as I'm definitely pushing VO2 max efforts trying to hang with the faster guys.

[@AllanKelly-tf3wh]

I've started zwift racing because of you videos Ryan. Can you suggest a good fan to buy as I'm burning up !!!

[@RyanCondon]

Any fan is better than nothing. Get a floor standing one as theyre inexpensive. I use the Vacmaster but theyre expensive.

[@amosb1452]

Bravo Ryan destroyer of Cat D foes !👊🏼💪🏼😁🙏🏼👍🏼

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you sir. 🙌

[@CalmLikeABomb76]

Loved that video! Congratz on the win. Dud you get bumped to cat C or not? :)

[@RyanCondon]

Self inflicted exile from Cat D. 😅

[@CalmLikeABomb76]

@@RyanCondon Haha that'll teach you. Well welcome to my world. The middle of C cat :D

[@johnl4310]

2.5w/kg......fantastic improvements! Well done Ryan. Cat C time!

[@RyanCondon]

Cat C Time!

[@kevstephen9393]

Tracy is easily pleased 👏🙈 😂 well done, you.

[@RyanCondon]

Happy wife, happy life.

[@BooksWithBrad]

Nice watts

[@harrygraham2028]

If you do get upgraded to c I can’t wait to race you

[@WolfGirl930]

Do you organise kids parties ? 😉 you are absolute quality !!!

[@RyanCondon]

🤣 Thanks

[@Thebeardpainter]

Bout bloody time mate 😂🤝

[@RyanCondon]

🙌

[@L4Y_SP]

great win Sir !

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you sir. 🙏

[@jfloresdrums]

I'm prime for upgrade on D but because of the average racers I just don't put out the power to put me over to C. Though, my 5min power is 3.2 but zwift hasn't upgraded me. I've been doing some C races and am middle of the pack. 9/10 races are podium finishes for me so they're not as challenging anymore. I do enjoy winning though!

[@RyanCondon]

It is a balance.

[@billyblacklock8155]

Well done Ryan we’ve all lived the journey with you keep up the good work who knows if I get fitter I might catch you on Zwift 🎉🎉

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Billy. 🙌 I'll look forward to the battle.

[@GingerWarriorCyclingClub]

Tremendous effort Ryan, deserved it. We'll have to race together sometime soon, maybe a tag team break?

[@RyanCondon]

You push, I'll sit in your draft. 😅

[@GingerWarriorCyclingClub]

@@RyanCondon 2mins on, 2 mins off until the last klick.😀

[@RyanCondon]

@@GingerWarriorCyclingClub what's your 15 sec power?

[@GingerWarriorCyclingClub]

@@RyanCondon I prefer to go from long out, as it's only 6.73wkg. However I've lost 3kilo in the last week and stronger so maybe 9 now 😆

[@RyanCondon]

@@GingerWarriorCyclingClub then you'll destroy me... 😅

[@G-Unit-fitness]

Well done Ryan! All your hard working is paying off, surely now you’re on the cusp of being a category C rider! 💪 I’m 10 weeks in and much fitter already but still struggle to maintain 1.8 with an AI pace rider for an hour (it’s the hills that get me). Can I ask if you got the Wattbike V1 or V2? I’m looking at buying one as my Wahoo kickr smart trainer is limited.

[@RyanCondon]

I have the most recent one, assuming it's V2. In regards to Zwift I would say it gets easier but it doesn't, you just get better. 💪

[@G-Unit-fitness]

@@RyanCondon thanks for replying, I think I’ll buy the V2 any day now, to make matters worse my specialized allez bike is too small for me 😅

[@G-Unit-fitness]

@@RyanCondon Well I picked up my Wattbike V2 today!! and it's 100 times better then my original cheap Wahoo trainer and to small for me bike lol, thanks man your videos have inspired that. I've noticed you don't have the TT arm Rests on, I'm thinking of taking that off too so I can see the TV (Zwift) better etc.

[@RyanCondon]

@@G-Unit-fitness good luck with it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

[@Kupol-A]

get out of the couch mate-go to the C tight now 💪💪💪💪💪

[@RyanCondon]

If I'm getting off the couch, why don't I just jump straight to A?

[@mcr8331]

Congratulations! 🥳 What is the driver's display on the right side sorted by?

[@RyanCondon]

Drivers display? If you mean the rankings, then that's positions.

[@mcr8331]

@@RyanCondon For example at 15:07 - You're first, but your name is the third entry in that list.

[@RyanCondon]

@@mcr8331 those being lapped appear in front for some strange reason.

[@drumtoe]

Solo cuz YOLO!!!

[@WinningInters]

When are we going to see an outside ride? Amazing job 🎉

[@RyanCondon]

When is stops raining for more than 2 mins. I've got L2B in two weeks so had better pull my finger out.

[@WinningInters]

I know the feeling mate, sun has to come out soon. Hope you enjoy it. Amazing to see your channel keep growing 💪

[@neeekneek]

Lol ive not seen anyone rage quit before 😂😂

[@RyanCondon]

At least not because of me anyway.

[@R.T_Go_Your_Own_Way]

Well done , now I have to ask how the C race went? ( you know i checked ZP to see if you had been upgraded , and spied your adventure into C-Land)

[@RyanCondon]

Like most of my achievements in life, I'm a pretender into C Cat (not promoted yet). The race was spicy as hell and very hilly. Set a new 20 min W/kg effort though. Think I'll stick in CAT C now.

[@keithfels9963]

How many watts do you think you got from the inside out shirt? #marginalgains. Great job!

[@phil_d]

16:40 '48 seconds to be precise' 🤣🤣🤣

[@petervonl]

It only counts if you were wearing flamesocks…

[@RyanCondon]

I'll have to do it again. 🙄🧦

[@PotatoOrANut]

Mate, consider yourself judged. No warmup. Stay with the lead pack? 5 people racing mate. When you gain time in the climb, it a zone 2 workout! BUT. I love the energy! Get ready for cat C brother, that definitely where you belong! Another good vid tho.

[@RyanCondon]

Lol... thanks.

[@paperjourni8964]

any update on the outdoor biKing plan? 😅

[@RyanCondon]

Yes! I've got L2B ride in two weeks so need to practice but it needs to stop raining first.

[@paperjourni8964]

@@RyanCondon best way to pratice that scenario 🤣 💪🏻

[@BikeNZ-q4u]

you should make a strava account!

[@RyanCondon]

@@BikeNZ-q4u for Zwift? I have a strava account, just dont use it.

[@BikeNZ-q4u]

@@RyanCondon Oh cool, sorry i was not aware, and yes you can link zwift directly to strava, anyway im a huge fan keep up the good work

[@RyanCondon]

@@BikeNZ-q4u thank you. 🙌😀

[@FoobsTon]

A Tron bike in D race?

[@RyanCondon]

That's very common. At least one in almost every race.

[@JFomo]

What is your weight?

[@RyanCondon]

In this race.. 95.5kg

[@JFomo]

I see. Great work👍

[@ptp1969]

great win! But did you get promoted to C ?

[@RyanCondon]

Nope. Still a lowly D but I always said when I win "convincingly" I'll step up voluntarily.

[@ptp1969]

@@RyanCondon in that case. Welcome to C, where all the cool kids are 😁

[@L4Y_SP]

too funny

[@RyanCondon]

Like my C Cat aspirations

[@AndrewisTri-tn1uo]

Nice work. Do some proper training and you'll improve much quicker. Just smashing yourself in 20-40min crits is going to be a slow and frustrating way of hitting fitness goals.

[@RyanCondon]

Might be slow, not sure about frustrating. I enjoy the racing tbh.

[@AndrewisTri-tn1uo]

Yeah racing is a great buzz, it can be hard to put that investment into more 'boring' training sessions (probably especially when you have content to make). The payoff in 3 months, 6 months, 2 years can be great though. Also really looking forward to any more outdoor riding videos!

[@ashleypeaker]

@@RyanCondonRacing is so much fun. Training 😩 just do longer races😂

[@davecho9842]

Race of with 5 riders? Is this a joke? I wouldn't call it a "win".

[@RyanCondon]

It's a fun video Dave. Chill out.

[@Gixer750pilot]

Stopped to watch