My First Zwift Race

[@RyanCondon]

The Apple Airplay nuisance caused by my kids having a party in the kitchen with their iPhones meant that my Zwift recording was a tiny bit choppy and glitchy. Please look beyond this and I will ensure future ones will be smooth and extra entertaining 👍

[@LaceyDJI]

I’m similar to yourself as in I have just started Zwifting to get rid of bit of timber. I am honestly loving the videos. Keep them coming 👍

[@RyanCondon]

@@LaceyDJI very pleased to have discovered Zwift. Good luck to you in your races.

[@kevindavies843]

Well done, great video. The boy that won was 12 so probably very light.

[@JasonSheehy]

Solid effort Ryan! Just remember, racing on Zwift is a game so you've got to learn how to play the game. First rule of Zwift racing is never get dropped. Ever! Second rule of Zwift racing is always use the draft and conserve energy by never getting dropped. Third rule of Zwift racing is know your strengths. As a heavier rider you'll have the advantage in sprints and on the flats over the featherweight riders. Check out some of Jake Sanderson's (Snow CC) videos for Zwift racing tactics. Also the person who came first in your race was a 12 year old child. It's tough racing against kids because they don't weigh anything so will fly up the hills!

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Jason. Appreciate the pointers. I'll check out the vid you listed. 💪

[@RyanCondon]

Jason, just wanted to add that I appreciate the Jake YT channel recommendation. Watched several of his tips vids now and they're great. Top man!

[@JasonSheehy]

Most welcome Ryan.

[@gowsa2233]

Watched some of your newer vids doing research for jumping into zwift. And now watching the beginning of your zwift journey. Your editing and entertainment value had me just assume you had 100s of thousands of subscribers. Excellent videos bro!

[@RyanCondon]

@@gowsa2233 Thank you. That means a lot. 🙌🙏

[@chrisfirewire]

mate you nailed it, you gave it your all!! be proud i look forward to seeing the progress!! Enjoying watching you on my nightshifts :) making me want one!

[@RyanCondon]

Best thing I've bought for my fitness.

[@irondistance4313]

Your race craft was strong even when you started. You actually are able to suffer quite a bit and really push hard for along time well done

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks 💪

[@LaceyDJI]

Subbed, this video is pure gold mate. The bit at the end where you think you finished last whilst I can see the pain in your eyes it is absolute KZbin gold mate. Will defo be watching your other videos !!!! Keep up the good work Sir

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks very much Maczade 🙌 It's all a learning curve.

[@LaceyDJI]

@@RyanCondon do you realise how funny you are in a good way ? I can see the pain and I feel it myself and you would probably smoke me in a race, but honestly chop some bits up of this vid and you will be up to 50k subs in no time. Made my day mate honestly cheers for the vids 👍

[@MarkBruceUK]

Love the Zwift videos, great effort.

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Mark 💪

[@NorthernEnduranceDad]

Love it!! It’s like I found a whole new television series! Great vids! Any helpful tips for a new KZbinr like myself?

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks! That's the best compliment this month. 😅 Only piece of advice i'd offer is make vids about things you enjoy, if you have fun then so will viewers. 👍

[@mrmadmogli7]

„ i Can catch him….No i cant „ 🤣🤣 best Entertainment Ryan 👍

[@RyanCondon]

🤣 Story of my life.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Zwift racing is something else. 🤯

[@RyanCondon]

It certainly is. It sucks the exhaustion out of me. The weight is also falling off me.

[@repmortskcab8483]

Next best thing after toasted bread. I've never been this aerobically fit my in my whole life, and I've been a very sporty multisport person all my life. Glad you like it. I'm hooked 😁

[@aaronkewley9749]

Well done 👍🏼 ride zone 2 and build a solid base to work off. You will smash it soon enough

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Aaron. 💪

[@gallo5263]

A long time since I raced on Zwift, probably a couple of years. Weight doping was a big problem back then and doesn’t appear to have been sorted. Obviously a lot is based on watts per kilo and the easiest way to do well is to lie about the kilo part of the equation. It can be demoralising watching people fly past at 15 watts per kilo whilst outputting 300 watts. Despite that I loved zwift and the only competition is with yourself, none of the rest matters. Great riding Ryan. It looks like you are getting hooked. Before long you will be signing up for the etape du tour and the Marmotte. 😊

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks for watching Gallo. Im heavy and I understand that I'm not going to generate the same pace or speed as a lighter rider. However while I'm enjoying it, it is a good addition to my running.

[@toddmiller1933]

Such a shame people cheat over stuff like this I was in this race and couldn’t catch you lol I was in 7th

[@RyanCondon]

@@toddmiller1933 thanks for coming to watch the vid Todd. People cheat at everything, Zwift is no different. I'm happy having my own little battles. Every small gain is a win. Good to race with you, next time you'll beat me I'm sure 😅

[@toddmiller1933]

Yeah such a shame that honestly isn’t there Makes no sense putting yourself in the wrong category. Was my first race and had fun, need a heart rate monitor to be official so next on the to buy list :) See you In watopia soon, good luck with the training mate

[@thepixelcyclist]

Your average power was really good in this race. Congratulations mate! You only were 6th out of 6 riders because the other 4 riders were still racing when you checked the leaderboard :) Can't wait to see your next race!

[@RyanCondon]

Well that's news that has made me feel better 😅 Thank you my friend. I'm getting better. Had my 4th race a few days ago (another future video) and I nailed it. Came 20th out of 42 but more importantly I got my sprint finish 💪

[@thepixelcyclist]

@@RyanCondon that's great! Racing consistently like you are doing, you'll get close to the podium in no time. Ride on my friend! 🤜🤛

[@timmelville8554]

Great to see you’re catching the Zwift bug, Ryan! You seem a bit overdressed when you’re riding, though!

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks for watching Tim. As a complete cycling newbie I only own running gear. Don't worry though, I have bought some wafer thin tshirts now. Next investment will be a industrial sized, Rolls Royce powered, fan!

[@repmortskcab8483]

My advice would be to change the shirt to something that will keep you cooler. That kit makes you boil. Body heat management is key imho. Keep up the good work!

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Rep Mortskcab. I have now bought some thin tshirts. 💪

[@repmortskcab8483]

Better but if you buy a shirt that is possible to zip up like a bike shirt you can zip up in the front. Then the fan can cool your front. Sometimes i forget to zip up, just to find out after race, why I was boiling 😀

[@Victor-rg4wh]

​@@RyanCondon Also buy a fan man. Direct the wind to your body and face. Congrats on the effort!

[@repmortskcab8483]

I have 3 fans. 1 wahoo headwind and a honewell front and one pillar fan for the back. Still sweating crazy, especially during summer

[@Victor-rg4wh]

@@repmortskcab8483 that is refreshing :) I have a big one, looks like an aircraft engine!

[@debbienabors1958]

Be proud you finished and didn’t give up. You need to wear less cloths. No shirt just shorts and a powerful fan. The fan will help you immensely.

[@RyanCondon]

I did look hot didn't I. I have an industrial fan now 💨 Thanks for watching.

[@debbienabors1958]

@@RyanCondon the fan must be helping you a lot. If you’re cool, you don’t get as tired as fast. Keep on riding you’re doing great. 🚴🏻‍♂️💨

[@waynesmith4589]

Get a fan dude, in fact I’d get 2 fans, it make a huge difference to your heart rate.

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers for watching Wayne. I've ordered a fan now. It better give me a few more watts on those hills 😉

[@charliegalliher]

You'll be WAY more comfortable if you shed your jacket....