First time CLIMBING ALPE DU ZWIFT!

[@andyjamestf]

It’s great to watch and revisit these videos not just for the knowledge but for the honesty, Ryan will genuinely take the fail and advertise that fact learn and have another go. Great channel been good to watch it grow 👍🏻

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you Andy. I really appreciate your support sir. 🙏

[@JasonSheehy]

Top effort Ryan. Everyone remembers their first time up the Alpe! I almost fell of my seat when you said your goal was to do it under an hour at the start of the video. Three years on Zwifting and i'm still chasing that goal. If you ever feel like organising a group ride up the Alpe i'm sure you'll get a few subscribers to join you. I find it's great motivation to have people to pace with.

[@RyanCondon]

haha! 60 mins was just a joke. It was a fun one. I definitely think sub 90 mins is achievable.

[@stevedavies3283]

Im up for that on my ebike.

[@RobinCarlisle2000]

I would join a spin up the alpe if you organise one. Maybe create a zwift club so you can make an alpe event?

[@hedders277]

I'd be up for a group ride, my last effort was 92min so I'm also looking for sub 90 next

[@hojer104]

Your videos are excellent. Seriously, you’re really good at this YouTubing thing, and your persistence and honesty in your fitness journey are really inspiring. Keep it up and well done.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks for that Hojer 🙏🙌. I always welcome comments like this. 😀

[@PinarelloVelo]

Three attempts so far, 1hr 4mins, 1hr & 1hr 1min yesterday, it truly is a beast! The elusive sub one hour time still eludes me. Brilliant video, very enjoyable and well done on the effort🤙🏻

[@RyanCondon]

Welldone on your achievements. Keep going, that sub 1 hour is just around the corner. 🙌💪

[@Micharrr]

Well done! Enjoying your videos a lot. I’m still riding outside for the moment while weather is okay, but got my zwift hub delivered this week and your videos are inspiring to make this a productive autumn/winter in my shed with Zwift!

[@RyanCondon]

I'm not a road cyclist, just a garage demon 😅 but Zwift and the smartbike has been one of my fav purchases. Good luck on your setup, hope you get alot out of it. My only advice, jump in feet first. 🙌

[@RyanCondon]

Rewatching this video several times, I've realised how far I have come on Zwift. Bought the Wattbike to help my running and fitness and completely caught the bug. Here is my first Zwift setup video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/imraZWlrjLajn9k

[@erwinpluys1279]

My PR is 58:47 (3,3 w/kg) done last year but I only weight 65kg and love climbs. I find it more difficult to reproduce the same watts on flats and struggle to keep up with riders weighing 80/90 kg. The Ven Top on Zwift (Mount Ventoux) is much harder and having done the real climb, it is even harder than the virtual version. I could barely pedal down hill, my legs were so cramped up. Did the Tourmalet on Rouvy yesterday. That's brutal also. Very nice first attempt Ryan. It's hard to pace yourself the first time around.

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you for the comment Erwin. Sounds like you're a very capable rider. Welldone on your sub 60 mins and IRL achievements. 🙌

[@mrsosmond5188]

Held my attention from start to finish, a brilliant lesson for beginners on the importance of wellbeing. Fun & fab video 👍

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you 💪🏻

[@DaemonGeek]

Good effort mate! I just did stage 2 of the Tour of Watopia (long) yesterday, which is basically this same route up the AdZ. My PR is 1:00:20, just shy of getting under that elusive 1 hour mark. It is so painful that I'm loath to try it again until I'm darned sure I can get in under an hour. Keep up the good work!

[@RyanCondon]

You're so close that it's definitely achievable. Welldone!

[@Lee-lo5te]

Best video ive watched on this. Thats down to you Ryan, youre a funny guy . Great effort , well done 👏

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Lee. I really appreciate that.

[@davebicknell9021]

Just watched this after doing it myself on Monday ..got off the bike saying im not doing that again ..but hell yes im definitely doing it again , its a great challenge . Great video..loved it 👍

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Dave! I've got my 3rd PB attempt video coming out tomorrow so yes, I did it again. 😅

[@mathewrose2951]

I haven't been up the Alpe since Zwift opened the climb portal, but I'll definitely do it when the Epic Rides series comes around to Fire and Ice since that's my favorite route in the game.

[@keithhigginson554]

Absolutely brilliant video ! Thanks Ryan

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you. If you like this one then you should check out the one im uploading at 4pm this Friday. 🙌

[@martinstewart2403]

Fantastic Ryan. I am new to Zwift and you are inspiring me. Thank you

[@RyanCondon]

Nice one Martin. Keep going 💪🏻

[@jahoppey]

Wow what a nice job you did there, amazing! I am riding on Zwift for 3 days and I dread this frikkin Mountain hahaha

[@RyanCondon]

I've ridden it 4 times now. Familiarity breeds contempt. Keep going... 💪

[@kates8704]

Another great video! Just did my first attempt at the Alpe after watching your videos...good grief 🥵😂 never again 🤣 How the hell you do it more than once or at the end of a monster ride is beyond me! Proper well done to you!!! 💪

[@RyanCondon]

I said that the first time, now its one of my favourite things to do on Zwift. Welldone for giving it a go. 🙏🙌

[@Maxtat2k2]

recently attempted the alp after a 2 month first try, 83 minutes to 70 minutes average 200w pace it's always possible for an hour just takes some effort. Well done !

[@RyanCondon]

Congrats on your cracking new PR!! Amazing.

[@artolysmiaho]

Nice effort💪. Keep the watts constant and 90min is yours.

[@RyanCondon]

You're right about the Watts. Concentration all over the place when I talk to camera.

[@paulmorrison30]

Excellent effort 👏🏾 This climb is never easy 👍🏾

[@simatbirch]

Another great video - very inspiring. I'll be trying Zwift soon.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks.

[@maikuhaiku9488]

That was epic. I can't wait ti see your next attempt at it.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks

[@andylewis8669]

Fair play awesome job 💪

[@dewidavies7995]

Thanks 😊 well done. 😊

[@jesser8502]

How did he turn on the shadow to follow? That would have been super helpful!

[@RyanCondon]

No idea. It just appeared.

[@hmwelch99]

We’ll done! It is a Beast!!

[@stephenharris9863]

Any tips on a shorter ride for me?

[@EnPleinAir-fx9yu]

You did it ! Congrats !

[@darrelljones6864]

Well done Ryan, looking forward to the 90 minute effort

[@RyanCondon]

Not sure I'll attempt it again until the 60min target is on contention but you never know! Thanks for the watch and comment. 👍

[@darrelljones6864]

Wow really look forward to that, your be a Skelton of a man when you attempt that, good luck in your training

[@RyanCondon]

@@darrelljones6864 lol thanks Darrell. Dont think I will ever be a skeleton but one can hope. Ride on!

[@simonlovescycling7977]

Good job mate!!! I remember my first time…. It was horrible. 😵‍💫😅 But now after some training, I do the KOM-sequence in 46:12min.

[@CBRMackie63]

Congrats on completing your first-time up ADZ! You should turn your timeline graph on, so it shows your power and heart rate on the screen as you're riding. Valuable information in the moment and afterwards when you're analyzing your videos. I know you can see it after the fact but for me I like to know where I am and when I'm on the rivet. Also, if you had a long slow run planned and had to switch to the bike, then you want to spend at least two times that run time on the bike. As for the FTP test, it's not really needed unless you are going to do the zone training Zwift offers. I've been on Zwift for about 3 years and have never done an FTP test. I let my racing do that. Any 20-minute effort on Zwift will set your FTP if it increases. I actually just raised mine a couple weeks ago to 299@66kg in an ITT race. Great job with the content...cool to watch your journey!

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks for the comment. I run alot so it's a nice break to Zwift.

[@Jeetacademykl]

i am super uber impressed. Did my first climb today haha ! i was dead and it took 45 min only to finish You did absolutely amazing !

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks and welldone to you too! 45 mins is an amazing time. 💪

[@Jeetacademykl]

I am not talking about the ALPES of Zwift of course hahah it would have taken me 3hours lol @@RyanCondon

[@Spotofgardening]

Well done, this is motivational! I did it for first time on Monday, averaged 2.1 w/kg at 150 ave.HR which took just over 94 mins. I need to research how to fuel effectively as just has an electrolite drink and this fruit bar (20g carbs). I want to break 85 mins as the first milestone!

[@RyanCondon]

Well done on your first benchmark. Sounds like a great time to beat next time. :))

[@spojce9]

this is such a brutal and [fun] ride

[@francisprenen]

Not bad for a first-timer ADZ. Recently compared Zwift Ven-top with my Mont Ventoux climb in France. About 11 minutes slower in real life than the virtual climb. Wind, heat, moisture, oxygen... There's a difference. One thing is quite correct and very useful. The choice of gears to mount on your bike. Enjoyed your video. Ride on!

[@craigmbandsoul]

Just done my first go at this. 82 mins and felt like death at the end. This silly boy did it fasted though 🤯😩. Lots of things to learn!

[@dannyhaya]

Nine times the Alp, still no wheels for me! Congratz with your first time up!

[@RyanCondon]

I had no idea these were so precious. They're almost as rare as the big plus XP bonus.

[@thewoodenblock.kitchen]

Great vid. Very motivational. My 13 yr old boy and myself got into mountain biking this summer and been out n about every other day..literally. Now were thinking of getting an indoor set up. Not keen on a direct drive as were in a flat and cant be othered with setting up real bike indoors. So were looking at Watt Atom or Tacx Neo bike. Where you able to try out your bike in a shop prior to purchase?

[@RyanCondon]

No, unfortunately I dont think there is anywhere to try out the smartbike, at least nowhere I know of. Maybe a convention of some kind but I'd recommend emailing Wattbike and asking? I took the plunge and bought a Wattbike because I'd had people say it was the most sturdy and robust. As a heavier rider I didn't want something that moved too much and then eventually broke under me. Good luck on your journey. 🙌 Maybe see you in Watopia. 👍 I

[@dsmhiggins67]

Having just done the alp today I feel your pain. 63:14 mins for me and it hurt like hell.

[@RyanCondon]

Weird you should comment, I'm on the Alpe now. 🙏 63mins is awesome! Welldone..🙌💪

[@danielbarron8294]

Fun fact, Marco Pantani up this climb has the 1st 2nd and 3rd fastest times. Lance Armstrong and Jan Ulrich have 4th and 5th place. Marco climbed the Alpe D'huez in around 37 minutes at around 57kg weight, he pumped out an whopping average of 6.8 W/KG for the climb. 27 years or something and the record still hasn't been broken. RIP Marco!

[@RyanCondon]

That's an impressive time. I'm assuming you're talking about Alpe Du Huez which makes it all the more impressive.

[@danielbarron8294]

@@RyanCondon Indeed

[@MrPedel]

Congrats Ryan! Sure you’ll crush it even harder next time

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks 🙌

[@Rai_naomi]

Good job bro!)

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you Rai. :)

[@stevedavies3283]

Great effort. Made me feel like attempting it not. Well done buddy.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Steve 💪🏻

[@jesikat]

Make sure you enable the Everest challenge, you need that to get the fabled Tron

[@RyanCondon]

already done. :)

[@Jdm728]

Well done ryan! I love watching all your videos, so let us see the new ftp attempt 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻😎😎😎

[@bat502]

Great ride - new subscriber 👍🏼

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you! Welcome👍

[@DistinctlyAverageRunner]

Superb effort mate! How you are balancing your cycling with your running? I’m currently on 2 days cycling, 3 days running and 2 rest days

[@RyanCondon]

I'm running heavy atm as have a Ultra in 3 weeks but after I might do 50/50.

[@CyclingwithRuss]

Well done buddy. I once done this on Christmas Day fueled by mince pies 🤣. It's a great hill though to help get the Tron bike. I done this 18 times last Zwift season. Have a look at mont von in France. That's even bigger than this, its should destroying as there no markers to let you know where you're at on the hill.

[@RyanCondon]

A bigger route to climb? I'll look for it. Thanks!

[@RyanCondon]

BTW had to jump back on and mention that I found your 'mince pie fuelled' video! 😅 Great stuff mate, I'm a new subscriber!

[@CyclingwithRuss]

@@RyanCondon it was a weird thing for me to do on Christmas Day but a fun one. I honestly believe mince pies are a great source of fuel for cycling just not with brandy 😂

[@CyclingwithRuss]

@@RyanCondon I thought I’d subbed you mate. I have done now

[@KdM_BigRingBubba]

Good effort on your first attempt. You held pretty strong and steady. I’m with you in the 3.2 calculation not being a small number lol - my goal is sub 100 minutes by March. Keep up the good work!

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks. Intention was just a slow ride to replace my long run. Next time I'll go for it

[@TomReich-k7z]

Where do I find Alpe du Zwift on the site?

[@RyanCondon]

Watopia's “Road to Sky” route is the shortest route 👍

[@kt9493]

Keep going! :)

[@RyanCondon]

Will do! 😉

[@Razofen]

Epic effort Ryan, congratulation! Could you tell me the trainer difficulty setup you have made this climb with? I'm in similar shoes as you (similar age, even maybe a bit heavier than you 😁), and I'm aiming to climb ADZ aswell. On 100% difficulty if possible. But it doesn't seem possible for me any soon because I can't sustain 8-10% elevation any longer than a few minutes as of today ... obviously I'll need some time of training to catch up. 😊

[@RyanCondon]

My trainer difficulty was on 50% for this climb. I've come to learn from other Zwifters that there is no need to have it on 100% as its the equivalent of having more gears to choose from. Plus you need to sustain the same power to climb it. Good luck, just get one climb under your belt and youll want to do it again like I did.

[@jaysayshello]

Great effort!

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers. 👍

[@straightedge3397]

Which trainer's level of difficulties is set on the slope? 50% or 100%?

[@RyanCondon]

50

[@ryancraig2795]

Nice. Honestly I never thought I'd find grinding up a hill on a trainer fun, but I'm getting addicted to trying to set new PRs.

[@RyanCondon]

I know what you mean.

[@stephenharris9863]

Very funny video. I must give that a go but have never used zwift and am basically unfit 😂

[@RyanCondon]

Never a bad time to start. Thanks for watching.

[@brettmiles2432]

Well done sir.

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you!

[@thepixelcyclist]

Absolute epic effort Ryan! I'm sure you'll be able to do it under 90min next time. Nice goal.🌱💪🌱

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Pixel! It was supposed to be slow and steady for my training plan but the flipping pacer ghost got me.

[@mrmadmogli7]

4% ..practically downhill 😂 luv your Z Content. Is There a harder hill in Zwift than the Alpe ?

[@RyanCondon]

no idea? If you find one, let me know and ill climb it very slowly :)

[@MrPedel]

Some of the new ones in Climb Portal, like Tourmalet, are tougher. But in the Zwift game itself, probably only Ven-Top beats out the Alpe. Longer and way more monotonous. Makes the Alpe look like an action-packed speedfest 😅

[@lisa_hopkins_zwifts]

I’ve never heard anyone say AdZ is fun 😂

[@RyanCondon]

haha, I run Ultras for fun. ADZ was a (slow) stroll in the park.

[@lisa_hopkins_zwifts]

Give me an ultra over AdZ any day of the week 😂

[@RyanCondon]

🤣@@lisa_hopkins_zwifts

[@paulwilliams4990]

I managed to do it under an hour a few months ago for the first time after 3 other efforts but can’t see me bothering to try again it nearly killed me 😂😂

[@RyanCondon]

I can imagine under an hour being brutal. Welldone!

[@jakesandersonsnowmancycling]

Well done Ryan, there’s nothing like your first time up the alpe. It feels like a wall. I still remember it vividly, in my easiest gear in the small ring struggling to turn the pedal over. Took similar time. Great memories. Top work 💪👊

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Jake. Appreciate the comment. 💪🏻

[@irishman485]

First time I went up was 1 hour 13 minutes

[@RyanCondon]

Great time for first time.

[@TheUnrevealer]

Even I have mazochist badge for a long time, I tend to go back to alpe from time to time.

[@RyanCondon]

Four Horsemen is the next challenge!

[@TheUnrevealer]

@@RyanCondon I do not want to end in a hospital:)

[@TheUnrevealer]

@@RyanCondon try mt. Tourmale from climb portal, ofc on 100% difficulty, those 9% adz inclines will feel like rest zones :D

[@RyanCondon]

@@TheUnrevealer that sounds like a challenge! 💪