"The Hardest Route on Zwift" How Hard Can It Be?

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024
  • I attempt to complete the Uber Pretzel on my indoor bike. 130k of cycling and over 2000m of climbing.
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  • @RyanCondon
    @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

    Thanks for watching :)
    Please checkout my podcast channel - www.youtube.com/@RyanCondonUnscripted

  • @wanderingincircles2019
    @wanderingincircles2019 Месяц назад +11

    This is one of the routes on Zwift I have no desire whatsoever to finish. Kudos to you for finishing 👍

  • @RonaldJacobs-e2i
    @RonaldJacobs-e2i Месяц назад +14

    So much fun to watch, Ryan. I love how you just pick a huge challenge and dive in. Your fitness is miles ahead of where you were a few months ago when I began watching! And I think I noticed your subscriber number go up while I was watching. Last week, I said it would be 15,000 by year-end. I'm sticking with that prediction. 😃

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +2

      Im loving your positivity. Im sticking with hoping you're right. 🙏😅🙌

    • @PKNEXUS
      @PKNEXUS Месяц назад

      @@RyanCondon Just discovered your channel. Think Ronald might be right, you got some solid content, well edited. Looking forward to seeing more. You may benefit with a few more water bottles, and electrolytes every hour, you got to hydrate, and once your done hydrating, hydrate some more :)

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

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

  • @willballard87
    @willballard87 Месяц назад +3

    Great video, don’t worry too much about trying to ride at a high cadence, ride at what is natural, cadence is generally self selecting. If your gonna do 3/4+ hour rides on the turbo, I’d recommend a 5 min break in the middle go to the loo and change your bibs, it makes so much difference to comfort, you end up sweating so much more inside so a dry pair of bibs really helps, keep on at it 💪

  • @oldretiree
    @oldretiree 6 дней назад

    Very impressive what you’ve achieved. Should be a motivational speaker for all, we need it.

  • @brussells
    @brussells Месяц назад +4

    Incredible! Love your spirit and determination, Ryan. I actually got into Zwift and indoor cycling only last week after watching your videos. Keen to see just how much I can do and you show what can be done with the right mindset. Bonus too is discovering your second channel. Thank you

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +2

      Thanks. Thats awesome to hear. Im pleased you enjoyed it. Good luck with your training. 🙏👍

  • @theoceansswitch
    @theoceansswitch Месяц назад +1

    Awesome job Ryan. On-bike bants, editing, music, all on point. 5 stars for the velociraptor line. And great effort getting the job done - I've never done anything that long on Zwift but I'm tempted now.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Thanks! I really appreciate the compliments. Give it a pop, it was fun. :)

  • @Synchrothron
    @Synchrothron Месяц назад +1

    I've been waiting for this video since last week, when you've mentioned it. Fantastic job both on the bike and with the editing, was fun to watch.
    24:21 i almost fell of the chair from that conversation. Not only stabbing you, but turning the blade with "you're welcome". I'm dead xD
    Ride on!

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +3

      🤣 You always get brutal honesty from teenagers. No sugar coating. 🙈
      Thanks for watching. 🙏

  • @WendsH
    @WendsH 23 дня назад

    Great video with this lovely route! This is actually my third favorite route on Zwift, coming in behind Road to Sky (#2) and Four Horsemen (#1). To me, the hardest route is PRL Full because holy crap is it dull. xD Next challenge is doing routes on the Buffalo Bike with its default wheels (or even better if you have the sweatdrops for it or already own it, the Safety Bike with its default wheels)! The comments you get when you crush climbs on those are rather hilarious. Especially if you tell people to grab onto your pannier rack if they need a tow to the arch. :P

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  23 дня назад +1

      @@WendsH that sounds like a real challenge. Thanks for watching. 🙌

  • @willson3914
    @willson3914 Месяц назад +2

    just started with zwift and found your channel. Love your work! Keep on ❤

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      Im pleased you enjoyed the vid.

  • @omnirocker
    @omnirocker Месяц назад +1

    Well done Ryan, big respect for ticking the ticking off the Uber Pretzel 🙌🏻 Love watching your Zwift content 😊

  • @icklegrangeplombier8051
    @icklegrangeplombier8051 Месяц назад

    Just found this. Love it. From where you started, you are mustard. You're even starting to look like Wiggo! Keep them coming. Superb progress.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      @@icklegrangeplombier8051 Thanks. 😅🙌🙏 I really appreciate that.

  • @68breezer
    @68breezer Месяц назад

    With your white T-shirt and the hair cut , I thought I was looking at Kurt Cobain !!!!. You started Zwift a couple months after I did . I watched your first video when you cleaned out your garage and set up the bike . I was glad that I finally found a RUclips Zwifter that I could relate to !!!. You have helped me progress so much , especially with my climbing . With what you learned as you did more and more racing , then passing on that advice and showing your mistakes helped take me from a low Cat D to winning races and going on to Cat C . I wanted to thank you for all that you are doing and to let you know that you are helping and inspiring others with your videos . Looking forward to riding with you in the Podcaster Battle Charity Race …. Again Many Thanks !!!!

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      @@68breezer Ill take Kurt Cobain... As long as Im entertaining. 😅
      Thank you for taking the time to write that. I really appreciate it and congrats on your achievements. 🙏🙌💪

  • @lee-cycling
    @lee-cycling Месяц назад +1

    God, this is a tough AF route. Well done for conquering it. I haven't had the cojones to tackle this, so hats off to anyone who has.
    Some absolutely killer food in this, too. The toasty tiger bread sandwich looked right on the money. 👌

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      @@lee-cycling Thanks Lee. 😅
      If you do ever attempt it, please make a video. That would be something Id like to see.

  • @joehirst9668
    @joehirst9668 17 дней назад

    Hahaha my partner always comments on the stink whenever she comes in too and always seems more concerned with that than my Zwift feats.
    Well done mate, big achievement.

  • @HuddoThePaceline
    @HuddoThePaceline Месяц назад

    Great effort Ryan, Can't wait to see your PRL full attempt. Well done and kudos.

  • @andylewis8669
    @andylewis8669 Месяц назад

    Love you're content as usual, cycling is a very hard sport in the real world let alone in the virtual world .I'm currently recovering from a knee replacement so only just getting back on my turbo trainer so watching you're videos has given me the kick up the backside I need 👍 keep up the good work 🤗

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Good luck with your recovery. I hope its going well. 🙏

  • @nicksexton927
    @nicksexton927 Месяц назад

    Amazing achievement. You were looking really strong at the end. I've never managed to stay on the turbo this long, so take all this with a pinch of salt. I'm a big believer that the places you should really spare no expense in cycling are the contact points - so find a saddle that suits your anatomy really well (a big cutout really makes a difference for me), and a really decent pair of bib shorts. I've not tried them but the Red White bibs are designed for ultras, I'm going to get a pair for my turbo long rides. Chamois cream is cheap and does help, you can re apply every couple of hours, and maybe treat yourself to fresh pair of shorts at half way? And finally you might consider a rocker plate. It's quite an investment but it's been a complete game changer for me comfort wise, and makes the whole experience more immersive, riding out of the saddle is loads more fun and I even like to lean into the corners when my avatar leans, it achieves absolutely nothing but it's so fun

  • @zvartemax4832
    @zvartemax4832 Месяц назад

    Well done, such a great effort! 💪💪💪Has to a mental challange as much as it is a physical one. This route still eludes me but I thought I was going insane on the PRL Full in London. The sheer boredome gets you on that one but I always reach a point were it would be such a waste to throw the towel while I realize I'm not looking forward to start the damn thing over again some other day.
    I like your 'sink your teeth into it and get her done' mentality, usually the way I approach these sufferfests myself too. Keep it up man!

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      @@zvartemax4832 you're right. If you can get over the psychological aspect then you're halfway there. Whats the London course you mentioned?

    • @zvartemax4832
      @zvartemax4832 Месяц назад

      @@RyanCondon it’s the PRL Full, 11 times the London Loop over Box Hill. The first few laps, 6 I’d say, were fine but then the boredom set in making the mental aspect as bad as the physical one. As you mentioned in your video, every stroke of the pedal you hope for a group to latch on to 😆

  • @scottmccann4509
    @scottmccann4509 Месяц назад +1

    Massive Kudos! I've been meaning to do that course for over a year😂 and you just smash it because it's raining outside 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @WildReels
    @WildReels Месяц назад

    your tenacity to finish stuff is inspiring after an hour of zone 2 I'm ready to get away from the indoor bike , I would really like to see you have a pro cycle fit (maybe its a good collab video ) - for the indoor bike so you get an expert cycle fitter to go through everything from bike setup, ride position, cleats, insoles, saddle pressure mapping, and ensuring your position is then optimized for you getting the most power / comfort out of yourself, I'm presuming the bike has just been set up for what you think is right currently :)

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks! I'll be honest, my bikes (both indoor and IRL) are setup based on how I 'feel' that day and they've been jigged so much, they're probably completely wrong. I do need to do something like you've described.

  • @ahnilatedahnilated7703
    @ahnilatedahnilated7703 Месяц назад

    Great video! It also gives me a ride to try on Zwift at the end of my winter weight loss session. Going to try and drop about 40lbs in 6 months. I have done 100 mile rides but that was painful.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      @@ahnilatedahnilated7703 Good luck. I hope you smash it. 🙌💪

  • @blueninjasix
    @blueninjasix Месяц назад

    Kudos Ryan - I did it last year at the age of 63 - and felt it was a massive achievement that doesn't get properly recognised. Very similar time to you - just checked my Strava, 7 hours 1 minute but I did go down the Alp as a cool down to collect the free XP

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Welldone. Great achievement. 🙌💪

  • @craigsmith5134
    @craigsmith5134 Месяц назад

    Nice man, that's one hell of a route. I did it last winter as a group ride with 2 friends. One quit at 70km, the other dropped me off at the bottom of AdZ. What a way to end a ride on top of AdZ. So crazy hard. As you start doing longer rides you ought to think about a bike fit. It'll save your bum abd might get you some free performance gains.You could even make a video of the process.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      Well done for getting it done! I do need to get a bike fit, you're right. Its currently just guess work.

  • @emilringgaard7466
    @emilringgaard7466 Месяц назад

    You sir, are a absolute mad lad! Really enjoyed the video, I really thought you wouldnt make it! Well done! Looking forward until the next one! 😶‍🌫

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      My Everesting attempt is the only thing I've ve not finished. I have unfinished business with that. Thanks for watching. 🙌

  • @TheGeniesis
    @TheGeniesis Месяц назад

    Congratulation for finishing it! You're a big motivation for me - if you can ride for 7h and finish routes, then I shouldn't complain about requirement to "survive" 4h.
    I tried this route 2 times and this is insane for me... not because of difficulty, but because of the length. I lost motivation (not power) to ride after 80 and 90 kms. If it would be only about climbing like four horsemen then I would finish it, but flats are too boring and demotivating for me :/
    Got point about finding "distractions" from riding, I found this is the only way for me to stay longer than 1.5h in a indoor saddle ;)

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      Just keep changing your Avatars bike, hours of fun. 😁

  • @lukevirtualgameruk3523
    @lukevirtualgameruk3523 26 дней назад

    Awesome work mate I've still not done this and done most routes looks brutal.

  • @brettharper
    @brettharper Месяц назад

    Just ordered my trainer today. Been running on Zwift for a couple weeks and cycling outdoors for 6 months. Excited to try out bike on Zwift!!

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      @@brettharper Hope you have fun with it. Good luck. 🙌

  • @PauloBurgio
    @PauloBurgio Месяц назад +3

    Shaving the beard will be 20 watts saved out on the road 😂
    Having the Alpe at the end of the ride is a great reminder just how good the pros are. While the likes of you and I are dying the Pog will pull a KOM up the climb.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Ive trimmed it, i now only look slightly homeless. Also, if I weighed the same as a 8 year old, id also smash a WR up the climb.

  • @mandaswin
    @mandaswin Месяц назад +1

    Nice one. 👊. I've been far too cowardly to attempt the Uber Pretzel so far but maybe this winter I should give it a go! 🤔

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      It is a long time on the bike, i don't think you're being cowardly. 🙏

  • @raybraydh2956
    @raybraydh2956 Месяц назад

    have a few of the big rides to do on zwift which i intend to do over winter should also see me reach level 100 . Great vlog really enjoyed seeing someones approach to one of the big rides

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      @@raybraydh2956 Thank you. Good luck... Lvl 100, wowser!

  • @collider4378
    @collider4378 Месяц назад

    Fantastic work. You paced yourself really well I thought. I found the PRL super challenging as well. Bonked on that one, will give it another shot someday... Definitely motivating me to get back on it! Congrats.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Thank you. It's definitely a tough route.

  • @N.Leander
    @N.Leander Месяц назад

    Yeah.... Coming down the alpe is such hard work😊. Happy you figured drafting is better than bike changes! Good effort mate!!

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      The bike changes gave me something to do. It made it fun. Plus its hard to draft a empty road.

  • @alexdyter8237
    @alexdyter8237 Месяц назад

    I just beat you by 10 mins when I did mine! However, you looked like you had a lot more enjoyable experience than me. Wished I looked up a video like this before I did mine! I definitely underestimated how tough it was going to be. It is always amazing achievement when you have done it. Amzing effort on the ride! Also even though zone 2 can feel very boaring you will see the difference quicker.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      Congrats on your achievement! Not a easy course to complete.

  • @zebeddy
    @zebeddy Месяц назад

    Firstly, massive well done on completing such an epic indoor ride...your arse must have looked like a baboon"s derrière after that much time on the saddle...seriously impressive!
    Secondly, massive well done for condensing 6 hours worth of riding down into under 30 mins of entertaining footage. I watched whilst sitting in zone 2 on the bike and you had me chuckling away as yI cycled...really appreciated all your time and effort putting this video together :)
    Lastly, not sure if anyone else has mentioned this but if you plan to do a lot of zone 2 to improve your aerobic base, you could look at doing a heart rate decoupling test now and then another in 8-12 weeks to see if your zone 2 training has had an effect. Zone 2 isn't exciting so you at least want to know whether spending all that time pootling along is having the desired outcome. Just a thought and feel free to ignore :)

  • @crillesryggsack2860
    @crillesryggsack2860 Месяц назад

    That was insane dude! You are slaying that route!

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      @@crillesryggsack2860 Cheers. Pleased you enjoyed it. 🙌🙏

  • @MontyGravel
    @MontyGravel 21 день назад

    So true about the rain on Zwift, that needs scrapping 😂

  • @NigelHarrall
    @NigelHarrall 7 дней назад

    Entering and hats off to you. Epic effort. Don’t think that was zone 2. For me zone 2 is hart rate between 100 and 135 bpm.

  • @kevindavies843
    @kevindavies843 Месяц назад

    Great effort, Ryan. Well done.

  • @xKillYourTVx
    @xKillYourTVx Месяц назад

    your production quality is superb, just started indoor cycling. Now i just need to find the magical cure to fix my ass pain lol. Outside i got no problems at all with the same bike/sattle

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Thank you. I find that the more I ride, the less it hurts. Good luck.

  • @autodesigner
    @autodesigner Месяц назад

    Top effort Ryan - congrats👏

  • @brian3937
    @brian3937 Месяц назад +1

    The PRL full is much harder, you definitely have to give it a go keep up the good work 💪💪💪👍

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +2

      I didnt know this existed. Damn Google. 😅
      Ill have to give it a pop.

    • @brian3937
      @brian3937 Месяц назад +1

      @@RyanCondon you will love it and your more than capable of doing it 👍

  • @mathewrose2951
    @mathewrose2951 Месяц назад +2

    The Climb Portal this month of Mt. Hamilton gives you 1600 m vertically just going up on 125% and a few hundred more on the descent to give you almost all of the climbing you get in the Ueber-Pretzel in only half the distance.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      How does the 125% work? Do I get more gradient or does it just increase my trainer difficulty?

    • @mathewrose2951
      @mathewrose2951 Месяц назад

      @@RyanCondon more gradient. So 4% becomes 5% and 8% sections are now 10%. So a 1250 meter route is now 1575 meters.

  • @anthdawson2320
    @anthdawson2320 Месяц назад +1

    Another informative video Ryan.. never attempted any long rides like uber pretzel on zwift yet as not got time to do these due to family; work and other training commitment.. one thing I’m researching at minute is food supplements and wondered what experience you have of this and if so what do you take regular to supplement your vegan diet?? Cheers and keep up the good work!

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks. Time is a huge hurdle... More than anything else I find.
      I take B vitamins, Amino Acids, Magnesium, Iron and Vitamin D. Sounds a lot and to be fair, I took Iron and Vitamin D even when I ate meat.

  • @samcanning2
    @samcanning2 Месяц назад

    Brilliant video as always mate 🚴‍♂️

  • @djconnel
    @djconnel 9 дней назад

    From what I understand, 100 carbs / hour is above the recommendations for this power level, which is more like 60 grams/hour. Pros are up closer to 120 grams because their power levels are much greater, and much of that is at intensities above threshold.
    But amazing job: I haven't dared attempt this one.

  • @jujurm
    @jujurm Месяц назад

    I can imagine the size of the virtual support van behind you with the 50ish bike and wheels Combo at your disposal 😂
    Again what an achievement, putting an ADZ attempt after a few hours riding prior is just pure courage and determination.
    Runners on the alpe are a pain to see 😅
    Rip to your ass 😂 and again, like always, congrats Ryan.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      haha... Imagine being able to swap bikes IRL. That would be one awesome video. The map designer putting ADZ at the end of this ride was just a nasty bas....

  • @jenniferw6081
    @jenniferw6081 Месяц назад

    Well done Ryan. It took me 6 hours and 48 minutes (I went down the Alpe at the end) and never again!

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      I needed to sit down more than I needed more drops :))

  • @ASGundogs
    @ASGundogs Месяц назад +1

    Well done. Not sure I’ll ever be brave enough for that route.
    Ref cadence- I wouldn’t worry about targeting 90+ rpm for z2 rides. The lack of torque makes it hard to maintain good form.
    I’ll do 90 rpm in most races but Z2 I’m anywhere from 65-80.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      Yes. You're probably right about the cadence aspect. Thanks for watching.

  • @tefer1982
    @tefer1982 Месяц назад +1

    Fair play 💪 I couldn't think of anything worse than 7hrs on the turbo 😂

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      For some reason, I enjoy it.

  • @I-R0K-ZERO
    @I-R0K-ZERO Месяц назад +2

    Great job. foot/toe numbness you can try moving your cleats as far back as possible and drop your seat height a little to help stop it happening. Thanks for the entertainment.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Thanks for the tips.

    • @FoobsTon
      @FoobsTon Месяц назад

      I think the Felt bike may have caused it, I'd go for someone with a more relaxed geometry.

  • @patrickj4747
    @patrickj4747 Месяц назад

    Long rides on the trainer are tougher on my "undercarriage" than riding outside. I think I stay in the saddle more on the trainer. Glad you checked that one off your list.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      @@patrickj4747 I agree, thanks for watching.

  • @alexd84
    @alexd84 Месяц назад

    Grear job! I just finished The Uber Pretzel an hour ago. It was a killer. Since I had some more time, I rounded the ride to 147 km and got 6 hours and 58 minutes of ride today. My ass is destroyed 😂

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      Nice one! Well done. 💪

  • @dna100
    @dna100 Месяц назад

    Congrats. I failed the Uber P about 4 years ago. I died and climbed off at 118km. I was broken for about six months, couldn't ride or run for more than about twenty minutes. I am fully recovered and much fitter now than I was then. This video makes me want to try again....

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      It is a very tough route

  • @steffilomi9328
    @steffilomi9328 Месяц назад

    Unbelievable hard effort for your body and mind to resist the urge to stop and escape the pain. Hope you are very proud :-)

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      It was a fun challenge, the climb towards the end, less so. Thanks for watching. 😀

  • @Chief_Brody
    @Chief_Brody Месяц назад

    I need a lie down after watching this. Bloody well done!

  • @kerpow212
    @kerpow212 Месяц назад

    Good job. I did it too earlier this year. You definitely didn't eat enough. I actually stopped a few times, having a full 15 minute break off the bike, about half way to make myself a sandwich, have a coffee etc. Still managed it in about the same time, just over 6 hours. Never again though!

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      I never eat enough calories, something I'm getting better at though. Thanks for watching

  • @irondistance4313
    @irondistance4313 17 дней назад

    Well done I don’t know if you need more than 80 grams of carbs an hour for zone 2 riding but you do need to fuel and hydrate regularly keep crushing it

  • @G-Unit-fitness
    @G-Unit-fitness Месяц назад

    I’m convinced you’re made of different stuff and have know idea how you did that! 90 minutes kills me! 😂 very entertaining video! I too prefer a lower cadence now and higher gear, I find by grinding at 75 RPM at Wattbike gear 14 to 16 very comfortable and sustainable, like you around the 90 RPM mark doesn’t feel natural yet 😅

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      Lol thanks G-Unit. I really appreciate you watching. 🙌

  • @ne0paul
    @ne0paul Месяц назад

    You deserve a like for every single pedal stroke of that one 👏

  • @leebamber499
    @leebamber499 Месяц назад

    Well done, good effort 👏

  • @alexmonroe4706
    @alexmonroe4706 Месяц назад +1

    If I had one, I would give you a 'Navy Seal' patch!

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      I'll take a virtual fist bump 👊

  • @briang43
    @briang43 Месяц назад

    That time I almost watch a man end it whilst eating a sandwich on a digital mountain. Marvelous content indeed- Well done!

  • @rafaeljdm
    @rafaeljdm Месяц назад

    Great effort mate 👌

  • @imprezaaudi
    @imprezaaudi Месяц назад

    Narrow saddles are generally better for long distance riding. Another point is with indoor riding, the bike is static, no movement at all. Invest or build a rocker board. This will simulate the natural outdoor movement and significantly reduce saddle contact sore points

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Two very good points. Thanks for the tips. 👍

  • @nicholaskeur
    @nicholaskeur Месяц назад

    Planning on doing what is becoming an annual ritual to ride watching the Bathurst 1000 tomorrow, way down on fitness ATM so should be interesting

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Good luck, you've got this!

  • @dorothymillwood2536
    @dorothymillwood2536 Месяц назад

    Good job Ryan it was very hard ride for me too. But I didn't give up I kept on pedaling. My next challenge ride on zwift is the London PRL FULL. wish me luck!!!! by the way I love your content...ride on..

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Good for you, Ive only just discovered PRL exists. I might give it a pop too.

  • @rolandhoward8421
    @rolandhoward8421 Месяц назад

    Romeo done! Classic! 12,553m to go, you’ve got 12,553m to go..

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Only 12 times up the Alpe... Lets goooo!

  • @egardner1096
    @egardner1096 Месяц назад

    I can cycle 130 miles outside, have done about 5 120 miles rides this year and about 6000 miles total and there is no way in hell I could do what you just did indoors, 50 or maybe 60 miles at a push is my limit indoors, Well done!

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks. Ive run 100k outdoors, terrified to attempt the same on a bike IRL but ill make it happen eventually.

  • @bonn1771
    @bonn1771 Месяц назад

    Nice work

  • @maxjohnson0703
    @maxjohnson0703 Месяц назад +1

    The London one I think is harder but this is probably the second hardest. Either way nice work

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Not according to google. What's the London one?

    • @TheGeniesis
      @TheGeniesis Месяц назад

      @@RyanCondon Zwift has several maps. Watopia is the most popular. London (in Zwift) has the hardest route:
      The PRL Full
      Length: 173 km (107.5 miles)
      Elevation: 2621 m (8,599‘)
      Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
      Map: London

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      @@TheGeniesis ill check it out. Thanks.

  • @ThomasGroves-so3px
    @ThomasGroves-so3px Месяц назад

    Well done ,your Keener than me to do such a long ride

  • @a.mynttinen5130
    @a.mynttinen5130 Месяц назад

    I remember this route, it was so much fun 😂😂🎉

  • @SteakandChains
    @SteakandChains Месяц назад

    Great job!

  • @ConnorJBTV
    @ConnorJBTV Месяц назад

    Great video bud. I've just brought the zwift bike so watching this has give me something to aim towards! Out of interest, what is your zone 2?

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      @@ConnorJBTV zone 2 HR is 150ish BPM. Roughly 150w.

  • @JB-np4lp
    @JB-np4lp Месяц назад

    Great work on the Pretzel. I did most of the big climbs over lockdown. They are all tough in different ways. PRL is mind numbingly boring, more of a mental mind game combined with climbing & distance. Your next challenge?

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      I need to do the PRL. Thank you.

  • @keith4520
    @keith4520 Месяц назад +4

    Supertuck!!

  • @CycleWithMatts
    @CycleWithMatts Месяц назад +5

    Jeez Ryan that impressive stuf! I’ve noticed that you tend to lean to 70-75 rpm cause you feel comfy at that rpm and people telling you to stay at 85-90 rpm is probably what they feel comfy at so I’d just stick to 75 rpm and enjoy it without constantly trying to do something your not feeling good with 🤷‍♂️
    I like to be at 75-80 so it’s not that bad

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      I do feel better at 75-80 but Im trying to improve my racing prowess so giving it a pop. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate that comment too. 🙏🙌👍

    • @CycleWithMatts
      @CycleWithMatts Месяц назад

      @@RyanCondon no problem to try stuff but if you don’t feel comfy or naturally stay out of that zone then you gotta realise that your way of cycling isn’t with that cadence 💪

  • @hughe29
    @hughe29 Месяц назад +1

    I'm shorter than you but in almost the same weight battle, in my case 93kg for too long. I'm hoping to get below 90kg by Xmas. Also, I'm firmly of the notion that more data is never wrong- i.e daily weighing, you just have to interpret the data properly! Best of luck in your weight loss.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      @@hughe29 you too.. Thanks for watching. 🙌

  • @kevinjenkins6172
    @kevinjenkins6172 Месяц назад

    Great video , I am at the moment where you was 16 months ago, so your video is really motivating me to keep on zwifting, I've been zwifting for three months now and seem to have stopped loosing the weight. I was at 110 kg and now am stuck at 108 kg, did you experience anything like that at first.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      Yes, Weight loss is a funny thing. You may find some is water retention and I found increasing my water daily intake helped that.

  • @henrikbakkerud7982
    @henrikbakkerud7982 Месяц назад

    @20:07 That seat position looks really uncomfortable.. Why have you chosen to have it tilted that way?
    Great ride Ryan! Long rides inside are way harder mentally then outside, also harder on the back, shoulder etc.
    I would be more strict with the watts when doing a zone 2 ride, although its hard to say from the video how many minutes you are spending in higher zones. (HR will rise no matter what, but should probably not be spiking to much during the ride, but have a normal rise as you fatigue - unless it is structured and planned as part of the long ride).
    There is a great study done in Norway on cyclist doing longer zone 2 rides with hard sprints, 3 sets of 30sec with 4min rest in between each sprint, during the ride. These where done around each hour. It showed a significant improvement in the group doing the sprints over the group only riding zone 2. Also a great way to break up the long rides.
    Regarding grinding vs spinning - the most important thing is to vary it during the ride. There are great cyclist that "grind" the gears. Take a look at old Jan Ullrich footage, or even Lionel Sanders. There is no "one shoe fits all". Sub 60 is probably not that good for the knees in the long run..
    It would be interesting in future videos to see some stats after your efforts. Runs, zwift races, long rides etc.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Thanks for the comment. The seat has loosened and slipped. I need to fix it.
      I barely went above 140w for the whole thing. Slightly more for first 25k.
      I like the idea of sprints mixed in. Thats got me thinking.

  • @BikeNZ-q4u
    @BikeNZ-q4u Месяц назад

    OMG, wow, awsome dude! I dont even dare to do the pretzel

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      It wasn't that bad... I made it look hard work. 😅🙈

  • @LukasHridesbikes
    @LukasHridesbikes Месяц назад

    You should try the rebel route that is called “KOMonster”

  • @TheMoodyedge
    @TheMoodyedge Месяц назад +2

    170bpm is way outa zone two...watching this while zwifting myself 🤓

    • @WoodCat
      @WoodCat Месяц назад +1

      Depends on your max hr, my zone 3 starts at 170 😅

  • @ON3S3V3NTHR33
    @ON3S3V3NTHR33 Месяц назад +1

    Zwift Play controllers make bike changes easier.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      I need to google how to do that.

  • @benhartopp9778
    @benhartopp9778 Месяц назад

    Awesome….. did the PRL full yesterday. I have to say, that hurt more than the pretzel 🤯. Next weeks ride?

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      I'm getting a lot of PRL comments lol. I wish I knew this existed before I did this ride.

    • @benhartopp9778
      @benhartopp9778 Месяц назад

      @@RyanCondon yea it’s a tough one. Probably not as much climbing overall but 172km and 11 times up box hill is mentally hard. Don’t make my mistake and do it when the world isn’t on rotation….. it was a lonely 6 hrs 😩

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      @@benhartopp9778 6 hours... welldone!

  • @kristianholm7537
    @kristianholm7537 Месяц назад

    came by you channel by accident..but man you are enjoyable too watch and you are on the same journey i´ve begun from 145 kg too 90. (second try...got too 95 and gain it all back :( ) Be carefull with your background music it tends too be abit loud when you´re speaking

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      @@kristianholm7537 Thanks. Pleased you found me. Cheers for the support. 🙏🙌

  • @xtcferdifuchs
    @xtcferdifuchs Месяц назад

    awesome content

  • @dmitry.gashko
    @dmitry.gashko Месяц назад

    24:40 unfortunately Zwift doesn't support climbing simulation for running. I've no idea why. Treadmil can support it, treadmil can support remote change of the gradient and still no gradient with Zwift. So, it's more likely 0% grade for him

    • @dmitry.gashko
      @dmitry.gashko Месяц назад

      But running Alpe du Zwift is a nice way to prank those who cycling

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      haha yes, I had to drop over 400 watts to keep up lol.

  • @warwickzwifts
    @warwickzwifts Месяц назад

    Well done Ryan!
    But I don’t know how you can put in all that effort and not just turn the bike around to roll back down the hill for free kilometres! 😆
    I race this course and the PRL full at the start of the year and I’m sorry to say it but PRL Full was much harder for me. Maybe that was because of the racing aspect though.
    Also I think the average person can only process 60g of carbs an hour. You need to train the body to cope with more. Well that’s my limited understanding of it anyway.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks Warwick. Having now only discovered that PRL exists through comments on this videos title (Google let me down), I now wish I did this instead of the Uber. Gives me something to do on a cold Sunday morning I suppose.

    • @warwickzwifts
      @warwickzwifts Месяц назад

      @@RyanCondon This one is still very tough. I had to constantly remind myself about the alpe too otherwise I would have forgotten how long the last 12km were going to take! 😆

  • @stefa6348
    @stefa6348 Месяц назад

    very good

  • @bobber7070
    @bobber7070 Месяц назад

    Another great video Ryan, have a birthday in a few weeks and maybe might give at a go, I am 100kg 😢

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Good luck and Happy B'day. 🙌

  • @PhilipDenys
    @PhilipDenys Месяц назад

    is changing bikes really working?

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      Not really but it gave me something to do.

  • @lil__apan
    @lil__apan 27 дней назад

    try increasing your weight to around 95kg for 6 months, then going back for 90 or lower, that's how homeostasis works

  • @CUPAVI1
    @CUPAVI1 Месяц назад

    Just to let you know that there are people with let's call it less sound judgement than you - I started that route at 18:00 and finished 22:15. If that is not stupid kind of time to do this ride...

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Nothing wrong with that. Well done for finishing. 💪

  • @aboutreefittydalochnessmon3812
    @aboutreefittydalochnessmon3812 День назад

    That looked painful.

  • @lil__apan
    @lil__apan 27 дней назад

    how much time it takes to ride 2w/kg all time?

  • @joshdixon8570
    @joshdixon8570 Месяц назад

    Did you get the gears issue sorted?

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      I think so. I changed the batteries (didn't know these existed). Time will tell but so far, so good.

    • @joshdixon8570
      @joshdixon8570 Месяц назад

      @@RyanCondon great stuff, if it hasn't lost connection after that mammoth ride I think it's probably sorted ✔️

  • @TheMoodyedge
    @TheMoodyedge Месяц назад

    The Fred Whitton ballot opens in december 🤪

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      Im not sure about that challenge. The jury is still out.

    • @FoobsTon
      @FoobsTon Месяц назад

      ​@@RyanCondon
      I think it would be awesome. Both the training and the event. I think it would make for great material.
      Plenty of your viewers would sponsor you. Give it some consideration. I don't see any other RUclipsrs doing it.... You'd be a first.

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад +1

      @@FoobsTon Sounds like you're trying to sell me the dream.

  • @BikeNZ-q4u
    @BikeNZ-q4u Месяц назад

    What time and day do you nornally ride?

    • @RyanCondon
      @RyanCondon  Месяц назад

      I have no routine for Zwift. When I came fit it in.