Seeing someone struggle hard to get up the Alpe, yet, never quit while doing it is actually very inspirational. I hope you are still riding and still improving. Keep it up
The AdZ is very challenging. I am still a bit upset at not getting the wheels yet after 12 trips up. Once I get those wheels I probably will not go up again until I am fit enough to go under 1 hour. For now I am riding outside until the weather takes a real bad turn. Outdoor ride: ruclips.net/channel/UCCx5LLfi_3x7G7oioIW84MA
@@cyclingboss469 the wheels are weird, didn’t get them 15 times then suddenly got them 3 times in a row 🤦♂️ have heard that I am not the only one who had this
This reminds me of the most challenging climb of my life. About 12 years back on Mount Athos. I will never forget the monks reward. I was 14 years old.
I was a level 6 & just finished it last night. Took me forever :( I finished at 3:09:39. Took me forever. I felt like quitting cause I was extremely discouraged cause of how low my speed was (especially when a jogger passed me 😂) but I’m glad I never quit. Was definitely one of the toughest rides I’ve ever done.
I started on this climb yesterday and stopped 40 mins in as I did not realise it was quite so long. I will be giving it another go and I will be better prepared.
I've watched a ridiculous amount of cycling related videos on RUclips at this stage and this was genuinely one of the most inspirational. Brilliant mate.
Probably one of the most honest videos I’ve seen on RUclips. Being a skinny fell, I thought everyone just breezed their way up the Alp. To see the huge huge effort you put into that ride should inspire anyone. I take my hat off to you👏👏👏
That was an incredible effort, well done. This has been the best Zwift video I have seen on here because it isn't posted by some semi-pro smashing out 400+ watts for the 1 hour necessary to tackle this monster. I have just started on Zwift and am on the larger side too, as well as being 54 which doesn't help. I aim to try this climb once I have some fitness back. Wish me luck. Once again, well done.
That was an absolutely heroic effort! Was willing you along the whole way. Good job! Could see how much it hurt but you kept grinding, a lot of respect for that!
Well done, like many have said, great honest video. I love climbing hills, only been cycling 10 years, but every year I stop for Winter in UK, so have Oct - at least March off. I always put on a stone guaranteed because of my bad food choices. Every year I feel the pain trying to climb hills and get back in condition especially as I have asthma and putting a stone on, makes it worse, but I love it and as you said, when you get to the top, it's a huge achievement. I keep persisting with hills and soon get back on it and my asthma gets better. I only starting Zwifting 1 month ago, but love it, especially Ape du Zwift and the other climbs. I'm hoping to break my winter cycle now I have Zwift, so hopefully no more weight gains. Good work and keep it up.
Well done. Just subscribed. Im a 53 year old 14.5 st newbie. Got the trainer and started zwifting less than a month ago. Just got to level 12. Not unlocked the Alpe du Zwift yet. Will be giving it a go however long it takes will be a good time for me. My backside kills me on longer rides. Done 100km yesterday but had a couple of breaks. Looking forward to more of the rides. Ride On 👍🏼
I did it yesterday. I'm only at level 8 so I entered a race. It took me 1:53 to get up there. 225 out of 299 place, which I was very satisfied with. For the D level riders it is a true test of mental toughness. Of the 299 who started, 74 DNF. I'm going to train for a month before I try it again and then I'll enter another race. The race was good because you're kind of all in it together.
You also get to draft up to the start of the climb which can save just a tiny bit of energy. I was happy to go under 90 minutes finally. Now it is Northern California Outdoor rides until the weather turns bad on me. ruclips.net/channel/UCCx5LLfi_3x7G7oioIW84MA
@@cyclingboss469 I have since that post done it 3 more times and last month I did it in 1:26:21. Now though we have a new problem. Ventoux!!! 5033 feet of elevation.
I was a level 6 & just finished it last night. Took me forever :( I finished at 3:09:39. Took me forever. I felt like quitting and was extremely discouraged cause of how low my speed was but for some reason I never did. Was one of the toughest rides I’ve ever done.
Zwift have made this route 3 on the 2021 tour. I came for a quick look to see how bad it is as I though I couldn’t do it. You have now motivated me 100% with your determination. 10/10.
Well done fella, great to see you battle through it. That climb is such a mental battle battle as well as physical. When I get to marker 5 my body is screaming to stop but I've gone too far to just walk away.
Matt you did it, does not matter if you stopped 2 or 20 times you had the guts to carry on and not throw in the towel. It will definitely get easyer and better the more riding and climbing you do on Zwift. Do some of the smaller climbs first either in the group's or solo and if you have to stop a few times so what, just carry on and I promise it will get better and easier as you do more and bigger climbs and I talk from experience and time on Zwift 👍👏👏👏
I know this was years ago now, but great job!!! I just did this tonight myself and man, what a killer this was. I had just changed my cassette on my trainer and I only intended on hitting maybe 100 meters, just to test climbs with the new piece of gear, but then I thought if I've gone this far now, why not finish? I too had to stop 4 times on the way up, and after about 600 meters, I was really beginning to mentally falter. Its hard enough when something is physically challenging, but when your mind is also telling you to give up, that's half the battle. You did a great job mentally holding it together!
Fair play fella, I was told 90 mins is a decent time,I'm doing the tour de zwift in a few days and was looking to see what was coming my way,hope you're still riding , cheers mate.
Any time is a decent time. As a matter of fact for the slower riders it's even more impressive because to hang in there for 2 hours is brutal. If you're at threshold HR and Power the feeling is the same whether you're Marco Pantani or Joe Blow except Marco was done in 37 minutes and Joe has another hour and half to go.
Well done mate! It sure is a tough climb and it plays with your mind and body. You took it like a champ and I hope you keep setting these personal goals... mind over matter señor.
Great effort Matt. 👍respect! This was more than 2 years ago. I hope you're still going strong 🤙 Inspiring video. I follow you're example, aiming for category C!
just did my 1st one yesterday. 1:25:31 , man that was tougher than i expected, i was expecting it to stop at last gate so that top 1-0 Was awful, nearly quit a few times. Good work
Just rode alp de zwift for the first time after riding zwift for just 6days , I was inspired by you to give it a try . Thank you very much for inspiring me to give it a go . I'm a 53 Yr old diabetic.
Good on ya mate. Keep it up and you'll maintain your health for years to come! And thoroughly agree re: details of the course. It's very picturesque and makes the trek more pleasant
Cracking effort! From the title I didn't think you were gonna make it to the top but wanted to check the climb either way before possibly attempting it myself. Well done! Now I feel more motivated to try it myself. If you can do it, so can I.. I hope 🤞😬🤞 😅 I'm a total newb, but here goes nothing!
Well done, I’m pleased you kept going and made it, if it helps, I was working in Grenoble many years ago and took my bike for recreational riding when not working, a colleague joined me for a ride up the Alpe in reality, it took him 2 hours 30 minutes just to climb the Alpe, so you are not the slowest! Zwift does run about 10% faster than the Alpe in reality though.
Cracking ride, my friend. I have the same issue as you with your 'derriere' - my heart rate goes through the roof if I get out the saddle but my backside aches if I don't stand every so often. I try to pre-empt the discomfort now but standing for really short spells (maybe 4-5 seconds) every 10 minutes or so, before the arse pain kicks in.
Just watched your video. Good work man. You did make me laugh a few times with your descriptions. Well done. The Alp is defo fun, but not fun. You got got a cool helmet, I got a set of gloves for my attempt and you sounded just like me when I finished. .
Feel you pain my friend I did my 1st climb last week, sure is a slog for us heavier guys but the sense of achievement is amazing, hope the legs recoved well.
Congrats! I've done it in both the real and virtual worlds.....and the virtual one is HARDER. You can stop at anytime in the virtual world and go to the fridge, or watch TV, just call it a day. (If you ever get the chance to go there though.....the real jewel in the area is the Croix de' Fer....most beautiful roads I've ever been on.
This is the video that inspired me to climb ADZ for the first time today. For those considering but hesitant I strongly recommend doing an FTP test, either the full or ramp test version within zwift. Find out your FTP and divide by your weight in kg. This should give you a watts per kilogram figure (mine is 2.5 for example) that will really help you get up this beast. Simply stay within aproximately 0.5 of this figure for the duration of the ride and you'll be up before you know it.
Well done my advice would be to start off with a 150 W and then increase the power when you get further say level5 in the climb. Through out the ride need to drink lots of water maybe an energy gel and slow right down when you feel like it's getting very tough, the idea is to keep going no matter what.,
I just finished it last night. Was one of the most difficult rides I’ve done. I’ve always been terrible at climbs (even when I was in shape but now I’m extremely overweight). I average about 2-4MPH going uphill on an incline over 8%. I was gonna quit SOOOOO MANY TIMES but idk why, I never did. I was over an hour in but only 5.6 miles in 😫. I knew at the pace I was moving, it was gonna take me over 3hrs to finish but thank God, I actually finished (11.1 Miles, 3,574FT, 3hrs 9 minutes and 39 seconds). Then padded my stats on the way down 😂 but I did hit 50mph and get the achievement for it. Was harder to get than I thought since I was pushing myself so hard but my legs were shot.
I do know how you feel. I did this yesterday and am not paying for it - no chance on cycling today. I’m also carrying more pounds than I want and it’s such a handicap in Zwift and real bike racing (unless you’re on the downhill!). Will check out your most recent videos
I'm back again - come along for the journey!
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im new but good job!!!!!
Seeing someone struggle hard to get up the Alpe, yet, never quit while doing it is actually very inspirational.
I hope you are still riding and still improving. Keep it up
The AdZ is very challenging. I am still a bit upset at not getting the wheels yet after 12 trips up. Once I get those wheels I probably will not go up again until I am fit enough to go under 1 hour. For now I am riding outside until the weather takes a real bad turn. Outdoor ride: ruclips.net/channel/UCCx5LLfi_3x7G7oioIW84MA
@@cyclingboss469 the wheels are weird, didn’t get them 15 times then suddenly got them 3 times in a row 🤦♂️ have heard that I am not the only one who had this
I feel like this dude is killing it.
This reminds me of the most challenging climb of my life. About 12 years back on Mount Athos. I will never forget the monks reward. I was 14 years old.
@@KelchLion holy glazer mountain. Very inspiration. I heard some boys set a monastery on fire that year, what a shame!
I was a level 6 & just finished it last night. Took me forever :(
I finished at 3:09:39. Took me forever. I felt like quitting cause I was extremely discouraged cause of how low my speed was (especially when a jogger passed me 😂) but I’m glad I never quit. Was definitely one of the toughest rides I’ve ever done.
I started on this climb yesterday and stopped 40 mins in as I did not realise it was quite so long.
I will be giving it another go and I will be better prepared.
Props! finishing in any time is great! its a serious climb!
That was one of the most inspirational video I’ve seen. Mind over matter. You, Sir, are a badass! Keep up the great work!
It does not matter if you said it was a slow time. The fact that you completed it is amazing! Next target is just to beat your time. Keep it up!
I've watched a ridiculous amount of cycling related videos on RUclips at this stage and this was genuinely one of the most inspirational. Brilliant mate.
Thank you so much Neil :-)
Probably one of the most honest videos I’ve seen on RUclips. Being a skinny fell, I thought everyone just breezed their way up the Alp. To see the huge huge effort you put into that ride should inspire anyone.
I take my hat off to you👏👏👏
The world needs more cyclists like you!
That was an incredible effort, well done. This has been the best Zwift video I have seen on here because it isn't posted by some semi-pro smashing out 400+ watts for the 1 hour necessary to tackle this monster. I have just started on Zwift and am on the larger side too, as well as being 54 which doesn't help. I aim to try this climb once I have some fitness back. Wish me luck.
Once again, well done.
Well done, Matt! :D It's a hard climb on smart trainer and in real life. You did well :)
Thanks Kenneth
That was an absolutely heroic effort! Was willing you along the whole way. Good job! Could see how much it hurt but you kept grinding, a lot of respect for that!
I was hoping he would get there too. He seemed pretty happy to get it done.
Well done, like many have said, great honest video. I love climbing hills, only been cycling 10 years, but every year I stop for Winter in UK, so have Oct - at least March off. I always put on a stone guaranteed because of my bad food choices. Every year I feel the pain trying to climb hills and get back in condition especially as I have asthma and putting a stone on, makes it worse, but I love it and as you said, when you get to the top, it's a huge achievement. I keep persisting with hills and soon get back on it and my asthma gets better. I only starting Zwifting 1 month ago, but love it, especially Ape du Zwift and the other climbs. I'm hoping to break my winter cycle now I have Zwift, so hopefully no more weight gains. Good work and keep it up.
Well done. Just subscribed. Im a 53 year old 14.5 st newbie. Got the trainer and started zwifting less than a month ago. Just got to level 12. Not unlocked the Alpe du Zwift yet. Will be giving it a go however long it takes will be a good time for me. My backside kills me on longer rides. Done 100km yesterday but had a couple of breaks. Looking forward to more of the rides. Ride On 👍🏼
Now at level 20. Done Alpe du Zwift 4 times now. 87 minutes is my best time. Got to take it easy it’s becoming addictive.
I did it yesterday. I'm only at level 8 so I entered a race. It took me 1:53 to get up there. 225 out of 299 place, which I was very satisfied with. For the D level riders it is a true test of mental toughness. Of the 299 who started, 74 DNF. I'm going to train for a month before I try it again and then I'll enter another race. The race was good because you're kind of all in it together.
You also get to draft up to the start of the climb which can save just a tiny bit of energy. I was happy to go under 90 minutes finally. Now it is Northern California Outdoor rides until the weather turns bad on me. ruclips.net/channel/UCCx5LLfi_3x7G7oioIW84MA
@@cyclingboss469 I have since that post done it 3 more times and last month I did it in 1:26:21. Now though we have a new problem. Ventoux!!! 5033 feet of elevation.
I was a level 6 & just finished it last night. Took me forever :( I finished at 3:09:39. Took me forever. I felt like quitting and was extremely discouraged cause of how low my speed was but for some reason I never did. Was one of the toughest rides I’ve ever done.
Well done mate fantastic effort, just started my zwift journey, i will put Alpe du zwift on my list for about 2 months time
Zwift have made this route 3 on the 2021 tour. I came for a quick look to see how bad it is as I though I couldn’t do it. You have now motivated me 100% with your determination. 10/10.
Great to have a video that isn’t someone bossing it in under an hour. Top work
Well done fella, great to see you battle through it. That climb is such a mental battle battle as well as physical. When I get to marker 5 my body is screaming to stop but I've gone too far to just walk away.
Matt you did it, does not matter if you stopped 2 or 20 times you had the guts to carry on and not throw in the towel. It will definitely get easyer and better the more riding and climbing you do on Zwift. Do some of the smaller climbs first either in the group's or solo and if you have to stop a few times so what, just carry on and I promise it will get better and easier as you do more and bigger climbs and I talk from experience and time on Zwift 👍👏👏👏
Thanks Brian - at least I know I'll be stopping fewer and fewer times every time I go up!
U are a legend. I loved this. Such a down to earth lad as well. Fair play to u. Subbed mate.
Superb mate. What an effort . Being on the larger side you have def inspired me to give alpe a crack.
Go for it!
Great work, huge effort. I am doing my first attempt at this tomorrow after only a few weeks on zwift, you have given me hope that I will do it 🤝
I did it! 115.32.66. Currently at 96kg. Thanks again for the video, it sure helped me to know what I was in for!
Awesome - congratulations!
Great work 👍🏻 can’t wait to give this climb a go!
I just did this today, as I purchased my first smart trainer earlier this week. I love your vid - chapeau for making it up! It was tough!
I know this was years ago now, but great job!!! I just did this tonight myself and man, what a killer this was. I had just changed my cassette on my trainer and I only intended on hitting maybe 100 meters, just to test climbs with the new piece of gear, but then I thought if I've gone this far now, why not finish? I too had to stop 4 times on the way up, and after about 600 meters, I was really beginning to mentally falter. Its hard enough when something is physically challenging, but when your mind is also telling you to give up, that's half the battle. You did a great job mentally holding it together!
Such a cracking effort mate, super impressed that you didn’t give up 👍
Nice one, you've inspired me to have a go. Amazing how quiet the roads are pre covid!
big dude that just started zwifting here. great vids, great journey. will come back here for sure. :)
haha glad you pulled through. good job!
Amazing video, so inspirational for a lot of us normal people that ride =-) Well done for the achievement fully deserved mate.
You my friend are the definition of 'don't give up'. Well done buddy. Huge respect to you. Keep it up.
Any day you achieve what you planned to do, s a good day. Kudos!
Well done been putting off doing the alpe but you have inspired me to give it a go now.
Massive ride. Hugely motivating. Well done!
Congrats ! I have never ridden that hill up ...... i should try ....!
Fair play fella, I was told 90 mins is a decent time,I'm doing the tour de zwift in a few days and was looking to see what was coming my way,hope you're still riding , cheers mate.
Any time is a decent time. As a matter of fact for the slower riders it's even more impressive because to hang in there for 2 hours is brutal. If you're at threshold HR and Power the feeling is the same whether you're Marco Pantani or Joe Blow except Marco was done in 37 minutes and Joe has another hour and half to go.
Massive well done for this superb effort!! I’m yet to do this myself and this has made me want to do it even more. Hope you’re well. 👍🏻🚴🏼♂️🚴🏼♂️🚴🏼♂️
You can do it!
Target 2.5 done it today!! Just over 2.5 hours
I have no idea why this popped into my recommended but I’m stoked I watched. Start making Zwift videos again!
Well done mate! It sure is a tough climb and it plays with your mind and body. You took it like a champ and I hope you keep setting these personal goals... mind over matter señor.
I did this yesterday for the first time and similar to you took it steady and got there in the end.
Well done...very inspiring to see someone struggle and not quit.
This looks scary! Kudos on going all the way up man!
Great effort Matt. 👍respect!
This was more than 2 years ago. I hope you're still going strong 🤙
Inspiring video. I follow you're example, aiming for category C!
just did my 1st one yesterday. 1:25:31 , man that was tougher than i expected, i was expecting it to stop at last gate so that top 1-0 Was awful, nearly quit a few times. Good work
Great work no matter what the time was, you made it up and never gave up. It is a brutal hill so congratulations 👏
Well done Matt - it’s a great ride
Just rode alp de zwift for the first time after riding zwift for just 6days , I was inspired by you to give it a try . Thank you very much for inspiring me to give it a go . I'm a 53 Yr old diabetic.
Love this! Huge congratulations Darren 👍
Good on ya mate. Keep it up and you'll maintain your health for years to come! And thoroughly agree re: details of the course. It's very picturesque and makes the trek more pleasant
Welldone mate 👍👍 keep riding and pushing!!! Credit to you many people couldn't ride up that
Cracking effort! From the title I didn't think you were gonna make it to the top but wanted to check the climb either way before possibly attempting it myself. Well done! Now I feel more motivated to try it myself. If you can do it, so can I.. I hope 🤞😬🤞 😅 I'm a total newb, but here goes nothing!
Well done, I’m pleased you kept going and made it, if it helps, I was working in Grenoble many years ago and took my bike for recreational riding when not working, a colleague joined me for a ride up the Alpe in reality, it took him 2 hours 30 minutes just to climb the Alpe, so you are not the slowest! Zwift does run about 10% faster than the Alpe in reality though.
Great video Sir. Keep at it!
Well done mate, really inspiring seeing you not giving up
The best climb I've seen in Alpe! Congratulations Matt!!! 💪🏼💪🏼
wow!!! much respect for not giving up and a sub-160min-ride!!
Thanks for this upload, you inspired me to ride Alpe du Zwift, this evening. I don’t see many videos from you these days, hope your still zwifting
Well done fella! Giving me some inspo for my first Alpe Du Zwift route
Go for it!
Awesome effort. It's a much bigger achievement for you than most of those doing it sub 60, remember that!
Well done buddy.. great achievement and cool vid 👍🏻
Dude don`t stop and you will smash the hill sooner or later :) Good luck!
Awesome effort! Keep up the good work!
Super friggin effort! I'd love to hear how you are doing two years on. Hope well!
Impressive well done, you showed true grit and determination and got the job done
Great job mate, you have defeated the damn hill. Keep up the good work, and dont worry about the climb time, Its all about the passion
Cracking ride, my friend. I have the same issue as you with your 'derriere' - my heart rate goes through the roof if I get out the saddle but my backside aches if I don't stand every so often. I try to pre-empt the discomfort now but standing for really short spells (maybe 4-5 seconds) every 10 minutes or so, before the arse pain kicks in.
Cheers mate :-) I'll definitely try that next ride - anything to help in that area!
Well done fella, fantastic effort. Ride On.
Thanks David!
Just watched your video. Good work man. You did make me laugh a few times with your descriptions. Well done. The Alp is defo fun, but not fun. You got got a cool helmet, I got a set of gloves for my attempt and you sounded just like me when I finished. .
Thanks for that video... you’re an inspiration :) and thanks for the awesome riding tracks!!
Feel you pain my friend I did my 1st climb last week, sure is a slog for us heavier guys but the sense of achievement is amazing, hope the legs recoved well.
Well done on a heroic effort.
Great video. Amazing effort
Thanks a lot!
Congrats! I've done it in both the real and virtual worlds.....and the virtual one is HARDER. You can stop at anytime in the virtual world and go to the fridge, or watch TV, just call it a day. (If you ever get the chance to go there though.....the real jewel in the area is the Croix de' Fer....most beautiful roads I've ever been on.
This is the video that inspired me to climb ADZ for the first time today. For those considering but hesitant I strongly recommend doing an FTP test, either the full or ramp test version within zwift. Find out your FTP and divide by your weight in kg. This should give you a watts per kilogram figure (mine is 2.5 for example) that will really help you get up this beast. Simply stay within aproximately 0.5 of this figure for the duration of the ride and you'll be up before you know it.
good effort mate. Great strength, mentally and physically!!
You should be proud of yourself, that was a great effort 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Keep going 👍🏻 stick at it. Good effort 👍🏻. I will be attempting the four horsemen soon. I’m dreading it!
Well done! Keep training!!!
Congratulations!
Brilliant effort. Keep up the work.
This is awesome well done. No easy job this. Well done.
Good stuff mate! Impressive stuff!
Thanks :-)
@@target2.5 made me tackle it for the first time! I really enjoyed it! Thank you for your video.
That is a huge effort man! Really well done!! You should be chuffed 👍🏻👍🏻
well done man. great work. i have done it 3 times and hated each one. ha ha ha
Incredible effort. Well done pal, so happy you pushed to the top 🙌🏻
Good work homie... hard climb.. way to fight it out!
Just saw this.....legend. looking forward to c how far u have come
Well done my advice would be to start off with a 150 W and then increase the power when you get further say level5 in the climb. Through out the ride need to drink lots of water maybe an energy gel and slow right down when you feel like it's getting very tough, the idea is to keep going no matter what.,
That's dedication mate 👍👍👍
Strong work buddy. Way to go!!
I just finished it last night. Was one of the most difficult rides I’ve done. I’ve always been terrible at climbs (even when I was in shape but now I’m extremely overweight). I average about 2-4MPH going uphill on an incline over 8%.
I was gonna quit SOOOOO MANY TIMES but idk why, I never did. I was over an hour in but only 5.6 miles in 😫. I knew at the pace I was moving, it was gonna take me over 3hrs to finish but thank God, I actually finished (11.1 Miles, 3,574FT, 3hrs 9 minutes and 39 seconds). Then padded my stats on the way down 😂 but I did hit 50mph and get the achievement for it. Was harder to get than I thought since I was pushing myself so hard but my legs were shot.
New to Zwift and only now seeing this but well done. At 114Kg 2:20hr will now be my goal when I try it.
Inspirational effort - that looked tough. Well done Matt.
What a brilliant performance
Thanks Trevor 🙂
#Respect, solid ride. Well done brother
Cheers!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽epic !!!! Well done
Thanks Jake 👍
Great job mate! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Michael!
Well done for completing it... never give in 👍🏻
I do know how you feel. I did this yesterday and am not paying for it - no chance on cycling today. I’m also carrying more pounds than I want and it’s such a handicap in Zwift and real bike racing (unless you’re on the downhill!). Will check out your most recent videos
Dude you crushed it!!!
I rode the Alp once. I didn’t enjoy it but I was proud of the accomplishment.
mad respect for gutting that out man! well done!
I'm 110 kg and climbing the Alpe just about killed me. Nice job!
106 kg. Did it yesterday. In 2 hrs 16min... Can't feel my legs today 😂
@@stefanweide4785 well done getting to the top! It takes some serious will power and dedication to make it up, especially for us Clydesdales
You have inspired me to try the Alp. Thanks, good job!