I’ve done every climb portal route released so far until this month’s climb the col de la couillole…I just can’t seem to find the motivation to slog up these long climbs, there’s no in game reward for doing it. If you got badges or something it would be more motivating but they don’t even show as completed routes.
I am disappointed they haven’t provided more realistic rendering for the portal climbs, for example like the virtual scenery used in the now defunct RGT on its “magic roads”. Surely Zwift could improve on that. The color bands are okay for short climbs but they’re not immersive.
Wouldn't it be great if Zwift partnered with a "real" TDF rider, polka dot jersey contender🙏, and were able to take their real-world metrics on each climb and plug them into a robo-pacer so you could test yourself against a pro, and actually see just how hard these guys go up these climbs?🤔
There are Strava segments for many of the climbs and many pros have listed their times on those segments. So you can look them up and get a very good sense of how you rank compared to a pro. You wouldn’t see them for very long in-game.
Thanks for the update recap! I am still really hoping we will see the climb portal tech reused for "magic roads" inspired by real routes or segments some day inspired by the tours. I am not a climbs guy but some fresh simulated roads could be fun. Or some fake roads that represent a workout would be equally interesting. I think they could really run with both and brand and theme them appropriately.
Wahoo still working out how to hide that the race mode 10hz and other stuff they said needed £79 Direct Connect (and a PITA ethernet set up) could have been done through Bluetooth....
Seems these updates have been made to make me regret pausing my zwift subscription over the summer 😂. Butin reality, it's currently 29c in my Wattage Cottage as I post this! Too hot for indoor cycling, especially the climb portal.
Amazing video like always. Do you know if the portal is on say July 2nd and next one is on July 10th (only example) .. Is the portal only avail on that 1 day or all days from July 2nd to the 9th.then next new one hits? Thanks
Maybe I am missing something but why doesn't Zwift show the climb profile for the climbing portal while you are deciding what to ride? Any route that you click on will show a route profile but when you look at the climb portal I do not see the profile of the climb, just the lead in distance and the overall distance along with the avg grade.
As I said to someone yesterday, if you want a cycling channel to completely lose your shit over how they pronounce things, I have a few in mind you should check out.
It’s a shame that Zwift, an official partner of the TDF, couldn’t put a yellow TDF maillot jaune together for those who complete it. That would be a bit more compelling than what they’re offering.
I’m glad they’re fixing the issue with PR data on the climb portal overlaying and hiding average power on a segment. Just in time for the Tourmalet being back on the schedule. I like using the portal climbs for intervals, and it really only works if I can see my average power on the segment
If you're off to Eurobike give the guys at Wahoo a prod and ask when the v4/v5 Kickr will get the update to support the Zwift hub. Thanks. 😀
Yes, please.
I second that 👍
Cries in Kickr V2 😭
Me three. I would love to do all this new climbing with Virtual shifting. Got the play controls several months ago thinking it was imminent.
Yeah, that’s a long wait
Great Video as always.. but you should start saying at the beginning of your videos.. Day 120 of no Virtual Shifting for Kickr V4/5.. lol..
Or Tacx but that’s probably more due to Garmin
I Appreciate these videos, I wouldn’t learn about what went down in an update without them 😅
Shane's videos are seriously more informative than the official Zwift newsletter lol
I’ve done every climb portal route released so far until this month’s climb the col de la couillole…I just can’t seem to find the motivation to slog up these long climbs, there’s no in game reward for doing it. If you got badges or something it would be more motivating but they don’t even show as completed routes.
I am disappointed they haven’t provided more realistic rendering for the portal climbs, for example like the virtual scenery used in the now defunct RGT on its “magic roads”. Surely Zwift could improve on that. The color bands are okay for short climbs but they’re not immersive.
Cool they do these themed events but really when wil lthey do a update for those climb portal graphics😢. They make me feel sick
Great! finally let’s see where my 55% subscription increase has been spent
My prediction is everyone cancelling zwift atm but come deep winter they can’t resist coming back.
Wouldn't it be great if Zwift partnered with a "real" TDF rider, polka dot jersey contender🙏, and were able to take their real-world metrics on each climb and plug them into a robo-pacer so you could test yourself against a pro, and actually see just how hard these guys go up these climbs?🤔
There are Strava segments for many of the climbs and many pros have listed their times on those segments. So you can look them up and get a very good sense of how you rank compared to a pro. You wouldn’t see them for very long in-game.
Man you are keeping busy! Have fun at Eurobike :)
Thanks as always Shane. Will check out these climbs. 😮😅
Thank you for this, the information from Zwift is so bad....
whaat, so only portal climbs in the TdF set... why on earth they don't use Bologna on Sunday!
Thanks for the update recap! I am still really hoping we will see the climb portal tech reused for "magic roads" inspired by real routes or segments some day inspired by the tours. I am not a climbs guy but some fresh simulated roads could be fun. Or some fake roads that represent a workout would be equally interesting. I think they could really run with both and brand and theme them appropriately.
‘Zoon’ 😮
Thanks for sharing Shane - I think couillole is pronounced kwee-yol
3:50 not si free if you wanna come down 🤣
Still no virtual shifting for the wahoo kickr v5 😢
Wahoo still working out how to hide that the race mode 10hz and other stuff they said needed £79 Direct Connect (and a PITA ethernet set up) could have been done through Bluetooth....
Release the training api, geez
Great review as per usual. Look forward to Eurobike updates
i’m holding out for the tdf iconic descents heh
You just need to hold on til you get to the top and turn around!
Seems these updates have been made to make me regret pausing my zwift subscription over the summer 😂. Butin reality, it's currently 29c in my Wattage Cottage as I post this! Too hot for indoor cycling, especially the climb portal.
Amazing video like always. Do you know if the portal is on say July 2nd and next one is on July 10th (only example) .. Is the portal only avail on that 1 day or all days from July 2nd to the 9th.then next new one hits? Thanks
I can't wait for the new UI/Hud. The current one is really annoying and is in need of a major refresh.
what is the new flag icon with the drops total and level number?
Race score.
@@gplama wow, thx for the quick reply! I'm off to google "zwift race score"
Maybe I am missing something but why doesn't Zwift show the climb profile for the climbing portal while you are deciding what to ride? Any route that you click on will show a route profile but when you look at the climb portal I do not see the profile of the climb, just the lead in distance and the overall distance along with the avg grade.
They’ve teased something like ClimbPro in-game. Yet to see this land.
It's shite that Trainer Difficulty is still just a basic slider with no actual 1-100 range... Their whole HUD is so piss poor it's laughable....
All I want is to hide HR in workouts and races.
Unpairing your HRM might work. Zwift pairing is per-activity.
Why not just ride.on rouvey it has all the climgs and more and you can do it any time any where not wait for zwift to do it
TWo-ER de France. How did you get 2 syllables from TOUR? 😁
As I said to someone yesterday, if you want a cycling channel to completely lose your shit over how they pronounce things, I have a few in mind you should check out.
I have no motivation to get into these ugly climbs, which feature graphs painted with highlighter pen colours. This is pretty lazy work from Zwift.
This update make me quit. bye zwift
Even bothering to posting that says more about you than about Zwift.
It’s a shame that Zwift, an official partner of the TDF, couldn’t put a yellow TDF maillot jaune together for those who complete it. That would be a bit more compelling than what they’re offering.
Zwift isn't an official partner of the regular TDF, they're a title sponsor of TDF femmes, which is in august.
Not a partner
@@thrawed looks like they're listed as an "official supplier" on the Partners page of the TDF website. Unsure what official supplier is.
Come back after winning tdf gc
Y’all do realize you’re arguing about something that doesn’t exist, right?
I find Zwift’s Tour de France jersey ugly, and therefore un-wearable.
So no new HUD still?
See 0:12 in the video.
Don't expect anything that people actually want from Zwift.
Why are you asking a question you already know the answer to?
I’m glad they’re fixing the issue with PR data on the climb portal overlaying and hiding average power on a segment. Just in time for the Tourmalet being back on the schedule. I like using the portal climbs for intervals, and it really only works if I can see my average power on the segment
@@roadcyclist1Because silly me asked before viewing the video