I can't believe how far women's cycling has come. I used to kinda blow it off 10 years ago because there were only a couple stand outs, but I am super impressed by all of the women in pro field and these girls as well.
I haven't watched it yet, but last year the riders were discovered through the Zwift Academy race series on Zwift. That's how they qualified for the finals. They rose to the top through pure power output as measured on Zwift, hence the name (and sponsor).
@@kriserts all of them except 2 of the women had barely ridden on zwift at all. All 3 guys had basically only done the zwift workouts and nothing else. It's a shame now basically. The men were selected before and specifically told to do the workouts.
@@syctris8742 got it. Thanks. I watched and was surprised there's only 3 riders each, and is really compressed since last year. Maybe because of the GCN sale.
This ZA seems a huge step back in terms of production and filming compared to the 2023. I’m a bit disappointed. Forza Gaffu we already know that you made it ;)
Considerando che dopo ha fatto una gara gravel con Colnago non penso, purtroppo, che abbia vinto lui. Ma ha già dimostrato ampiamente di poter stare lì !
@@gabrielmazza7923 3.2 million followers on GCN compared to under a million for Eurosport and GCN is gone? This is not an engaging presentation of this years ZA in any way compared to the production value and presentation of GCN. ZA will soon go the way of the Hub and these teams will not get the exposure they did from partnering with GCN...
Would really love to hear more about how you picked the finalists?! Is there an upper age limit - if so, where? And do you have to be a former semi-pro bike rider (having done multiple races)??? Good luck to everyone! It so cool that you are living out a dream, and I look very much forward to seeing how it goes:))
Honestly a bit disappointed. I enjoyed to watch the last Zwift Academies a lot. This feels like a big step backwards in terms of production, narration and editing.
Damn I thought the same thing and just posted a comment like yours. I Hope next episodes would improve, so much worse that the gcn production, it was so much more intense and enjoyable!
Who the hell did the editing this year? I did enjoy so much the last 2 years of the academy under the gcn brand and the episodes where soooo much more intense and enjoyable! Too many jumps here and there, not a stats, so bad😢
The introduction episode talked about how hard it was for non-europeans to break into cycling, so this season they ended up with 5/6 athletes from Europe.
It’s a shame GCN no longer presenting and producing. It’s lost the quality and relationship with audience unfortunately. Normally really enjoy this season of Zwift academy finals.
I don't believe it's all been climbers, there's been a mix of puncheurs and time trialists. But if you mean pure sprinters, they usually have a lower FTP and likely would struggle with making the cuts where tactical drafting doesn't help on steeper gradients.
The women’s segment was really good! Cool to see them actually show the numbers they were able to achieve
The quality and storytelling of this has taken a massive nosedive post GCN
Gaffu 🔥🔥🔥
Bring back Zwift Academy to the GCN!
Dan and Si were so good for this.
Thinking the same thing!
the only thing wrong with GCN is that they say "fair play" and "knackered" every other sentence. still no idea what they mean.
Stop being negative - embrace change
Stop saying that under every comment just because it’s true it’s much worse than it was on gcn
Gaffu insegna a tutti loro come si plana grazie 🤘🚀
Planaaaaaaaa Gaffu!!!✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️🇮🇹
Aleeee Gaffu✈️✈️🚴✈️
Gaffu vai e plana , scaaappaaaa🔥🔥🔥
PLANAREEEE🇮🇹🇮🇹
The Girls need to work hard while the guys go on a Coffee ride with MVDP 😂
Yay!! Keep doing this. With GCN now changed (unfortunate) I am glad someone is carrying this on!
super bummed GCN is not hosting. Not the same.
@@KrnelPanc embrace change
@@gabrielmazza7923 you say that because it's all you get. but does change the fact that it's sucks compared to when Si and guys were hosting
@@KrnelPanc Eurosport's parent company is same as GCN.
I can't believe how far women's cycling has come. I used to kinda blow it off 10 years ago because there were only a couple stand outs, but I am super impressed by all of the women in pro field and these girls as well.
Not feeling new format. GCN's was better
From somebody who tried terribly hard and didn’t get selected: *GOOD JOB, GOOD LUCK, AND MAKE US PROUD!* 🎉
The effort. The focus. The commitment. The professionalism. Matt Stephens at his finest.
Zach Nehr said it best, this isn't a Zwift Academy, this is a Canyon-Sram / Alpecin Academy. It's not about people that actually use Zwift that much.
I haven't watched it yet, but last year the riders were discovered through the Zwift Academy race series on Zwift. That's how they qualified for the finals. They rose to the top through pure power output as measured on Zwift, hence the name (and sponsor).
@@kriserts all of them except 2 of the women had barely ridden on zwift at all. All 3 guys had basically only done the zwift workouts and nothing else. It's a shame now basically. The men were selected before and specifically told to do the workouts.
@@syctris8742 got it. Thanks. I watched and was surprised there's only 3 riders each, and is really compressed since last year. Maybe because of the GCN sale.
So proud of Laura and Mads, two Wahoo Le Col riders on the Zwift platform. May your dreams come true.
Can’t wait to see the part where they show these young riders how to chop wheels during the sprint
This ZA seems a huge step back in terms of production and filming compared to the 2023. I’m a bit disappointed. Forza Gaffu we already know that you made it ;)
Considerando che dopo ha fatto una gara gravel con Colnago non penso, purtroppo, che abbia vinto lui. Ma ha già dimostrato ampiamente di poter stare lì !
embrace change
@@giacomocannoletta8673 non parlo per non rovinarti la serie 😊
No he didn’t haha
@@laskunkz9711I’m going to keep my mouth shut. I don’t want to spoil the end.
Go Gaffu!! 🫀
Bring this back to GCN! and bring back GCN+!
RED BULL SHOULD DO THIS!
embrace change. Stop putting negativity into this space. What's the point of saying 'bring back GCN+?" you know full well it's gone. Embrace. Change.
@@gabrielmazza7923 3.2 million followers on GCN compared to under a million for Eurosport and GCN is gone? This is not an engaging presentation of this years ZA in any way compared to the production value and presentation of GCN. ZA will soon go the way of the Hub and these teams will not get the exposure they did from partnering with GCN...
@@gabrielmazza7923 Can you stop being a parrot into every comment reply?
@@mjokffsgfjs nope! Take your negativity elsewhere
Ah cool! Looking forward to Episode 2.
💪 💪 Gaffu.
Gaffu we love you
Waiting for the next episode!!!! 🍿🍿🍿
tomorrow evening
I'm not able to find the other episodes... Ep.2 was online yesterday but it not available anymore... Anyone has a link to them?
Love watching this! The ladies are incredible 🦾
I loved watching the Zwift Academy on GCN, but this presentation leaves a lot to be desired.
why?
I agree very choppy and doesn't flow well. The presentors are also less enthusiastic than Si and them.
Agree. Only watched the first few minutes and already it feels different from the GCN presentation. Best part is the legend Matt Stephens
stop being negative - embrace change
It definitely feels much lower-budget!
Worth watching, stunning views of roads round Denia
accese le notifiche per vedere il Gaffu a tutta
Another great Zwift Academy series, thank you!
I wish this was on GCN+ 😢
You wish it was on platform you have to pay for rather than being free?
@@crycrcfyhf8862 GCN always aired Zwift Academy free-to-air 👍🏻
There is no GCN + now
stop being negative. Embrace the change
When GCN did it, they still uploaded it onto youtube for free... @@crycrcfyhf8862
Go Gaffu Go!
Good stuff! And those watts per kilo, wow!
Ale Gaffuuu💪🏻🇮🇹
Finally!!!! Let’s goooo!!!
In France and Spain only ep1 is visible. How is that possible?! Is there any alternative to watch all the episodes? Tks
So good!
VOLA GAFFU
He's got this in the bag
Awesome Series. Loved every minute
Vai Gaffuuuuu 🛫 take off
Vai Gaffuu 🇮🇹🔥
Go Anton!!!! 😎🤘
Auf gehts Louis! Liebe Grüße aus der Heimat
@eurosport, episodes 2-4 are not available in France, for some reason. Please fix this.
Yes fix it quick !!!!
We already gopt spoiled ! But can't watch what happens !!!
Vai plana gaffu 🙌
Vai Gaffu fagli vedere chi sei!!! È ora di lasciare giù le fiamme 😎💪
Would really love to hear more about how you picked the finalists?! Is there an upper age limit - if so, where? And do you have to be a former semi-pro bike rider (having done multiple races)???
Good luck to everyone! It so cool that you are living out a dream, and I look very much forward to seeing how it goes:))
Why is the episode 2 blocked in France on youtube pls ??? or is it a bug ? I can't watch anything more than ep1 help
Plana Tiaaaaaaaaa
This is a really good series. Very cool.
Editing quality has going waaaaay down from last year, return all this content to GCN!
Now we‘re all waiting for the answer of gabrielmazza. 😂
@@simonlovescycling7977 embrace change bro
Go for it Anton!
GAFFU CACCIABOMBARDIERE!
When is ep 2 out ?
Alè gaffu🔥🔥🔥
FOLLIA IL GAFFU🎉
Lets go! 🚀🔥🚴♂
Missing Si & Dan tbh
One would say that it is pure marketing but in the pandemic this is how Alpecin discovered Jay Vine. Now Pogačar gregarious.
Maud also doing very well on Visma!
Not to mention neve Bradbury second behind Kopecky in UAE tour
Absolutely loved the video!
Sad for GCN's departure... Loved the presenters
Kölle... ALAAF. Anton Ming jung do mäst dat!
Honestly a bit disappointed. I enjoyed to watch the last Zwift Academies a lot. This feels like a big step backwards in terms of production, narration and editing.
Damn I thought the same thing and just posted a comment like yours. I Hope next episodes would improve, so much worse that the gcn production, it was so much more intense and enjoyable!
There’s no personality at all. It feels dead now
Yeah, it's so "stiff" and unfun.
Yeah it's a big leap backwards
stop being negative. Embrace change. Or don't watch.
Awesome
Where's episode 2?
dai Gaffu tutti con te 🔥🔥#maimolar
Who the hell did the editing this year? I did enjoy so much the last 2 years of the academy under the gcn brand and the episodes where soooo much more intense and enjoyable! Too many jumps here and there, not a stats, so bad😢
stop being negative; embrace the change or don't watch.
I stopoed watching..was boring..GCN so much better..they dropped a goulie here..
@@annadrone4859 the series was great! Stop bringing negativity into the space! Keep going, Eurosport 👌
Why is it not on gcn
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When will the next episode be released?
The introduction episode talked about how hard it was for non-europeans to break into cycling, so this season they ended up with 5/6 athletes from Europe.
They couldn't afford flying any aussies in this time. Last few ZA were dominated with them, and the dutch too.
@@mjokffsgfjs Fair point, this edition felt incredible budget (in addition to other production downgrades).
@@Driver8takeabreak I didn't even know it was aired until I saw the alpecin's announcement of the winner. Talk about publicity, lol.
Awesome episode..which bike they have?
Laura is an animaaaaal ❤🔥
Almost time!!!!!
It’s a shame GCN no longer presenting and producing. It’s lost the quality and relationship with audience unfortunately. Normally really enjoy this season of Zwift academy finals.
Wow, took it away from GCN. And you ask can't produce a video in 4k?
stop being negative. Embrace the change or don't watch
Super 💪
ale gaffu aleeee
Vai Bandito 2💪🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️🤣
Um bom início. Vamos ver como será este formato com apenas três finalistas. Tinha esperrança em aparecer um Puncher na final.
VAI GAFFUU♥️
how many episodes is it
Let’s go Anton😈
Anton Schiffer an die Macht
Plana Gaffu!!!
vai Mattia!!!
Morning guy's I'm tshepo from South Africa I would like to have one of the indoor trainer ur using connecting to a pc what does it called?
I love the german english
"I vanted tooooo be da nex terminator💪💪💪💪😂
Am I the only one who feels like there are only ever climbers who make it to the finals ?
I don't believe it's all been climbers, there's been a mix of puncheurs and time trialists. But if you mean pure sprinters, they usually have a lower FTP and likely would struggle with making the cuts where tactical drafting doesn't help on steeper gradients.
Gaffu spicca il volo per noi!!
Follia i primi 30 commenti, tutti per il gaffu
PLANA GAFFU
Daiii Gaffu 🔥
Where are the other episodes? They re « hidden » for me on yt
Never found other episodes …?
Forza gaffu
Vai Gaffuu🚀
Ma per vederla qui su TH-cam dobbiamo aspettare le 21:20 o a voi la fa vedere?
Two years ago Maud Oudeman won for the womens. She is now riding for team Visma Lease a Bike