THE HARDEST ZWIFTING CHALLENGE!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ค. 2024
- I attempt to find out how hard it is to "Everest" (virtually) on Zwift, trying to climb over 8800 metres which is the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest on a bike... apparently. How hard can it really be?
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That's Mad. Looking at your old videos feels like watching a different person. Hearing you say you are 96kg was amazing considering where you were not 2 years ago. Congrats on the weight loss and thanks for the inspiration to follow. As a 115kg new road cyclist myself I love seeing your progression. Keep it up.
Cheers Jacob. I really appreciate that comment. Good luck in your journey. 🙌
Absolutely lovely when daddy get motivated/roasted by his daughter(s) 😂 I’ve a daughter of almost 17, they can be so caring and lovely and sarcastic the same time ❤
They're brutal in their honesty. I love it.
Ryan, I remember a time when climbing the Alpe was out of reach. In this video you do it 4 times back to back. Absolutely inspirational mate. Keep it up 👍
Cheers Danny. Incremental gains is what my vids are all about. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Your videos are great. Very motivational to watch average Joe just get better and better. The relationship between you and your daughter is a great example too. Keep it up.
Cheers Mark. I'm pleased you enjoyed the vid.
GREAT JOb..... I focused on exact watts 185,188,191,194,197 etc.....negatively splitting the effort....all be it starting quite low.....finished with PLENTY in my legs....returned 2 weeks later to finish the 10,000 m challenge. The focus on wattage was what helped keep me engaged. Love your attitude.
Congrats on getting that 10km challenge! Thanks for the comment, pleased you liked the video.
A massive acheivement! You did almost a 1/2 Everest, and that's no joke. If you do this again in warm weather, Ryan, maybe consider having a couple of water bottles on hand that are filled with ice water. When you start overheating, dump some water on yourself. The cold water will soak your t-shirt, which in turn will keep you cooler, especially if you keep the fan going.
OMG! I cannot believe you tried that on a Wattbike saddle! 😂 💪💪💪
Awesome stuff Ryan!!!
Good effort Ryan! The thought of doing an everest without any preperation at all seems a bit bonkers to me 😂
I don't know if your daughter is right and you will attempt it again this weekend but a couple of tips for your next attempt:
One simple thing: you can do a turnaround with the Zwift Play controller (down button on the left).
Change your clothes. Last time I switched shirts after every climb and shorts after every other climb. It makes a HUGE difference in comfort.
Regarding food: you'll probably have to figure out a lot for yourself because everyone is different, but for me it was a big mistake to rely mostly on normal food just because you can easily get of the bike on the downhill. I almost quit my first attempt because I couldn't stomach it. After I switched to gels and bars it was much better.
Good luck next time, you can do it!
Thanks. For the food, I'm pretty good with planning as I'll copy my Ultra Running. I appreciate the other tips. 👌🙏👍
If I could add my two cents here, saddle cream or butt cream, or whatever you want to call it is a lifesaver on long rides. I think Assos makes the best. After many solo 24 hour races, I am well-placed to make a recommendation.
Way to go, Ryan! The hardest part of everesting is flipping the mental switch from “that’s impossible” to “maybe i could do that”. Now that you’ve cleared that hurdle, it’s just a matter of improving everything (all the things you described at the end) a bit until you get there. 💪
Thank you Jonathan. 🙏🙌
Always fun watching!
This was absolutely fantastic to watch in every way Ryan ! Officially subscribed now, and hopefully catch you on Zwift.. Greatly presented vid. Damn you had me laughing hard at times :) But you've got a great story too for people to hear
Thanks Keith. I really appreciate that. 🙌🙏👍
Love this attempt Ryan. You will succeed eventually.
My secret sauce for long zwift rides is changing clothes. Every 2 hours I change all my clothes. Even socks. You feel like a new person again. It makes such a huge difference.
That does make sense. Thanks.
Another brilliant video Ryan, well done!!
Genuinely impressed with how well you did, and how you were still laughing with your girls towards the end, when most of us would have been collapsed in a heap on the floor.
Can't wait for the second attempt next week 🤣👍
Lol next week is another rediculous challenge. Thanks for watching Steff. 🙌👍🙏
Your progress is incredible Ryan, I hope your family are proud of the way you are doing this.
I know they are. I'm pleased you enjoyed the vid. Thanks for the comment.
You’re a bloody legend mate!!! You’ve inspired me to attempt an Everest challenge!!! Let me know if and when you will do it again….. I will join you for a few climbs!
Oh god! Please don't kill yourself. 😅
Everesting group ride? I‘d join.
Great effort Ryan. Much respect.
Thank you Franco. I'm pleased you liked the vid.
Man, that challenge is something that I've not even attempted. I've got a consistent sub 1h AdZ and just looking at how much time it would take to do this has me put off. Kudos to you for even testing it!!
It's one for the bucket list. Thanks for watching. 👍
I saw it on Zwift first and was waiting for this video to come. thanks for making this ryan. keep going mate.
Thanks. 🙌👍
Stuck in hospital watching this has taken my mind off the pain! Well done Ryan another great video and another amazing attempt
Im pleased to have helped in a small way. I hope you're on the mend. Wishing you all the best. 🙏🤞
Awesome…. Inspiring…. Been on my radar for a few years and I think it’s moved closer to reality after watching you!
Cheers Ben. 🙌🙏
That is impressive and inspiring. I’m frankly avoiding even trying road to sky and I think you’ve just tipped me into thinking (thinking) I should give it a go. Thanks
Good luck if you decide to do it. Just take your time. It's not as far as it looks. 👌👍🙌
x4 up Alpe de Zwift !? you mad lad. Bravo! 😁😁💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼👊🏼👍🏼👍🏼
You're an absolute mad man! :D
Well done great effort and top Mark's for calling it when you did. Maybe next time change your bibs on every climb and lots of chamois cream. I was watching a ultra cycle channel and he planned his nutrition 3 meals ahead of the ride, carbs no fat no fibre and for recovery simple food but more protein. I got the longest day ride I've ever done coming up next month so looking for tips. This content really helps and inspires.
I'm pleased you enjoyed it. 🙌
you are amazing! this video is what came up when i searched for "how to get inspired"🤩
Thanks my friend. That means alot. 🙌🙏👍
I’ve been training for unbound XL for the last long while and one thing that has helped me was to just eat something or take a bite of something every 5 minutes. It’s basically like a buffet on a bike! But for me giving a 5 minute rule helped me to eat more. Cause sometimes I’m on the bike having so much fun that I just forget to eat and an hour has already gone by!
Awesome video
Cracking effort Ryan, you`ll smash it next time
Cheers. 🙏
Chapeau, fantastic performance and great video
Thanks Richard. 🙏👍
@RyanCondon just rewatching your race to the stones, you're approaching checkpoint 4. Amazing how far you have come, fancy doing it again sometime? I have my first 100k in September
Another great entertaining video Ryan, thanks! I’ve never heard of this challenge before, so it might go on the bucket list. I know you like challenges and wondered if you’ve heard of ‘Chase The Sun.’ I’m planning to do it next year. Bit of an insane challenge…right up your street!😂
I have heard of it. Looks like fun. Good luck. 🙌
„ It came over me last Night“ my favourite line 😂😂😂 all the best Ryan 🍀👍
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That was a massive effort Ryan, congrats, over 8 hours in the saddle indoors sounds horrific, and on a really hot day too! 🥵👊💪💪💪
Yeah.. That day was a poor choice. Thanks Mark. 🙌
You mad man 🤪. It has never entered my head to ride up that hill more than once! My limiting factor is also that damn saddle 😩. Great effort 👍
These bike saddles are instruments of torture. Why has no one invented a triple cushioned seat?
I'm halfway through watching ur Everest attempt, ur an inspiration, you now gotta ride for me as I'm having a bone marrow transplant and am in hospital for the next 5 weeks, then 100 days of isolation, this is a relapse for me, I lost 25 kg of muscle mass last time and took till now to get it bk!
You're a legend, keep up the great work m8.
U've lost half ur body weight, wow is all I can say. Thanks Luke
Hey Luke. I wish you a speedy recovery. I'm pleased I can keep you entertained. 🙏🙌💪
It means alot you like my vids.
You even thinking of attempting this is both crazy and inspiring
I'd go with crazy. 😅
retry in june for the strava x Le Col challenge!
Another great video Ryan!
Brilliant vid. I’d recommend longer breaks for fuelling & changing bib shorts after each climb 👍
This effort has got you so much closer to the tron bike and those fire sox 😃
I want those FIRE socks. 🔥
Wow this a wild video. Great Great Great try. As a heavy rider maybe the heaviest rider on Zwift I may NEVER try that challenge. You know hills hate us heavy riders with a passion. That’s one thing I do need to learn too. How to eat to become a better rider. Keep up the great work you will get it one day.
Hey Ty! Thanks for commenting.
Zwift hills = pain!
I loved your ADZ video a few weeks back. That was one mammoth effort. 🙌
Thanks for watching my friend. 🙏👍
For a guy that have been doing sports and staying somewhat fit now for 40 years with no brakes.. Watching someone discover the joy of being fit and doing physical stuff late in life is just amazing to me For me. Finding the Balance of fitness and living life/family friends have been Key oing too much will burn you out .. But a hardcore challenge now and then is the best test .. Keep going
I spent 25 years wasting time. I dont think I care if I burn out. Feels weird being told I'm late in life though. 😅
nice one Ryan, you re kinda crazy in a good way . V Ev still on my list , did also 4 in one go , checked some different powerlevels for the climbs , . Did the 1st climb at Z3/Z4 , 2nd at Z3 and 3rd + 4th at high Z2 , i prepared a lot of waterbottles , half of them with electrolytes and the other with carbs or water with gels , than Haribos , cookies and powerbars , changed bibs , jersey and cycling shoes , spinned my legs out on the downhills for a bit
The food is where I went wrong. I reckon I had at least another climb if I ate more.
Hi Ryan, brave man for attempting this! Haven't finished watching yet, but keep wondering if you've had a bike fit? Even some minor adjustments might make it easier to spend those long hours in the saddle. Speaking of which, a saddle with a relief channel can also be a massive help. And chamois cream!
That's really impressive that you made it up the Alpe four times!
Everesting is something I've thought about on occasion before quickly dismissing. I'm only 68kg, and I still estimate it would take me 14+ hours. Maybe some day in the future, but definitely not yet. Of course, I would do it outside; doing it virtually is a level of torture I have NO interest in. 🤣
Fantastic Ryan. Choose a charity and do it as a charity ride. donate your takings. It’ll motivate you to finish. Unreal. Loved the video
I'd happily donate the takings. This video will make about £1.20.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
i did 18mths of non stop hill reps before first everest. amazed u got so far. well done
Full kudos for giving this a go! 🎉💪 Brighton-London is gonna feel easier after that surely? 😊
I can't be harder unless I cycle into oncoming traffic. 🚥🙏
Just ordered my kickr core.....cant wait for it to get..... love the videos......Total newbie so will make a fool of meself lol
Great! You're never making a fool of yourself if you're being active and staying fit.
@@RyanCondon cheers Ryan... ya.. almost 18 stone right now. Heaviest ive been but you are def a great motivation. Love the videos mate...thanks a mill
I might train and attempt a v-everesting for next years strava/lecol 8848m challenge, it’s usually a free jersey if completed in one ride, you did well for not doing any specific training for it 👍 I will probably have to stick a 50-34 chainring and 34 or 36 cassette on the rear when I try it though and any time I climb I put the Trainer difficulty to 100%, like you I race with it at 50-60%
Sounds like a good challenge. It's a tough thing to do. I'm pleased you liked the vid.
Good effort Ryan. I need to revisit ADZ, I'm still traumatised from the list time I climbed it.
Well done Ryan. Change of bibs few times maybe?
Yes, I should have!
That was amazing! I would have taken a shower and changed my kit from all the sweat. You might want to consider some Maltodextrin (Carbohydrate powder) to mix in your bottle. Putting food in your body when you are not hungry on a bike could lead to trouble. Shameless applications of chamois butter will eliminate the chaff. I was thinking about attempting the Four Horseman next week, this is inspirational.
Thanks! 🙌 Good luck on Four Horsemen. 👍
Max Kudos for even trying that, it's the worst thing i've ever done!! lots of food/water within arms reach, double bagging (2 pairs of shorts), Vaseline everywhere including the nipples haha, a temperature in the teens and a sensible pace👌. I don't know if you even realised but there's a "half Everest" award on the official website, not sure on zwift. Which you weren't far off 4450M ish. Amazing though well done, i look forward to your trying again 💪💪👋
Thanks Scott. I appreciate the comment. 🙌🙏
I can’t imagine spending 8+ hours on the trainer.. that is a hell of an effort. Well done
Great effort, looking forward to the next attempt…. Maybe worth considering doing it up Ven-Top if available on Zwift 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Well done for doing what you done... You're mental 😂
Cheers Kev. 👍
11:00 you can make a u turn with zwift play. It's a lot more comfortable.
It's sound obvious, but when I realized it I had been using zwift play for like 2 weeks or so :)
Well done! 4 times up is amazing! But you almost did an "Basecamp" - which is half of everesting (so, 4424 m of climbing)! There is a everesting site also.. with great tips and stuff. Also a "Hall of fame" section there where everyone who has done either a Basecamp or everesting is listed!
I know. I stopped short. I might have to try again. 🙈
I've been on Zwift since Xmas and only now ascended Everest in total! Gotta say, i value my "Jon Thomas" too much to try this!
Fuelling is key Ryan, even a change of clothes on your breaks. Have a look at sis or precision fuel who do sweat tests which can help you choose which electrolytes you need
Insane Ryan! I don't want to go near the Alpe again and you suffered it 4 times and plan on returning to do EVEN MORE!!!!!!!😱
I'm glad you find the motivation to do these challenges mate, but I much prefer just riding my bike for the pleasure of it 😁
Maybe wait until you're down to my weight (76kg) and try again 😉Perhaps that will mean we're back in the colder weather and it might be a bit easier (as if vEveresting is easy!)🤣🤣
Also. You need better cheerleaders 😂 See if Erik is available for 16 hours 😂
@DontGetDroppedCycling has already declined my next attempt. 😅
Chamois Butt'r my guy. Chamois Butt'r.
Setup a Veveresting gang, set a date, all go for it on set date.
Amazing effort dude!! Virtual Everesting is not easy!
Turns out it's really bloody hard. 😅
You have a watt bike which has gearing as small as 30/36 could easily make it up with trainer difficulty at 100%
Something to think about next time to make it official
Great effort but I'm sure there's easier ways to ride 100kms!
The longer you ride the more critical your setup. Anything over 4-6 hours really shows if things aren't set up correctly. 3 main contact points - handlebars, seat and pedals all need to be right. Good padded shorts are a must too.
My longest ride IRL is 150 miles with 12,000ft of climbing, 2019 Coast to Coast in a day. It took me around 14hrs to complete but my backside was fine. My feet had hot sores for the final 3hrs. I plan to do Chase the Sun ride from Sheppy to Weston Super Mare, 205 miles in a day, if I can motivate myself.
Everything was fine except my backside and that's because these bike seats are instruments of torture. That chase the sun looks exciting. 🙏
Nice one! You’re really progressing. One point, you mentioned pants. If it wasn’t a term for cycling shorts, then fyi you don’t wear underwear under cycling shorts. You can then use chamois cream to help reduce chafing. Ride on👍
Thanks for the tip. 🍑🙈
I'm trying this when winter comes. Do you know if virtual gears are officially allowed?
Great support team..."You can't quit....LOSER!.....I'll give you a tenner if you do it again" 😂
My kids are brutal.. 😅
Im not sure about the virtual gears but I'm pretending to climb everest on a bike in my house so all is fair game the way I see it..
And you end up loosing a tenner because your brain was fried too 😂
@@PODLine they scammed me well. 😅🙏
Mammoth effort, particularly with all that numbness and pain. It's no fun when particular body parts are non-stop screaming for more blood flow.
I'm looking forward to seeing your next attempt with a form fit mattress strapped to your seat 🤣.
That's within the rules, right?
I think the laws of physics might be the bigger challenge 😂
If I had been watching this live, I would have told you to change your shorts and socks every other time up the Alp. Great effort though.
"burnong" fealing feet and soer buttomarea are things that take long time to recover. I use to make my rides, when it was early years of zwifting, 200m climing/Day. That effort level was managebell😊
no spell cheks 😢
The burning feet was a killer. Horrible feeling. That's for the comment. 👍
Thanks for not calling me 😉
You didn't fancy hyping this sufferfest?
The climb to the first corner is the gardest section in real life! It just goes on and on!
I hate that corner. I want to quit every time..
Well done Ryan. It's great that you gave it a solid effort. I've been thinking about this but fairly certain it would defeat me. Does the trainer need to be at 100% difficulty or does that not matter for this challenge?
I think it needs to be 100% for the official rules. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video, means a lot. 🙌🙏
I have had a couple friends that did this challange . =) Both times I would jump on zwift and support them I would join them for 2-3 run up take a brake and jump on again for the Last time they had to go up.. Just to support them .. just going up 3 times was quite the challange .. and I have been biking for years on a hobby level tho .=) at 90kg ..
Sounds like a lot of fun. 👍💪
Answer ,Yes it is
4x up the Alpe is a great achievement. A friend of mine who has an FTP of 360 did this a few months back. He completed all the climbs but he said he went through hell and wanted to give up multiple times.
To keep going I'd had to have endured probably 20ish hours. Tough challenge.
@@RyanCondon I have an FTP of 320. I haven’t even bothered to attempt it. I’m 14 stone. My strengths are on the flat. Fk going up the Alpe 8 times.
Says a lot about your fitness that you can just decide to give vEveresting a go. 4 times up the Alpe sounds impossible to me. 💪👌
Says more about my mental state. 😅
Thanks Lee but I know for a fact you'd smash 4+ times. 💪
GREAT STUFF! Maybe try with girls at home, them there can made less grinding feeling.
I would change socks, jersey and most importantly shorts after 2 accents. Might make the ride a bit easier.
wouldnt feel too bad im b cat failed it too
2:50 but why? It would be so cool to make it official. The only possibly hard part can be trainer difficulty to 100% if it's not 100% yet (I don't know what TD you have)
Are you wearing pants under bib? Please say no 😂😂
Er... No?!
Get a lighter weight jersey might help the heat also
I put 90grams of sugar and 750mg of table salt in each water bottle
Unfortunately there’s not too much you can do to solve arse pain on a ride of this length, apart from getting fitter, the more power you can sustain the more weight you put through your legs, if your power drops you put less weight through your legs and more through your saddle
I agree. Thanks for watching Will.
18:25 is your saddle pointing upwards?
No.
@@RyanCondon I was wondering if that could have been adding to the discomfort - glad to hear it! 8hrs on the bike is a lot, especially indoor! Great effort and commitment! 🙌🏻
You should seek help from a professional trainer (or to a structured plan on trainingpeaks for example).
You're potential for improvement is much higher than what you think but you lack experience, training knowledge and nutrition knowledge too... trust me it will make your path to fitness MUCH EASIER AND FASTER
You're probably right. I've come a long way and I enjoy the journey. Worried that with a structured plan the fun will be replaced and thats my priority. No way I could have lost 90+kg without the fun. Pleased you liked my vid. ;)
Your preparation is off mate. You should have prepared your food, drinks, snacks on the bike and someone there who would get you everything you need! You are going for an 8k climb!
Had fun trying.
Are you wearing underwear under your bib shorts? If so you need to stop. They will cause chaffing 👍