Everyone is different, however when going for a full tilt effort, 2-3days rest or very, very easy short period cycling will help recharge your batteries-so to speak.
Alpe Du Zwift
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Everyone is different, however when going for a full tilt effort, 2-3days rest or very, very easy short period cycling will help recharge your batteries-so to speak.
Scottish Scrutineer
Veteran
I'm fairly new onto Zwift, having previously used Trainer Road. I did the Ride to the Sky route as part of the Tour de Zwift this weekend and managed 78:18 for the Alp du Zwift segment, so pretty chuffed. 2.4w/Kg average and I know I could go a bit quicker. I intend to drop a few kilos which have crept on over Xmas, so hope that by the time I get to Level 12 I'll be able to knock some more time off.
Legs
usually riding on Zwift...
Well done on your time up the Alpe, @Scottish Scrutineer.
I think that Alpe du Zwift used to be level-locked to Level 12, but now you can go up at a mere Level 6.
I did the TdZ 'Shorter' Stage 3 today - my first experience of the radio tower! I made the mistake of getting on the wrong side of a little split at the start, having to do a little stint of 400W to bridge across to the leaders, then falling further and further out of contention as I succumbed to the 'double-leg-puncture' up the back of the Epic KOM. At least I won the two-up sprint for 11th!
I think that Alpe du Zwift used to be level-locked to Level 12, but now you can go up at a mere Level 6.
I did the TdZ 'Shorter' Stage 3 today - my first experience of the radio tower! I made the mistake of getting on the wrong side of a little split at the start, having to do a little stint of 400W to bridge across to the leaders, then falling further and further out of contention as I succumbed to the 'double-leg-puncture' up the back of the Epic KOM. At least I won the two-up sprint for 11th!
straas
Matt
eurgh, had a bit of time today so gave it a go.
Started off too hard - my aim was to try to go approx 250w most of the way and push for more in the last few hairpins.
Got too excited and was going about 280w at the start, was struggling to push 230 by the end.
finished in 65.25, I'll set an aim for within the hour.
Started off too hard - my aim was to try to go approx 250w most of the way and push for more in the last few hairpins.
Got too excited and was going about 280w at the start, was struggling to push 230 by the end.
finished in 65.25, I'll set an aim for within the hour.
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
First attempt today. Target time was 90 minutes and did it in 81 minutes. No way near as fast as some, but for someone a good stone overweight I was pleased with the time.
Legs
usually riding on Zwift...
50:38 this morning. Zwift has upped my FTP to 281W. My target was sub-50, and I’m half-glad that I’ve still got that to shoot for.
Colin Grigson
Bass guitarist - Bad News
Nice numbers legs
.... can I be intrusive and ask your age/weight please ?
Legs
usually riding on Zwift...
I’m 39, 189cm tall and 73kg. I used to race TTs as a junior and when at University, but in recent years, family life has made finding the time to ride tricky... until Zwift came along! Fully expecting the ‘noob gains’ to plateau off!Nice numbers legs
Colin Grigson
Bass guitarist - Bad News
Wow - even more impressive - thank you
Legs
usually riding on Zwift...
Cheers Colin! This morning hurt a lot - probably the hardest I've ever pushed myself without a number on my back 
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mjd1988
Guru
Cracking time! Especially as zwifts alorgithm doesn't like tall people
Legs
usually riding on Zwift...
Colin Grigson
Bass guitarist - Bad News
Walk in the park for you ....
