300m long.
300m long, slightly rolling terrain.
How long is the big loop on Zwift?
3.9 miles
3.9 miles // 6.3km long, -5.9% average grade.
Can you cycle the London Loop?
The London Loop is a ~130-mile circular walking route of outer London. Although intended for walkers only, much of it is cyclable with just a few diversions from the main path.
How long is Zwift Greater London flat?
190m long
190m long, -1.4% grade
Speeds often top 70km (43mph) so an aero helmet power-up gives a big advantage here.
How long is Leith Hill Zwift?
1.2 miles // 2km, 6.9% average gradient (timed KOM only)
Leith Hill is the longest climb on the London course, so again pacing is vital. The second half of the climb is especially steep.
What is the hardest route on Zwift?
The final 5 hard rides of the schedule are Zwift’s toughest routes:
- The Pretzel.
- The Mega Pretzel.
- Four Horsemen.
- The Über Pretzel.
- The PRL Full.
What is the longest course on Zwift?
Today, there were over 20,000 and my mate Tim and I were two of them, diving headfirst, at his behest, into the Über Pretzel, a 129km loop of much of the tarmac in the, at times, mountainous, subterranean, volcanic and desert world of Watopia.
How many miles is the London Loop?
150 miles
The London Outer Orbital Path, or LOOP, almost completely encircles Greater London. Nearly 150 miles are split into 24 sections between Erith station and Purfleet. Find detailed walk guidance with maps for all sections of the London LOOP on the Ramblers website (updated May 2022).
Is London Loop well signposted?
For the most part there are plenty of signposts on the London LOOP to tell you which way to go. But – and it’s a big but – the quality of the signposts can vary depending on which part of London you are in.
Is it illegal to cycle without a helmet in London?
Wearing a helmet whilst cycling is not a legal requirement in the UK. A cycle helmet is designed to reduce the impact to the head of a person cycling in falls or collisions while minimising side effects such as interference with peripheral vision.
Is Zwift harder than riding outside?
Riding on Zwift can feel more difficult for 3 reasons mainly: the human body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, your motivation dwindles due to not having the wind in your hair and the road moving underneath you, and overcoming the resistance of a trainer is very different compared to overcoming the resistance
Which is harder Ven-top or Alpe du Zwift?
Ven-Top is actually a longer climb than Alpe du Zwift, and throws 300-400 more vertical feet at you. However, the average grade is ever-so-slightly tamer at 8% (vs. 8.5%).
How long is the average Zwift ride?
These are usually less than 20 kilometers (12 miles) long, taking most racers less than 35 minutes to complete. Some are slightly longer so that you race a full lap of a route. Some are half that length or even shorter, with racers finishing in less than 10 minutes!
How long is Mont Ventoux on Zwift?
From here you have 19km and 1480m to the top of Mont Ventoux, or you can target the first KOM arch at Chalet Reynard which is 13km and 1058m from the KOM start line. (For comparison, the Chalet Reynard KOM line makes this climb very similar to Alpe du Zwift, which is 12.2km long with 1035m of elevation gain.)
What is the steepest hill on Zwift?
The hardest climb on Zwift is certainly Ven-Top, Zwift’s GPS-accurate virtual Mount Ventoux. It’s long and unrelenting, with an average completion time of 1:33:28 according to ZwiftPower.
How long is Ventoux on Zwift?
Climbing Mont Ventoux will involve 2 hours or more of sustained effort for the average road cyclist. To do the climb in the best conditions you will need to be used to be riding at a sustained effort or pace for long periods.
Is it better to be heavier or lighter on Zwift?
While power fluctuates throughout a virtual race and is measured in real-time by a smart trainer and/or a power meter or meters, a rider’s height and weight obviously should not change during an event. “Weight doping” means manually entering a dishonestly low rider weight into the game.
Does Zwift overestimate speed?
Zwift’s algorithms for calculating speed are incorrect. Zwift’s calculations include assumptions (such as your position on the handlebars or the condition of the road) that do not reflect your outdoor rides. Outdoor rides are slowed in ways Zwift rides are not.
Which Zwift route is the flattest?
“Flat Route” Route Details (Watopia)
- Length: 10.3 km (6.4 miles)
- Elevation: 54 m (177′)
- Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
- Map: Watopia.
How many days a week should I Zwift?
If your riding schedule includes racing on Zwift, consider racing no more than three times per week, with recovery rides, days off, and lighter training in between. And even if your training load is more steady (with few “race day efforts”) taking a day or two for recovery per week is smart.
Should I set Zwift to 100?
100% difficulty: not recommended unless you’ve got a high-end trainer, a penchant for shifting often, and a need to punish yourself! Lowering your Trainer Difficulty decreases resistance changes on hills. You still have to put in the same amount of power to get up (and down) the hill, but you will “feel” the hill less.