How Hard is Racing A-Grade on Zwift?

Tuesday, 4:30am, I roll out of bed with every intention to take it easy this morning. I log on to Zwift and check out what's on... the DBR Pulsure Cup race around the "Royal Pump Room 8" with a stacked 65 deep field in A-Grade? Ok, I'm in.

Let's see how this goes.

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[tarekmaa]

Well done, it takes a strong mentality to finish this race The field was so stacked with big names, once they started making their moves, it was just brutal for everyone Racing in such strong field will definitely help you stepping up your game and climb up the rankings, hope to race again with you soon

[Grandudeable]

Great effort girl. I have watched my daughter do this on the road. She gives away years as well. Building a fitness for life. Next one will be better.
Massive effort.

[shepshape]

Super strong effort! Those Zwift races are crazy! I've watched Norcal Cycling, who's a pro level crit racer try these races and he gets blown off the peloton as well. A lot of it is just knowing where the efforts are going to be ahead of time. I think you should be very proud of this effort. I know I'd hate to race you!

[keirinmaster]

LOL!!! My wife hears me upstairs making grunts, groans and gasps and is like, "WTH are you doing up there?!" She don't get it. Glad to see I'm not alone.

[rockhopper]

Strong ride! I chuckled out loud when you sprinted away from Alien!

Always cool to see your perspectives in Zwift.

[AndrewBunner]

Great race break down! It's fun to hear the analysis from an elite-level Zwift racer. Thanks for editing it down to the key moments. See you in Watopia!

[alexanderwendelbo]

well done. this race was hard. Very skilled riders, and some of the strongest ind the world. there is no shame in being dropped on that hill, it was very hard paced

[jconantf]

Tilly, amazing! Even just to attempt, and then know on a flatter route you're at a disadvantage to a climbing route, you have a warrior mentality to keep going as you did!! Bravo!

[mezza]

A racing is serious. The starts are totally insane and have often broken me. You smashed it for such a hard course. Kudos 👏 💐

[francoisjarzabek]

what a machine! I admire the effort and mental strength (where I seriously lack) Kudos to you

[syrusk]

I can't train much because I have children but I'm now doing a C race once a week, it's a great workout and very fun.. Never come near the front but trying to hang on is rewarding. Good job!

[philgilbanks]

Some absolute Zwift hitters in this race, great ride.

[donbracci]

Thanks for the very informative video. I appreciate seeing all the power numbers and training hours numbers. Keep up the great work of working, training, racing, and making content.

[pmcmpc]

Kudos .. 6 hours training a week is practically nothing at this level. If you can find a way to double that, even if a lot of it is light Z2 or Z3 in erg while multi-tasking, you could do some real damage.

[kevinbrown]

You were racing against men. Your power was amazing. 330 watts 5 minute power at 61KGs or so is super impressive. Thanks for sharing. KB

[sammydemmi]

He was playing games at the end and you smoked him 😂🤩 great content 💪

[aquilafhionnlaigh]

Alway like it when the pros give an analysis of their efforts. Also, glad you beat Mr. Alien to the line. Haha

[withrahul]

I recently started riding bike. My FTP (170 watts) is less than what your comfortable power is. hahah. Incredible power there. Well done! Such an inspiration...

[darrenvandit]

Bumped into your channel just now! Amazing effort on a horrible Yorkshire route.. even at 175bpm you look like an angel 😇

Wishing you continued success ❤

[RobertHopkinsArt]

Great riding, Tilly! I'm averaging 275.89 watts or 3.32/kg this month so I know what it takes to keep up a pace of 307 / 5.17/kg. Good job!
I have a few years on you so thats the excuse I'm gonna take. :)