ZWIFT Game Update 1.79 - FTP Auto Calculation Updates // December 2024

Zwift's Release 1.79 (launching December 3) includes bug fixes and updates across platforms, such as improved FTP calculations, better device connectivity, and enhanced route elevation accuracy. Upcoming events include the "Zwift Camp: Baseline," a six-week training program with personalised reports and a November mission offering a chance to win a Tour de France Femmes VIP experience. Additional incentives include a new in-game accessory tied to email opt-ins.

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[thetroylf]

You always do good work man. As a new virtual rider your help is excellent and appreciated

[markyzxr]

Cheers Shane, for another informative vid. 👍 I'm a fan of the grade, Elevation Evaluation route as recommended by you. So much less daunting than a ramp test! I'll still carry on to the top of the grade for my next FTP I think 🤔..

[matt.eggleton]

Yeah, don't dodge your FTP test. You got this! I swear by the Ramp Test for setting zones accurately enough to gain the desired results from all workouts. Like you said, none of these algorithms are perfect for everyone, but if you consistently stick to one methodology (e.g. Ramp Test), 300 W for you will always be 300 W for you. Awesome job, as always!

[JMatic-xkvq]

This update solved my watt problems. Riding now feels much more natural!

[Mooza]

Glad they fixed the drops multiplier bug. Was very annoying

[starlitshadows]

I like the fact the FTP doesn't drop. I just tried Xert's free trial. It's discouraging that the TP keeps dropping after every ride. My most recent FTP test was 236. It's dropped to 218. Meanwhile I averaged 230 for 67 min on Alp D'Zwift and I know I'm getting stronger. Even though I tend to gradually increase watts in structured workouts manually over time. Auto increases in FTP are good to keep workouts difficult and see progress.

[markbrown]

Shane thanks for the update. I have noticed that the pace partners behaving strangely

[rossman]

This is not the Wahoo Element Ace I was looking for 😉

[fogrider]

Shane, your content is the greatest. I appreciate your knowledge and dry sense of humor. Can you help answer a question about Zwift? How do I set my custom heart rate zones? It seems Zwift’s only option is to set Max HR and it creates the zones. Those zone are far off from the testing and training I’ve done. Any advice?

[wesfaithngod]

Waiting your review on the new Element Ace. Plenty reviews out there but only interested in your review 👍🏼

[HobbyHoarder]

Sorry for hijacking this video, but will you be releasing the Ace review soon? I've already seen the one from Ray, but I value your opinion just as much.

[Brantastic]

Hey Shane, I thought you would have a vid over the wahoo ace by now

[tombarnes]

Damn.. point 4 is the behaviour I want. I wanna be in the same gear as the last interval... Not trying to shift up 5 gears to get a 10 second sprint in

[peterjrgensen]

Thank for a good explanation. One thing I find strange that has not been updated yet by Zwift. When you ride on a fixed route, the altitude graphics in the upper right corner does not show the complete route, it sometimes changes when you come to a cross section (set by Zwift and cannot be changed). Since the route is fixed from the beginning, then I do not understand why the graphics does not show the actual route. It would be good to know when to save energy and when to go all in, so you have enough energy for the complete route.

[kiverrussell]

Nothing yet on the (quietly) acknowledged integrated AMD graphics card freezes. While I'm enjoying running at 4k on my sons commandeered PC I miss the convenience of just whipping my laptop out to the garden room. Seems like a memory leak, even with the latest drivers. Basically freezes after 30-45 minutes for me and numerous others. Been running Zwift with decent FPS in even the biggest mass starts in jungle dust etc. for years until this sudden issue 😞. Useful info about the FTP updates, thanks 👍

[not_aleksandr]

Love your vids! Any chance you could cover what is happening with Garmin Connect? Don't think I'm alone in saying that the ecosystem has been troubling users in the past weeks due to its very poor performance. Wonder if you noticed anything...

[arhu]

My zftp went down from 278 to 275W after doing the grade (the grade itself "detected 277w" which I find odd because the effort took over 13 minutes well above anaerobic capacity efforts which could normally decrease ftp estimation

[nationsnumberchump]

I finally got Discord overlay figured out for our local Zwift group ride. Got RTX voice to mute the background fan and music noise so they can hear me clearly when I say "UP UP UP"! lol

[jamesfearn]

I just wish the cadence on the animation matched the desired cadence they want you to have for the training rides. Easier to see and then feel the cadence they want you to target.

[MR-whwp]

An annoying bug I have is that even when I close down companion app, the loud noises from ride-ons still come through my phone really loud. I'm not sure how to stop it