Stage 5 Was Brutal! 🔥 4.7 W/kg Madness | Tour of Fire & Ice

Last year I rode the Alpe du Zwift in a time of 47m05s. Now a new challenge: before the Alpe du Zwift climb there’s a long lead-in with rolling hills. The group consists of 273 riders, including several very strong climbers. Can I beat my PR? I’m feeling good and my legs feel fresh. Let’s find out — enjoy the video! 🚴‍♂️🔥 and let me know what you think of it! 🏔️ Alpe du Zwift — Route Details (for YouTube description) Route: Alpe du Zwift World: Watopia (Zwift) Climb length: 12.2 km Elevation gain: ~1,036 m Average gradient: 8.5% Max gradient: ~12% Hairpins: 21 (numbered, just like the real Alpe d’Huez) Lead-in: Before the climb starts, there’s a long rolling lead-in through Watopia. It’s not flat—expect short hills that can already take the edge off the legs before the real work begins. What makes it tough: Long, sustained effort with very little recovery Steep mid-section where pacing mistakes are punished Final kilometers demand mental strength as much as power At the summit: Chance to unlock the Lightweight Meilenstein wheels A well-earned virtual descent back down Why it matters: Alpe du Zwift is the ultimate Zwift climbing benchmark. Every second counts, and pacing is everything. Perfect for a PR attempt — or finding out who the real climbers are. 🚴‍♂️🔥 #alpeduzwift #alpduzwift #tour of fire and ice #zwift #zwiftcycling #zwiftracing #zwiftclimbing #fireandice #zwiftpr #zwiftrace #indoorcycling #virtualcycling #zwiftcommunity #cyclinglife