Nice one Mark. I've been havering about getting a Zwift Ride to replace the Echelon Ex3 I have (that has no gear-shift). I think you've just made up my mind.
Great to see you back in Watopia! By the way, the Ghost power up is disabled at 400m, good tactic though! Also, you and I got on Zwift around the same time (you were probably on a few months before). I was searching on UA-cam for Zwift tips and landed on one of your videos. While I've never fell to the floor it was great to see someone suffering the way I was...I've been a sub ever since!
Just got back from gym where i did a hour of cardio with a HIIT workout on the bike that I started when i started watching Mark. My fitness has improved since i took his message of being better than average to heart. Thanks for all the videos Mark and all the motivation. I am glad you are getting back in the saddle again.
I would absolutely love to see you put a mountain bike/running trail around your property. Zwift bikes and other type of trainers are great (and believe me I am jealous of yours!), but getting outside is a totally different level. Can't wait to see you get back into more exercise variants. Love it!
Recovering from surgery here, glad you let yourself go a bit, because the return to fitness is just what I need. Its all about meeeeeeeeee. Nice to see you back Mark.
I kind of took off competing in 2024 because of business reasons but kept working out. I plan on 7 triathlons this year of varying lengths. I will be 66 yo this year. Your channel and videos bring a wonderful perspective, sense of humor and common sense that I can certainly appreciate young man. 😂 Keep up the great work.
50 years old, 6 ft 120kg : check Built a pain cave in the garden : check Went to Fareham for a Dexa scan : check Bought a Zwift ride : check Mark Lewis issues a restraining order: tbc Destroying myself on Zwift and couldn’t be happier.
Great content as always Mark, thank you. Good to see another above average fitness guy like me, although I’m in the older age bracket, 70+ 😂 When I compete, I aim for the top half of finishers and then collapse happy! 🙃
Haha, I was the 3rd in that little group, 'Who'd probably never heard of you, and ignored it all!'....I ended up being beat by 2 seconds...although at least I didn't collapse on floor at the end, so who's the real winner here?!
Love it! Great to see you back on Zwift, Mark. That's what I originally subbed for back in 2021 or so when you were on something like 16k subscribers. Been on a bit of a journey since then!
The invisibility power up stops working 400m before the finish. If you use it a 450m it will still stop at 400m instead of lasting the normal 15 seconds.
Funny, how a years worth of inactivity has a negative impact on your physical abilities....😂😂😂. You are back on track - the boring, hard part of the track, but still. I wish you a safe and fun journey towards "better than average". Train hard, stay safe!
It’s funny, I was just telling my wife I might want to do a mountain bike race again after 3.5 years of no racing following a broken femur. This video tipped me over the edge. I’m doing it, even if I’m slow. Just hope I’m not DFL…
Nice video Mark 👌 Bought a Zwift Ride for my Wife for Xmas, just waiting on the Jet Black Victory for her as-well 🤞 Am tempted to get one myself as I live stream Zwift as-well (please 👀) .. Keep it up and keep Zwifting as really enjoyed your previous content 🙌
Interesting, I use virtual shifting and never noticed a delay or something like that. In fact, due to not grinding gears I feel more comfortable shifting under load. I have trainer difficulty at around 50% though, which makes the jump between virtual gears bigger. Also, I (60kg) followed this channel quite early on and would have never expected to deliver more sprint wattage than you some day :D
Not cool to jump off the bike like a hero after a sprint, although it makes for good video drama...keep spinning to cool down. Either way, good to see you back on zwift, it's what brought me to your channel in the first place
That looks really fun. How much noise/vibrations do those Zwift bikes make - is it something you could reasonably use in a small apartment without worrying about bothering the people in the ones below/next to you?
Zwift has moved over to racing score. It takes your finish position into consideration for the score along with some power data figures. You will be given a score now, which is today 218. You are effectively a cat D rider level currently. Don't worry your score will jump quickly as the fitness returns. There are less sandbaggers with RS and if one or two do sneak in they are almost immediately promoted into the next level
Do the rubber feet keep coming off the Kickr Core? The do on mine, but I'm not sure if that's been fixed as mine is quite old now. I usually just leave them off now. Also, is there a soft bottom to the front fork? It looks like it might punch a hole through a floorboard, but I suppose it has a larger contact patch than a normal tyre
I replaced the saddle with a better Sella Italia saddle. If Zwift is reading, the saddle replacement was a nightmare. That being said, I love the bike so far.
Loved the video, I too let my self go in 2024 & 2023... Well never really been in shape but this year that changes, current goals drop 10KG to get to 83 and do a single pull up. I can currently do 40kg on lat pull down so some serious work to be done. Look forward to seeing your progress :)
Got any advice on warm up, cool down, and (dynamic and static) stretching for cycling? The science seems mixed, so wonder what your anecdata and opinion are.
I’ve had the same issue with the latency when switching gears, unfortunately the only way I got it to fix itself is by resetting everything and going back into zwift. It happens to me about 1 out of 30 rides
Mark, I was curious, when pedalling does it feel a little bumpy to you? Mot majorly, just enough to notice? Almost like you think the chain could use a clean or something. Mine does, but I've never used a trainer at all before, so I don't know if it's normal or not. Cheers! Also since you're mates with Zwift now, please ask them to do a family plan.
Well that was fun 😂
Nice one Mark. I've been havering about getting a Zwift Ride to replace the Echelon Ex3 I have (that has no gear-shift). I think you've just made up my mind.
@@NathanBall86 Somebody didn't watch the whole video! some fan.. ;)
I remember your Zwift days! I know the channel has somewhat moved on, but seeing the odd Zwift video now and then would be a real treat!
Dog Soldiers - class film. 👊🏼
Back to the good old bike (training) videos. Love it
+1 That's how I came here 2 years ago :)
This sort of content is way more motivating to watch. Makes you wanna get excited about something and go do it.
Love to see you back on Zwift.
Great to see you back in Watopia! By the way, the Ghost power up is disabled at 400m, good tactic though! Also, you and I got on Zwift around the same time (you were probably on a few months before). I was searching on UA-cam for Zwift tips and landed on one of your videos. While I've never fell to the floor it was great to see someone suffering the way I was...I've been a sub ever since!
Just got back from gym where i did a hour of cardio with a HIIT workout on the bike that I started when i started watching Mark. My fitness has improved since i took his message of being better than average to heart. Thanks for all the videos Mark and all the motivation. I am glad you are getting back in the saddle again.
Good work man! 👍🏻
I would absolutely love to see you put a mountain bike/running trail around your property. Zwift bikes and other type of trainers are great (and believe me I am jealous of yours!), but getting outside is a totally different level. Can't wait to see you get back into more exercise variants. Love it!
These types of videos were the ones that got me into your channel in the first place. Love it, look forward to seeing more of them 😊
Recovering from surgery here, glad you let yourself go a bit, because the return to fitness is just what I need. Its all about meeeeeeeeee. Nice to see you back Mark.
Laughed several times during this video Mark, great video and it’s a skill to make others laugh, well done.
“Something for date night” brilliant
'By the time my invisibility cloak wore off I was only about 2 metres ahead of them' 🤣
I started on zwift last year because of you, glad to see you are back
I love how they smash you on the sprint and them casually drop a thumb up ... 😂🤣
Glad you are back to making Zwift videos! I really enjoyed them back in 2020. Ride on.
Glad you're back to some fitness. You motivated me to get a gravel bike last summer and to join Zwift.
The banter during the pre race was awesome haha. Born ready mate, great video
Really enjoy your uploads Mark, good bit of company on a lonely sunday night in winter.
Looking forward to watching your new Zwift journey Mark!
love the comedy mixed in with the fitness.
Good luck! We’re both on the same boat. Looking forward to watching your struggles as I do my own as well😂. Thanks for being motivating.
Ill all week. Thanks for the reminder to get a short (very) Zwift ride in to keep up the week streak. 😀
I love to see you back on the back Mark! Keep it up :)
You got me into zwift. Glad to see you are back. I havent used zwift in ages to be honest, i need a smart bike that works properly
MARK LEWIS YOU TUBE-LEGEND!! 💪🏻
Thanks for getting to my level! It’ll be great motivation to getting in shape this year!
I kind of took off competing in 2024 because of business reasons but kept working out. I plan on 7 triathlons this year of varying lengths. I will be 66 yo this year. Your channel and videos bring a wonderful perspective, sense of humor and common sense that I can certainly appreciate young man. 😂 Keep up the great work.
50 years old, 6 ft 120kg : check
Built a pain cave in the garden : check
Went to Fareham for a Dexa scan : check
Bought a Zwift ride : check
Mark Lewis issues a restraining order: tbc
Destroying myself on Zwift and couldn’t be happier.
Post some videos!
@ ok, will do.
Looking forward to seeing the motivational wall art !
I've missed the zwift and long run content. Get back on the cardio train (dolphin) Mark!
Great video and review, i really appreciate how you do them.
Very motivating content Mark. Love it
Awesome Mark, worth the wait.
Great content as always Mark, thank you.
Good to see another above average fitness guy like me, although I’m in the older age bracket, 70+ 😂
When I compete, I aim for the top half of finishers and then collapse happy! 🙃
Dog Soldiers, this man is indeed a connoisseur
Glad to see you are back in Zwift!
Haha, I was the 3rd in that little group, 'Who'd probably never heard of you, and ignored it all!'....I ended up being beat by 2 seconds...although at least I didn't collapse on floor at the end, so who's the real winner here?!
Wow impressive time on the 2021 8.58, great fitness now still even considering your absence from cycling
Glad you're back being a professional athlete! Good luck with the 2025 comeback. More of this please. Stu
Good to see you back on zwift! I was wondering where your orange t shirt is from? 4:22
Some new clips in the bank for upcoming video's! Well done
welcome back to Zwift ! I hope you will get stronger and break this bike like you broke the kickr ,
This looks like great fun!!
I got distracted by PE lessons for adults is way too real.. hahaha
Very tempted to get one of these bikes and try Zwift.
Quack YEAH! I love Zwift Mark Lewis Pro Cycling Beast back!
Love it! Great to see you back on Zwift, Mark. That's what I originally subbed for back in 2021 or so when you were on something like 16k subscribers. Been on a bit of a journey since then!
Thanks for hanging there 😂
Ooh I want one of those seems more affordable set up and little hassle very tempted
I am hear for the Zwift Ride chat, but I stay for the Dog Soilders mention. Sausages!
Awesome vid Mark 😎💪
Entertaining as always!
The invisibility power up stops working 400m before the finish. If you use it a 450m it will still stop at 400m instead of lasting the normal 15 seconds.
NOW you tell me 😂
@ I had to learn the hard way as well. Invisibility went from my favourite power up to my least favourite
Falling off the bike never gets old. The duck pond podium never gets old either.
Awesome work dude. I’d love the wahoo bike if you fancy giving it away to an average bus driver 😂
Looks like you finished at least 25th cause the first five with around 4.5w/kg in a 2.5-3.1w/kg category, should be DQ’d
Back on Zwift 💪
Funny, how a years worth of inactivity has a negative impact on your physical abilities....😂😂😂. You are back on track - the boring, hard part of the track, but still.
I wish you a safe and fun journey towards "better than average". Train hard, stay safe!
I never come this early I swear. This never happens
That’s ok, it happens to all men at some time 😂😂
It’s funny, I was just telling my wife I might want to do a mountain bike race again after 3.5 years of no racing following a broken femur. This video tipped me over the edge. I’m doing it, even if I’m slow. Just hope I’m not DFL…
Nice video Mark 👌 Bought a Zwift Ride for my Wife for Xmas, just waiting on the Jet Black Victory for her as-well 🤞 Am tempted to get one myself as I live stream Zwift as-well (please 👀) .. Keep it up and keep Zwifting as really enjoyed your previous content 🙌
Interesting, I use virtual shifting and never noticed a delay or something like that. In fact, due to not grinding gears I feel more comfortable shifting under load.
I have trainer difficulty at around 50% though, which makes the jump between virtual gears bigger.
Also, I (60kg) followed this channel quite early on and would have never expected to deliver more sprint wattage than you some day :D
Oh no, not the motivational wall art 😂
That intro was hilarious
Not cool to jump off the bike like a hero after a sprint, although it makes for good video drama...keep spinning to cool down.
Either way, good to see you back on zwift, it's what brought me to your channel in the first place
He's not going to die if he doesn't keep spinning.
@irfuel thank God for that.
Looking forward to a “how much faster can I get on Zwift in 4 weeks” video in late February.
dragging 100kg up zwift’s alpe du huez in under an hour is still a very impressive effort.
Missed your videos so much I sat through this whole video knowing...I'll never be able to afford one of these lol.
I love my zwift bike it's unbelievable it makes such a pleasure to get on a bike on the trainer
On a day like today Zwift is a no brainier
Something for date nite 😂😂😂
You are wairing Jenn's pink socks? 😂
That looks really fun. How much noise/vibrations do those Zwift bikes make - is it something you could reasonably use in a small apartment without worrying about bothering the people in the ones below/next to you?
Zwift has moved over to racing score. It takes your finish position into consideration for the score along with some power data figures. You will be given a score now, which is today 218. You are effectively a cat D rider level currently. Don't worry your score will jump quickly as the fitness returns. There are less sandbaggers with RS and if one or two do sneak in they are almost immediately promoted into the next level
ahhh...interesting! thanks
Normal business has been resumed ❤
Do the rubber feet keep coming off the Kickr Core? The do on mine, but I'm not sure if that's been fixed as mine is quite old now. I usually just leave them off now.
Also, is there a soft bottom to the front fork? It looks like it might punch a hole through a floorboard, but I suppose it has a larger contact patch than a normal tyre
At any point did you hit your head on the ceiling?
It's in here for date night hahahaha
Well done! Do you feel like you've found your mojo again?
I feel like I am in sight of it 😂
I replaced the saddle with a better Sella Italia saddle. If Zwift is reading, the saddle replacement was a nightmare. That being said, I love the bike so far.
Well done
Use this frequently. Unfortunately, I've been suffering from outside knee soreness from it.
"Come on mark" was both inspiring and insulting.
if we're going back to 2020 is it time for some more pain cave reviews?
Unfortunately, they simply don’t get the views 😢
Its a damn shame as they are comedy gold. You're ability to zoom in and comment on some inoccuous overloaded socket is unrivaled
New uncut falling off the bike.. scary!
Can you please get a ride in with the GCN guys someday once your cycling fitness is back?
Not my cup of tea
Good stuff mate. Side note, your wall is really thick! Is it warm inside?
That one is the thin wall 😂 most here at 1m thick!!
@MarkLewisfitness wowsers!!
Loved the video, I too let my self go in 2024 & 2023... Well never really been in shape but this year that changes, current goals drop 10KG to get to 83 and do a single pull up. I can currently do 40kg on lat pull down so some serious work to be done. Look forward to seeing your progress :)
“I was born warm” lol love that you’re coming back to Zwift Mark! 💪🏻👍🏻
Got any advice on warm up, cool down, and (dynamic and static) stretching for cycling? The science seems mixed, so wonder what your anecdata and opinion are.
I don't know if the words Mark and warm-up have been used on this channel before😊
What saddle you use?
I’ve had the same issue with the latency when switching gears, unfortunately the only way I got it to fix itself is by resetting everything and going back into zwift. It happens to me about 1 out of 30 rides
Did you notice that the crank length is only 175mm (given you are tall)?
Funnily enough, that was something I was going to mention because it’s something I never notice on any bike. Maybe I just don’t ride enough!
@@MarkLewisfitness So did you notice any difference or not? :D
Mark, I was curious, when pedalling does it feel a little bumpy to you? Mot majorly, just enough to notice? Almost like you think the chain could use a clean or something. Mine does, but I've never used a trainer at all before, so I don't know if it's normal or not. Cheers!
Also since you're mates with Zwift now, please ask them to do a family plan.
Not bumpy no. and we arent mates - then just send me stuff and then pray I will use it and not just eat more 😂
9.58 I wonder if that was Micah Richards passing you 😅
And maybe comedian David O'Doherty who does love a bike
Mark, whats in the brown Gibson case?
J45 acoustic and Les Paul 60s electric
@ very nice, would love to see them on your channel sometime
How adjustable is the zwift ride vs the kickr bike for someone who is very tall?
I prefer it - simple hex key and you can set it how you like it. The Kicker was a nightmare with slipping seat and bar quick relases.
more zwift!
After having a kicker core in the past bet if get back on the kicker bike its would drop your 140 watts to 120 …..
Is the software paid (monthly, one time purchase)? Cheers
Nope its monthly / annual subscription sadly.
Still its 100% worth it!
Is there a death counter in Zwift? Just asking for a youtuber I am following.