Zwift Switch to '90s Graphics with NEW Climb Portal Feature!

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Жыл бұрын

Coming soon to Zwift is the highly anticipated "Climb Portal" experience, and early feedback from users has been nothing short of eye opening! 😉 In this video, I'll give you an overview of what awaits you if you decide to embark on this new vertical challenge within the game, which is optional of course.
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@punkandprovocation Жыл бұрын

Haven't Zwift always used 90s graphics?

@gplama Жыл бұрын

Shhhhhh! 🤫

@finnduggan9426 Жыл бұрын

😂

@cadumgarcia Жыл бұрын

Climb Portal... what a sloppy way to give us more climbs. So many iconic climbs and worlds to build and we get blocks 😂

@gplama Жыл бұрын

@@cadumgarcia ZMinecraft! ⛏

@NeilLavitt Жыл бұрын

@@gplama yes, this is my son's comment when he first saw Zwift. Inspired by Minecraft.

@MattSwain1 Жыл бұрын

Agree with you Shane. I welcome there being more climbing options because I’ve done the other in game climbs plenty. When I’m slogging up them the scenery is the least of my concerns when I’m sweating out of my eyeballs The only thing I’d ask of Zwift is to make more than one of these available at once, maybe something like a short, medium and long climb option on any given day

@chrisl.6158 Жыл бұрын

I think, this could finally be the gateway to customized routes, uploading gpx data, being able to train on other real world locations, e.g. training for your local grand fondo. And imagine a "Zwift Editor App", where you can add trees, houses, lawns etc. on your custom zwift route; just like in some classic computer games. Would be awesome.

@simon84uk Жыл бұрын

I actually think this is a great first step, I'm looking forward to giving it a go and dragging my fat ass up some new climbs for the tron! One step closer to uploading our own routes whether that's real or custom fun workouts!

@samreynolds5694 Жыл бұрын

There are probably many reasons for the retro graphics approach. My guess is that using a single, simple climbing graphics model, they can quickly add new climbs using GPS data with very little human intervention. This is really a win/win because they can quickly churn out new content and we get to do lots of new climbs! Even the current in-game climbs that are fully rendered aren’t the actual climb. That would be the main selling point for me. I think the graphics complainers are overreacting. I’m stoked to try it. 👊

@bababaanarama Жыл бұрын

For me zwift ist the best tool for seeing / feeling the speed. And these kind of climbs with any visual feedback (nothing comes near to you, nothing rushing by), kills that feeling.

@ZwiftInsider Жыл бұрын

Came here for the Rouvy shoutout. Was not disappointed. :)

@od1koneod171 Жыл бұрын

I love this concept. I hope they leverage it for many more routes and further develop the more popular climbs in due course. Totally agree with Shane, hope to see the hot climbs of the day pop up on Zwift! I'll be doing every one I get the chance to!

@MrFoxygang Жыл бұрын

A year ago I could hardly walk because of knee pain, now I am almost pain free .. I love Zwift because it got me though the winter (Uk) on my 2nd hand kick snap. Now I have the hub and play controllers love it looking forward to my wheel not slipping going up those hills 🎉😂😊

@ChrisTaylor-Guitar Жыл бұрын

Graphics aside this is a pretty exciting feature. I like the possibility of watching the TDF riders going up the Galibier and afterwards riding the same profile, or the day before.

@Xhadp Жыл бұрын

Said this in another video, but this looks perfect for implementing hills in our own backyard. If the devs can use it to pump out various TDF hills then surely we can also use it to ride on our own hills.

@hogiewan Жыл бұрын

I want to ride other people's hills! South Louisiana has NONE. But I do hope this leads to loading custom climbs. I don't need realistic graphics on my virtual cycling worlds

@micoskico Жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts! Totally doable with the simple graphics design :) that way you can replicate a friends climb for example and see if you could keep up

@jasonhurst2491 Жыл бұрын

RGT has Magic Roads using generic 3D landscape over your own GPX file and Rouvy allows you to create your own route with or without IRL video. Both of which require some work by the user, but you can then ride solo or woth friends any time you like. Would be easy for Zwift to do the same if that suited their strategy.

@laurippt Жыл бұрын

I rode Puy de Dome today. I really enjoyed it. It’s a different experience for sure, but enjoyable. I liked how the colors changed with the gradient!

@stianpollestad754 Жыл бұрын

I'm stoked about this. Looking forward to try it out when summer is over here in Europe, and the hard, agonizing sessions in the pain cave starts. The graphics look cool. Something new and refreshing. And yetis are real.

@jasonreynolds1715 Жыл бұрын

Love the call out to Rouvy! 😂 I guess once you’re grunting along through the gears we’ll find out… but I figure having some scenery sometimes helps to forget the pain?

@jamesmcbride5366 Жыл бұрын

I love the concept and think it’s a great idea, just wish they would let us choose the climbs we wanted on the day or have 2 climbs to choose from at the same time rather than waiting 2 weeks for the climb we want to tackle to be featured

@steweymacaroon7815 Жыл бұрын

All 8 climbs available from the menu. Only 1 will be available on freeride (cycling through the portal)

@derekkuhl Жыл бұрын

Looks good to me! I will see how I feel about it when I am suffering. I do not have a problem with it initially and love the ability to ride real climbs. This is what I am training for!

@jjnapper77 Жыл бұрын

I tried it for the first time today - Cote de Pike, it was hard (I'm a clydesdale) but it was awesome! Keep bringing it Zwift, I loved how hard it was for me.

@rocky3762 Жыл бұрын

Something new is always motivating, looking forward to doing all of these climbs during the Tour. Thanks!

@kerpow212 Жыл бұрын

I think its a great idea. While I initially thought the graphics looked a bit amateurish and perhaps rushed to a meet a product launch date, I can see what agility this gives Zwift. They can add any route extremely easily, without having to code all the background detail, which must take a lot of effort. It may get a little dull after a while, but so does any training. Riding up Ventop is pretty boring too. So, I'll definitely be using it and look forward to working through all the climbs that are released, not only this month for Tour de France routes but many other regions too. Let's see Dante’s View, Mauna Kea, Hardknotts Pass etc. Not just the grand tour climbs.

@higgi13425 Жыл бұрын

Time to train an AI on their existing courses, then run it on their 3D video of the new courses. Won't be perfect, but should be 90% there. Can likely generate a decent video environment for each climb in a few hours without human input. Then humans can clean it up, add clever aquirrels, yeti, sloths, etc.

@markwinfield1679 Жыл бұрын

@@higgi13425 This would be similar to magic roads on RGT. It would be great for some races to be able to link climbs as well, although at 90 kg, I think it would kill me.

@matthewnormand2041 Жыл бұрын

Oof. Mauna Kea. That's a long one.

@Atlanta_Cyclist Жыл бұрын

2:21 I’ve heard that sound before in game. I always thought it was the sound of the tires rolling on the ground. I noticed that when you use your brakes (with Zwift Play controllers) you hear the brakes on the rims.

@ericgaisser1668 Жыл бұрын

It looks like rain this weekend so I'm going to climb the Puy de Dôme on Rouvy. Should be a good challenge. If you want even a bigger challenge try mamiky's route of the Stelvio Pass on Rouvy. 15.95 miles with 6040 feet of elevation gain at an average of 7%. Plus you get to look at the amazing scenery on the way up.

@sandles003 Жыл бұрын

I'm pumped for it. Firstly, I love Zwift and secondly, I love climbing. Anything new gets me excited.

@cyclingSausage Жыл бұрын

My second ride on zwift, I took a left turn and ended up doing 'Puy de Dome'. Have to say, I wasn't expecting it and would have preferred proper scenery I think, however it was a good workout which I enjoyed (once I was nearing the top anyway).

@Dennis4523 Жыл бұрын

I can already see a october 31st or April 1st climb being a crazy 25% straight for 10 miles or something. They can make some crazy climbs on these

@gplama Жыл бұрын

Plot twist - On those days they give us a -15% descent for 10 miles!

@trevorkirby3781 Жыл бұрын

Ì tried it yesterday, I dont tend to watch the surroundings much during a climb , I usually focus on the dashboards and the other riders so it works for me. It made pacing the climb a lot easier and gave a good workout. One thing that would improve it for me is a ghost rider like they have in the sprints, so I can see how I'm doing against my best time.

@Adanteh Жыл бұрын

When I got my indoor trainer last year I installed zwift first thing with the trial. 10 minutes into the trial I never touched it again and been using Rouvy since. To me doing real climbs is just so much more interesting and I really enjoy watching the footage., but then again I wouldn't bother with any of the racing aspects Zwift has to offer. Also love the user uploaded ones on Rouvy to massively expand the library (Although can be a bit tricky to find good ones).

@tedbiggs3301 Жыл бұрын

I look forward to the new rotating climbs, but I shudder to think what my pain cave is going to look like with my Phillips Hue lights mirroring the light colors from the Zwift screen!

@go5alive Жыл бұрын

Good innovation and timely too. Means I can keep climbing through the winter ☃️

@ute.fritzkowski Жыл бұрын

I think it looks interesting. I'd like realistic graphics better, but that is also a lot of work for the devs. Nice little change from the usual routes. I will certainly try to get up one of those.

@hawkmantm465 Жыл бұрын

Bloody brilliant idea. So stoked to see some innovation here. The simplified graphics will only be BETTER for focus and getting the most out of the training.

@gplama Жыл бұрын

What's with all these positive comments!? They're not helping my angle of generating a ton of rage to feed the KZfaq algorithm! Just kidding, I'm happy to see some positivity around a new feature. 👌🏼

@percyveer2355 Жыл бұрын

@@gplama rage you ask for, i'll scream and scream and scream until i'm sick. was looking forward to more climbs, but the graphics are not for me. i'll pass.

@darinsteele7091 Жыл бұрын

GREAT idea for the color of gradient coming up so I can change gears at the right times!

@LeffeHeffe Жыл бұрын

I love Zwift for training, racing & predictability. But for new adventures, long rides, climbs & multiday events Rouvy has so much to offer. So 2 months zwift, 1 month rouvy is a nice mixup.

@erikgiggey4783 Жыл бұрын

i like it, had a longer post typed but it was more from a developers point of view. its what i do full time and have been for 20+ years, i think they could do so much more with this type of envisonment.

@erikgiggey4783 Жыл бұрын

what i mean by the above, think custom climbs like we have custom workouts

@brandonconnellov9316 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous...living in Chicago (very flat) ...added climbing is nice; thanks for explanation.

@AnvilAirsoftTV Жыл бұрын

Going to put on some 90s rave tunes and go for it :). Looking forward to trying it out.

@benfinesilver2250 Жыл бұрын

Wipeout 😅

@draugmithrin Жыл бұрын

Raining today so signed back up to Zwift to try it out, looks good.

@krismcgowan4308 Жыл бұрын

I love climbs and have wanted more for years....here we go, more added every month. Brilliant. Can't wait to knock all these out.

@cptleeadama5232 Жыл бұрын

Good start. I'll be trying a few

@R1Yamahard 10 ай бұрын

I have only just started coming back on Zwift for the autumn and winter, and yesterday saw the link for Climb Portal: Coll d'Ordino in Watopia. So I thought I would give it a go, and I loved it. I was a hard climb, the graphics are great especially as you can see what's coming. I am looking forward to doing as many as possible, and hope Zwift put on as many different climbs as they can.

@philcooper7830 Жыл бұрын

I think it’ll be good when they can be used for events. A multi stage race over a few climbs would be a great event. Or a portal at the bottom after your decent to take you to another pass. E.g Toumalet then galibier

@velogoo Жыл бұрын

I think it looks like a really great feature, apart from the graphics. I was expecting some kind of procedurally generated tarmac with generic roadside objects. But maybe if they had done that, I'd complain it was too similar to the rest of Zwift.... so all credit to Zwift for trying new and different things.... I'm just not sure I'll ever grow to love the visuals (but I'll still use it anyway)

@strongmen Жыл бұрын

and if they did that everyone would cry out that they're just copying RGT's magic roads.

@velogoo Жыл бұрын

@@strongmen yes good point

@niklasa.5622 Жыл бұрын

Just finished Cote de Pike and loved the new experience. Looking forward how this feature will evolve in the future.

@BetterShifting Жыл бұрын

Climb portal is pretty cool, it may actually get me to resubscribe before winter! Wish they’d let you choose the climb yourself though..

@matthewfranklin7541 Жыл бұрын

Finally.... now my Tron bike has a suitable 80's retro environment 😄

@aye-up4324 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to trying this as it is offers additional new climbs. Looking to the future, as you said, simplified graphics could be added. It will allow a lot of new climbs/routes to be added relatively easily. Further into the future, this may be a gateway into using your own gps track, to reproduce an online version with matching turns and climbs/descents of a route/race you wish to train for.

@lee-cycling Жыл бұрын

It's like riding up a 3d VeloViewer climb profile. I think that's kind of cool.

@jbo2607 8 ай бұрын

Did my first climb today. Pretty tough for sure. I loved it. Great concept 😊

@gplama 8 ай бұрын

Stay tuned for more updates to this very soon!

@derx6666 Жыл бұрын

Love it. If they can do an autogenerate on the surroundings it will be better, but for starters I'd say 👍

@alienaudaxer9827 Жыл бұрын

Interesting. So it looks like an existing RGT feature but riding inside a VeloViewer gradient profile. Looks pretty nice. For riding up representations of real climbs I'd probably use Rouvy but will be interesting to see how this evolves.

@sabrowenie Жыл бұрын

I’ve been on Zwift since the second wave of beta testers. Except for summers during pandemic I’ve put Zwift into vacation mode from June to August. But the wildfire smoke from Canada changed my usual plan. Looking forward hitting the portal later today. Or I can find my OG Sufferfest discs.

@karlgommier9733 Жыл бұрын

Hello GP Lama At lassttt new grind and new Climb. Lets make a ride on party on the circle too congratulate those who climb it !

@danielgibson5848 Жыл бұрын

I love it. Great way to add climbs without having to find a way to integrate into current maps. And I totally agree with other comments that I'm not looking at the scenery when doing the big climbs in game.

@Greg41982 6 ай бұрын

I just started on Zwift after Christmas and the climb portal is one of my favorite features. I think developing real life scenery for so many varied climbs would probably be quite expensive. I would rather my fees not go up!

@timhanson302 Жыл бұрын

Agree 100% Shane. This is a great feature for our climb-y friends!

@mahonah Жыл бұрын

I'm happy with the update and looking forward to attempting the climbs.

@jamesmckinney9639 Жыл бұрын

Hey Lama, first Yetti's do exist. It appears Zwift is evaluating a sort of cloning process that will pay dividends in the near future as they will be able to spin up & deploy GPS accurate climbs in a lot less time without "terrain realism" . Terrain can be integrated later as an overlay of sorts. After all this is there low season & a great time to introduce newer/different technologies. Can't wait to try the climbs on 100% trainer dificulty.

@davegearing2707 Жыл бұрын

I would love this to be used for user routes, like RGT, get an old gpx or gpx for an event you're doing, load to zwift and ride away!

@jeromed9750 Жыл бұрын

I love Trainer Road, I love Zwift and I can’t wait to try that new feature!

@Antti5 Жыл бұрын

The most obvious comparison point is the Magic Roads functionality of Wahoo RGT. They can create a rideable route from any GPS track. It tries to look more realistic by having actual hillsides, trees and such. The fact is that to me, it's no better than what Zwift has done here. They don't look like the real thing either. Creating a realistic looking virtual version of a real-world climb is not that easy. And if it's going to be off in any case, I can fully appreciate why Zwift went with 100 % video game visuals. This does fit into the overall design of Zwift quite nicely, and like Shane points out, it's not like Zwift is forcing this on the users.

@WheelnutzAMG Жыл бұрын

Tried it - 2 Thumbs Up!!

@sveng5319 Жыл бұрын

WTF…. now I need sunglasses indoors as well 😎

@paulmccormack4462 Жыл бұрын

Like many other riders my zwift sub is paused for the summer but to me this looks a positive addition to the zwift routes. I never really notice the graphics much on the tougher climbs, I like the colour coding on the road too, is it the same scheme as Garmin's ? Looking forward to trying it out when the weather changes IRL !

@stewarthinsley6995 Жыл бұрын

I love it and didn't think i would. It's great for that intense workout when you haven't got much time. I don't like that when you hit a steep climb, my avatar slowed down alot sooner than my smart trainer kicked in.

@a_diverge Жыл бұрын

Mine craft is super popular in the video game world. Not sure how this is different? Climbing training programs would be great with this new feature.

@Winny1969 Жыл бұрын

Looks great, can’t wait to give it a try

@benanderson9551 Жыл бұрын

I want the full Mario kart experience. Let’s battle up the climbs!

@stancox7573 Жыл бұрын

Given what I'd read about this it's so much better than I expected and is a really good addition.

@mrcycling7007 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to giving it a try. Thanks for the video Shane.

@timhankins6162 Жыл бұрын

I think this is a great feature, and am looking forward to lots of other climbs in the future.

@BO8633 Жыл бұрын

In the top menu where you can registration a challenges or stage race. Are there the climb portal. Just click on that and you have 8 climb to chose. The challenges (climb potal). To complet the challenges just complet 1 climb from stage 1 and 1 climb from stage 2

@davidrowe8747 Жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to trying some new climbs, and liking that you can start the climb almost immediately (no lead-in) - so if you want a climb workout, that's what you get! The graphics don't bother me, in fact I like the rationale that basic graphics allow a faster roll-out of new climb routes. So, it's a thumbs-up from me!

@mikerusso3765 Жыл бұрын

My Zwift subscriptions is currently suspended, this will make me reactivate it. I love the idea that Zwift can quickly add routes, see what the engagement is like, then build them out will full graphics later. I can see so much use for this type of "just ride" route. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a good Yeti sighting, but this is a great way for a flatlander like me to practice climbing regularly on all different types of routes.

@gplama Жыл бұрын

Wait.... you're swimming against the stream! Reactivating your subscription!? 👌🏼 Keep me posted on your thoughts once you've ridden a few of these new climbs.

@zwifting Жыл бұрын

Did a couple of spins up Pike today. One thing that prob needs updating is the AVG PWR shown at the top of the climb includes the lead in. Surely the AVG PWR from the very beginning of the climb is more important and useful.

@0x1f1f Жыл бұрын

This looks fantastic. Can't wait to climb moooore!

@leovanduyn2699 Жыл бұрын

Minus the floating shapes, I like the concept. Using a similar color coding as the climb feature in wahoo or Garmin gps's makes it easy to understand your effort from a visual perspective (ie where you can recover, where the crux is ....) Too bad you don't get bonus points for the completing the climbs. Do you know if the portal is available as an event option for group rides?

@dewidavies7995 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@keijuhl Жыл бұрын

I enjoy the climb portal. Cool idea!

@eric_bones Жыл бұрын

Looks fun, I'm excited to check this out. At the end of the day, Zwift is a video game, it doesn't need to be (and in my opinion shouldn't be) hyper realistic, you can go ride outside for that!

@jk-pl8cl Жыл бұрын

So , did we all forget this was a video game , can't wait to try it out !!

@TerranZerg Жыл бұрын

Just done Puy de Dome, great fun

@ttrout51 Жыл бұрын

AWESOME!

@chrisstrider Жыл бұрын

A fantastic way to try a climb you’ve just seen in real life The graphics and psychedelic but that’s just how everything looks at 190 bpm when you’re biting the handlebars 😊

@syrus3k Жыл бұрын

True.. Can you load in custom climbs? I'd like to simulate some of my local climbs for when it's raining and winter - falling off climbs because it's icy is no fun.

@Atlanta_Cyclist Жыл бұрын

It’s like you are Zwifting while tripping balls on mushrooms!

@gplama Жыл бұрын

Isn't that how we're meant to ride it all the time anyway!?

@Atlanta_Cyclist Жыл бұрын

@@gplama I don’t know about this feature. I just finished my second ride through the portal. Looks like we might be seeing the beginning of the end of Zwift’s dominance on the virtual ride market.

@fabio_mussi Жыл бұрын

The climb portal is a great idea but climbing a 'veloviewer climb' is not better that climbing a GPX file with a Garmin/wahoo that control the trainer. I understand that in this way they can add a lot of climbs with less effort but i prefer the 'classic' (and old) graphics.

@us757 10 ай бұрын

I like the graphics. I’m not always looking for scenery, sometimes I just want to climb. It’s cool to know the climb itself is accurate.

@HoldenAdventures Жыл бұрын

This is sweet! Can’t wait to try it! So many climbs! So little time haha! I’m assuming you can still access a workout while on the climb, true?

@ubiquityxx Жыл бұрын

Love the idea and its implementation!

@dc100dc100 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea. A sandbox for new challenges, while they keep building out the real world. I wish you could dial down the retina burning colors, though. I’d also like to see some Easter eggs or random events to add some variety. Since you’re in a virtual world, spice it up some.

@eloyanzola Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing

@handoromper7987 Жыл бұрын

I don’t like climbs but I do love this 😂 I’ve just had a ride and it’s bloody awesome. I find it so funny that people think anyone gives a F**k if they leave lol😂

@thepie4052 Жыл бұрын

Well said Shane 👍

@excelsocallmaster Жыл бұрын

Can’t understand why people don’t like this, I think it’s great. Ok the graphics can be better but it’s only just releasing so give it time. I like the thought process of having different climbs so no end to what is possible on this front Great video, you very factual on this one without sitting on one side of the fence

@nannerb Жыл бұрын

I think the visuals look cool, the way the background changes to match the gradient feels really immersive. Would be great to see them add climb badges similar to route badges for ticking them off.

@terryharrigan6324 Жыл бұрын

Opposite direction of Rolla. Looking for more reviews/comments about Rolla.

@keeferification Жыл бұрын

Gonna be crushing this shit. Netflix and Climb Portal here we come.

@gplama Жыл бұрын

That’s a different take on Netflix and Chill. 🤣

@steve-d0 Жыл бұрын

It's also a great way for Zwift to judge what climbs are popular to possibly add to new worlds later on. If everyone seemed to favour a particular world then they can focus on building that into a real climb in game.

@DanceonthePedals Жыл бұрын

It’s off-season for Zwift but with the bad air quality from smoke, been riding more inside. This may be fun and watching TDF

@SerPurple51 Жыл бұрын

I havent tried it yet but i really do enjoy climbs since where i live its all flat. I think the colored gradients are interesting and I'm sure if enough people request a change to the graphics, they'll listen.

@ibnchukkara Жыл бұрын

Cool stuff I am looking forward to. Good reason to haul my 80kg up a "mountain" eventhough here in Austria/tyrol I have some in front of my door :)

@syrus3k Жыл бұрын

I think it's really good.. it's almost impossible to see upcoming gradient changes until now.

@BARTHEZ42 Жыл бұрын

I would love to ride all these famous climbs but in summer I prefer to ride outside so I would prefer to be able to choose all the climbs all the time (but in winter :D)