Gradient Differences in Zwift and Rouvy
I did an 18 mile ride up a hill and back in Rouvy today. I didn't think I would make it up the hill, even though the gradient averaged about 5% and maxed about 8%. When the gradient got up to 7% or above, I could hardly keep my pedals turning, even standing up on the bike. My FTP was over max. My heart rate was maxed out. Having ridden in Zwift for the last 2 years, I hit that same point when the grade is about 15%. In Zwift, I have done Alpe du Zwift 5 times, pushing in a low gear to get to the top, but never having to push as hard as I did today in Rouvy. Something is different with Rouvy. Unless I find a solution, I will have to give up on it since I will not be able to do any rides that have a gradient > around 6%. That eliminates most rides. I have a question in to Rouvy support and will post the response if I get one.