6 Week Challenge Day 4: Lost 3lbs AND Placed 5th in Zwift Race

I'm on Day 4 of my 6-week challenge to lose 12 pounds and boost my FTP to 300 watts. Today I completed 4 workouts AND placed 5th out of 39 riders in my first Zwift race of the challenge - all while still carrying extra weight! 🎯 DAY 4 STATS: • Weight: 87.1kg → 85.5kg (↓1.4kg / 3lbs in 4 days!) • Race Result: 5th out of 39 riders • Workouts Completed: 4 sessions • Current FTP: 285 watts (Target: 300w) • Days Remaining: 38/42 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Episode 1 - Starting the Challenge: https://youtu.be/fKZV3FKu24A Episode 3 - Week 1 Results: Coming in 3 days! Full Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpsaF6UC6jEj4KQ8-GAAjGjP1WQ6aSbu&si=7dl2f2bj6DSz0R2c ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Day 4 Weigh-In Results 00:49 - This Week's Training Plan 02:02 - Kettlebell workout with Alex Crockford 02:58- ZRL Zwift Race - Fighting for Top 5 09:02 - What's Next + Week 1 Preview 🎬 ABOUT THIS CHALLENGE: I'm documenting my complete 6-week journey to transform my cycling performance through Zwift training, racing, and cross-training. New episodes every 3 days showing the real struggles, victories, and data behind losing weight while building FTP. Starting Stats (Day 1): • Weight: 88.5kg (192lbs) • FTP: 272 watts • Goal: Lose 12lbs + reach 300w FTP 💪 MY TRAINING APPROACH: • Zwift structured workouts (4-5x per week) • Weekly Zwift races for competition • Cross-training for recovery • Calorie tracking and nutrition focus • Real-time data and honest results 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every 3 days as I document this complete transformation journey - the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between Kettlebell workout - https://youtu.be/rE-FrKcKxJQ?si=m-Gn7nRNsw9_tWhV Subscribe to Alex at https://www.youtube.com/@AlexCrockford This video is part of my 6 Week Zwift Challenge series where I'm proving you can lose significant weight AND improve cycling performance simultaneously. Follow along for complete transparency - I'm sharing my daily weigh-ins, workout data, race results, and the real mental/physical challenges of transformation. Episode 2 of 14 | Day 4 of 42 | 38 Days Remaining Thanks for being part of this journey! 🚴‍♂️💨 ------------------------- 💵💷💶 Save with these affiliate links 💷💶💵 You'll get money off, I get an introductory commission which supports the channel - win, win! The channel is not sponsored by Zwift or anyone else, all reviews and opinions are my own, these links are just a way for me to offer you value from watching my content. SAVE MONEY on the Wahoo Kickr Core 2 👇🏻 Select the link for your country 🇬🇧 UK - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280524/20902?subId3=yxlPMX2T 🇺🇸 US - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280527/20902?subId3=ZwD4l5tO 🇪🇺 EU - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280522/20902?subId3=zJX8NfRl SAVE MONEY on the Zwift Ride with Wahoo Kickr Core 2 👇🏻 Select the link for your country 🇬🇧 UK - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258789/20902?subId3=P9102lZs 🇺🇸 US - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258787/20902?subId3=p0inUwso 🇪🇺 EU - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258790/20902?subId3=1WqGuSfM 🆓 FREE TRIAL 🆓 Try Rouvy for 5 weeks for free go to http://rouvy.com and use the code CHADRIDES during registration. CycPlus – SAVE MONEY on cycling tech including fans, computers & smart trainers https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=chadrides Insta360 – SAVE MONEY on cameras to catch all your cycling action and rides https://www.insta360.com - Discount Code: INRIWPV BOB AND BRAD - SAVE MONEY on Q2 Pro Mini Massage Gun with Heat and Cold Head UK – https://amzn.to/4ophJzx - Discount Code: BOBNBRAD15 US – https://amzn.to/4hhYndm - Discount Code BOBBRADQ2 ------------------------- If you’re interested in products I’m using in my videos, you can find links below to them. Bikemo - Bike Insurance in the UK, Germany, Ireland and Austria https://bikmo.avln.me/c/IVZgfAiDomBL Omnirocker rocker plates UK only – https://omnirocker.com/ ------------------------- Welcome to Chad Rides — the channel dedicated to Zwift, Rouvy, MyWhoosh indoor cycling and outdoor cycling. Whether you're racing in the Zwift Racing League (ZRL), struggling through FTP tests, cycling for weight loss or to improve your fitness and mental health, you’ll find real insight, honest reviews, and racing breakdowns to help you ride smarter and stronger. Here, you'll get: Detailed Zwift racing analysis (ZRL, WTRL, ZRacing, ECRO racing, FRR Racing and more) Reviews of Zwift and Rouvy compatible hardware and training tech like the Zwift Ride and virtual shifting hardware and software. Advice on cycling for weight loss, mental health and performance improvements. Tools and tips using Strava, intervals.icu, Zwift, Rouvy and MyWhoosh. This is your place to improve your cycling performance, understand the numbers and enjoy every pedal stroke. Subscribe and join me on our collective Zwift journey! Visit https://www.chadrides.com If you like the channel please consider supporting Chad Rides https://buymeacoffee.com/chadrides