Zwift Archives

How to Pick the Right Zwift Programme for Your Cycling Goals

November 4, 2022 at 1:25 pm8 min reading

As the temperatures drop and we look ahead to the dark, cold days of winter—you’d be forgiven for feeling a bit apprehensive about how you’re going to maintain any fitness gains achieved over the summer or even stay in a regular cycling routine. Luckily, even…

7 Tips for Spending Your Cycling Budget Wisely

May 5, 2022 at 2:54 pm6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

The struggle of balancing a bike budget is real. The many memes and references to hiding bike-related purchases from a spouse or partner are testament to the fact that spending on this sport can add up quickly. Throw in the pressure some of us feel…

Crafting the 2022 UCI Cycling Esports Championships: Setting Up the Playing Field

February 23, 2022 at 12:49 pm6 min reading

Road cycling

Because of the pandemic, online sporting activities and events with gamified elements have gradually edged forward from the niche territory to the mainstream, with Zwift spearheading the progress. After partnering with the UCI for the cycling events within the first Olympic Virtual Series in 2021,…

Nutrition for Zwift Training and Racing

February 22, 2022 at 10:14 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Fuelling indoor cycling sessions is much different from eating and drinking on normal outdoor rides. The shorter duration and increased sweat rate change the stresses placed on your body. What are the best practices when it comes to nutrition for Zwift events?

How Do High-Profile Esports Cycling Races Ensure Fair Conditions?

February 21, 2022 at 12:58 pm6 min reading

Road cycling

Esports have been enjoying a decent amount of limelight recently and with the 2022 UCI Cycling Esports Championships approaching fast, more people might be drawn to their inner workings, especially those related to performance evaluation. How hard is it to monitor each rider, given that…

Tactics and Tricks for Racing on Zwift

February 15, 2022 at 9:07 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Racing on Zwift is very different from most typical outdoor races. It’s probably closer to time trials but you still have to consider power-ups and specific mechanisms Zwift uses for drafting and riding in groups. If you understand how these things work, you can be…

The Best Tips for Training for a Zwift Race

February 8, 2022 at 1:15 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

Indoor training is no longer the strange winter activity only the most hard-core cyclists do. Thanks to platforms like Zwift, it’s actually a viable training tool as well as a place to test your mettle against other riders. Both training and racing on Zwift can…

The Differences Between Indoor vs Outdoor Cycling Summarised

February 4, 2022 at 11:52 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Virtual platforms like Zwift are making indoor cycling more and more popular. They are turning something that used to be boring into an entertaining and competitive experience. You can get pretty close to an outdoors cycling experience on your home setup these days. But there…

The Best Last-Minute Online Cycling Gifts

December 21, 2021 at 9:06 am5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

We’ve all been there. Scrambling around the shops looking for a Christmas present for a loved one on the final day of shopping. We know it, you know it, it should have been done sooner, but here we are. Don’t worry, we are here to…

What Can We Expect from the 2022 Women’s WorldTour?

July 30, 2021 at 2:17 pm6 min reading

Road cycling

Earlier this summer, the UCI released the official Women’s WorldTour calendar for 2022—and it includes some very pleasant surprises, indeed! Although we’re currently looking with anticipation to the women’s Olympic road race this weekend, we also like to make sure we have plenty of future…