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The world of Watopia can be a great place to improve your FTP, climb the Alpe Du Zwift, and explore with friends. We cover the gear, drops, XP, and more that is needed to get the most out of Zwift.
As a amateur adult athlete I have tried a number of events over the years including short and long distance triathlons, road running races, ultramarathon trail races, and even obstacle races. Still, one style of racing that always looked amazing was track cycling. Track cycling is an olympic sport but otherwise is not super popular … Read more
For many virtual world cyclists there are enticing virtual gear and equipment to earn along the way, with one of the most popular items being the Zwift Concept bike. This recognizable part of the Zwift world is otherwise known as the ‘Tron’ bike, due to the light up wheels resemblance to the popular science fiction … Read more
Zwift is not the only place where your FTP will be highlighted and used to rate your performance. For many cyclists who are actively training the idea of knowing, and improving, your Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is critical. Zwift uses estimates of FTP in order to rank riders and place them into categories of riders … Read more
After weeks of trying to rely on the Apple Watch for Zwift races, only to have it fail 80% of the way through a race, it was time for a new heart rate monitor. While the Apple Watch works great for swimming and running, the short coming of not being able to pair led me … Read more
Sometimes referred to as just “adz” within the Zwift community, the largest and most popular climb of Watopia is Alpe Du Zwift. This mountain can be accessed after you reach a Zwift level of 6, and unlock that portion of the map. It is modeled after the Alpe d’Huez, part of the Tour de France … Read more
If you want to show off how great your climbing is in Zwift, the most obvious way to do so is by equipping your rider with the Zwift Concept Z1 Bike. This earned frame is also known as the “Tron” bike, due to the fact that the glowing wheels look similar to that of the … Read more
Even though Zwift, the popular cycling and running training game, is more interactive than an average trainer or treadmill it can still get boring. For this reason many cyclists and runners will wonder if they can still watch TV or Streaming services while using Zwift. The answer of course is Yes, you can watch everything … Read more
If you are a Zwift fan who is getting tired of pixelated trees and powering up hills while trying to catch a glimpse of a yeti, the new Climb Portal may be of interest. Along with other riders we got our first chance to try out the new features this week and the initial read … Read more
Zwift ,the popular cycling gaming app has been around for 8 years, and reportedly has around a million subscribers. While that makes it a popular platform it still does not have all the features that many users want. Especially considering the wealth of data collected while riding many users want to see and use this … Read more
The quickest way to get rolling with Zwift hub is via a mobile device. Sure there are other more deluxe setups, with smart TVs, computers, companion apps and more, but if you just want to pedal a smart phone is fine. Having a smart phone be the primary Zwift device is also a practical decision. … Read more