Group rides are what make Zwift so thrilling and addictive. You’re one person training at home, but every stroke connects you to a larger pack riding in sync. Joining a Zwift group ride is easy. Within the Zwift Mobile Link app, search for daily events happening across multiple time zones. Or check out the events […]

The origins of a new cyclist has a familiar storyline. I need to live healthier, I need to move, I need to see results. David Bain, a middle-aged cyclist from Glasgow, followed the script – but then wrote his own chapter. He took up riding three years ago to jumpstart his lifestyle, and the effects […]

We may already know about ERG mode as a potent training tool, but Coach Kevin Poulton says we’ve got things to learn. According to Coach Kevin, a secret to getting more out of ERG mode training is changing your pedaling speeds, even while ERG mode controls your power output. “We used to say that a […]

Hey guys and gals. We’re days away from starting Zwift Academy – a six week course that runs from Sept 1st – Oct 13th. It’s a structured training and workout program made for every rider, at any age and level. Join us to build up your strength, speed, and create friendships around the world over […]

A lot of smart trainers feature a function called ERG mode, which is kinda like the cruise control of Zwifting. Based on your current level of fitness (learn more here), ERG mode decides how much resistance to apply to your pedaling. ERG mode controls your effort. The big upside to a smart trainer sometimes telling […]

Yes! We can customize our looks on Zwift like never before. Open the new Customization menu (tap “T” on the keyboard) and choose from new clothes, hairstyles and more. Select between different shoes, and socks in solid or striped colors. Pick a helmet you like, or put on a headband or cycling cap. Sunglasses range […]

So we’ve  just completed an FTP Builder Training plan. Now what? Coach Kevin Poulton is here to tell us: While we’re strong now, soon we’re gonna be stronger still. He says this is a great time to enter a race or challenging event. Having just finished this or any other tough workout plan, how can […]

We’re excited to announce that enrollment is now open for the CANYON//SRAM Racing | Zwift Academy 2017. Now in its second year, Zwift Academy brings together women Zwifters from around the world for organized rides, workouts, and races. Graduate from Zwift Academy and you’re guaranteed to build fitness and friendships. Last year, the Academy attracted athletes […]

We’re all looking for ways to be a little bit faster, so we called Coach Kevin Poulton who put together a 4 week long FTP training plan for us.  This is a plan which will give almost everybody who follows it an FTP boost.  How much of a boost?  Let’s find out more… Who is […]

Hey Zwifters, you can still get trained up to tackle the tough Zwift PRL rides, which come to the London course at the end of July. What you need to do, says Coach Kevin Poulton, is start the workouts now, while you have less than a month to go. Zwift’s 107.5-mile (173-km) PRL Full challenges […]