Links to Zwift Resources Around the Web

Introduction: Welcome to our comprehensive Zwift resource guide, curated for avid indoor cyclists. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned Zwifter, our handpicked list will provide you with valuable insights, troubleshooting tips, and more. Dive in and ensure you’re making the most out of your Zwifting experience!

Essential Resources to Start With:

• CURRENT GAME & COMPANION APP VERSIONS: Ensure you’re running the latest version of each before seeking support.
• SELECTING A CHALLENGE: Start your journey by taking on the “Climb Mt. Everest” Challenge.
• Guidelines for Seeking Support on the Forum: Best practices when seeking assistance.

Technical Insights & Troubleshooting:

• Guide to Direct Drive Trainer Cassette Spacing: Understand your equipment better.
• Windows PC ANT+ USB Stick Issues: Solutions for common ANT+ issues on Windows.
• Pssst: Device Connection Tips: Avoid common device connection mistakes.
• Connection Error Messages – Understanding The Differences: Decode and address common connection errors.
• Troubleshooting for Cycling: Get back on track with these cycling-specific solutions.
• Troubleshooting for Running: Solutions tailored for Zwift runners.

Official Support:

• Support Knowledgebase: Zwift’s official knowledgebase – the go-to place if you’re facing issues or have queries.

Maps, Routes, and Worlds Resources:

1. Route Scheduling & Calendars:
   • Robo-Pacer Schedule: Get the latest robo-pacer timings courtesy of Zwift Insider.
   • Zwift Course Calendar & What’s on Zwift: Stay updated with the current guest world schedules.
2. Interactive Maps & Route Insights:
   • ZwiftMap: An interactive map showcasing all worlds and routes. Ideal for long rides to inspect routes and see upcoming segments.
   • ZwiftGPS: Link your Zwift account to view your real-time position on the Zwift world map.
3. Route Calculators & Suggestions:
   • Zwifter Bikes: Discover the best bike/wheel combinations based on specific routes.
   • Zenturizer: Get route suggestions based on distance and elevation.
   • Best Bike Split: Detailed route planning tool, offering projected durations and other functions based on several parameters.
4. Printable Resources & Lists:
   • Watopia Course Map: Download or purchase a map of Watopia from Zwift Insider.
   • Zwift Routes by Difficulty: A printable list categorizing routes by their challenge level.
5. Additional Tools & Add-ons:
   • ZwiftHub: Manual badge completion tracker for all your Zwift achievements.
   • RoadCaptain: An add-on for Zwift on PC, offering auto-navigation features.
   • ZwiftSegments: Track route completions and personal records using Strava.
   • ZwiftQuiz: Test your knowledge on the shape of Zwift routes.

Events, Challenges, and Missions:

1. Event Databases:
   • ZwiftHacks Events Database: The go-to tool for finding Zwift events. Includes sort and search functions for easy navigation.
   • Official Zwift Events Page: Stay updated with events directly from Zwift. Especially helpful for viewing your registered events.
2. Monthly Missions:
   • Evergreen Monthly Missions Thread: Stay up-to-date with the latest missions on Zwift.

Clubs & Groups:

1. Getting Started:
   • Joining a Club Guide: Comprehensive guide on how to become a part of Zwift’s vibrant club ecosystem.
2. Popular Clubs:
   • BMTR: An inclusive club with numerous hosted rides for cyclists of all levels. Check out their events page.
   • Drafting Dinos: A diverse team of men and women. Connect with them on Facebook.
   • DIRT: Not limited to dads! Everyone’s welcome in this community.
   • HERD: An inclusive club with events for all wattage categories.
   • SZR Cycling Club: Swedish Zwift Riders Club – you don’t need to be Swedish to join!

Adaptive Athletes:

1. Discussions & Communities:
   • Amputee, Disability, Under 1 w/kg Group Rides: A forum discussion on low-W/kg rides tailored for adaptive athletes.
   • Para-Zwift Cycling Community: A private Facebook group providing insights on connecting paracycles to smart trainers.
2. Events for Adaptive Athletes:
   • ZwiftHacks Events for Adaptive Athletes: Search for “adaptive” or “handcycle” to find events specially crafted for adaptive athletes.
3. Handcycle Introduction:
   • Zwift Handcycle 2022 Introduction: Learn about the Zwift handcycle introduced in 2022.

Workouts, Training & Racing:

1. Race Calendars:
   • Zwift Monthly Race Event Calendar: Your go-to place for official Zwift racing events.
2. Workout Tools:
   • Convert GPX to Zwift Workout: Make your real-world rides a part of your Zwift training.
   • Zwift Workout Editor & ZWO Factory: Customize your workouts to suit your training needs.
3. Racing Analytics & Tools:
   • ZwiftPower: Get your official racing rankings and understand them better with this explainer video.
   • Zwift DS: A must-have for eRacing team management.
   • ZRace Data Field: Predict your race results with machine-based insights.
   • TTT-Timer & TTT-Timer Discord Bot: Organize your team time trials seamlessly.
   • Alternative Racing Rankings: Dive deeper into your race performance.

Software & Technology:

1. Optimizing Zwift on PC:
   • Zwift PC Guide: Get the best out of your Zwift experience on PC.
   • Refurb Tracker: Grab the best deals on refurbished Apple devices for Zwift.
   • Zwiftalizer: Analyze your setup to ensure peak performance.
   • Borderless Gaming: Enjoy Zwift in full-screen glory on PC. Learn more.
2. Add-ons and Bridging Tools:
   • RoadCaptain: An essential add-on for auto-navigation.
   • qDomyos-Zwift App: Bridge a variety of exercise equipment to Zwift.
   • Zwift Activity Monitor: Monitor your power and FTP in real-time.
   • Sauce for Zwift: Enhance your Zwift stats with this overlay add-on.
   • NPE-CABLE Pod & 4iiii Viiiiva HRM & Sensor Bridge: Bridge your ANT+ sensors to BLE, perfect for AppleTV users.
   • FIT File Tools: Manipulate your FIT files for better insights.

Hardware – Bicycles, Trainers, and Miscellaneous:

1. Smart Trainer Insights:
   • DCRainmaker’s Smart Trainer Guide: Discover top smart trainers to elevate your training.
   • JetBlack Volt & Elite Justo: Unique trainers offering sensor bridging capabilities.
2. Zwift Exclusive Hardware:
   • Zwift Hub: An affordable, high-performance direct drive trainer.
3. Hardware Add-ons:
   • Tacx Bracket for Tablets: Compact and portable setup for Zwift on tablets. Check out the phone tray addition for added convenience.
   • Trainer Tray: A versatile holder for smartphones and remotes.
4. Tech Hacks & Community Support:
   • Synchronize weight data from Withings/Nokia smart scales to Zwift
   • Reddit’s “BikeWrench” Community: Solve all your bicycle-related queries here.
   • Zwift Game Hotkeys: Enhance your game experience with these handy shortcuts.
   • Pain Cave Photos & Discussions: Get inspired and share your setup.

Podcasts & Media:

1. Official & Community Podcasts:
   • Zwift Powerup Cycling Podcast: Official insights from Zwift.
   • The Wrap: Join Nathan Guerra and Anna Russell for engaging discussions.
   • Zwiftcast: A timeless collection of episodes to revisit.
   • Nowhere Fast Podcast: Light-hearted and irreverent chatter about virtual racing.
2. Team & Niche Podcasts:
   • Never Going Pro Podcast & Talk DIRTy to me: Dive deep into Team DIRT’s world.
   • The Pink Tron: Insights from The Herd Racing League.
3. Video Content:
   • Shane Miller/GPLama YouTube Channel
   • Herd Racing on Zwift: Weekly race broadcasts with commentary and more.