Indoor Cycling

Culture & Opinion

12,500 XP and a Backwards Hat: The irrational appeal of Zwift’s latest challenge.

The 2026 Tour de Zwift is here with a massive 12,500 XP bonus for the "Ultimate Challenge." Here’s why this 6-week event is the perfect winter training nudge.

Tech & Data

Seeing the Wind: Why Zwift’s Draft Indicator Changes the Race

Zwift’s latest update introduces a Draft Indicator and a revamped Ride Report, turning indoor miles into a more tactical, data-driven training experience.

Tech & Data

Zwift Finally Has Its "Spotify Wrapped" Moment

Zwift celebrates its 10th anniversary with "Spinback," a personalized data deep-dive into your riding history. Here’s why the community stats—and the potential for an annual recap—matter.

The Engine

Stop Treating Your Trainer Like a 'Junk Mile': An Indoor Fueling Deep Dive

I used to fuel my short indoor rides with just water. I was wrong. A personal deep dive into why heat, intensity, and new science demand a real fueling strategy for the trainer.

Culture & Opinion

Trainer Season is Coming. So is the Criterion Sale.

The Criterion sale is on, and for me, it's not just about movies. As a cyclist, I see this as the perfect time to stock up on films for the indoor training season.

Tech & Data

Zwift's New Era: Bike Upgrades, Drop Shop Shakeup, and More in Version 1.86

Zwift's 1.86 update introduces a revolutionary Bike Upgrades system, overhauls bike/wheel performance, adds new bikes & routes, and revamps the Drop Shop. Learn all the details!

Tech & Data

Wattbike Enters the Home Smart Bike Market with the Proton

Experience pro-level cycling at home with the Wattbike Proton. This smart bike offers exceptional accuracy, seamless app integration, and a free training app, making it ideal for serious cyclists.

Tech & Data

New Routes, New Categories: What to Expect from Zwift Games 2025

Zwift Games 2025 returns with new routes, fairer racing categories, epic unlocks, and the legendary Big Spin. Are you ready to ride for glory?

Culture & Opinion

Indoor Cycling, Tony Soprano, and the American Empire

Revisiting The Sopranos during a winter of indoor cycling, I ponder its relevance in 2025. Is Tony Soprano a mob boss, a metaphor for America, or just overrated? Read on for hot takes and cold truths.

Culture & Opinion

The Ultimate Holiday Cycling Challenge: Rapha’s Festive 500 on Zwift

Ride 500km between Dec 24-31 to complete Rapha’s Festive 500. Zwift events, new kits, and prize draws await. Get rolling and earn your holiday cycling glory.

The Engine

Indoor vs. Outdoor Cycling: Finding Your Missing Watts

Discover what causes indoor cycling power discrepancies and learn practical strategies—from improving mobility to adding airflow—to boost your performance and close the gap between your indoor and outdoor riding power.

Tech & Data

Ride This: Celebrating 10 Years of Zwift - Major Updates, Racing Scores, and New Challenges

Zwift celebrates 10 years with exciting updates, including a customizable HUD, Racing Score, bike upgrades, new routes, and challenges for riders.