Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube
  • Get Started
    • Create Zwift Account
    • How To Get Started On Zwift
    • Zwift Course Maps
    • How to Race on Zwift (Setup, Strategy, and More)
    • Women’s Racing on Zwift
    • Links Every Zwifter Must Have
    • More “Get Started” Posts
  • Tips & Tricks
    • Training & Nutrition
    • Racing
    • Zwift Hacks
  • Reference
    • How Zwift Works
    • Course Calendar
    • RoboPacer Calendar
    • Weekly Challenges Calendar
    • Climb Portal Calendar
    • Upcoming Events
    • Game Updates
    • Smart Trainer Index
      • Current Models
      • Exhaustive Trainer List
    • Achievements & Unlocks
      • XP Basics for Riders
      • XP Basics for Runners
      • Kit Unlock Codes
      • Master List of Badges
    • Frames & Wheels
    • Routes & Maps
      • Master List: Routes
      • Master List: Climb Portal
      • Master List: KOMs
      • Master List: Sprints
      • Master List: Rebel Routes
      • Downloadable Watopia Map
      • Printable List of Routes by Difficulty
    • Speed Tests
    • Tiny Races
  • Women
    • Race Calendar
    • Why race?
    • Women’s Teams
    • Racer Spotlights
    • More Women’s Racing posts
  • Shop
    • Watopia Map and Other Posters
    • ZI Indoor Cycling Kit
Search
Logo
Logo
  • Get Started
    • Create Zwift Account
    • How To Get Started On Zwift
    • Zwift Course Maps
    • How to Race on Zwift (Setup, Strategy, and More)
    • Women’s Racing on Zwift
    • Links Every Zwifter Must Have
    • More “Get Started” Posts
  • Tips & Tricks
    • Training & Nutrition
    • Racing
    • Zwift Hacks
  • Reference
    • How Zwift Works
    • Course Calendar
    • RoboPacer Calendar
    • Weekly Challenges Calendar
    • Climb Portal Calendar
    • Upcoming Events
    • Game Updates
    • Smart Trainer Index
      • Current Models
      • Exhaustive Trainer List
    • Achievements & Unlocks
      • XP Basics for Riders
      • XP Basics for Runners
      • Kit Unlock Codes
      • Master List of Badges
    • Frames & Wheels
    • Routes & Maps
      • Master List: Routes
      • Master List: Climb Portal
      • Master List: KOMs
      • Master List: Sprints
      • Master List: Rebel Routes
      • Downloadable Watopia Map
      • Printable List of Routes by Difficulty
    • Speed Tests
    • Tiny Races
  • Women
    • Race Calendar
    • Why race?
    • Women’s Teams
    • Racer Spotlights
    • More Women’s Racing posts
  • Shop
    • Watopia Map and Other Posters
    • ZI Indoor Cycling Kit
More
    RacingTraining & NutritionTrainers

    Top 5 Zwift Videos: First Races, VO2 Max, and Pain Caves

    Oli Chi
    By Oli Chi
    October 14, 2025
    LAST UPDATED October 14, 2025
    1
    LnRiLWNvbnRhaW5lciAudGItY29udGFpbmVyLWlubmVye3dpZHRoOjEwMCU7bWFyZ2luOjAgYXV0b30gLndwLWJsb2NrLXRvb2xzZXQtYmxvY2tzLWNvbnRhaW5lci50Yi1jb250YWluZXJbZGF0YS10b29sc2V0LWJsb2Nrcy1jb250YWluZXI9IjBlNzA1MDA3NjMyNTQzNTc2NWUyMjA0ZGY4NjA2NzEyIl0geyBib3JkZXItcmFkaXVzOiAyNXB4O2JhY2tncm91bmQtaW1hZ2U6bGluZWFyLWdyYWRpZW50KCByZ2JhKCAwLCAwLCAwLCAxICkscmdiYSggMjM5LCAyMzksIDIzOSwgMSApICk7cGFkZGluZzogMHB4IDI1cHggNXB4IDI1cHg7IH0gQG1lZGlhIG9ubHkgc2NyZWVuIGFuZCAobWF4LXdpZHRoOiA3ODFweCkgeyAudGItY29udGFpbmVyIC50Yi1jb250YWluZXItaW5uZXJ7d2lkdGg6MTAwJTttYXJnaW46MCBhdXRvfSB9IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNTk5cHgpIHsgLnRiLWNvbnRhaW5lciAudGItY29udGFpbmVyLWlubmVye3dpZHRoOjEwMCU7bWFyZ2luOjAgYXV0b30gfSA=

    Racing is one of the best ways to stay motivated and engaged while riding on Zwift. In this week’s top video, hear from one Zwifter as she shares her experience from her first race on Zwift.

    We’re also featuring videos about VO2 Max, pain cave set ups for small spaces, a test of the KICKR Core 2’s compatibility, and more exciting Zwift racing content.

    I got dropped in my first Zwift race!

    With Zwift Unlocked recently starting, Jessica Strange saw it as a great opportunity to do her first Zwift race. Hear from her as she talks through it!

    VO2 Max: What Your Lab (and Watch) Aren’t Telling You

    How accurate is the VO2 max estimate on your sports apps? What does the metric really tell you? In this video, Sarah Does Sass breaks down everything you need to know about the metric.

    My Pain Cave 2025 – More Space Saving Solutions!

    Looking for some inspiration for your indoor cycling setup? Not Pogi gives a tour of his pain cave. 

    The BMX Bandit, Will it Zwift?

    Can you truly use Zwift Ready trainers with any bike? Ryan Condon puts this to the test by assembling his own BMX Bandit and mounting it atop his new Wahoo KICKR Core 2.

    Digging Deep… My First Zwift Race in 4 months

    After his season came to an early end, Jeff has started his offseason and training for the 2026 season. Watch as he tackles his first Zwift race in 4 months.

    Got a Great Zwift Video?

    Share the link below and we may feature it in an upcoming post!

    Related Posts

    Facebook
    Twitter
    Pinterest
    ReddIt
      Oli Chi
      Oli Chihttps://zracecentral.com/
      Oliver is a Zwift enthusiast who spends lots of time riding and racing on Zwift. While much of Oliver's time is spent being a kid, he manages to make time to create content about Zwift on his blog and YouTube channel ZRace Central.

      1 COMMENT

      Subscribe
      Notify of
      guest

      guest

      1 Comment
      Oldest
      Newest Most Voted
      Inline Feedbacks
      View all comments
      wpdiscuz   wpDiscuz

      Get Started on Zwift

      Sign Up (Free Trial)
      Buy Zwift Ride
      Buy KICKR CORE One
      Read More...

      Newest Featured Posts

      Cyber Weekend Deals on Zwift Ride and Wahoo Trainers

      Trainers

      Tour de Boudicca 7.0 3-Day Women’s Stage Race Announced

      Events

      Support This Site

      Write a post, shop through us, donate or advertise. Learn more

      NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

      Zwift tips and news every 2 weeks! Click to subscribe.

      More Posts

      “Fresh Outta ’25” ZRacing Series Details (December 2025)

      Events

      Zwift Racing League Week 5 Guide: Glasgow Crit Circuit (Points Race)

      Racing

      Zwift Updates Drafting on Inclines and Declines

      How Zwift Works

      Pedaling, Clicking, and the Search for a Better Way: Stream Deck as a Zwift Accessory

      Hardware/Equipment

      This community-driven site is maintained by Eric Schlange and a team of Zwift enthusiasts. Zwift Insider is independent of Zwift corporate (www.zwift.com), although Zwift does provide funding to help defray site costs.

      This site contains affiliate links to Amazon, Wahoo, and other brands. Zwift Insider makes a small commission on purchases made from these links, so please shop through them to support our efforts.

      Terms of Use/DMCA Copyright Policy

      Privacy Policy | Privacy Consent

      [email protected]

      Latest articles

      How the Race Was Won: Escalator Pandemonium In the ZRL TTT

      Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of November 29-30

      Cyber Weekend Deals on Zwift Ride and Wahoo Trainers

      Popular Categories

      • Racing1577
      • Events1093
      • News840
      • Training & Nutrition738
      • Interviews568
      • Routes & Maps480
      Comment Author Info
      :wpds_smile::wpds_grin::wpds_wink::wpds_mrgreen::wpds_neutral::wpds_twisted::wpds_arrow::wpds_shock::wpds_unamused::wpds_cool::wpds_evil::wpds_oops::wpds_razz::wpds_roll::wpds_cry::wpds_eek::wpds_lol::wpds_mad::wpds_sad::wpds_exclamation::wpds_question::wpds_idea::wpds_hmm::wpds_beg::wpds_whew::wpds_chuckle::wpds_silly::wpds_envy::wpds_shutmouth:
      1
      0
      Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
      ()
      x
      | Reply
      You are going to send email to

      Move Comment

    • Related Posts