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    ReferenceHow Zwift Works

    Kids Under 16 Ride Free on Zwift

    Eric Schlange
    By Eric Schlange
    March 20, 2020
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    Most Zwifting parents would love nothing more than to see their kids on Zwift and even join them for a ride or run around Watopia. Zwift has long been free for kids under 13, and that limit was raised to 16 over a year ago.  Big kudos to Zwift for making this move to encourage more riding from youngsters!

    To get your child set up with a free Zwift account, visit this Zwift support page >

    Parents must submit a consent request in order to get a free account set up for your kid(s). (The consent form is linked in the support post above).

    1 Year at a Time

    Zwift will create your child’s account and apply a free year discount code to the account. This free year will expire (after a year), and you will need to reach out to Zwift for another free year at that time, assuming your child is still under 16.

    Best Practices:

    • Get a Zwift account yourself. This Zwift account doesn’t even have to be active (paid), but use it to “follow” your child’s account and monitor their activity.
    • Avoid using your child’s age in their username. Consider abbreviating their name or using a nickname in their profile.
    • Make your child’s profile private with the Zwift Companion (ZC) app, directions are available here.

    Noah on his first real Zwift session--one lap of Watopia flat.
    My son Noah during one of his first Zwift sessions!

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      Eric runs Zwift Insider in his spare time when he isn't on the bike or managing various business interests. He lives in Northern California with his beautiful wife, two kids and dog. Follow on Strava

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      Nathan Lipke
      Nathan Lipke(@nlipke)
      2 years ago

      For 20″ bikes it’s hard to find a setup.
      I set my kid up with Cyclops Fluid with the adapter and a Wahoo speed sensor.
      https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BT578A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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      Nathan Lipke
      Nathan Lipke(@nlipke)
      2 years ago

      Another tip: Use meetups with “keep together” for family rides.

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      Julia rowe-may
      Julia rowe-may
      2 years ago
      Reply to  Nathan Lipke

      Do you have to upgrade kids membership to do this ? Mine doesn’t seem Able to do that function in meet ups

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      Milo
      Milo
      2 years ago

      I am a junior that rides on Zwift and I love it. The racing and the riding around is amazing

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      sven
      sven
      2 years ago

      Any equipment recommendations for kids to handle smaller bikes etc? Also, tips and tricks to do group rides with your kids?
      Thanks

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      Nathan Lipke
      Nathan Lipke(@nlipke)
      2 years ago
      Reply to  sven

      See my post above, I set my kid up with Cyclops Fluid with the adapter and a Wahoo speed sensor.

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      Adrian Amos
      Adrian Amos(@ahamos)
      2 years ago

      Zwift has been my son’s principal training method for the past 4 years. He’s won the state championships for the last 3 years for his age group. Now, at 14 years old, he’s just edging up to 4W/Kg, and able to hold my wheel outside for hours at a time, and quickly becoming my favorite ride partner.

      I was SUPER thrilled when they upped the age last year–we were right on the cusp and trying to decide whether it was worth doubling our membership investment.

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      Philip Campbell
      Philip Campbell
      2 years ago

      I think it’s great to see kids enjoying cycling – indoors or outdoors!
      it’s so good for their health and immune system. And even better if they can do it with their Mom or Dad.

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      thewannabeironman
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      thewannabeironman(@wanna_b_ironman)
      2 years ago

      Thanks! That’s GREAT. I wasn’t aware children could go on Zwift for free. I’ve signed up my daughter, she will probably only run for now. It’s easier to set the treadmill than put her bike on a turbo trainer!

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      Andy Linquist
      Andy Linquist
      2 years ago

      Zwift still hasn’t lowered the minimum weight so children are still treated as though they are 45kg/100lbs.

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      Steve D
      Steve D
      2 years ago
      Reply to  Andy Linquist

      You can enter a lower weight if you edit your profile in the Companion App.

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      Keith
      Keith
      2 years ago

      I’m looking for help and advice configuring my kids’ accounts, specifically the weight, wheel diameter, and trainer so that they have around 3.2 w/kg.

      Both kids have their bikes on a DIY stand to elevate the rear wheel off of the ground. Neither has any resistance other than a poorly maintained drive train (bad dad moment). Both have a speed sensor on the rear wheel.

      First setup is for a 9 year old riding a mountain bike with 20” IRL wheels. The 13 year old has 24” IRL wheels, also a mountain bike. Thanks.

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      nitai zecharya
      nitai zecharya
      2 years ago

      Will zwift kid account recive the weight of 20 kg? My son is 5 years old and looking for it so much

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      Eric Schlange
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      Eric Schlange(@eschlange)
      2 years ago
      Reply to  nitai zecharya

      No, minimum weight currently is 45kg. But Zwift has said they’ll be changing that. Just not sure when!

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      Lea
      Lea
      2 years ago

      Is there certain rides that my 14 year old is unable to take part in as he cannot see the same options as my husband

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      Robert Prevelige
      Robert Prevelige
      2 years ago

      When we login with my sons account, it just opens a ride menu. There are no options for races or group rides. What am I missing?

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      Eric Schlange
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      Eric Schlange(@eschlange)
      2 years ago
      Reply to  Robert Prevelige

      Probably the bare bones new user interface. Just use it, the other options should show up eventually.

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      Rob Krenn
      Rob Krenn(@rob_krenn)
      1 year ago

      My son, just turned 6. in the passt he watched me whilst riding on Zwift, but now he wants to join in. as we now the kickr bike, it is possible. set it up to the lowest setting, and remove the saddle inclusive the post, so he’s sitting on top of the frame, which I covered with an insolation roll ( plumber hardware) that we he rides up to one hr on Zwift, using my account. but now we just have asked to set up an account own his own, just not sure , how it will show up later… Read more »

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      Jody
      Jody
      1 year ago

      We received email about updating our Childs information for COPPA. The link is requiring a $1 credit card charge/donation. Is this actually from Zwift? Just being careful…

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      Eric Schlange
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      Eric Schlange(@eschlange)
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Jody

      I received an email on July 9th about updating my child’s account. The link took me to https://zwift.com/kids?utm_source=email&utm_medium=txt-updatedconsentform&utm_campaign=Zwift_ALL_updatechildform_july20

      There was no credit card info needed. I’m not sure what you’re seeing, but I don’t think that’s from Zwift!

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      Jakes
      Jakes
      1 year ago

      My son joined as a 9 year old in May 2019 and enjoyed the platform very much. He progressed to Level 19. Now I have to renew his participation, but we do not want him to loose out on the levels and rewards he achieved to date. We keep on receiving messages that his trail period expired. I have sent several emails to the Zwift Team over the past few weeks, but I have not received any response back. Is there another way to continue with his participation without registering as a “fresh” user, loosing all that he has achieved… Read more »

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      Steven Ortman
      Steven Ortman
      1 year ago

      Great but takes so long to get approval. Waiting over 2 weeks. Sent several emails with no response.

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      Coach Cane
      Coach Cane(@realcoachcane)
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Steven Ortman

      Did you ever hear back? I’m wondering how long it takes. Thanks.

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      Judith Cole
      Judith Cole
      1 year ago

      We have signed up our 9 year old with Zwift, which he loves. Can you tell me if he needs to have his own Zwift Companion app, or is he able to to use mine? I can’t see an ‘add user’?? Many thanks

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