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Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of April 13-14

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Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of April 13-14

This weekend’s picks are a mix of newer events from Zwift and long-running events from the community. Enjoy!

🥇 ZRacing “Lap It Up” Stage 2: Glasgow Reverse

✅ Popular Event　✅ New Course

Zwift’s popular ZRacing monthly series is well underway for April, and this week we’ve been on the brand-new Glasgow Reverse route. Have you raced it yet? Be ready for some punchy intervals!

See our guide to Zwift ZRacing >

Multiple time slots all weekend
See upcoming events at zwift.com/events/tag/zracingapr2024

🤝 Zwift Big Spin Makeups

✅ Beginner Friendly　✅ Unique Unlocks

The Zwift Big Spin series is now in makeup mode, so if you want to get in more spins (do you have the Atomic Cruiser yet?) or just knock out a stage you missed, stages are scheduled every how this weekend at 15 minutes past the hour.

Read all about The Zwift Big Spin >

Multiple timeslots all weekend
See upcoming events at zwift.com/the-zwift-big-spin

🤝 Catrina’s Ladies Social Ride

　✅ Women Only 　✅ Beginner Friendly 　✅ Legacy Leader

Catrina has been leading this social ride for years, and it’s a friendly place for new and experienced Zwifting ladies! This week’s ride is a 60-minute event at 1.5-2.5 W/kg on Watopia’s short Temple Trek route. You’ll finish the route before the event is even half over, and it may be an adventure to see where the game routes everyone after that!

Sunday, April 14 @ 12:30pm UTC/8:30am EDT/5:30am PDT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/4332405

🥇 DIRT Dadurday Chase Race

✅ Unique Event

It’s been a while since we’ve featured a Chase Race, so here’s one that’s been around for years. Every Saturday, Team DIRT (Dads Inside Riding Trainers) hosts a chase race where the goal of the race is to have the riders in each category work together to fend off the riders in the other categories from catching. The lower the category, the higher the starting advantage will be.

Read more about Chase Races on Zwift >

This week’s races take place on 9 laps of Yorkshire’s Queen’s Highway.

Two time slots on Saturday, April 13
11am UTC/7am EDT/4am PDT and
1:45pm UTC/9:45am EDT/6:45am PDT

🥇 KISS Racing – 100

✅ Endurance Challenge　✅ Popular Event

If you’re looking to race with some of the best of the best, or just simply want a challenging race, the KISS 100 is where it is at. Every week, this iconic 100-kilometer race draws some of the top riders in each category.

The race will be taking place on the Big Foot Hills course in Watopia, with a custom finish at the 102.6km mark.

Sunday, April 14 @ 1:15pm UTC/9:15am EDT/6:15am PDT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/4332423

How We Make Our Picks

We choose each weekend’s Notable Events based on a variety of factors including:

  • Is the event unique/innovative in some way?
  • Are celebrities (pro riders, etc) attending/leading?
  • Are signup counts already high, meaning the event is extra-popular?
  • Does the ride include desirable unlocks or prizes?
  • Does the event appeal to ladies on Zwift? (We like to support this under-represented group!)
  • Is it for a good cause?
  • Is it just plain crazy (extra long races, world record attempts, etc)?
  • Is it a long-running, popular weekly event with a dedicated leader who deserves a shout out?

In the end, we want to call attention to events that are extra-special and therefore extra-appealing to Zwifters. If you think your event qualifies, comment below with a link/details and we may just include it in an upcoming post!

Zwift Click Virtual Shifter Now Available As Standalone Purchase

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Zwift Click Virtual Shifter Now Available As Standalone Purchase

Zwift Click Virtual Shifter Now Available As Standalone Purchase

Yesterday, Zwift added the Zwift Click virtual shifter to its store (see it here), allowing Zwifters to purchase this device as a standalone item for the first time.

The Click is selling for $39/£39/€39 and shipping to UK, EU, and US customers. Shop here >

Virtual shifting is arguably Zwift’s most important innovation in the past year or more, and this is a move by Zwift to increase its adoption by making virtual shifting available to owners of compatible trainers at a low cost.

Trainer Requirements

Since October 2023, virtual shifting capabilities have rolled out to the Zwift Hub, KICKR v6, KICKR Move, and KICKR Core trainers. You must have one of these trainers to use the Click, although more trainers will support virtual shifting in the coming months.

You do not need the single-sprocket Zwift Cog in order to use virtual shifting.

Learn About Virtual Shifting

We’ve just published “All About Virtual Shifting in Zwift“, so if you have any questions on this feature, head over to the post!

Questions or Comments?

Share below!

Tiny Race Series – April 13 Routes and Last Week’s Results

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Tiny Race Series – April 13 Routes and Last Week’s Results

Tiny Race Series – April 13 Routes and Last Week’s Results

See zwiftinsider.com/tiny for current Tiny Race details.

World Parkinson’s Day Awareness Ride Announced for Thursday, April 11

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World Parkinson’s Day Awareness Ride Announced for Thursday, April 11

World Parkinson’s Day Awareness Ride Announced for Thursday, April 11

The Zwift community is collaborating this week to hold an event in support of Parkinson’s Disease research while providing a home for those with Parkinson’s or anyone supporting a person with Parkinson’s.

Rob Warner of the Zwifters Against Parkinsons (ZWAP) team tells me, “Our ZWAP numbers are growing and the word is getting out to many people of the importance of exercise for those of us with Parkinson’s. There is growing evidence that high intensity exercise especially cycling is not only slowing progression but may even reverse neurodegeneration of the disease.”

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Event Details

The ride is scheduled for 4pm UTC/12pm EDT/9am PDT on April 11th, which is World Parkinson’s Day. It will be held on one lap of Watopia’s “Big Flat 8” for a total ride length of 31.5km with 109m of elevation.

Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/4219852

The event description says:

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. Exercise and cycling is proven to be beneficial. The ZWAP cycling club (ZWifters Against Parkinson’s) host activities on Zwift every day open for both people affected by PD and their supporters. 11th of April is the World Parkinson’s Day. ZWAP invite you to a social ride to support those affected by the disease and help us raise awareness about it including the importance and possibilities of exercise in general and cycling in particular.

Questions or Comments?

Post below!

In the Drops Episode 45: Guest Ryan Condon

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In the Drops Episode 45: Guest Ryan Condon

In the Drops Episode 45: Guest Ryan Condon

In episode 45 of In The Drops, Ryan Condon joins us to talk about his Zwift journey from new starter to winning his first Zwift race. Additionally, Ryan fills us in on his latest marathon efforts and his upcoming Fan Dance challenge.

We also check out Jonathan Huber‘s recent AMAZING vEverest achievement with 8 times up the Alpe de Zwift, Rob Bane takes us through what we need to know to win in Stage 1 of this month’s Z Racing series, and Nathan finishes up with some highlights of the last Episode of FRR’s World Tour.

Don’t forget about a Zwift quiz at the end of each episode. Test your knowledge against other Zwifters and resident expert Rob Bane!

Zwift Releases Final Stats and Results from Record-Breaking Zwift Games

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Zwift Releases Final Stats and Results from Record-Breaking Zwift Games

Zwift Releases Final Stats and Results from Record-Breaking Zwift Games

The Zwift Games wrapped up on March 31, and Zwift just released some fun community stats along with the final results of the elite races. Let’s dive in!

Record-Breaking Community Racing

Simply put, Zwift Games participation numbers broke all of Zwift’s previous records for race events!

  • Over 80,000 people participated in the Games
  • Zwifters completed over 215,000 races
  • The races themselves broke records in terms of field sizes, with almost 50 races attracting over 1000 starters and an average race attendance of over 250

The Zwift Games truly became the meeting place of Zwift’s racing community for the month of March. Zwift says, “Following the unprecedented success of the inaugural event, the Zwift Games is set to become an annual fixture and highlight of the Zwift racing calendar for years to come.”

Elite Results

Alongside the community events, elite races were held for a much smaller number of top riders who jumped through a number of qualification hoops designed to ensure fair competition.

Winners of each stage (Sprint, Epic, and Climb) took home $7,000 and won the gold Concept Z1 bike in game!

Sprint Championship Results

Men (see full results)

  1. Michal Kamiński (Poland)
  2. Vidar Mehl (Norway)
  3. Teppo Laurio (Finland)

Women (see full results)

  1. Kathrin Fuhrer (Switzerland)
  2. Liz Van Houweling (USA)
  3. Mika Söderström (Sweden)

Epic Championship Results

Men (see full results)

  1. Neal Fryett (USA)
  2. Lennert Teugels (Belgium)
  3. Ollie Jones (New Zealand)

Women (see full results)

  1. Kathrin Fuhrer (Switzerland)
  2. Gabriela Guerra (Brazil)
  3. Lou Bates (Great Britain)

Climb Championship Results

Men (see full results)

  1. Freddy Ovett (Australia)
  2. Lennert Teugels (Belgium)
  3. Thomas Perren (Great Britain)

Women (see full results)

  1. Illi Gardner (Great Britain)
  2. Emma Belforth (Sweden)
  3. Gabriela Guerra (Brazil)

Overall Results

Men (see full results)

  1. Freddy Ovett (Australia)
  2. Lennart Jasch (Germany)
  3. Thom Thrall (Canada)

Women (see full results)

  1. Kathrin Fuhrer (Switzerland)
  2. Gabriela Guerra (Brazil)
  3. Lou Bates (Great Britain)

Each overall champion won an exclusive and unique gold-painted Wahoo KICKR Bike, $10,000, and a Golden Concept Z1 bike in game.

Your Thoughts

What did you think of your Zwift Games experience? Share below!

Top 5 Zwift Videos: Community, Improving Fitness, and Sauce for Zwift

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Top 5 Zwift Videos: Community, Improving Fitness, and Sauce for Zwift

One of the things that truly sets Zwift apart from the other platforms is its community. In this week’s top video, we’ve selected a video highlighting this Zwift “feature.”

We’ve also selected a video with a recap of a rider’s recent training on Zwift, a video about Sauce for Zwift, a rider’s encounter with a ZPower user, and details on the Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift ONE’s availability in Australia and Canada.

Slowing it Down…This is the Beauty of Zwift

While it can be easy to get caught up in training and competition, it is important to take a breather once in a while and truly appreciate the community aspect of Zwift. Linda, aka Zwifting with Granny, shares her experience with the Zwift community in her latest video.

Spinning the Zwift Big Spin And Feeling Stronger!

As Matt gets back to riding on Zwift, he tackles the Zwift Big Spin. Watch as he provides an update on his recent training.

This Zwift Plugin Will Make You Instantly Better

Adam, who is on a journey to reach category A+ on Zwift, tackles the Virtual L’etape Du Tour de France. He also uses Sauce for Zwift for the first time and shares all his thoughts on the app.

zPower Blows Up L’Etape du Tour de France Zwift Race

Watch as Erik Lee from Don’t Get Dropped Cycling races in the Virtual L’etape Du Tour de France against a rider using ZPower (aka, a ZPower Ranger).

Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift ONE Bundle now in Australia & Canada

Wahoo has recently announced that the Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift ONE Bundle is now available to ship to Australia and Canada. Get all the details in this video from Shane Miller!

Got a Great Zwift Video?

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

Spring Training 2024 Workout Series Announced

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Spring Training 2024 Workout Series Announced

Spring Training 2024 Workout Series Announced

Today Zwift announced the second annual Spring Training – a 6-week workout series featuring one fresh workout each week “to help you build endurance for those long, outdoor rides.” The series begins April 15 and Zwift says, “Whether your goal is to lead the pack, train for an upcoming event, or just not get dropped, this Spring Training Series will gear you up for the outdoors!”

New this year, women-only events are being held. There’s also a new kit to unlock and a printable worksheet to help guide your training! Let’s dive into the details…

Workout Details & Schedule

Group workout events are scheduled hourly each day. You can also complete the workouts on your own as on-demand workouts from the Spring Training folder in your workouts library.

Workout 1 – Sweet Spot Foundation, April 15-22

Let’s start by building a strong endurance base!

Long: 48 min // Short: 29 min
Route: Countryside Tour
View Events >

Workout 2 – Endurance Escalator, April 22-29

Let’s take it up a notch! We are focused on escalating our endurance and stamina.

Long: 49 min // Short: 30 min
Route: The Muckle Yin
View Events >

Workout 3 – Cadence and Cruise, April 29-May 6

Now is time to challenge ourselves with cadence variations to enhance our agility and endurance.

Long: 48 min // Short: 29 min
Route: Big Flat 8
View Events >

Workout 4 – Power Surge, May 6-13

Let’s now focus on our ability to handle changes in intensity. This will help us build strength as we move to longer rides.

Long: 52 min // Short: 28 min
Route: Turf N Surf
View Events >

Workout 5 – Endurance Ascent, May 13-20

Let’s focus on enhancing our climbing ability with hill climb simulations.

Long: 46 min // Short: 29 min
Route: Downtown Titans
View Events >

Workout 6 – Sweet Spot Summit, May 20-27

You’ve reached the end! Let’s now maximize our endurance gains with Sweet Spot Summit.

Long: 43 min // Short: 26 min
Route: Castle to Castle
View Events >

Make-Up Days May 27-June 2

If you missed one or more workouts but want to make sure you complete all six stages, there is a make-up week at the end of the series. You can also do the workouts on your own – see below.

On-Demand Workouts

If you can’t fit a group workout into your schedule, or just prefer to do the workout on your own, all Spring Training workouts are available as “on-demand” workouts from the workout folder. Completing the workout as an on-demand workout counts as completing the stage.

Women’s Events

Women-only Spring Training workout events are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays every two hours. Join the Zwift Women’s Training Club to see the events in the Companion app automatically, or see upcoming ZWTC events at zwift.com/events/tag/zwtc.

Kit and Badge Unlocks

Riders will receive the Spring Training cap after completing one stage, the sunglasses after completing three stages, and the 2024 Spring Training Kit and achievement badge after completing all six stages.

Printable Worksheet

Zwift created a “Spring Training Workout Worksheet” to guide you through this series. It includes tips for getting some outdoor riding in alongside the workout series.

Download the Sprint Training Workout Worksheet >

Learn More

See all upcoming events and other details at zwift.com/spring-training-workouts.

Questions or Comments?

Post below!

Woman Racer Spotlight: Sue Satchithananda 

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Woman Racer Spotlight: Sue Satchithananda 

Woman Racer Spotlight: Sue Satchithananda 

Name: Sue Satchithananda 

Hometown: Audlem, Cheshire UK 

How did you get into cycling? I was an active rower but during lockdown I couldn’t row, so I got my old bike on a cheap trainer in the garage and joined Her Spirit for workouts. 

How long have you been racing on Zwift? 4 months 

Are you part of a Virtual team? Galaxy 

What do you love most about racing? Competition and challenging myself. 

What is your favourite style of race (e.g. points, scratch, iTT, TTT, Chase, duathlon)? TTT or iTT 

What is your favourite Zwift women’s race series? Flamme Rouge was my first and most epic race Tour. 

What is your most memorable racing experience, inside or outside or BOTH? I raced the National 24-hour Time trial in July 2023. It was an incredible experience. So many people believed in me, and the support from my IRL club, Crewe Clarion Wheelers, was amazing. 

What is your favourite food to eat post race? I have invented a ‘recovery sandwich’. It is made on wholemeal bread with mature cheddar, peanut butter, marmite, salad, and beetroot . It is a great savoury hit (which I usually crave after a long race) and has a good amount of protein.

What advice would you give to a woman entering her first Zwift race? Just go for it! Have fun pushing yourself at your level and don’t get any preconceived ideas about who can race.

Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of April 6-7

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Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of April 6-7

This weekend’s picks are a delightful mix of long rides, fresh races, and fun social rides. Choose your fun!

🥇 Zwift Epic Races – Paris Roubaix Femmes Avec Zwift

✅ Endurance Challenge

Looking for a long race this weekend? The just-announced Epic Races give you two options: the “standard” race which is 3 laps of France’s R.G.V. (72.7km, 399m), or the “long” race which is 1 lap of France Classic Fondo (145.9km, 1099m). Events happen at the top of every hour over the weekend, alternating between standard and long races.

See our guide for these Epic races >

Multiple time slots all weekend
See upcoming events zwift.com/events/tag/prfa

🤝 Stage 4 | The Zwift Big Spin 2024

✅ Beginner Friendly　✅ Unique Unlocks

The Zwift Big Spin series is wrapping up this weekend (although we’ll have 2 weeks of makeup events to follow) so if you want to knock out stage 4, now is a great time to do it!

Read all about The Zwift Big Spin >

We’re in France for Stage 4. Insider tip: Stage 4’s shorter routes cover 2 laps in each event, meaning you get 2 prize spins!

Multiple timeslots all weekend
See upcoming events at zwift.com/the-zwift-big-spin

🥇 Rhino Racing Short Crits on Glasgow Reverse

✅ New Route 　✅ Unique Event

The new Glasgow Reverse route is being used for the ZRL finals, and racers who want to recon the course are invited to join the Rhino Racing Short Crits events this Saturday. There are five time slots, so they’re accessible to everyone!

Multiple time slots on Saturday
See upcoming Rhino Racing crits at zwift.com/events/tag/rhinocrits

🤝 Vikings Valhalla Sunday Skaal ride

✅ Endurance Challenge 　✅ Beginner-Friendly　✅ Unique Event

We’ve featured this event several times in the past, as it’s always well-attended, well-led, and offers two pace options. Experienced leaders and sweepers do their best to keep the groups together with the help of doubledraft and a zapping fence, so everyone can work together to knock out a long ride!

This week category C will ride at 2.3-2.7 W/kg on Sugar Cookie for 106km, or choose category D for a 1.7-2.2 W/kg pace on 1 lap of The Mega Pretzel (111km).

Sunday, April 7th @ 7:05am UTC/3:05am EDT/12:05am PDT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/4319136

🥇 Tiny Races: Tour de Worlds

✅ Unique Event　✅ Popular Event　✅ Kit Unlock

This week’s Tiny Races will take you on a chronological tour of Zwift’s World Championship courses: Richmond, Innsbruck, Yorkshire, and Scotland.

Remember: Tiny Races are actually a set of four races, each lasting 15 minutes or less, so you can knock out all four for a splendid 1-hour session.

3 Time Slots Each Saturday
See details at zwiftinsider.com/tiny

How We Make Our Picks

We choose each weekend’s Notable Events based on a variety of factors including:

  • Is the event unique/innovative in some way?
  • Are celebrities (pro riders, etc) attending/leading?
  • Are signup counts already high, meaning the event is extra-popular?
  • Does the ride include desirable unlocks or prizes?
  • Does the event appeal to ladies on Zwift? (We like to support this under-represented group!)
  • Is it for a good cause?
  • Is it just plain crazy (extra long races, world record attempts, etc)?
  • Is it a long-running, popular weekly event with a dedicated leader who deserves a shout out?

In the end, we want to call attention to events that are extra-special and therefore extra-appealing to Zwifters. If you think your event qualifies, comment below with a link/details and we may just include it in an upcoming post!

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