If you’re Zwifting on a Mac or PC, keyboard shortcuts provide easy access to commonly used Zwift functions. Here’s a complete list of all keyboard shortcuts on Zwift.
Esc: Brings up the “Menu” button (or goes back when in a menu)
Tab: Skip workout block
Page Up/Down: Adjust workout % intensity (aka “FTP bias”) during a workout
Wireless Keyboard Recommendation
Many PC and Mac users connect a wireless keyboard to their setup for convenience. There’s only one keyboard I would recommend, and that’s Logitech’s trusty K400. It’s affordable ($35) and seemingly bulletproof, with astonishing battery life and a built-in trackpad so you don’t need a mouse.
In short, it’s the perfect keyboard for your Zwifting setup. I’ve had mine for 8 years, and it’s still working perfectly! (Pro tip: install the Logitech Options app on your computer so you can enable the F1-F12 keys by default.)
Keyboard Shortcuts Demo Video
No Keyboard Shortcuts on iOS/AppleTV/Android
The above shortcuts are for Zwift on PC/Mac. Zwift for iOS/iPadOS/AppleTV/Android has no way to bring up the keyboard, so all game interactions are via screen touches and swipes via the action bar which is shown (see below) when you swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
This week, Adam from the Road to A YouTube channel released a video outlining his list of the top 9 things missing in Zwift:
While he admits that his suggestions lean heavily into the racing side of Zwift, Adam is a thoughtful guy, and Zwift should be listening to his ideas. So I decided to unpack his video a bit by offering my take on each of his ideas and sharing that “conversation” with the world.
Below, I summarize each of his points, then provide my own star rating (out of 5) to indicate how important I consider this item to be in the universe of potential Zwift improvements. Lastly, I provide a comment to explain my rating. Let’s dive in!
#1: Drafting Indicator
Drafting is a key Zwift racing skill, but even today we still have no way of measuring how well we’re doing it. Can I save more watts if I get closer to this back wheel? What if I scoot left or right a bit? Sauce for Zwift and Pedal Games can both display it. Why doesn’t Zwift?
Adam, like (I imagine) most Zwifters, isn’t too fussed about exactly how a drafting indicator could work. It might show the number of watts saved, or just be a graph showing how much of the available draft you’re receiving.
My Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Drafting is too mysterious in Zwift, and a simple indicator would go a long way toward helping people understand how it works.
#2: New Roads
Everyone loves new roads, but Zwift’s construction crews have always worked at a painfully slow pace. Adam would love to see new roads, and in particular, perhaps a long, double-sided climb that could be used in various ways to create interesting routes.
My Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐
I don’t think Zwift needs to release hundreds of miles of new roads each year, but I do think they should speed up construction, because Zwifters love to explore and experience new roads.
Expanding Watopia with some gravel rides in the rocks around Fuego Flats, giving us a few interesting urban roads in London, Innsbruck, and Richmond, releasing a velodrome… the possibilities are nearly endless.
#3: Connected Worlds
Why not connect all the worlds, instead of having separate maps? Adam thinks this would be a big improvement, because imagine the epic routes you could piece together!
My Rating:⭐⭐
I’ve never been a fan of the connected worlds idea. I think just adding new roads fulfills this need – if each of the maps is big enough, the need to connect them goes away. (Also, connecting the maps would basically nuke my carefully-created library of Strava segments…)
#4: Custom Routes
What if event organizers could create a custom route using a simple tool, defining the start and finish locations, as well as the roads used in between?
My Rating:⭐⭐⭐
As a ride/race organizer, I’d love to be able to define custom routes. This wouldn’t be terribly useful on smaller maps, but on more complex worlds like Watopia and Makuri Islands, there are a lot of fun possibilities.
(ZwiftMap.com has a custom route builder that serves as a good example of how this could work.)
#5: More Variety in ZRacing
Zwift’s ZRacing series is the most popular one on the platform, but that’s not because they are particularly compelling events. They get a lot of participation because they are scheduled multiple times daily, Zwift advertises them, and the series has been running for a few years, so racers default to it when looking for a race.
Adam would like to see courses get more interesting, though. Perhaps each week’s route gets more climby, or more custom routes are used to mix things up.
My Rating:⭐⭐⭐
ZRacing events tend to be flat or rolling routes, which are the sort of routes I most enjoy racing. So I’m not going to complain about route choice! I would like to see more creative route selection, though, including some custom-length routes.
I think it’s good for Zwift to have a steady, predictable, and Zwift-owned race series always running. I just wish there were better tools for race organizers, so the community could be more creative in setting up additional races.
#6: Weight Verification
When Adam asks for weight verification, he’s not asking for what you think (some way to ensure everyone’s weight in Zwift is accurate). Instead, he’s asking for a simple popup that lets people know what their current weight is, and makes it easy for them to update if they’d like. Because, as Adam rightly explains, many Zwifters have their weight set incorrectly because they forget about it or don’t realize how important it is.
My Rating:⭐⭐⭐
This is a cool, simple idea, and one I’ve never heard suggested before. I think a weekly reminder like Adam suggests is too often, but a monthly or quarterly popup seems about right.
#7: Points Races
As Adam explains, Zwift natively supports just two race formats currently: scratch races and time trials. The concept of points races is a popular one, though, and if Zwift could support them with in-game HUD elements showing points segments and real-time results, this racing format would become very popular very quickly.
My Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Points racing already exists in Zwift, of course, but supporting it natively in game (in real time) would turn points races into an exciting subgenre of Zwift racing with its own set of strategies and fitness requirements. If done right, it would be the biggest thing to happen to Zwift racing in recent years.
#8: Mixed Starts in Races
This one is going to be fairly controversial – Adam says that up front. What he’s pitching is that all categories start together in races, and the HUD is updated to show not only your overall current placement, but also your placement within your category. At the finish your score would be calculated based on how you finished among all riders in the race, not just those in your category.
My Rating:⭐⭐⭐
I like the idea of giving organizers the option to have their race work as Adam describes, because mass-start events can help push lower-category riders past their misconceived limits. And I really like the idea of being able to see where I’m currently placed in my category, instead of just the overall placing.
One caveat, though: organizing your race in this way should just remain an option, not a requirement. Because giving race organizers more options is a good thing, instead of forcing races to work in a certain way.
#9: ZRS Improvements
Zwift Racing Score was officially released in October 2024, but Adam isn’t satisfied with its current state. He mentions two issues in this video:
It is heavily skewed by the type of routes you race on
It really doesn’t take the strength of the field into consideration (despite claiming to do so)
Adam does a great job of delving further into ZRS’ shortcomings in this related video.
My Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐
On one hand, I must say that ZRS has been working fine for me, and has placed me where I think I should be in terms of the abilities of the riders I race against. I’m consistently in fields that push me to the limit, and where no riders are grossly overpowered and able to ride away from everyone.
That said, the score movements I’ve seen based on my results haven’t always made sense. So while I may not agree with all of Adam’s points, we are in agreement that ZRS still has considerable room for improvement. Adam’s related video digs into some of the key issues nicely.
Your Thoughts
What do you think of Adam’s suggestions and my replies? Are these the top 9 things missing on Zwift right now, or is there something else you’d put on the list first?
Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 series is wrapping up soon, and once again, his ride is the biggest one on the calendar for the weekend. Special guest riders include celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay and Paul Ainsworth.
The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift wraps up this weekend as well, so we’ve got some events focused on TdFFaZ. Our final pick for the weekend? A popular club kit launch ride. See details below!
✅ Good Cause ✅ Popular ✅ Special Guests ✅ Kit Unlock
Once again, the most popular ride this weekend is the open-paced Tour de 4 ride with Sir Chris Hoy (11x world champion and 6x Olympic champion). Special guests this month include celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay and Paul Ainsworth!
Zwift has partnered with eight community clubs to host Watch the Femmes Club rides, with a new club and route featured each day. All events are 45 minutes long.
The Queen Bee club is featured on Saturday, then Sunday is a make-up day where a different club is featured each hour. (Some rides are banded, others are not. Click “toggle event details” on Zwift’s website for each event to see if it’s banded.)
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Watch Party Rides are held each day of the Tour and hosted by special guests and community leaders. These are 60-minute events with open pacing, held at the same time as the live stage broadcast so participants can watch the race on a second screen while Zwifting together.
Zwift’s Joe Battisti is hosting stage 8’s ride on Saturday. Big Joe is a tower of enthusiasm, a huge cycling fan, and a powerful rider himself! Team OWL‘s Elaine Montoya is hosting stage 9 on Sunday, and you’ll love meeting this team co-founder whose love for art and coffee is only matched by her enthusiasm for getting older women to ride bikes.
Zwift is an official partner of L’Etape du Tour de France, and this year, they’re hosting Virtual L’Etape du Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift events that celebrate the legendary climbs of the Tour.
Riders will be on the Power to the Portal route with a finish up the epic Col de la Madeleine (14.3km, 1118m elevation), the same climb this year’s IRL L’Etape event ascends. Finishers unlock the new 2025 Watch the Femmes kit.
✅ Popular Race ✅ Unique Event ✅ Endurance Challenge
Another popular event this weekend is the club kit launch party for Hercules Running & Tri Club. Their kit (see a preview here) includes the slogan, “No fear, only power.”
This is a 45-minute open-paced event on Makuri Islands’ Sleepless City route.
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!
Planning a ride with a friendly RoboPacer but aren’t sure which route they’re riding? We’ve got you. This is Zwift’s cycling RoboPacer route rotation schedule for upcoming days. According to Zwift, Robopacers swap at 00:00 UTC. Click a route for details!
Mac OS and iPad Zwifters: Companion app won’t display map when riding? Try this.
Zwift’s Companion app (for iOS and Android) is a useful tool whether you’re on the bike or not, allowing you to (among other things) search for events, interact with clubs, browse routes, and interact with the game and riders in real-time during an active session.
But sometimes it’s a struggle to get the app to “see” your live Zwift session. This is almost always due to network issues on your end: firewalls/permissions, separate networks, etc. That’s why we published an entire post on the topic (see How to Ensure Reliable Companion App Connection when Zwifting).
I recently received a well-illustrated email from a Zwifter explaining how he fixed his Companion connection issue by adjusting a setting on his Apple Macbook (the device he uses to run Zwift). If you’re running Zwift on a Mac or iPad and find yourself struggling to get Companion to see your live session, this may help! Here’s what Jim sent…
I just discovered the fix to my Zwift Companion app not displaying my active riding or the map and I want to share this with you so you might consider including this in ZI. I have noticed that there are A LOT of Zwifters who do not show the iPhone icon in the “Zwifters Nearby” leaderboard:
(It could be that a lot of people around me just don’t use the app. But I recall seeing that icon a lot, and now it’s kinda rare, so I thought this might indicate a wider problem.)
My Zwift Companion app stopped displaying the map and my active ride about 6-7 months ago, about the time there was both an Apple OS update followed closely by a Zwift update. Consequently, I felt the sudden inability to see the map and my active ride was somehow related to one of those updates. Not being terribly computer savvy, I could only follow conventional wisdom to fix it: I made sure the laptop which I run Zwift on and the iPhone that has the Companion app were on the same network, I rebooted the app, I deleted the app then reinstalled it, and I rebooted my router. But none of that worked.
Then just this morning I came across a blog post on Apple about apps not having permission to access their user’s network, and though I didn’t think it was related to my problem, I had exhausted all other possibilities many months ago. So I tried this and it fixed the problem!
(Editor’s note: Apple released a new “Local Network Privacy” feature to MacOS in September 2024, and it’s this feature that caused Jim’s connection issue. The instructions below explain how to give the Zwift app permission to interact with other devices on your local network, such as your iPhone…)
I run Zwift on a Mac Air laptop, so these instructions are referring to that platform:
1. Click on the Apple logo in the top, left corner, then click on System Settings.
2. Click on General, then Privacy & Security:
4. Scroll down and click on Local Network:
I discovered that all the sliders were off, but as soon as I turned the Zwift slider on, the map popped up on my Companion app. Problem solved!
I have no idea how that slider (or the others) were turned off but I know it’s nothing I did.
Hopefully this fix works for everyone.
Jim Farrar Telluride, CO
For iPad and iPhone Zwifters
One addendum: the same “Local Network Privacy” feature is active on iPadOS and iOS, so if you run Zwift on an iPad or even an iPhone, you’ll need to give it permission to access devices on your local network in order for the Companion app to connect to your Zwift session.
You should get a prompt asking for this permission when you install Zwift. But if you want to toggle the setting manually, or verify it’s enabled, the setting can be found under Settings, Privacy & Security, Local Network:
Note: at this time, Apple says Local Network Privacy is not implemented in tvOS. So Apple TV Zwifters don’t need to worry about this setting.
Questions or Comments?
Did this post help you out? Got Companion connection issues that still aren’t solved? Share below?
While most of the world is experiencing the peak of summer, some Zwifters are seeing this as the perfect time to set up their pain caves for the long winter training block ahead. In this week’s featured video, one Zwifter shares his complete indoor cycling set up.
Also featured in this post are videos about Zwift update 1.93, a Zwifter’s first race and FTP test, bike fitting tips, and Zwift Insider Tiny Races amidst a heat wave.
Complete Pain Cave (Zwift Indoor Cycling Set Up)
Mike Nemeth shares a tour of his pain cave, which features an indoor cycling set up for Zwift.
Zwift 1.93 Update: 5 New HUD Metrics… But What Were They Thinking?!
Titanium Ben discusses game version 1.93 and shares why the new features don’t necessarily live up to the hype.
First Zwift Race + FTP Test
Bingram Bikes recently purchased a Wahoo KICKR Core Zwift One to stay fit. In this video, he tackles his first FTP test and his first Zwift race.
Fix sore knees, back pain, and numb hands with a DIY bike fit
Finding it hard to stay comfortable on the bike? Katie Kookaburra chats with bike fitter Phil Burts to address bike fitting to maximize comfort.
Zwift Tiny Races In a Heatwave
Hurdler Caryl Granville decides to tackle the Zwift Insider Tiny Races on one of the hottest days recorded in Wales.
Got a Great Zwift Video?
Share the link below and we may feature it in an upcoming post!
“Kick ‘N’ Sprint” ZRacing Series Details (August 2025)
Table of Contents
Zwift’s “ZRacing” is the platform’s most popular ongoing race series, and August’s races each include a mid-route climb that demands an explosive kick. You’ll have just enough time to regroup before an all-out sprint to the line!
Zwift debuted new web-based leaderboards at zwift.com for tracking the Zwift Games 2025 GC, and an upgraded version of those leaderboards is now being put to work for the monthly ZRacing series.
Your GC ranking is based on your best finishing time for each stage, and you can race each stage more than once to try for a better time.
Choose Your Category
Zwift schedules three different flavors of ZRacing events in order to encourage “Fairer, more competitive racing for everyone.” They each use different racing score ranges for categorization and are titled Advanced, Range 1, and Range 2. Click banners below to see upcoming events for each:
Get the Badge
Each month’s ZRacing series has a unique achievement badge, which you can unlock by finishing every stage for the month. There are no makeup events, so if you miss a stage, you miss out on the badge and competing in the GC.
One and Done
Zwift has planned these events to deliver a solid 1-hour workout, so each race should only take around 1 hour to complete, including your warmup and cooldown.
The popular Iceni Women’s Series is back for another 4 weeks of races, and this time around they’re collaborating with Rocacorba Collective! Here are the details…
About the Name
The Iceni tribe was ‘peacefully annexed’ by the Roman Empire at some point before 47 AD, though it was allowed some autonomy. When the king died and Boudicca I became High Queen of Iceni, the Roman Empire saw her unfit to rule and invaded the region. Iceni led a revolt against the Roman Empire and regained its independence, along with the independence of several other tribes. This led to the subsequent formation of the Comhairle, an alliance of the British tribes. Iceni had a major say in Comhairle affairs and became an important center of trade, military, and leadership.
Schedule and Routes
Races happen on four consecutive Tuesdays in just one time slot: 17:30 UTC (18:30 BST/13:30 ET/10:30 PT).
Powerup: 1 Steamroller given at the start of the race
Sprint & QOM Segments:
Alley Sprint
Railway Sprint – Bonus ASS MAGIC segment (FAL)
Country Sprint
Temple QOM – Bonus Rocacorba Jersey segment (FAL)
Tower Sprint Reverse
Time and Points-Based Competitions
Individual rankings will be determined by the cumulative time from challenges 1, 2, 3, and 4. In the event of a tie, the rider with the highest total QOM points will be declared the winner. Full results can be viewed in the ZwiftPower League section.
Sprint and QOM segments featured in each week’s challenge will be used to determine prize winners (see below). Sprint and QOM segments will award points to the fastest 6 riders for each segment based on fastest through segment (FTS) results on ZwiftPower.
Prizes
Lots of prizes are up for grabs in this edition of the Iceni Series!
Overall GC Winner (Categories A–E): Rocacorba Collective will award three months of access to their Training Tier to the winners of each of the five race categories. Learn more
Grand Prize Draw: Riders who complete all four events and are members of the Rocacorba Collective Zwift Club will be entered into a Grand Prize draw for a two-night stay at Rocacorba Cycling! Learn more
Overall QOM Winners (Categories A–E): The riders with the most QOM segment points will receive a 20% discount voucher for Garmin.
Overall Sprint Winners (Categories A–E): The riders with the most Sprint segment points will receive an exclusive 40% discount on Rocacorba gear. Learn More
Bonus Prizes: Special spot prizes will be awarded for standout performances on selected segments (see above).
ASS MAGIC is giving away 50% discount coupons, available for two races in each of the five categories
ROCACORBA clothing is giving away 5 Rocacorba Jerseys!
Sign Up
Signup numbers are already high, even though the series is weeks away. Numbers attract numbers, so why not add your name to the list?
Founded by pro cyclist Ashleigh Moolman Pasio in 2021, the Rocacorba Collective is an inclusive indoor cycling community with a mission to empower and uplift women through cycling.
Though rooted in female empowerment, the Collective welcomes men who support its values and vision. Members gain access to expert training, mentorship, and a dynamic global community – supporting riders from grassroots to pro.
This is more than a cycling club. It’s a movement.
And it’s making a real-world impact: a portion of proceeds goes toward supporting young girls at the Khaltsha Academy in Khayelitsha through education and cycling.
Zwift version 1.94 begins its phased rollout today. This is a minor update with two additional HUD metrics, new hardware support, and several bug fixes. Read on for details…
This update adds 2 more metrics to the in-game HUD:
Average W/kg
Average Speed
These two metrics will be especially helpful to ride leaders targeting particular effort levels or speed in their rides.
Sennheiser Momentum Sport Support
On the heels of CORE sensor support released two weeks ago, this week’s update includes support for another device which transmits body temperature.
Zwift says, “You can now use Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds as a heart rate monitor AND body temperature sensor in Zwift, both of which can be made visible on the HUD. In the Pairing screen, open the Heart Rate card and select your Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds. You can configure the metrics shown in your HUD in Zwift Settings under the HUD tab.”
Outdoor Ride XP Bonus Bug Fix
Zwift started importing outdoor rides from Garmin and Wahoo back in April, but there was an odd bug: if your first ride of the week was an outdoor ride that was imported into Zwift, you wouldn’t get your streak extension XP bonus, even if you rode on Zwift later in the week!
Although not included in the release notes, Zwift tells us that this week’s update includes code to address the bug. One caveat: they will wait to trigger the fix until version 1.94 has fully rolled out (on Thursday or Friday) to ensure XP bonuses are granted properly.
Release Notes
Zwift provided notes on additional tweaks and bug fixes in this update:
All workouts in the ‘3Run 13.1’ training plan are now available at the start of the week on Monday and can be completed in any order.
Fixed an issue that could cause the Running workout ‘Hill + Tempo #2’ to be saved with an incorrect title.
Fixed an issue that could cause the CORE Temperature label to overlap with the temperature reading in the new Ride Stats panel.
