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The Road to Recovery

Dave Bibby
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The Road to Recovery

The Road to Recovery

Many of us who have been cycling for any length of time have received some sort of injury or illness we need to overcome. I believe the important thing to remember is not what frailties are holding you back, but what changes you can make to develop what you can do.

We have seen in the past stories of pros like Matt Hayman using Zwift post injury to go on and win one of the Classics, and I am sure there are many more, but what about us mere mortals that don’t always have such dizzy targets?

It’s been well documented that exercising can help with depression and improve mental well-being. I for one can vouch for the fact that if you have something to focus on you can really push yourself beyond limits you thought possible. So perhaps we should start with a little history.

About Me

I have been cycling for many years but really only got the bug when I moved to the Surrey Hills in the UK, 7.5 miles from Box Hill (the real one!) This area is well-known for its rolling hills and beautiful lanes. I joined a Facebook group of cyclists then joined my local cycle club, so my weekends were pretty full. I managed to complete a few charitable events, pushing myself harder and harder and finding even at the age of 49 I could do more and more.

A Sudden Change

Unfortunately this came to a sudden halt at the end of June 2017. I was involved in a bad road accident, hit by an oncoming car. My list of injuries included nine broken ribs, broken collarbone, broken shoulder blade, punctured lung, and of course head trauma. I can assure you it was not a pretty sight. Let’s just say I am lucky to be alive and currently I am still surprising the doctors.

The main issue holding me back from recovery is the nerve damage inflicted on the shoulder area, meaning that both deltoid and bicep muscles are no longer working, leaving me with limited use of my right arm. I had surgery on 6th October to transplant nerve tissue onto the muscles but this will be a waiting game as nerves are very slow to grow (1mm/day). It may seem strange, but all I kept asking was ‘when can I get back on the bike’ and even to this day I am looking forward to getting out on the road again but this is where Zwift comes in.

I have been Zwifting for two years now and although only at level 22 I really enjoy the group riding experience. We have some very good leaders and sweepers out there who do this because they enjoy it and I personally have made some firm friends despite never meeting them real life. Such is the world we live in today! I managed to get myself up to a pretty high standard prior to the accident, getting an FTP in the upper 200’s.

So what’s next?

As of 23rd November I have been given the all clear to get back onto Zwift and slowly get my fitness back. It’s not going to be easy and I will be starting all over again after almost 5 months off the bike, having lost a lot of fitness and muscle mass.

I plan to start again at the bottom with the focus on getting back to full fitness. Easy short sessions will be the first step but if you’re interested why not follow me on the ‘Road to Recovery’… and who knows, that Tron bike may be just around the corner!

Tacx Neo Review: 6 months later

David Pusey
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Tacx Neo Review: 6 months later

Tacx Neo Review: 6 months later

It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was using a dumb turbo for my training sessions and watching a film or listening to music to try and pass the time and relieve the boredom. Then along came the world of Smart Trainers & Zwift.

Initially I was happy using my dumb trainer with Zwift but the more I used the software, the more intrigued I became at improving my in-game and training experience. Fast forward 12 months and a [amazon_textlink asin=’B0112VE4NO|B0112VE4NO|B0112VE4NO|B0112VE4NO|B0112VE4NO|B0112VE4NO|B0112VE4NO’ text=’Tacx Neo’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’zwif-20|zwiftblog-20|zwiftblog-21|zwiftblog03-21|zwiftblog07-21|zwiftblog0b-21|zwiftblog06b-21′ marketplace=’US|CA|UK|ES|FR|DE|IT’ link_id=’4b95dece-d5fb-11e7-aab9-0d7091fdf58a’] landed on my doorstep.

Pulling the Trigger

I spent a long time reading the reviews and comments about the Neo along with the other mainstream wheel off trainers. They all had their pros and cons whether it was software or hardware related, but in the end I felt the Neo was the right trainer for me.

Initially trying to get my hands on the Neo was difficult. There seemed to be a shortage in the UK and as soon as any shop had stock, they were quickly sold out again. During this time more and more users were complaining of grinding noises once the trainer was set up which didn’t help the shortage as a lot of new trainers were being sent out as a warranty replacement.

On a related note: the trouble with reading forums and Facebook groups is people often post about their bad experiences and not the good. This can be really off-putting to any prospective buyers. I always find it’s a case of doing your research, trying to pick the good reviews from the bad and going into the potential purchase with your eyes wide open.

Arrival and Setup

No sooner had the delivery driver left, the box was quickly opened and I began the setup process. This was relatively straightforward but I was using a bike with a 135mm back end so I swapped out the supplied axle with the T2840 quick release which I purchased separately, fitted a Shimano 11 speed cassette and mounted the bike (none of the tools were supplied with the Neo).

I knew the firmware needed to be upgraded so I downloaded the Tacx app to my iPhone, plugged in the power to the trainer and downloaded the new firmware. After a couple minutes I was ready to hop on, no issues so far. The trainer was easy to pair with Zwift and I was soon zooming around the world of Watopia. It really was that easy, there were no problems downloading the firmware, no issues with pairing it with Zwift and perfect gear changes every time.

A Delayed Review

Reviews can be difficult to write, a brand new product often works as intended straight out of the box, but how do these products work after six or twelve months or longer, that can be the hard part when it comes to researching any products. For me the Neo has been perfect. It has been used on a weekly basis in the last six months and it’s been fine, no drop outs, no grinding noises, no problems updating the firmware, it just works.

Surely there must be a downside and if there is one, it’s that the Neo is near on silent and this highlights any issues with the drivetrain, so if the chain is a little dry or the gears aren’t perfectly aligned you really do know about it as it’s surprising how much noise the drivetrain makes that you don’t hear on the open road.

ERG Workouts on the Neo

The majority of my time spent on Zwift is for training and I really like the custom workout feature. I can create my workouts and just follow the on screen prompts. When I used a dumb trainer it always took some time trying to adjust the resistance with the gears or adjusting the trainer manually and it did make life a little difficult at times trying to hit the watts or a particular cadence. It wasn’t the end of the world, but just not as easy as I would have liked and the Neo changed that. Now, the Neo is paired with Zwift as a controllable trainer and all I have to do is concentrate on pedaling, it really makes the training so much easier. I make sure I enable Erg mode and I leave the bike in the small chainring at the front and aim to keep a nice straight chain line and just pedal and the Neo takes care of the rest.

As I finish one block at a particular wattage and move onto the next, the trainer automatically adjusts the resistance and within a couple seconds I’m into the next block and off I go to suffer a little bit more. When it comes to training it’s just one less thing to worry about, no changing gears, it’s all on me and my legs.

Free Riding the Neo

For normal riding in Zwift having a smart trainer just makes it that little bit more interesting. Now I can feel the grades of the hills and the benefits of drafting and this helps simulate real world cycling. With a dumb trainer you would have to adjust everything yourself when the gradient changes, or not bother at all, but being able to feel the rolling nature of the terrain helps simulate the outside world a little more and I believe this makes it more entertaining. If you’re looking to take your Zwift experience to the next level then I highly recommend a smart trainer.

Conclusion

There can often be so much negativity when researching products that it can easily put you off and I hope this article does the opposite and highlights the good points about a product and doesn’t let the Internet scare you into thinking everything is bad. My Neo experience really has been a walk in the park and my only regret is not buying one sooner.

Prizes and Pro Riders for WBR’s Zwiftathon this Saturday

Eric Schlange
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Prizes and Pro Riders for WBR’s Zwiftathon this Saturday

Prizes and Pro Riders for WBR’s Zwiftathon this Saturday

Zwift’s biggest annual event is happening this December 2nd, and trust us: you don’t want to miss it! The third annual 24-hour “Ride On for World Bicycle Relief” Zwiftathon will be the world’s largest virtual cycling event to date.

Prize Details

Prize Drawing (All Participants)

Every fundraiser who raises a minimum of two bikes ($294US) will be eligible for one of two Zwift Stinner bikes equipped with a SRAM groupset and Zipp wheels.

For Top Fundraisers

The rest of the prizes will go to the top 10 fundraisers. It will be rolling format so the top fundraiser gets to choose their prize first, then the second fundraiser, and so on.

Pro Riders

Here’s a sneak peek at the big pro riders who will be leading rides on Saturday:

  • Ride with Jensie! (Photo by Patrick Pilz)

    Canyon/SRAM Team

  • Marcus Burghardt (BORA)
  • GCN – Matt Stephens
  • Jens Voigt
  • Yvest Lampaert (QST)
  • Team Trek Segafredo
  • Andy Hampsten
  • Davis Phinney
  • Mirinda Carfrae
  • Alex Howes and other teammates

With many more to come. Details can be found on the Zwift events calendar (hint: search the page for “World Bicycle Relief”.)

What About You?

Have you registered yet? What are you plans for the Zwiftathon? Share below!

First Annual Women’s Team Championships this Saturday, Dec 2

Monica Schlange
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First Annual Women’s Team Championships this Saturday, Dec 2

First Annual Women’s Team Championships this Saturday, Dec 2

With many women discussing all of the recent racing hullabaloo, one team is working to provide an outlet for women of all categories to race, and it’s happening in just a few days!

Saturday, December 2nd marks the First Annual Women’s Team Championships put on by Fearless Racing, Zwift’s first all-female racing team. 

“The idea spurred from the lack of podium and QOM for women in Team Worlds,” says Amy Levang, one of the team members. “I wanted to give women somewhere to race where their efforts would be recognized. The disappointing conclusion of the eCrit, also citing the lack of women, further enforces the need for an event that shows that women are present, and we can show up in force.”

Teams and Individuals Welcome

Currently, there are 50 women signed up to race, and there will be more! Teams of 4 (3 minimum) are being formed by women wanting to race, but they are also strongly encouraging individuals to sign up as they are being placed on teams with similar w/kg as well.

Route and Category Details

Categories and distances are as follows (further proof that this is open to any woman wanting to race, seasoned or otherwise), racing the Watopia Figure 8:

  • A: 4.0 w/kg FTP or higher – 4 full laps @ 119.2km/74.07mi
  • B: 3.2 w/kg to 4.0 w/kg FTP – 3 full laps @ 89.4km/55.55mi
  • C: 2.5 w/kg to 3.2 w/kg FTP – 2 full laps @ 59.6km/37.03mi
  • D: Under 2.5 w/kg FTP – 1 full lap @ 29.8km/18.51

Rules and More

Be sure to read the rules, which includes the link to register.

REGISTRATION CLOSES at 23:30 CST 11/30 / 05:30 GMT 12/1.

If you’d like to contact Fearless Racing, go here and click on “Send Message.”

Best of luck to all of the racers! We look forward to seeing a big turn out and are excited to see who podiums in each category!

Tips and Tricks for Zwift on Apple TV

Jesper Rosenlund Nielsen
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Tips and Tricks for Zwift on Apple TV

Tips and Tricks for Zwift on Apple TV

It has been a week since the Apple TV Zwift app was officially launched, and it has been hugely popular. Why? Because Apple TV is the most affordable device to purchase if you want to get up and running on Zwift! Shop Apple TV on Amazon >

There have been numerous posts in different Facebook groups asking various Apple TV-related questions, so here is a collection of the best tips, tricks, and observations from the past week.

Apple TV Differences

The Apple TV Zwift differs from the other Zwift versions (PC, Mac, and iOS) in several ways.

Friends Online

The list on the Ride screen is only a list of your online friends and not a full list of other Zwifters.

Jon Mayfield says:

We made the list “friends only” because navigating a giant list of people on tvOS was too cumbersome without a mouse or touch screen.  It was possible, but not good.

Your Garmin Device Cannot Pair with Zwift

If you try to use a speed sensor, cadence sensor, heart rate monitor, or foot pod from Garmin with your Apple TV you will have a problem. Most of these are ANT+ devices, and the Apple TV can only connect to Bluetooth devices.

Yes, there are ANT+ to Bluetooth bridges ([amazon_textlink asin=’B071S929ZC’ text=’CABLE’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’zwif-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’141b9850-d4a3-11e7-bcaa-8b08cba89c51′] and the [amazon_textlink asin=’B00BHZQ6OG’ text=’Viiiiva HRM’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’zwif-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’ea27d98a-d4a2-11e7-bd4a-5df708933196′]), but the simplest and cleanest solution is to get Bluetooth enabled sensors to replace your ANT+ only sensors. Maybe something to put on your Christmas wish list?

Ride Ons and View Other Riders

You have to use Zwift Companion on a iOS/Android device to give ride ons and view other users. It was possible to do it with the Apple TV remote until late in the beta period but the functionality was removed–it simply never worked very well to perform these actions with the remote.

Custom Workouts

So far there is only one way to get custom workouts on Apple TV: Use TrainingPeaks.

You add a workout to your calendar in TrainingPeaks, and TrainingPeaks will automatically upload it to Zwift for you on that day.

You cannot upload Zwift custom workout files (.zwo files) to TrainingPeaks. You must construct your workout directly in TrainingPeaks or use one of the file formats they can import.

Use the Remote Effectively

There are some clever ways to use the Apple TV remote:

  • Swipe up to get to the blue button bar.
  • Swipe down to select the powerup, then click to activate it.

Make Sure to Disconnect if You Want to Connect (?!)

You can connect Bluetooth LE devices via Zwift Companion on an iOS / Android device. Bluetooth LE devices can only connect to one app and the Settings app in iOS counts, so make sure that your device is NOT connected in Settings > Bluetooth before you try to pair it via Zwift Companion.

Known Problems

Friends are Picked – Even if You Want to be Alone…

It is a minor annoyance that the first friend in the ‘Join’ panel is checked even if you do not click on him/her. It happens when you move up to pick a workout/route or move back down, so just be aware so you do not suddenly get to ride with someone when you planned on something else.

Different World on ATV and in Zwift Companion

There have been cases where Zwift Companion shows a different map than the one in Zwift on the Apple TV. It was reported that if you made sure to use latest versions of Zwift on your devices it should be fixed, but there has been reports of this also with the very latest version of Zwift Companion on iOS (version 2.15 (323)).

Display Issues with ATV 4K and 720p HD TVs

If you have the newest Apple TV 4K but your TV set has only 720p HD resolution, the welcome splash screen fills the whole TV, but the game only fills a quarter of the bottom left hand side. Jon Mayfield has promised it will be fixed in the next update.

We will probably see an update soon…

At the time of writing the current build is 1.0.21984. There will most likely be a new version within a week or so, so check back for an update after that.

eCriticism of the eCrit

Duane Gran
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eCriticism of the eCrit

eCriticism of the eCrit

While many were riding outdoors in the northern hemisphere this past summer Zwift ran a wildly successful eCrit race series in Australia where ten racers from around the continent were selected to race in a live finale. It was a quality event and rightly they sought to reproduce the format for the northern winter. At present we are at what would have been 4 stages into a 6 stage race until yesterday when it was announced that the whole series was getting a reboot as a 10 race series.

To say there was some disappointment would be understating it. In fairness some people who missed the start of the series, which began a little early for some or had sickness or travel commitments, will benefit from the new plan. Current racers can carry over 2 of their best race performances into the new series where the best 7 of 10 stages will be counted to select a group of racers for a live final event.

The official explanation from Zwift is that they want a quality set of finalists. Their explanation in brief:

We’ve made a call at Zwift HQ to re-boot the EU and NA Crit Series in association with Zwift Power and KISS. Results from the previous series will count towards the new one. A tough call which will frustrate many.

  • A 5 week series was simply too short
  • The rules penalised those who could not join each week
  • Qualifying criteria for the US final wasn’t clear
  • We want to boost female participation, which was super low. Only 15 women took part in the EU series. Our QA team identified a bug last week which meant some women could not join the event series
  • 2 of the 4 rounds of the series were affected by server issues

I’ll be frank in saying I disagree with their decision but like many I’m not privy to all the information and give Zwift the benefit of the doubt here. It sounds like they were trying to remedy one type of problem but didn’t anticipate how much frustration might be caused by moving the goal post after the fact. I’m not alone saying that participating the past four weeks has involved careful negotiation with family obligations that can’t easily be extended by 2.5 months. The short race series was in some ways a feature, not a bug.

Lest this sound all negative there are some good aspects about the event that shouldn’t be lost in the controversy:

  • The racing was quite good. The talent was top flite and you could sense that a high proportion of the racers had the experience and race acumen to burn their matches for maximum effect.
  • It was interesting doing races grouped by geography. I personally raced the North America East division and discovered some familiar names that I didn’t know were in my region. The regional division created a unique vibe for the race as we fought and counter punched to see who was the strongest on the East region.
  • The live broadcast was, as usual, a great motivator and nice touch complements of Nathan Guerra. Kudos to him for the endurance to do back to back broadcasts.

Because of some server issues during a couple of the race events some people were upset that they missed a chance to rack up points. Zwift extended the series from 5 to 6 races, but at this point it may have made sense to change the format to select the best 5 out of 6 scores. In fairness the new format of the best 7 out of 10 is likely a better format, but the sudden change simply didn’t go over well.

In the end the eCrit series will still be an excellent event. Top talent will emerge and, like before, some perfectly qualified individuals won’t make the cut due to luck or schedule conflicts. In the end it should be a positive experience. Ideally next year the rules of engagement will be more stable for all concerned.

Zwiftcast Episode 38

Simon Schofield
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Zwiftcast Episode 38

Zwiftcast Episode 38

Episode 38 of Zwiftcast has been released. Here’s the full episode description:

After a tumultuous week or so in Zwift-world, the podcasters are back to discuss the price rise and its aftermath.

Simon, Shane and Nathan first of all lay their cards on the table and then analyse a detailed interview with ZHQ’s marketing chief, Steve Beckett, which reveals the fine detail of Zwift’s thinking on subjects that arose in the extended and passionate debate after the announcement.

A consumer psychologist, from outside the Zwift bubble, gives his verdict on the handling of the announcement.

There’s plenty of coverage of the whole subject given its importance both to the company and the community… but there’s lots more in this Zwiftcast.

The Zwiftcasters hear from the winner of the Men’s Academy Ollie Jones and consider whether, in the light of the price announcement, the funding of these schemes is something to admire, or the opposite.

Leah Thorvilson, the winner of last year’s Women’s Academy, is on the ‘cast for a catch up as she enters her second season.

In any other week, the arrival of Zwift on Apple TV would have been a very big deal. The Zwiftcasters wonder why the announcement seemed so low key and go on to consider the merits of Zwift on ATV.

Zwiftpower.com is undergoing some changes as the race results service readies itself for a crackdown on cheating. The podcasters wonder whether data confidentiality and privacy issues could leak out of the narrow world of virtual bike racing to influence, for example, a prospective employer.

Pro rider Laurens Ten Dam makes a quick appearance on the Zwiftcast to talk about how he’ll be extending his popular wake up rides to lead a ride on the WBR Zwiftathon on December 2nd, where the community is targeting one million miles ridden to raise money to get kids on bikes in Africa.

And finally, the chaps have some fun with a post on a cycling website which suggested that “Zwift is killing cycling.” A light-hearted end to a meaty podcast.

Elite Direto vs Tacx Flux: what’s best for Zwift ?

Jérémy Brosset
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Elite Direto vs Tacx Flux: what’s best for Zwift ?

Elite Direto vs Tacx Flux: what’s best for Zwift ?

With the expansion of apps making indoor cycling a lot more interactive, trainer manufacturers have launched a new generation products. These smart trainers communicate directly with Zwift and their resistance is managed by Zwift, allowing it to vary according to the information transmitted by Zwift.

There are two types of smart trainer: roller trainers (or “wheel on” trainers) and direct-drive (or “wheel off”) trainers. Home trainers Elite Direto and Tacx Flux are part of this second category. Positioned in the middle in the overall range of trainer prices, these trainers offer the benefits of the higher-priced direct-drive trainers at a more accessible price point.

Since these trainers are in the same price range, we found it useful to compare them on different points: connectivity, slope simulation, compatibility and noise.

Technical Characteristics

The undeniable common point of these trainers is their system of resistance. Both operate using electromagnetic resistance, so the magnets brake the flywheel and create a resistance. Thus the Tacx Flux is able to withstand a power of 1500W, the Elite Direto will develop 1400W (at 40 km/h). For comparison, the big brothers of these home trainers (Elite Drivo and Tacx Neo Smart) are able to develop respectively 2000W and 2200W. Nevertheless a power of 1400W or 1500W will be more than enough for most riders.

The Direto has adjustable pads and can be folded when not in use, unlike the Flux which does not have an adjustment system and cannot be folded.

Power Accuracy

In our opinion, the biggest difference of these two trainers lies in the power sensor. The Elite Direto is equipped with a real power sensor to measure this data with an accuracy of +/- 2.5%. Conversely, the Tacx Flux does not measure the power but calculates it according to an algorithm taking into account cadence, speed and resistance of the device. Tacx claims an estimated power of +/- 5% and is therefore less precise than its competitor.

Connectivity

On this point both home trainers are equivalent. They both carry ANT + FE-C technology and Bluetooth Smart technology.

Slope Simulation

The ability to simulate slopes is essential for Zwifters, who may see slopes of up to 17% in the famous world of Watopia. Our two trainers are not equal on this point. While the Tacx Flux peaks at 10%, the Elite Direto home trainer can reproduce a slope of 14%. Note that neither of these home trainers simulate descent, unlike the Tacx Neo Smart, the only device to reproduce this sensation.

Compatibility

Here the slight advantage goes to the Tacx Flux. Indeed, it is equipped with the EDCO Multysis universal freewheel body compatible with Shimano, SRAM, and most of the recent Campagnolo cassettes (so, no need to change this freewheel body if you ride Italian.) The Elite Direto has a Shimano freewheel body which would have to be changed if you plan to mount a Campagnolo cassette on the unit.

Regarding the axles, both trainers come with a 9mm axle (quick release). You may also change this axle to mount a bike with thru axle on it. On the Tacx Flux this axle is not sold with the home trainer and must be purchased separately. At Elite, this special axle comes with the Direto.

Noise

Concerning the noise nuisance emitted by the devices, DCrainmaker.com has carried out tests on these and many other home trainers. Here the Tacx Flux wins with 63 dB at 35 km/h when the Elite Direto measured 68 dB at the same speed.

Our Opinion

When someone plans to buy this type of connected home trainer, he wants to acquire a product that will meet his requirements but especially the requirements of the app that will be used. For this reason, at Zwift Insider we prefer the Direto. Its more accurate power sensor allows more precise training, while riders can also enjoy (or curse!) the ability of the trainer to reproduce even the most difficult percentages.

 

Zwift on Apple TV – The Full A to Z User Experience (video)

Shane Miller
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Zwift on Apple TV – The Full A to Z User Experience (video)

Zwift on Apple TV – The Full A to Z User Experience (video)

Zwift on AppleTV just might be the game changer people have been waiting for. The AppleTV 4K packs a huge amount of processing power for the 3D rendering required for a solid Zwift experience. In short, nothing comes close in terms of price/performance.

Quick Summary:

  • Zwift on AppleTV 4K currently provides the best performance for the price.
  • The App is free, however you’ll need a Zwift subscription (or trial period) to use it.
  • Direct HDMI connection to a TV/screen is required.
  • No ANT+ support. Direct connections to the AppleTV are made over Bluetooth.
  • Bluetooth keyboards are not supported for shortcut input similar to Mac/PC.
  • The Zwift Companion (IOS/Android) works flawlessly with Zwift on Apple TV.
  • Shop Apple TV on Amazon >

Backing up and syncing your Zwift custom workouts on Windows

Greg Hilton
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Backing up and syncing your Zwift custom workouts on Windows

Backing up and syncing your Zwift custom workouts on Windows

UPDATE: thanks to Zwift’s update on September 30 2018, custom workouts are now automatically synced across all devices. The following hack is no longer needed!

Have you ever wished you could create your Zwift workouts on one computer and have them available on another computer? Or perhaps you’re just wanting to make sure your painstakingly-created Zwift workouts are backed up? Word on the street is ZwiftHQ has plans to add automatic cloud backup and sync to custom workouts, but we don’t have an ETA on that feature yet. So until that functionality is available in-game, here’s a solution to make it happen.

Before You Start

  1. Please make sure you backup your entire Zwift directory before doing any of this, just in case!
  2. Make sure you’ve created a Dropbox account (free) and the Dropbox app is installed on your computer. (This tutorial is based on Dropbox, but there is no reason you couldn’t use any of the other cloud sync tools like OneDrive or Google Drive.)
  3. You will need to be signed in as an administrator on your Windows PC to complete the steps below.

This is the starting position on my computer, with no custom workouts showing:

Step 1: Copy Workouts to Dropbox

First you need to open a Command Prompt, this article on ZDnet explains how to do that if you are not familiar.

In the following commands replace USER with your username to get to the correct directory. To see what your username is use this command

C:\>cd %HOMEPATH%

On my PC this then changes me to my home directory and my username is greg as shown:

C:\Users\Greg>

Now create the backup folder in Dropbox.

C:\Users\Greg>mkdir “\users\Greg\Dropbox\Zwift workouts” (or create the folder via Windows Explorer)

From the command prompt copy your workouts from your Zwift folder to the newly-created Dropbox folder. You can do this via drag and drop using Windows Explorer, or with the following command:

C:\Users\Greg>copy \users\Greg\Documents\Zwift\workouts “\users\Greg\Dropbox\Zwift Workouts”

You should then see the files being copied over. Double check the files are there in Windows Explorer, or via this command:

C:\Users\Greg>dir “\users\Greg\Dropbox\Zwift Workouts”

Step 2: Back Up Your Workouts Folder

Create a backup folder in Windows Explorer, or via this command:

C:\Users\Greg>mkdir \users\Greg\Documents\Zwift\backup_workouts

Copy all your Zwift workouts to this folder, as you will delete them in the next step:

C:\Users\Greg>copy \users\Greg\Documents\Zwift\workouts \users\Greg\Documents\Zwift\backup_workouts

Step 3: Delete Existing Workouts Folder

Delete the existing workout folder using Windows Explorer, or via this command:.

C:\Users\Greg>Rmdir \users\Greg\Documents\Zwift\workouts

Step 4: Point Zwift to Your Dropbox Folder

And finally the clever bit to link the Zwift workouts folder to your newly backed up one in Dropbox. You will need to use the command prompt for this!

mklink /J C:\Users\Greg\Documents\Zwift\Workouts “C:\Users\Greg\Dropbox\Zwift Workouts”

Where the “Zwift Workouts” Directory in Dropbox exists and the one in Zwift does NOT exist.

And there you have it, all my custom workouts are now backed up and available to be shared on other devices!

Follow the same steps above on other computers which run Zwift and use the same Dropbox account, and you can have one set of workout files automatically synced across all systems.

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