Rolled out with the first version of FutureWorks steering back in October 2019, Repack Ridge is Zwift’s first and only MTB singletrack. Steering here has always been accomplished by the Companion app running on your smartphone mounted to your handlebars.
Now Zwift has released an updated version of FutureWorks steering which allows us to steer on all Zwift roads, provided we have an Elite Sterzo Smart connected.
But can we use the Sterzo on Repack Ridge? The answer is: yes! Just access the trail the same way you always have, but with your Sterzo connected. Here’s how to do it…
Finding Repack Ridge
To ride Repack, you must first find the trailhead. It’s a one-way trail found in Titans Grove. If you enter Titans Grove from the north and ride south for another 2 miles you will arrive at the trailhead, which is on the right.
There is no route choice which puts you directly on Repack Ridge – the best you can do is choose a route which will take you to the trailhead after a few miles of riding.
Choose “Dust In the Wind“, “Muir and the Mountain” or “Quatch Quest” Watopia routes for the most direct line to the new trail. This way you won’t need to select any manual turns until you until the (?) prompt comes up near the new trail (see below).
Companion Required
There is one bit of weirdness when it comes to riding Repack with a Sterzo: you must have the Companion app connected to your ride in order to get the turn prompt which allows you to get onto Repack Ridge. This is a holdover from the original version of steering which used the Companion app. Here’s what that turn prompt looks like:
Once you’re at the Repack Ridge trailhead, you’ll see prompts which imply that steering is still being controlled by the Companion app. Disregard these – apparently if you have a Sterzo connected, then the Companion app doesn’t do any steering. Start your Repack ride, and steer with your Sterzo as normal.
I found that having the steering sensitivity slider in the middle worked best, but you can mess with this setting as you ride to dial it in just right. Now go shred some virtual gnar!
Questions or Comments?
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Finally. For some reason my phone was unable to dthe steering
Same here, my phone didn’t play with Zwift nicely – finally I can have a go at this 😀
I found Sterzo steering was automatically deactivated after finishig Repack Ridge. Glitch on my side, or a bug in Zwift?
Verified , seems like a bug to me .
There are so many steering portions on zwift, can’t expect them to have tested everything. Don’t be so hard on them!
Can you use the Sterzo with a Kicker Climb?
I am sure somebody has tried.
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/08/zwift-steering-elite-sterzo-smart.html#comment-3626356
Hi, can you explain how I manage to show the Steering Sensitivity on my Zwift screen?
Hi,
after several attempts I finished Repack Ridge successfully. After finishing I got a message that there are now new tracks available. But how can I find these new mtb tracks?
Thanks and best regards!
Kai
That’s interesting. I rode Repack four times this morning but didn’t get that message. Shane?
Yesterday I did 2 times Repack Ridge and I also didn’t got the message 😃Did I miss the memo😂 I sure would like to ride some other Singletracks, maybe they are coming soon? Hope so🤔
How much better is repack with the sterzo? I did repack with just the companion and liked it a lot. But the lag on the controls was pretty annoying. If that went away, I’d get a sterzo.
I had tons of really annoying lag too, so I bought a Sterzo Smart, and it was only marginally better – still really frustrating. Since some people seem to think it’s fun I figure it’s probably the cheap tablet I’m using for Zwift.
I rode this tonight for the first time. Companion app took me right to the start. I have my front bike wheel in a Cycle Ops floor riser. It’s great for holding the wheel straight on Zwift courses. I’m not sure how this is to work with steering. I was yanking the handlebars left and right to turn with the block turning too. This can’t be what Zwift designed. What am I missing?
You’re missing a Sterzo Smart. 🙂
Or make your own turntable: https://zwiftinsider.com/zwift-steering-turntable/
When I complete the trail, I keep going, but before I get to the road my steering goes out and I can never get back on the road. What do I do to return to the road?
I had this happen too today. I was using the Sterzo Smart and it was the first time I tried Repack Ridge.
Tried it yesterday. To be honest I use a modified setup. I bought a Sterzo Smart and ‘modified’ it. A have a stationaire bike Stages SB20, so no turnable handlebars. I made a steering device on top of my handlebar. It works great, also on Repack Ridge. The steering on Repack Ridge is quiet different from riding on the road. There is no guidance anymore. The strange thing that happened in my case is that after finishing Repack Ridge the steering was still in the same mode when riding on the road (and through the fields). I was even able to fly! https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1461602656