Welcome to the second episode of our new podcast. First: from Dave, Shane, and me, thanks for all the feedback on Episode 1! We’ve taken it on board, and will continue to dial things in moving forward.
Now, on to today’s show…
Shane just returned from the massive China Cycle show in Shanghai, and what he saw about the global indoor cycling market may not be what you’d expect. We have a quick chat about China and its influence on the world of indoor cycling.
From there: Zwift’s new levels are out in the wild — how is the community actually receiving them? Tim Searle already broke the code, but who are the highest-level Zwifters today, and how confident are we that the highest-mileage accounts are clean?
That question leads naturally into MyWhoosh’s in-home anti-doping program. A Zwift competitor putting real money behind eSports integrity. What does it signal, and does it put pressure on Zwift?
Then the crew goes deep on Zwift’s AI-driven Next Up feature — including a quiet but telling recent development powered by some guy named Alan at Zwift HQ. Have our AI overlords already taken over Zwift support to silence dissent? Is Zwift trying to become something more than an indoor riding platform, and is that the right move?
Moving on, we tackle a subject that’s been a burr in our saddles for years: Zwift workout innovation – or the lack thereof. Eric’s new VO2sday Micro Races are a unique, community-built format designed to deliver structured training stimulus through an engaging and competitive race. The first event drew 371 riders, which says something. So why isn’t Zwift doing this themselves? Shane jumps on his soapbox to make the case for terrain-based ERG mode and deliver a verdict on the recent workout HUD customization updates.
Finally: Zwift’s Rouvy acquisition dust is settling. The forums have had their say. We read the room.
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Meet the Team
- Dave Towle: The voice of American cycling, having called some of the biggest races in the country for decades. Now bringing that same sharp eye to the indoor cycling world.
- Shane Miller (GPLama): Based in Australia, Shane is one of the most followed and trusted cycling tech reviewers in the world. If it connects to a trainer or measures a watt, Shane has tested it.
- Eric Schlange: Founder of Zwift Insider, the internet’s most comprehensive and reliable resource for Zwift routes, updates, and platform intelligence. The guy who actually reads every release note.
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This is just the first episode of what we hope is a long-running and useful community Zwift podcast. Share your thoughts below. We’re listening!
