As of today Zwift Insider has officially been renamed to Zwift Insider.
First, a Little Background…
When I began building this site over two years ago, I wasn’t sure what it would become. At that time there was a clear need for a public, community-driven website that answered Zwifters’ questions, publicized events, and generally served as a hub of information for all things Zwift.
I wasn’t sure if Zwift Insider would become that site, but I knew Zwift was a game-changer in the cycling world, and I could be a part of the movement. So I took a simple blog live and began posting articles.
Honestly, I spent way too much time in the following months writing hundreds of posts, running speed tests, creating maps, and analyzing new routes. But it was all so much fun!
The Current Situation
Today we’ve got a team of 30+ dedicated Zwifters posting on a variety of topics. We’ve also begun partnering with top community members like Zwiftcast, Zwift Community Live, TeamODZ and Shane Miller to share the incredible content they are creating.
Our partnership with Zwift HQ is also now official: they are giving us advanced notice on events, game updates and more so we can have quality, informative articles ready to share when the time is right. Zwift is also helping to cover some of our regular monthly expenses (with the agreement that Zwift will in no way influence site content decisions.)
Why the Name Change?
ZwiftBlog has become much more than a simple blog. It’s now a community-driven hub of information for all things Zwift… and it’s only going to get better. It deserves a less generic name.
On top of this, Zwift has their own corporate blog which they are now updating regularly–this is the real “Zwift Blog.” Our new name will help clarify the difference, especially for Zwift newbies.
What’s Next?
We’re just beginning to take this to the next level. The Zwift Insider team will continue to deliver quality, timely content for the Zwift community. We’ll endeavor to share the best content created by the community. And we’re even expanding our online store to include inspiring pain cave posters and Zwift Insider swag!
It’s all going to be a lot of fun, and I hope you’ll hang with us for the ride.
First, a massive thank you for creating Zwift. I don’t think it is an exaggeration to say that, for some, it is and will be a life saver, literally. There is a post on the Facebook group, Zwift Riders, https://www.facebook.com/groups/zwiftriders/permalink/747953832077591/ where Zwifters are sharing their age and where they come from. The average so far seems to be around 50. This may have something to do with the relative expense of Zwift and the sort of setup required, especially those that have a smart trainer. Many are over 60 and quite a few like myself in their 70s. I think there are a whole load of health (physical and mental) and lifestyle related issues and problems where Zwift is very relevant for older individuals approaching or in retirement. I think this is an area perhaps that could be explored by this blog from time to time.
This has probably been asked a few times, can the course schedule be converted to a calendar for our iOS devices?
I have always recognized the amount of effort it must have taken to operate ZwiftBlog by yourself. I’m glad to have the opportunity to share in its growth. Zwift’s support will continue to benefit this site and its growth. As you mentioned, Zwift provides additional information at https://community.zwift.com/news
Great work Eric. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve directed people to THE definitive article on a given subject at ZwiftBlog . . . now ZwiftInsider. Also – for those interested – there’s a good detailed chat with Eric giving some more background and sharing some of his thoughts coming up in the next episode of the Zwiftcast.
Thanks, Simon. And good to chat with you this morning as always…
Nice work Eric!
Thanks, Tariq! (Your post is landing soon, FYI!)
Eric, thanks for the great work so far, and congrats on the official partnership. Along with the excellent content, I appreciate the clean layout and fast loading times. It certainly makes consuming the topics that much more enjoyable!
Thanks, man!
Awesome Job Eric, congrats on the progress!!
Congratulations and thank you for the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the new options zwift, and above all with their comments.
Thanks for the site Eric! A true labour of love and congrats on the official partnering! Many times I’ve scoured this website to find the answers to my Zwift related questions and to catch up on the latest updates. Keep up the fantastic work.
Buy Rouvy! Please. More options. And your genius is what Rouvy needs. Please!