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Zwift Riders Forum: Trying out RGT Cycling virtual app

Skye — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 19:55:18 -0600

Zwift's new $15/month price is really making me think twice about renewing this winter, so I'm checking out this new free competitor
https://www.rgtcycling.com/
You connect your power meter to the phone app, then connect the app to a screen app on a desktop or AppleTV.
Seems to work really well on my PC laptop, was only getting 5 fps on my old Mac mini though. Doesn't have all the features of Zwift but it's free and it's just something to distract me from boring indoor riding (doing TrainerRoad base plan again) and looks just as good...
Anyone else using RGT?
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Zwift Riders Forum: Back to indoor riding

Skye — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:21:35 -0600

Ho hum.... motivation? ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: Starting out

Superbobu2 — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 08:29:54 -0500

I am putting together an indoor trainer. Just picked up the Tacx ironman smart trainer.
Should I use zwift or tacx software. Will zwift be able to calibrate the bike and trainer initially or do I have to use tacx software for that?

I'd like to use zwift with an ipad. Will I Need an adapter for it to talk to the trainer?

My goals are to be able to do different routes and maybe group rides virtually. Do some famous race routes like the tour de france. ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: 2016 Zwiftathon for World Bicicyle Relief

Skye — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 15:28:09 -0600

For a great cause, hope to see you there!

Join us Saturday, December 3rd, as riders from around the world assemble on the digital shores of Watopia to help raise $200,000 in the 2nd Annual Ride On Zwiftathon for World Bicycle Relief.
Ride With The Pros
You’ll be in good company as current and former pros lead group rides over the 24-hour Zwiftathon including:
- Andy Hampsten and Team 7-Eleven members
- 2016 Paris-Roubaix winner Matt Hayman
- Current cross-country World Champion Annika Langvad
- Former hour world record holder Jens Voigt
- Lawson Craddock, Eros Poli, Axel Merckx, Alex Howes, Laurens ten Dam, Fumy Beppu, current US pro champion Greg Daniel and many others
Ride With Purpose
World Bicycle Relief is a nonprofit that mobilizes people through the Power of Bicycles providing durable ‘Buffalo’ bikes to communities in need. In the hands of entrepreneurs, healthcare workers or students, a bicycle is life changing. It mobilizes individuals, communities and entire economies.
Every mile counts. Our friends at Trek have once again generously offered to donate $45K if the Zwift community rides at least 250K mi (402.3K km) during the 24-hours. We got this!
Sign-Up Today
Registration is FREE. All participants will receive an awesome World Bicycle Relief virtual kit. Any fundraiser that raises a minimum of two Buffalo bikes ($294) will receive a special Team World Bicycle Relief t-shirt. All fundraisers will be eligible to win amazing prizes and the top fundraiser will take home a custom Trek Project One Madone equipped with SRAM eTap and Zipp wheels as well as a CycleOps Hammer Direct Drive Trainer.
All donations go straight to WBR. Even the smallest effort will make a huge difference in someone’s life.
Make Your Miles Count and Ride On.
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Zwift Riders Forum: Free Zwift for Strava Premium users Nov/Dec 2016

Skye — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:03:49 -0500

Just got this email from Strava, sweet! I've almost pulled the trigger on renewing my Zwift for the winter, glad I waited.

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Strava
Starting in 2017, your Premium membership will no longer include two free months of Zwift. Until then, we want you to squeeze every drop out of this benefit. That's why Zwift will be offering every Premium cyclist free access all November and December - whether you've used your free two months this year or not.
Hope you enjoy it. We'll see you out there on the (virtual) road.
The Strava Premium Team

And here's the details on the Zwift site:
http://zwift.com/stravapremium
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Zwift Riders Forum: CompuTrainer Kit Now Live on Zwift

Bikegeek — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:52:24 -0500

As soon as you pair your CompuTrainer you will unlock the new kit.
Ray ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: The new mountain course is here!

Skye — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 16:52:29 -0500

Update March 18, 2016 - The new mountain course is now available to the public!
Looking for group rides through the mountains? Check our Zwift Rides Calendar

Hot off the press! Can't wait for this new hilly route to get even more out of my (relatively) shorter indoor sessions
https://twitter.com/werkdodger/status/709132122108387328[/twitter]
[strava]https://www.strava.com/activities/516225499[/strava]
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Zwift Riders Forum: Does bike choice matter?

Skye — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 23:15:13 -0600

Other than the road/TT bike differences, does bike choice have any effect in Zwift as far as weight or aero drag?
What about wheels? I like the way the classic bike and rims combo looks, but not sure if it's slowing me down.
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Zwift Riders Forum: ATOC Ride with Fast Freddie Rodriguez

Skye — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:36:24 -0600

That was a good quick ride! Ended up being quite a bit faster than the posted 2.0-2.5 w/kg as usual.... video below if you were sweating too much to watch the interview

https://twitter.com/AmgenTOC/status/705204664304738308[/twitter]
[strava]https://www.strava.com/activities/507327246 ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: Canyon/Sram Women's Team recruiting from Zwift?!

Skye — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 21:02:54 -0600

This is quite incredible, the Canyon/Sram Women's Team (you know, the ones with the jerseys that everyone wants) is holding try-outs on Zwift for their 2017 team. It was announced during the TDU Ride-Along hosted by Canyon/Sram pro rider Tiffany Cromwell. More details below:
New Canyon//SRAM team to use Zwift to recruit new team rider
Do you have what it takes to join the new Canyon//SRAM women’s team in 2017? There’s no need to sharpen your CV, though, all you need to do is get on Zwift and demonstrate your potential.
The search for the new recruit through the popular Zwift virtual reality training website will begin in March 2016, with female amateur riders from around the world invited to try-out.
Ronny Lauke is the Canyon//SRAM team director. "The world is full of young cyclists with raw talent that we may not be noticing,” he adds. “That’s a huge problem for the sport and we want to challenge this as much as possible. Of course, there are other criteria to becoming a pro cyclist, like attitude, bike handling and a good tactical brain, but without an exceptional engine you won’t get too far! This is going to be an exciting adventure with Zwift." ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: Setting up Zwift from iMac in another room

stusmiles — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 03:17:01 -0600

Hi,
I'm keen to get using Zwift but unfortunately my work laptop is blocked from using the software so my best option (to save shelling out on a home laptop/desktop only for Zwift!) is to somehow connect my iMac which is in another room 10-15 metres away to a screen in my garage. I know its possible from dcrainmaker's post on the topic but three questions:
1. Will an Ant+ dongle plugged into the mac 15 metres away pick up the trainer, HRM etc.? (trainer is Tacx Vortex Smart)
2. How to connect the remote screen (will probably buy a new tv for this purpose)? I know Apple TV is an option but I already have one in use elsewhere. Also, my home wifi signal is poor in the garage.
3. Any way to avoid the imac displaying Zwift whilst I'm training in the garage? (family may get fed up of watching my rides whilst they have breakfast!)
Thanks in advance,
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Zwift Riders Forum: How to organize a Zwift group ride or race

Skye — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 14:36:03 -0600

I've received some questions about how to organize a new Zwift group ride or race, so I thought I'd put together this guide based on my (admittedly limited) experience. Please leave any suggestions or comments below!
How to organize a Zwift group ride or race
At the time of writing (January 2016) there are no formal features in Zwift for organizing or hosting group rides or races, so what I suggest here are just the "best practices" that I've seen used by others. There have been plenty of hints dropped that Zwift is working on features to support group rides and races, so this could change at any time.
1. Pick a time and ride name
If your group ride or race is open to anyone around the world, think about time zone issues and when people might be available to participate, when they aren't sleeping or working. You may also want to pick a time when there isn't another event happening, as there is just one big "group chat" in the Zwift world currently, to reduce confusion. You can view the Zwift calendar here for any time zone and see what's already scheduled:
Zwift group rides & races calendar
And here's a handy World Clock Tool for comparing time zones.
You should pick a name that isn't too long, and if you want riders to add the ride name to their in-game names, it should have a short, clear abbreviation (eg: Zwift Training Race or ZTR). The name should reflect the kind of event (race, group ride, training, etc)
The day & time you choose will determine what course you will be on - you can't pick your course, at least not yet. Here's the current calendar:
https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/articles/207027316-Course-Schedule-for-January-1-16-
2. Determine the fitness level required
You should specify the required fitness level of participants in watts per kg (w/kg), which is shown in-game in the rider list on the right hand side of the screen if you're not familiar with that unit of measurement.
Nobody likes getting dropped, or being bored, so it's better to specify what's expected from the beginning.
If/when your event is popular enough, consider splitting it into A/B and C/D groups based on rider FTP.
2.0 W/kg is an effort level that almost any rider can maintain for an hour.
3. Pick your ride leader(s)
Leading a group ride or race isn't easy, but it can be very rewarding. Your leader should know how to use the group chat function well while riding (typing on a laptop while riding, if you have an appropriate desk setup, is much better than trying to use the mobile app). The leader should announce the start and post reminders about the start area, direction, and duration at 5 minutes, 2 minutes, 1 minute intervals. If you're hosting a popular race with split A/B and C/D (or more) categories, each group or combined group should have it's own leader, with staggered start times. It's a good idea to have the leader wear an unusual, brightly coloured kit (eg the Flouro 2 hot pink & blue jersey) for max visibility in the pack.
If you're hosting a group ride with a specified target power (eg: the TGIF ride at 2 W/kg) then having a leader with a smart trainer set in "Erg" mode to that specific power target makes things much more consistent as a reference for other riders, and also frees up the leader to manage the ride. If you're hosting a group ride with a no-drop policy, consider also having a "sweep" to help motivate and draft anyone that is struggling to avoid being dropped.
If you're hosting a race, keep in mind that controlling any neutralized sections will require almost constant reminders to those that are chomping at the bit to be first to the race start to stay behind the leader. Likewise, in group rides with target power, some more fit riders will go off the front and break the group up. If you want the group to stay together, it will take lots of group message reminders.
The leader should be fit enough to handle all these tasks while also riding!
4. Add your event to the Zwift Calendar on Teamup
Is your event a one-off or recurring? If it's a one-off and just between a few friends, then you probably don't need or want to promote it. However if it's a recurring event, or if you want to encourage more participation, you should add it to the Zwift Calendar on Teamup here:
Zwift Calendar on Teamup
* Note that anyone used to be able to add or modify events on Teamup, but it appears it's so popular now that you have to gain access to the calendar by joining the Facebook group Zwift Rides Calendar Access and following their instructions.
You should include all of the info you've decided above, plus the following information in your event description (more info).

Name of your ride or race
Course, number of laps, start point, and direction
Leader(s) names and kit
The goal for each lap, if applicable
Naming (eg ZTR-A) and jersey requirements (eg Basic 3), if applicable
The neutral zone or start procedure, if applicable
NEW: The profile of the ride (flat, hilly, follow the leader)
Teamspeak address and channel, if applicable

It's a good idea to look at the information in the existing rides calendar to get an idea of what you should include.

Short link https://staminist.com/zwiftorg

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Zwift Riders Forum: New Watopia Course - what do you think?

Skye — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 13:00:09 -0600

I love the graphics on the new "Ocean Bvld" course in Watopia, the underwater tube is cool, and I love the huge trees in "Jurassic Park" and even the dust on the gravel section by the marina!
But I like the hills too - I find a totally flat course kind of boring, especially as short steep hills are a great reminder to stand (riding the stationary trainer for hours always makes me a bit numb), and provide a great place to attack when the drafting effect is lower for the wheel suckers.
What do you think of the new expansion? Looks like there's a "mountain course" coming soon - there's a billboard to that effect in the Jurassic Park section between the underwater tubes. ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: Do you fuel during Zwift races?

Skye — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 20:40:51 -0600

I'm trying some Zwift racing and curious if people bother fueling during races?
Or just stick to water? Water with electrolytes? Sports drinks?
I guess any advice for criterium racing would be applicable in this case too, which generally seems to mean:
1. You don't need to eat during a race that's under an hour
2. Pre-hydrate and stay hydrated (the in-game avatars drinking are a great reminder)
3. Eat beforehand, but don't overdo it. You don't want an upset stomach when the hammer drops.
Of course, it's taking me longer than an hour to finish these races at my current pace, and today I definitely noticed I hit a wall around the hour mark - as you can see in my chart below, where my power kept dropping the longer I rode. Next time I'll keep a fruit bar or something very easily digestible on hand for that 3rd lap, or mix up a sports drink and sip on that. At least on the turbo, carrying two bottles isn't any disadvantage! ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: Staminist Cycling Club on Strava

Skye — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 13:48:27 -0600

Join our Strava club and compete with other members to get on the weekly leaderboard!
Staminist Cycling Club on Strava
[strava]leaderboard:130456[/strava]
* To reduce the load on Strava's servers, these results are only updated every 4 hours.
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Zwift Riders Forum: Custom Workouts!

MLorentsson — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 14:47:26 -0600

What a good news this was!
The one thing I been missing in Zwift at this point, and it is very easy to use and get going.
This was the end of my Bkool supscription, it has served me well the past two years but now it is time to choose and I will go for Zwift.
BR
M.Lorentsson
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Zwift Riders Forum: Got my Zwift water bottle!

Skye — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 13:57:30 -0600

Look what came in the mail today - I finally won something! Now I'm hydrating in style.
Details about how I won this Zwift bidon below... contest is still open, as far as I know... (if not, please let me know)

Chris Pritchard is running a competition on his YouTube channel to give away around 10 Zwift water bottles per week, just subscribe to his channel and follow the instructions in his videos for a chance to win one for yourself. He's posting some great videos on Zwift news, how to get started, the race culture on Zwift, general cycling tips, and other good stuff.
Note that you should watch his most recently uploaded video to enter the current bottle giveaway

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Zwift Riders Forum: Edvald Boasson Hagen KOM power

Skye — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 15:54:48 -0600

Check out these numbers from pro rider Edvald Boasson Hagen on today's MTN Qhubeka charity ride.
He went for the Watopia KOM and put down some serious power!
Via Ken Meyer on the Zwift Riders group: Here's a snapshot of MTN Pro Edvald Boasson Hagen vaporizing everybody on Watopia KOM. Watch those numbers: 698 Watts at 110 rpm, 9.6 Watts/kg, gradient 10%, speed 37km/h; finishing time 1:28
BOOM! ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: Zwift graphics & hardware survey

Skye — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 14:39:49 -0600

Lots of people are interested in running Zwift in 1080p in High or Ultra graphics mode but not sure what hardware they need. I recently bought a new (well, used) gaming laptop and I have to say, the virtual cycling experience is definitely better with improved graphics!
Post your computer specs and Zwift graphics performance below!
Please include the following information so the results can be compared:
* Computer/laptop manufacturer and model name
* CPU model and system memory
* GPU model and graphics memory
* Average FPS under normal riding conditions, or FPS range (ie empty course vs riding in a big group)
* Optional: Include a photo of your virtual cycling setup (aka pain cave)
* Optional: 3DMark Basic (free version) benchmark results Download here
For consistency, please report FPS at 1080p (1920x1080) resolution, with Zwift settings on High, full screen, camera view 1
To measure frames per second (fps) install the free FRAPS tool which will show a FPS overlay
Unfortunately, Fraps is Windows only (works fine on Win8 & Win10) - for Mac instructions, see below.
Most games have a console where you can show FPS on the screen, unfortunately Zwift doesn't have this feature (yet)
In Watopia, the FPS seem to be lowest when approaching the bridge underpass just after the Start line, and of course the more riders you can see, the lower the FPS (eg in a large group ride or race). Post the min & max FPS you see when riding.
Not sure what CPU you have? Windows: Use CPU-Z Mac: Apple menu -> About This Mac
Not sure what GPU you have? Windows: Use GPU-Z Mac: Apple menu -> About This Mac
Note that for many gaming laptops, they will have TWO graphics adapters for power savings - one low powered adapter for normal computing tasks and a high powered, dedicated GPU for gaming. Please post the GPU details, as that's what should be running Zwift.
Measuring FPS on a Mac: After doing your ride, open a Terminal window and type the following:

grep FPS ~/Documents/Zwift/Logs/Log.txt

Zwift periodically posts the current FPS to it's log file, so you can see some numbers from various times in the log file via this method. The log file exists in Windows as well, but I prefer using Fraps to measure FPS on that platform.

Short link http://stamini.st/zwiftgpu

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Zwift Riders Forum: Zwift group ride features coming

Skye — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 21:31:58 -0600

This just in from the CEO of Zwift commenting on a topic in the Zwift Riders Facebook group...
"More tweaks to drafting coming very soon. Some support for events is coming soon after the holidays. We recognize how important this is already"
Will the "events support" just mean a built in calendar, or the ability to join/leave group rides and races with designated leaders?
Guessing that after the holidays means after Christmas and New Years.
The group rides definitely need a neutralization feature sooner rather than later, as there are lots of people fed up with being dropped from group rides that are advertised as being far lower w/kg than what actually happens. A few heroes go off the front, the leader follows them, and the group is blown apart on the first lap - unless the group has a very strong, vocal leader that keeps everyone reined in.
Drafting fixes will be very welcome, the last update made it very difficult to pass riders once you're in their draft. Not very realistic, and far too much advantage for those drafting - which makes it very difficult to catch up if you get dropped off the back for whatever reason. ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: Zwift Juniors first practice Friday 4pm EST

Skye — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 16:56:30 -0600

Just posted in the Zwift Juniors group...
Our first practice will be 4pm EST on Friday and we will ride for an hour. There will be two groups the first one will be the senior group consisting of 14-19 and five minutes later the youth group will go off consisting of all riders 13 and under. More information will be posted tomorrow.
In practice Friday we will ride an easy warm up until we reach the beginning of the KOM which will be a hard effort. Next we will drop into a moderate pace until the sprint which will be all out. Finally we will ride moderate until the clock showing your time in the orange GC pops up and that again will be a long hard sprint for the line. We will repeat this until we reach an hour.We will meet up just before the start line please wear the Basic 3 kit and type the corresponding letters after your last name ZJR-S if you are a senior or ZJR-Y if you are a youth. Cant wait to ride with you guys!
Additional ride information listed in the Zwift Events Calendar (just click "More" next to the event) ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: Ride with Team MTN Qhubeka (Nov 28)

Skye — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:29:46 -0600

This weekend Team MTN Qhubeka are taking part in a 24 hour RIDE-A-THON in support of Qhubeka. The team will spend 5 of these hours riding Zwift and you can join them!
Rides will begin on the hour, every hour, for 5 hours, led by 5 different MTN riders each hour. We hope you got that!
All ride abilities will be catered for an the ride schedule will be published shortly. Thanks for signing up and see you on Saturday!
Full ride details are listed in the Zwift Calendar (just click "More" next to the event)
https://twitter.com/GoZwift/status/669468521764667392 ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: How to use the Zwift Mobile App

Skye — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:41:48 -0600

New video by Chris Pritchard on using the Zwift smartphone app. Now with the super handy "Follow" feature so you can keep track of your friends and ride leaders. Revamped profile pages with all your stats, ride history (activities), and in-ride onboard computer (dashboard) with current power, HR, time, and more. Rider feed shows who's around you and how much power they're putting down. Interaction screen lets you do in-game gestures like waving, elbow flick to tell a wheel sucker to come through, and access the group text feature. You can now upload your ride directly to Strava when you're done, too.
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Zwift Riders Forum: GCN Live Zwift Commentary

Skye — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 17:09:38 -0600

Real life EuroSport commentators and Global Cycling Network Boss(es) Matt Stephens & Daniel Lloyd commentate on Simon Richardson's hour long race around two laps of the virtual UCI World Championship road race course in Richmond Virginia! Hilarious stuff
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Zwift Riders Forum: Watopia Island helicopter shots

Skye — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 17:35:52 -0600

Wondering what the Watopia looks like from the sky? Zwift rider Rich Lovelock spent some time in the "TV helicopter" getting these great shots of the island, makes you want to jump on the bike and go for a virtual ride doesn't it?
"Spent an hour or so in bed this morning marvelling at what Zwift developers have achieved with Watopia and trying to get a feel for the overall map/course! It's pretty amazing. Guess many have had a snoop around but thought I'd share a few pics for those who might appreciate them. Couple of thoughts...
1. Has anybody noticed the random section of dysfunctional road near the ferris wheel in photo 1!?
2. Was trying to figure out some of closest places on 'real earth' to ride something like Watopia. Closest I can come up with is something like Lofoten Islands in Norway (the last pics and hoping to visit next year). Anybody seen something like real life Watopia?" ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: New Zwift Juniors Club

Skye — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 01:13:09 -0600

Open to any Zwift riders 19 and under. Online practice dates and times are TBD and will be announced as soon as they have more riders. If you are or know someone who is a junior cyclist or triathlete, let them know!
Sign up here... Zwift Juniors on Facebook ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: Register your Zwift team or club

Skye — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 21:25:30 -0600

Another cool new addition to the Zwift community, there are some great 3rd party tools being developed that really enhance the virtual cycling experience. If you ride with a group on Zwift and want to register as a team or club, check out the website below:
Here you will be able to see teams and clubs that have registered with this directory. You will also be able register your own team or club. You can join available groups and event sign up as a "free agent" so that managers of teams or clubs can sign you.
Update: The Zwift Clubs register is now located at Meetopia.io
Unofficial Zwift Clubs and Teams Register
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Zwift Riders Forum: Zwift Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Skye — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 21:12:58 -0600

A lot of new Zwift riders seem to ask the same questions, so I've tried to compile some of the common answers in this post. This will be continually updated as I gather more questions! Thanks and ride on!

How do I choose which course to race?
You can't, currently. You either ride Watopia or Richmond depending on the day of the week. The course schedule is here:
https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/articles/207027316-Course-Schedule-for-January-1-16-
How do I find/join a group ride or race?
Check the Zwift Event Calendar and read the instructions for the event. The event info usually includes the watts/kg you'll have to maintain to keep up, the number of laps, naming/tagging requirements, which direction and where to start, leader, and any jersey requirements for the group.
https://staminist.com/zwiftcal
How do I turn around/ride in reverse?
Press the down key on your keyboard, or press and hold the U-turn button on the mobile app.
How do I change my name (eg for a group ride)?
You can edit your name by stopping riding to get the Pause screen in game, or by clicking the return arrow in the bottom-left hand corner. Click on the pencil to edit your name. You can also change your name from your Zwift dashboard.
Please note that you will need to log out & log in again to see your changed name in the game. Hopefully this bug will be fixed soon.
Where can I find a list of the workouts that are currently available?
Check out the Zwift Beta Workouts List at stronglikeox
How do I upload Zwift activities to Training Peaks / Golden Cheetah / Cycling Analytics / etc?
Zwift stores a record of all your rides in Garmin .FIT format in the My Documents\Zwift\Activities folder on PC, or ~/Documents/Zwift/Activities folder on Mac. You can upload the .FIT file to almost any fitness or training tracking service.
You can also download the .FIT files for your activities from your Zwift dashboard.
How do I set up Zwift and TrainerRoad to run at the same time?
Watch the following video for instructions.
Please note that the video shows two 30-pin iPhone Ant+ dongles, but what you need is two USB Ant+ dongles.
Basically, you use TrainerRoad's "Trainer Relay" feature to re-broadcast your power data to Zwift.
I recommend the Suunto Movestick Mini USB Ant+ adapter, it's worked flawlessly on my PCs, Macs, and with every Ant+ device I own. It works even better with a USB extender cable, as interference generated by your computer can reduce the range and cause signal dropouts.

How do I talk with other riders?
Most riders use TeamSpeak at ts21.gameservers.com:9149
Video explaining how to use TeamSpeak (TS):

How do I report a bug?
Create a tech support ticket here: https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
If you want to submit a feature request, those go here: https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/community/topics/200166935-Feature-Requests
How do I get the Tron bike?
The glowing neon bike is a reward for completing 50,000m of climbing in the "Everest challenge". Completing the challenge unlocks the Trek Emonda bike and resets the counter from 29,xxx to 16,xxx, so that's a good start. It's not easy!!

Your question isn't answered above?
The Unofficial Zwift User Manual by TitaniumGeek is very comprehensive!
The Official Zwift FAQs also contain lots of answers to common tech support issues.

Zwift keyboard shortcuts list
Keys # 1 to 9 = change views (camera angle)
Key # 0 = brings camera to a panoramic view (of currently selected view)
U = toggle units from metric to imperial
L = Locks/logs out of Zwift
ESC = Exit the ride (will prompt to save)
Hitting the big X (top corner) = exits the ride (will also prompt to save)
T = change gear / setup during a ride
M = send message (will disappear after 10 seconds)
A = Ant+ setup
E = bring up the workout window (click "create your own" at bottom to create custom workout)
P = enter promo code to unlock gear or kit
Spacebar = use Power Ups (PU)
Clicking on any rider in the rider list = camera will jump to that rider and camera angle will change after every few seconds. Will also see current top 5 lists for Green, Orange and Polka Dot jerseys.
F1 = Elbow flick
F2 = Wave
F3 to F9 = various sounds
F10 = take a picture / snapshot
Down Arrow = ride in the reverse direction (not available on Richmond course)
Left/Right Arrow = change turn direction before intersection
Tab = (during workout) jump for the next step i.e. rest, effort or cool down

Short link https://staminist.com/zwiftfaq

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Zwift Riders Forum: Zwift Workout Mode

Skye — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:09:53 -0600

What are your favourite workouts in the new Zwift workout mode?
I've been doing quite a few of the SST (Sweet Spot Training) rides and the over/unders are a real kick in the butt!
Haven't done any of the interval sessions yet, I still find it kind of weird to sprint on the turbo trainer ^ CLICK TO REPLY

Zwift Riders Forum: Nice deal on a Dell laptop right now

Skye — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 04:05:38 -0600

If you're looking for a new laptop to run Zwift there's a great deal at Amazon US: Dell Inspiron 15.6" i7559-763BLK - $760
It's got a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 8 GB RAM, and a 256 GB SSD drive that can handle the graphics quite nicely on it's own or connected to your big-screen TV. The dedicated GPU really cranks out the pixels: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M Review
Skye ^ CLICK TO REPLY