Global Cycling Network the opportunity to race from your garage is great. Pushes me harder than any other workout although perhaps "favourite" isn't the right word...it can be satisfying and motivating though!
I love Zwift - it's made indoor training an activity to look forward to rather than staring at a wall and sweating. Question on the workout modes - if you are using the FTP Builder programs, do you need to factor in a test every week or so to update the FTP level (assuming it goes up, of course...!!!)?
That’s a great idea. And pair it with some type of VR experience and when you ride over a cobblestone road, you feel it. When you ride past the town bakery, you smell the bread. This would be so awesome
"I'm in the first time..." - My daughter loves watching these shows with me and we go out riding and hears the "click" of my second cleat we both raise one arm and say out lout "I'm in..." - guys, thank you for the wonderful content filled with your wonderful personalities....
Wow! I didn't think there could possibly be a way to convert a torture device / trainer to something that would actually be fun and interesting. This might be how it's done.
I know this is sponsored content but it's useful information for people who are new to online trainers like this and GCN is far more entertaining than anything Zwift could probably come up with in house.
This definitely should go on virtual reality, imagine the potential of this, only problem I can thought, is that you are going to be wearing a head set when exercising so hard, maybe it would require a new special headset design, promoting freshness, otherwise for example lenses are going to get fog.
Was not ready for that Simon to Matt transition at 2:07. Where did Si go? Is he safe? Did he see a flock of dirty bikes outside and begin hunting them down, never to be seen again? Where did Matt come from? Was he hiding in Daniel's hair? Did he use his allen key wand imbued with National Road Race Champion powers to banish Si to the Land of Unwritten Rules to forever clean extra chain keepers?...Sorry guys, its been a long Wednesday...Oh, Simon's back at 4:24. You should always watch the whole video.
Thanks for this video and for the series (yet to watch). I'm trying to get over the mental drudgery of using my bike trainer and have picked zwift to help, in part by your videos on it.
I just came in from a 30 mile bike ride, it rained a bit and then sunshine the rest of the time. Hop on my laptop and scroll through yt before my shower, and I get this cheeky algorithm. Doesn't anyone go outside anymore?
Anyone using Zwift on wheelchair with sensor on wheel hub? I have rollers for my chair and would like to add Zwift tours and training. Maybe a wheelchair avatar in the future👍
I had the idea of riding my real bike in the bike trails or the city streets or ANYWHERE. Record the ride on a GoPro, then go home, put my bike on the indoor bike trainer, then play that Gopro video and Ride! It's a way of helping me get the feel of being outside!!!! REALLY COOL! Although, it's nothing like this Zwift, but close enough if we don't have the dollars to buy it yet
Might've been worth having a brief 30 seconds on hardware - i.e. ant+ usb dongle if using pc or Bluetooth if using iOS on either a power meter, smart trainer or HRM etc.
I agree! I have recently started using Zwift and it has been trial and error with a side of frustration. I'm still struggling to get a bluetooth HRM connected.
MyDogCricky Sounds frustrating. My main problem of late has been getting the mobile app to pair when riding (since a recent update) despite being on the same WiFi. To be fair otherwise it has been pretty straight forward - bike, trainer, Garmin speed/cadence/HRM, usb ANT+ dongle into pc where Zwift is installed and HDMI from computer to TV. More recently I have a Bluetooth capable pm so can also just ride with an iPad for a super quick start up but just have to make do with no HR as that's ant+ only in my case.
after watching your GCN vid on electronic hacks yesterday, it'd be pretty sweet if there was a way to make the hidden di2 buttons on the hoods be toggle switches for direction changes in Zwift....
Hi guys. I was on a little while back. Well, last week. I mentioned I’m visually impaired and thinking of getting a KICKR and Zwift. I do a lot of research before I start anything. I’ve decided I’m going to get the KICKR. Next thing is Zwift. So, here’s my question. Is it possible to stream from my iPad to a TV. I don’t have an Apple TV. I would go out and but a new cheap tv. I’ve RU-vidd it and only Apple TV came up. Oh, by the way. Love the channel. And I’m even going to get a new shed for this as well. I’m the only cyclist a house of 6. Keep the good work up.
I'm definitely being sold on this. I have a very basic turbo trainer at the moment, but will have to look for an affordable second hand smart one and get an ant/bt speed cadence thingy aren't I now.
Are you grouped into the zwift system based on what "speed/watt" information you provide (i.e. speed sensor, power meter and smart trainer)? Or do you have people with speed sensors racing against power meters and smart trainers?
I think you forgot to mentioned that with the App you can see the events and also subscribe in any of them. Additionally, interesting to check the power races web to see the results of the classification and data of a race. Cheers
I was onthe fence about shelling out for a direct drive smart or just going for a cheap magnetic, this video clinched it for me. Im going to get the elite direto i think. Hope its a wise choice cause im not made of money. Great vid, I'm excited to try this.
Thanks GCN very clear. Zwift newbie, first ride tonight on mobile! Perhaps a dedicated mobile App video for people like me who have their bike outside and don't want to invest too much :) ?
Hey guys Thank for this informative video. I have a question for you what brands of smart trainer would you suggest for getting setup to get the Zwift?
What if I want to ride for a specific distance, for example 20km, and just measure my time and other metrics. Is this possible? I am new to zwift and just got my tacx neo 2
Can you do a zwift video where you compare a power meter and heart rate sensor setup, to a speed,cadence and heart rate sensor setup, and look at the variation in stats for the same loop?
Can you use Zwift with an indoor spinning bike that is equipped with bluetooth connectivity and measures power? What spinning bike models do you recommend if any? Thank you!
I have my bike and I have my app+account, I don’t have the thing to tell zwift how hard I’m peddling, how much do the things that tell zwift how hard I’m peddling cost?
I have a question. I live in the middle of nowhere which is beautiful riding area but really spotty internet connection at best. Does Zwift work offline? I'm asking can I use it the same way I use Strava upload my ride when I have internet ?
Loving Zwift, it's been a game changer in the way it saves time and effort on before work early morning rides. I have had the wahoo smart trainer about 6 months now and it seems super solid and reliable. I watch loads of GCN/GMBN and this is another great vid, but I was hoping you would explain about ERG mode. Having read about it online it seems to be based on your FTP and stops the need for loads of gear changes. If I set it to my current FTP I can find myself grinding to an embarrassing halt. Any tips would be ace. Also, where can I get one of those GCN towels?!
Hi Sitonka! We're stoked to hear that you love Zwift. ERG-mode will remove the need to change gears, that's correct. If it's set correctly you shouldn't find yourself grinding to a halt. Make sure to keep that cadence up! Ride On.
If you don't have a smart trainer, how does it behave when going up and down hills? I'm guessing you just have to pedal faster and crank up the resistance yourself?
Hey guys. Could u recommend some simple speed meter + power meter setup for zwift?(Will it be enough?) I'm using a trainer which not in the list of supported trainers on zwift
