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Elite Direto XR

Elite is the least well known in North America among the Fab Four smart trainer makers. It deserves to be better known.

Zwift Duathlon Racing is Here

For those fortunate enough to have both a cycling and running Zwift set-up, multisport racing will commence Wednesday, February 17th.

What is Zwift Steering Like?

There are now two really good ways to steer in Zwift: Elite STERZO Smart and the Wahoo KICKR Bike. Here's what it looks like.

New Features Charge My Zwift Run Sessions

Repack Ridge and Pace Partners are my recent discoveries in Zwift Run.

Finally, a $2,000 Treadmill That Checks the Boxes

Is there a sub-$2,000 treadmill that isn't the running version of a manual typewriter? Yes.

Watching Z Pro Tri Series: The Low-Down

Do you keep forgetting when and where to spectate this highly entertaining series? Me too. So here's the low down.

Finding Consistency with SUF

Sufferfest is re-branding as SUF. But it's still here to help make you a better athlete, day in and day out.

Where Does Sufferfest Stand Now?

Now that we’re in the midst of a renaissance of indoor training it’s easy to forget what the dark ages were.

Zwift Racing 101: Quick Start Guide

In a year with no in-person races, Zwift racing has exploded in popularity. Join in.

A Deep Dive With the StagesBike SB20 Smart Bike

An average Zwift rider takes a look at the new Stages Bike.

Ladies of Zwift: the Unique Experiences of Women’s Cycling in a Virtual World

Zwift has created an outstanding virtual world that still has significant barriers for its female riders.

Wahoo Fitness Releases 5th Gen KICKR

The major upgrades: auto-calibrate, and AXIS Feet (really cool) which are also available as old KICKR retrofits

Watts Up in Watopia: Meet the Rise and Grind Team

Meet the team behind our Thursday morning wake-up call.

Watts Up in Watopia: Mountains, Beta Races, and More

Zwift's got something for everybody this week.

We Noticed: Kanberra Sport

The Team Suunto partner is a relative unknown in the endurance sport world. Start paying attention.

Watts Up in Watopia: Ride with Jeremiah Bishop and New Roads

The virtual Tour de France results in lots of fresh tarmac in Zwift.

Attacking Alpe du Zwift

Two cyclists go head to head on the slopes of Alpe du Zwift.

Tips and Tricks for IRONMAN's VR Championship Series

Just like an in-person race, you need to sweat the details if you're competing for 70.3 World slots.

The Smart Bike as a Home Fit Tool

This is the result of my experiment, using smart bikes to inform the position on my outdoor bikes.

Watts Up in Watopia This Week? Our New Zwift Preview Article

We're not just previewing our own events: find the exact group ride, race, or run you're looking for.

Zwift Route Maps: Innsbruck

(Updated 5/10/2020) This gallery includes a map of each of the routes in the Innsbruck world in Zwift.

Zwift Route Maps: Watopia (Part 1)

(Updated 5/9/2020) If you like to explore, we’ve got just the thing for you: This gallery includes a map of each of the routes in the Watopia world in Zwift.

Zwift Route Maps: Watopia (Part 2)