22 stories for 2022, part 4: Zwift takes on trainers, Vos wears yellow, Swenson sweeps gravel
VeloNews' editors debate and dissect the biggest stories of 2022 in our own 22-stage grand tour of the cycling year.
VeloNews' editors debate and dissect the biggest stories of 2022 in our own 22-stage grand tour of the cycling year.
Brit Alex Morrice and Italian Luca Vergallito top the competition in seventh Zwift Academy and earn pro contacts for 2023.
Join the fun—and the global riding community—with the latest e-racing tools from Zwift
Scottish city latest to get the e-makeover ahead of hosting the multi-discipline UCI world championships next summer.
Tips and tricks that only apply inside.
There's much more to Zwift racing than simply hopping on the trainer.
The esports world championships set for February see significant tweaks.
There are now over 40 miles of tarmac and gravel roads in the Makuri Islands.
Up your training game with the latest gear for indoor and outdoor riding.
Wahoo Fitness sues Zwift and trainer manufacturer JetBlack for infringement of three US patents.
The inclusive feature is part of the latest update.
The competitively priced hardware push is intended to make getting set up on the immersive training platform simpler and cheaper.
Riders can compete against an onscreen hologram of their own ride data.
From training, to racing, to new maps, and club features, the virtual training software is getting some big updates.
CEO Eric Min seeking a ‘more integrated experience’ between online platform and Tour de France Femmes.
Eric Min talks origins, equality, prize money and the future of the women’s Tour.
The 'Pride On' rides will be held every day and ridden at a 'social pace.'
Users ask for pace partners to remain in Makuri Island world, and Zwift listens.
Reacting to user demand, the virtual cycling environment will pull all pace bots from Makuri Island.
‘We didn’t think it was a wise move to launch a high-end trainer or a high-end smart bike at this time,’ says Zwift's director of PR.
The deadline means users of deprecated hardware and no-longer-supported OS's must upgrade to continue using the virtual cycling environment.
Wahoo adds to its indoor training portfolio while trimming its workforce by 20 percent.
New routes span nearly 148km and serve up 1,291m of elevation gain. Home screen updates make route and workout selection easier.
RGT isn't trying to beat Zwift. Instead, the platform is chasing customization of roads and routes, a new style of training, and a different type of social integration inside the game.
A micro-travel plate solution for owners of Tacx Neo smart trainers.
The four-year deal builds on Zwift’s investment in the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
Zwift pushed an update that ‘addresses competitive integrity and ensures greater fairness’ in events.
A behind-the-camera look at what it’s like to compete at the ‘Zwift worlds.’
Team Australia sacrifices two men to chase down a dangerous break, with Jay Vine taking the sprint atop a steep, 1.8km virtual climb.
Team USA attacks and counterattacks, but final climb defines the podium, with of Sweden's Cecilia Hansen second and Great Britain's Zoe Langham third.
Entering a dishonest weight affects game performance. Luciano Pollastri pointed out a loophole publicly, and Zwift took action.
Science-based rules of thumb for power decreases, plus some nuances explained.
NeXT eSport-Enshored qualified nine riders representing six nations for the 2022 UCI esports world cycling championships.
Ultra-sheer yet compressive with an excellent chamois, these lightweight bibs work very well. Just don't go outside in them.
We examine the verisimilitude, fairness, and in-game physics for racing on the two virtual cycling platforms.
8,000 euros and a rainbow jersey going to the winners of the men's and women's UCI Zwift races on February 26.
Steering isn't yet a big benefit in Zwift, but being able to mimic gradients is next-level interaction for virtual cycling software.
Check out Ben Delaney's author page.
The consumer tech giant plans to show off its massive curved display — with a stationary bike — at CES 2022.
A mix of experience and strength in numbers shows promise for Team USA at the ‘Zwift worlds.’
Maud Oudeman and Alex Bogna were signed to one-year contracts with Canyon/SRAM and Alpecin-Fenix, respectively, following talent ID program on Zwift.
Users with unsupported operating systems will need to update their devices if they want to continue Zwifting.
‘I think it's odd to use an RGT race to award a Zwift worlds spot,’ said the winner of the UCI esports world cycling championship Pan American qualification race.
Here's what it took to qualify for the 2022 Zwift world championships.
What's making cycling tech headlines on Thursday, November 18.
Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Tuesday, November 16.
25 riders can earn a spot through continental qualifiers on November 27-28.
Here's the news making the headlines on Tuesday, November 2.
Contracts with Alpecin-Fenix and Canyon-SRAM on the line for 2022.
Reggie Miller is shooting for 20,000 riders to join him on Nov. 6 ride to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Zwift Insider founder Eric Schlange has done more than 600 Zwift races, and he shares his advice and insight here.
Zwift adds new routes to the recently added world, while improving the home screen presented when the game starts up.
Here's the cycling tech news making headlines for Tuesday, October 19.
The virtual cycling worlds will be on February 26, 2022. Regional qualifiers will take place November 27-28, 2021.
Here's what's making cycling tech news on Thursday, September 23.
Zwift Academy graduate dropped into the Vuelta a España after just 15 days of European racing and immediately impressed – now he's looking to learn the arts of his Alpecin-Fenix teammates.
Zwift Academy winner is making strong impression in his grand tour debut, and delivers gutsy comeback following high-speed crash in stage 14.
Check out Ben Delaney's author page.
Enhancements improve user experience and game performance with new equipment, routes, and in-game physics.
Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Wednesday, August 18.
Wahoo's Kickr Climb simulates elevation changes, Elite's Sterzo Smart lets you steer — and now the Elite Rizer combines both functions.
One of the most decorated track cyclists of all time discusses her incredible career.
Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on Friday, June 18.
Zwift has inked a four-year deal to become presenting sponsor of the new Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, starting in 2022.
Here are the cycling tech headlines making news on Wednesday, June 16.
Top Zwift racers share their experiences — and a few tips for — racing without data on screen.
Check out Ben Delaney's author page.
Eight new routes across 53 new miles of road.
Here's what's making headlines on Thursday, April 22.
Zwift update allows for heads-up display toggle. And in an abrupt about-face, continues displaying riders' weights.
Here's what's making cycling tech headlines on April 16.
Pro tips for not only surviving but thriving in Zwift racing.
The former Harvard rower is making the most of a six-month sabbatical from his new job at Zwift.
Here's what's making tech headlines on Thursday, March 18.
After winning the Zwift Academy in December, the 18-year-old Australian is about to begin her European career.
Zwift is leveling the playing field for women's cycling with equal distances for many events, equal payout for races, and a low-anxiety environment for all.
Some 1,900 teams fill 126 divisions for a series that hinges on collaborative efforts — and it's run by two men on Zwift.
Bad weather now means social rides for me — inside. But even on some gorgeous days, I am completely committed to racing on the trainer.
Zwift has banned rider Philipp Diegner after examining his historical data and determining he had altered his data.
A contract with Movistar esports racing squad was on the line. Here's the power and strategy needed for making it through the qualification rounds to the finals.