Zwift

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.

With an opportunity to join the Movistar esports squad, qualification events to make it to the identification round in Zwift were super competitive.

On the heels of the UCI's decision to ban the position outside, the world's largest cycling game doubles down on its aerodynamic benefit.

The two are the latest Zwift racers to run afoul of the game's rules regarding data manipulation

The year-long series will kick off in February and feature guests Nelson Vails, Ama Nsek, Rahsaan Bahati, and Aisha Praught-Leer.

Take a dive into the numbers from two different TTTs — one on Zwift and one from the 2018 Tirreno-Adriatico — and see just how realistic Zwift is.

Direct Connect works now with Sufferfest, TrainerRoad, FullGaz, and RGT, with Zwift compatibility forthcoming.

Team Movistar is looking to add to its esports racing squad and plans a series of races in early February to identify potential candidates.

A January 21 update brought a few improvements, including how the game displays larger groups.

There have been scores of adaptations. What has been the most impactful?

In this column, we dive into power numbers from the best Zwift racers in the world in the most recent round of the Zwift Racing League.

Cycling was forced to adapt to the harsh new realities of our world. Here's how riders pivoted, and even thrived.

The good, the bad, and the straight-up gross revealed, or, in many cases, just relearned.

Zwift races start like rockets, with riders blasting out of the starting chute and holding high power for a minute or more. Here's how to prepare.

Computer programmer Dave Bage pedaled 500km on Zwift on December 25th in 13 hours and 30 minutes.

Do you even Zwift, bro?

Jay Vine earned a contract with Alpecin-Fenix having believed his chances of racing into the pro ranks were doomed by COVID.

In this column, we dive into power numbers from WorldTour pros and indoor specialists at the inaugural UCI cycling esports world championships.

Australian pair land contracts with Canyon-SRAM and Alpecin-Fenix.

Alpecin-Fenix and Canyon-SRAM will offer contracts to the respective winners of the men's and women's races.

The goal is 500 Buffalo Bikes donated — one for every kilometer ridden on December 30.

For starters, the Olympic rower can do a 20-minute cycling power test at 480 watts — weighing 72kg/159lb.

WBR500 is raising money for World Bicycle Relief with a monster ride on Zwift.

Recon was done, tactics were planned and communication was constant. There were the same elements as outdoor racing, but all done inside.

Launch party on Zwift scheduled for December 22.

Amongst a huge pile of test gear, here is what I relied on most often in a crazy year.

Ashleigh Moolman Pasio said her accolades in virtual cycling helped her secure a two-year pro contract with WorldTour team SD Worx.

The world champion rower bested WorldTour riders and other indoor specialists alike to take the first-ever UCI esports world championship win.

Ashleigh Moolman Pasio outlasted Sarah Gigante to win the first esports world championships on Zwift.

Some of the best male and female cyclists in the world will be racing for €8,000 as well as the honor of wearing both a digital and real-world rainbow jersey.

The decision to curb PowerUps came as a compromise between the UCI and Zwift.

Riding indoors doesn't have to be a tedious affair, especially when you have the right clothing and accessories to make it comfortable.

Answers to the most commonly asked questions about the inaugural event.

While some athletes have been honing their racing skills by racing on the road, others have been hitting the trainer more — and more strategically — than ever before, with their sights set on making history.

The South African will race in the first ever UCI eSports world champs on Zwift next week, but she's already committed to the platform for the long run.

In this episode, we explore the basics around the Esports world championships on Zwift with Kristabel Doebel-Hickok. The chairman of Zwift's Esports commission discusses how the platform guards against data manipulation.

The Headwind makes indoor riding a more bearable experience with its bluetooth capabilities. But there's one thing that bugs me.

While most riders can just jump into Zwift races and have fun, elite-level competitors face stringent data-verification protocols.

On this weeks' podcast we discuss Zwift's decision to ban two riders for allegedly tampering with their power files. Then, Magnus Sheffield takes us inside his record 3km pursuit ride.

You know you should stay cool and hydrated, but did you know good music has been scientifically shown to improve performance, too?

Since its inception in 2005, WBR has delivered over 500,000 of their sturdy Buffalo Bikes around the world.

Victor Campenaerts, Rigoberto Uran, Lauren Stephens, Anna van der Breggen, Annemiek van Vleuten and others to take the start in Zwift.

Lizi Duncombe claims complications around power files led to her being handed six-month ban for violation of data recording and reporting standards.

Texan star talks about her transition from Zwift newbie to E-racing champion, her Tour de l'Ardèche victory, and how online competition revitalized her racing outlook.

Lizi Duncombe and Shanni Berger were both handed suspensions from competing in Zwift events for a six-month term for violating technology data recording and reporting standards.

Two different events are offered over three days and in 11 different time slots. And Rigoberto Urán will be riding two of them.

Having all riders on the same the power-measurement devices should level the playing field for the December 9 race.

Being able to steer inside Zwift with your handlebars is cool, but the Sterzo Smart doesn't always work. Here's why.

The event is scheduled to take place December 8-9 in the Watopia world in Zwift.

You spent hundreds on your smart trainer; we break down four big features that'll help squeeze every ounce of your indoor riding.

Set for early December, the esports championship event now has the backing of the UCI.

86-year-old King Liu rides to raise awareness of cycling's benefits. The Zwift rides will raise money for WBR Buffalo bikes.

Fifth-generation Kickr remains the easiest smart trainer to use, and new padded feet option adds comfort.

Power measurement precision to within one percent, no more spindown, and feet which allow the trainer to sway highlight improvements.

The $109 Elite Sterzo Smart rotating wheel block works with any bike on a trainer to steer inside Zwift.

The tips aren't complicated, but you need to commit with consistency to see results.

10 international racers join new team as part of eRacing's growing push for equal opportunity for women in cycling.

After Nairo Quintana averaged an estimated 6.8w/kg to set a record on the real Mont Ventoux, Mike Woods holds 7w/kg on the virtual Ventoux.

Rally Cycling takes second overall in men's Virtual Tour de France, Tibco-Silicon Valley and Twenty20 go one-two in the women's.

Michael Woods on recovery trail after broken femur, Tibco-Silicon Valley continues to dominate women's GC.

After four years, the UCI continental team is seeking WorldTeam status to better provide for its riders.

Data is important to training and racing, but so is rider feel and understanding. Here's how to achieve that balance.

Zwift's policy for verifying pro results is getting another facelift after pushback from some riders. Could the platform's Olympic ambitions hinge on it developing a consistent verification program?

Citing internet connectivity problems in two different locations, the team pulled out of the Zwift stage race to focus on preparations for the season restart.

Zwift experience and expertise pays off for stage 3 winners Matteo Dal-Cin and Tanja Erath.

The team tapped the top-ranked Zwift racer Holden Comeau as a coach to gain an advantage over the WorldTour competition.

We take a look at the incredible power numbers put up by WorldTour racers in stage 1 of the Virtual Tour de France.

Van der Poel, Dygert, Van Avermaet among starters for stage 1, Saturday.

VeloNews examines the world-class power numbers behind the women’s Virtual Joe Martin Stage Race.

23 men's and 17 women's pro teams line up for virtual race; mass participation event and virtual Ventoux course also confirmed.

Sit in and learn how the Ineos rider balances his Ironman training with racing for one of the top teams in the pro peloton.

From veteran support to Black Lives Matter fundraising to hosting virtual editions of Pro Road Tour events, Project Echelon has been busy this year.

The Joe Martin Stage Race was held virtually this past weekend on Zwift. The event saw furious racing and a few technical hiccups.

Hear about how the Healthy Habits Challenge creator got her team director and teammates dancing this spring.

The women's start list includes world champion Chloe Dygert, while Zwift U.S. national champ Holden Comeau will take on a strong mens' field.

The Atom boasts some cool analytics features and combines interactivity and stability, but it's behind the market in a few ways.

Join the VeloNews Ride presented by Amp Human on Zwift this Wednesday.

Chris Froome will race several celebrities on Zwift as part of a fundraising event on June 7.