Is Zwift About to Acquire TrainerRoad?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/01/zwift-acquire-trainerroad.htmlOver the past three weeks, we’ve seen increasingly clear signs that something substantial is about to occur between the two major players of the endurance sports indoor training world: Zwift and TrainerRoad.
Zwift Bans Another Pro, This Time With History of Data Tampering
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/02/zwift-cheating-pro-another-tampering.htmlToday Zwift has non-announced its latest sanction, against Philipp Diegner of Canyon Esports, for falsifying data as part of their Zwift Racing League pro race series.
How to Load Zwift or TrainerRoad on a Peloton Bike: A Geek’s Guide
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/how-to-load-zwift-or-trainerroad-on-a-peloton-bike-a-geeks-guide.htmlBut enough people asked about my random Instagram stories using it for Zwift and TrainerRoad, that I figured I’d write it up into something semi-cohesive.
VirtuPro’s Indoor Smart Bike: The Bike Zwift is investing in–First Look
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/virtupros-indoor-smart-bike-the-bike-zwift-is-investing-in-first-look.htmlUpon arriving it unloaded an indoor smart bike that in a few years might be the leading option in indoor smart bikes if you use Zwift.
Zwift Confirms New Hardware Division: Posts Job Positions To Build Indoor Smart Bikes
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/positions-building-indoor.htmlToday’s episode of this is brought you by the Zwift Career page, which just showed they’re working on an indoor smart bike.
Zwift Officially Launches Running: What you need to get started!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/zwift-officially-launches-running-what-you-need-to-get-started.htmlToday officially marks the launch of Zwift running.
Zwift on New Apple TV 4K (2021 Edition): What’s different?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/05/zwift-edition-different.htmlMany regular readers know that I’m a big user of Apple TV for Zwift.
Zwift Considering $45/Month Plans and Huge List of New Features in Latest Survey
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/08/zwift-considering-45-month-features-latest.htmlZwift has sent out a survey to numerous members (including myself) that indicates they’re pondering multiple membership tiers, steering + braking, hosted audio-video workouts, premium racing leagues, and many more features.
How-To: Using Zwift and TrainerRoad Concurrently
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/02/how-to-use-trainerroad-zwift-at-same-time.htmlHowever, as was made abundantly clear to me a few days ago when I posted a picture on my Instagram stories of me doing a trainer ride with Zwift and TrainerRoad concurrently – a lot of folks don’t realize you can.
Elite Sterzo Smart In-Depth Review: Here’s How It Works With Zwift
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/08/zwift-steering-elite-sterzo-smart.htmlNo, not just for steering to finally make it from semi-announced Elite/Zwift products, but for me to be convinced there’s value there.
Zwift’s Running Track Is Open: Here’s what a structured track workout is like
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/zwifts-running-track-is-open-heres-what-a-structured-track-workout-is-like.htmlYes, I just ran in Zwift.
Tuesday Tidbits: Starbucks Card on Garmin Edge/Watches, COROS Mojito, Zwift Hardware Survey
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/07/tuesday-starbucks-hardware.htmlFinally, I’ve got a few tidbits from something that Zwift sent out back a few weeks ago to some number of subscribers.
Virtual Tour de France & L’Étape du Tour on Zwift: Everything You Need to Know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/virtual-tour-de-france-ltape-du-tour-on-zwift-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlToday ASO and Zwift have announced a Virtual Tour de France, which will start taking place this weekend with 23 Men’s UCI WorldTour teams, and 16 Women’s UCI WorldTour teams racing.
A Quick Review: A $17 Weight Scale that Syncs to Zwift (1byone Smart Scale)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/02/a-quick-review-a-17-weight-scale-that-syncs-to-zwift-1byone-smart-scale.htmlFor those unfamiliar, the speed you go in Zwift is entirely based on your weight and power output – with some added trimmings, including height/virtual bike/wheels/etc… But really, it all hinges on your weight.
Here’s Why Peak Zwift Is Always a Tuesday
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/peak-zwift-always-tuesday.htmlIt might seem ‘odd’ to declare a Peak Zwift concurrent user high watermark only two weeks into the year, but that’s actually the way it generally works.
Behind The Scenes: Super League Pro Triathlon on Zwift–How it all works
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/08/super-league-triathlon-arena-games-behind-scenes-triathlon.htmlOf course, unlike a typical Super League Triathlon Series event, there were virtually no spectators, no cheering crowds, and the non-watery parts were done entirely in Zwift.
Zwift CEO Signals Upcoming Price Increase, Subscriber Goals, and More
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/02/upcoming-increase-subscriber.htmlZwift has a long and vibrant history of hinting at upcoming changes via financial media organizations such as Bloomberg.
Zwift Details Challenges With Building Their Own Hardware
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/10/zwift-details-challenges-with-building-their-own-hardware.htmlCyclingTips today published a great ‘From the Top’ podcast episode about the history of Zwift, talking to both Jon Mayfield and Eric Min.
Zwift Cancels Smart Bike Hardware Plans, Announces Significant Layoffs
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/05/zwift-cancels-smart-bike-hardware-plans-announces-significant-layoffs.htmlNow Zwift is following suit with a round of layoffs that sources put at upwards of 150 people.
Zwift Adds New Roads, Brings Back Other Features, Apple TV 4K 2022 Update Timelines
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/11/zwift-apple-tv-4k-2022-new-roads.htmlConsider this post a Zwift potpourri of updates.
Zwift Announces New Layoffs Reducing 15% of Workforce
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/03/zwift-layoffs-announces-reducing-workforce.htmlZwift has internally announced a restructuring that is resulting in a reduction of the workforce by 15%, or approximately 80 people in total.
Wahoo Fitness Dismisses Smart Trainer Lawsuit Against JetBlack, Sets Timetable Against Zwift
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/12/wahoo-zwift-lawsuit-dismisses-jetblack-case.htmlAs you may be aware, earlier this fall Wahoo Fitness decided to sue Zwift over Zwift’s introduction of their $499 Zwift Hub smart trainer into the market.
Zwift Plans Three At Home Fitness Hardware Products
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/03/zwift-plans-three-at-home-fitness-hardware-products.htmlLast week Zwift posted a slate of new job positions, notably around supply chain management.
Kommander Review: Zwift Control For Your Handlebars
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/02/kommander-review-zwift-control-for-your-handlebars.htmlLooking for a way to control Zwift from your handlebars with dedicated clickable buttons for using PowerUps, navigation, and changing camera views? Or perhaps increasing intensity during a structured workout? The new Kommander buttons aim to solve exactly that.
Hands-on with VirtuGO: Is it a viable Zwift competitor?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/first-look-virtugo-trainer-app.htmlWithin the trainer app realm, much is made of the giants – Zwift and TrainerRoad.
