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FIT File EP3: Apple Vision Pro, Zwift Layoffs, Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One, and Burritos

www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/apple-vision-pro-in-depth-sports-debate-desfit-dcrainmaker.html

In this episode, we talk about our first and continued usage of Apple Vision Pro, the big Zwift Layoffs and how Zwift might need to rethink its long-term strategy towards profitability and investor happiness.

Zwift’s CEO Discusses Smart Bike Hardware Plans, IPO, Rowing, Clubs, and More

www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/zwifts-discusses-hardware.html

Over the past few days Zwift’s CEO has given an interview to Bloomberg, as well as led his annual Thanksgiving Day group ride, which had over 3,000 people join.

Technogym Ride Smart Indoor Bike In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/08/technogym-indoor-review.html

But, they lacked open standards, so you couldn’t use them with apps like Zwift or TrainerRoad.

Elite Avanti Smart Trainer In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/02/elite-avanti-smart-trainer-review.html

They didn’t hold back: Adding WiFi, Zwift high-speed Race Mode, 18% simulated grade, and even slightly squishy feet for a tiny bit of lateral sway.

Zwift acquires Milestone, charts entry into hardware realm

www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/acquires-milestone-hardware.html

In a move that will turn heads within the indoor training industry, Zwift has acquired Milestone and their famed inexpensive ($25) running footpods.

Zwift’s New Structured Training API Could Be Interesting

www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/04/structured-training-interesting.html

First , Zwift announced a smattering of new things today in their ‘This Season on Zwift’ update.

Wahoo’s Injunction Request Against Zwift Hub Denied By Judge

www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/04/injunction-request-against.html

A judge has denied Wahoo’s request to prevent Zwift from continuing to sell the Zwift Hub smart trainer.

Zwift Details Plans for New Neokyo Map, New User Interface, and Clubs Public Launch

www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/10/details-neokyo-interface.html

For the first time in Zwift’s history, they held what would be akin to a product launch event, detailing their upcoming product plans.

Zwift Hub $499 Smart Trainer Hands-On: A Competition Killer?

www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/09/trainer-competition-killer.html

Update - October 3rd, 2022: The Zwift Hub has now started shipping, and with it, I've released my full Zwift Hub In-Depth Review.

Zwift Lays Off Employees in Move to Focus on Developing New Hardware

www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/employees-developing-hardware.html

This past Friday, Zwift laid-off a number of employees in a move the company described as being made to allow them to “develop new hardware”.

No, Zwift Racing Wasn’t Hacked. Yet. Sorta. Let Me Explain.

www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/racing-hacked-explain.html

This past Sunday at Def Con (considered one of the more rambunctious events on the circuit) a presentation was given around Zwift and ‘hacking’ it – titled “Cheating in eSports: How to Cheat at Virtual Cycling Using USB Hacks”.

Is Zwift About to Acquire TrainerRoad?

www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/01/zwift-acquire-trainerroad.html

Over 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/cheating-another-tampering.html

Today 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/zwift-trainerroad-peloton.html

But 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.

Zwift Confirms New Hardware Division: Posts Job Positions To Build Indoor Smart Bikes

www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/positions-building-indoor.html

Today’s episode of this is brought you by the Zwift Career page, which just showed they’re working on an indoor smart bike.

VirtuPro’s Indoor Smart Bike: The Bike Zwift is investing in–First Look

www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/virtupros-indoor-investing.html

Upon 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 Considering $45/Month Plans and Huge List of New Features in Latest Survey

www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/08/considering-features-latest.html

Zwift 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.

Xert, FasCat, Join.CC: Zwift Integration Has Arrived (& TrainerRoad teased)

www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/11/xert-fascat-join-zwift-integration-trainerroad-soon.html

Today Zwift announced a new expansion that includes a throwback to the days of the original Jarvis Island, the very first ~5km route where Zwift began.

Zwift Increases Prices (App & Hardware): What you need to know!

www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/05/increases-prices-hardware.html

Zwift has announced that they are increasing prices effective June 6th, 2024, the first price increase in more than 7 years for the company.