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Zwift Rider Spots ‘A Guy Taking a Dump’ in New Real-World Video Package

Zwift rushes to remove images of a figure squatting in the roadside bushes from its new premium 'Plus' world after user post goes viral.

Jim CottonNovember 3, 20261

Road Training

Upgrade Your Training Setup with Zwift’s Biggest Sale of the Year

Make the most of indoor riding season with discounts on the best smart trainers in the game

Ally JaksenOctober 27, 2026

Road Gear

Zwift Buys Rouvy, Expanding Its Digital Footprint and Potentially Sidestepping the UCI

The acquisition brings real-world video routes into the Zwift ecosystem, streamlining hardware standards and building an event portfolio that poses a potential challenge to the UCI.

Josh RossApril 29, 20262

Road Training

Training Camp from Hell: What Happens When a Pro Team Gets Snowed in at Altitude

The grim reality of 6-hour Zwift sessions, 'bike skills drills,' and some very dubious meals emerge from a frozen Uno-X camp on Sierra Nevada.

Jim CottonFebruary 10, 2026

Road Gear

The Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro Is the Smart Bike to Beat, Flaws and All

For the dedicated indoor cyclist, the Kickr Bike Pro offers the most immersive ride available—if you are willing to live with the creaks.

Josh RossJanuary 29, 20261

Road Gear

I Used AI to Get Faster on a Bike — But It Never Wrote a Single Workout

How I used Google Gemini to interpret my Garmin data and fix the mistakes that were holding me back.

Josh RossJanuary 22, 20261

Road Gear

The Gear That Defined Tech Editor Josh Ross's 2025: AI, Cameras, WorldTour Bikes, and More

It wasn’t just about the fastest bikes or the lightest parts. This year my favorites included items, both bike related and not, that fostered connection, solved real problems, and brought me joy.

Josh RossDecember 23, 20251

Road Racing

Jonas Abrahamsen Is Being a Zwift Masochist Again

Here's hoping Norway's Tour de France star has got a good playlist and better chamois cream to get him through these insane indoor workouts.

Jim CottonDecember 2, 20251

Road Racing

Why WorldTour Teams Are Gambling by Signing Zwift Racers

Picnic-PostNL is signing an Esports star, but real-world safety fears and the big money of online racing have put potholes into the careers of many virtual converts.

Jim CottonNovember 11, 2025

Urban Gear

Zwift Goes Big in New York City, Stinner's Titanium Folding Bike Stand, and Cannondale Stokes Nostalgia | This Week in Bike Tech

More ways to ride online, a limited edition book from Tucker Schwinn, and new gravel tires from Onza, this week in bike tech.

Alvin HolbrookNovember 6, 2025

Tour de France Femmes

7 Key Takeaways from the 2026 Tour de France Femmes Route

The women’s Tour is evolving year on year, with 2026 shaping up to be the most dramatic edition yet.

Shane StokesOctober 24, 2025

Road Gear

The $399 Wahoo Kickr Core 2 Is Back—But It Won’t Last

The holiday-low price has returned for the benchmark smart trainer of 2026. Don't miss your second chance at the ultimate indoor setup.

Josh RossFebruary 7, 2026

Road Gear

Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro and Wahoo Kickr Core 2 Details and First Impressions

The Wahoo Core 2 and Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro update existing products with common sense features. We’ve got first impressions and details.

Josh RossSeptember 9, 2025

Road Gear

Wahoo Kickr Core Hits a Rock Bottom Price for a Short Time

The Wahoo Kickr Core is one of the best smart trainers on the market and while supplies last it’s even more affordable.

Josh RossSeptember 5, 2025

Road Gear

Polar's New Subscription-Free Whoop Competitor, Zwift Has New Controllers, and British Built Bikes | This Week in Bike Tech

Hot new wearables from Garmin and Polar, Pashley builds a drop bar 29er adventure bike, and more this week in bike tech.

Alvin Holbrook, Josh RossSeptember 4, 2025

Road Gear

This Season on Zwift Expect to Ride in NY but Only if the AI Suggests It

Every year there’s a new slew of this season in Zwift announcements and this time AI is at the center.

Josh RossSeptember 4, 2025

Road Gear

Shimano's $480 Gravel Shoes, Zwift Partners On Headphones, & MADE Bike Show Highlights | Velo Podcast

Talking MADE Bike Show, Zwift headphones, and more on the Velo Podcast.

Alvin Holbrook, Josh RossAugust 29, 2025

Road Gear

I Tried Zwift x RIPT Ultra Headphones and 'Unique' Is the Best Description

The Zwift x RIPT Ultra Headphones are the only option in a small category but there are other options to consider.

Josh RossSeptember 4, 2025

Road Training

Zwift's New Outdoor Ride Tracking Should Scare Strava

With recent changes at Strava, Zwift outdoor ride tracking could siphon off users worried about paying for extra subscriptions.

Josh RossMay 15, 20254

Road Culture

Social Digest: Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Biking Towards a Greener Planet

Plus, Tobin Heath is a confirmed Zwiftie, and Matteo Jorgenson is coming in hot.

Julia DowdMay 12, 2025