Category: Zwift
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Zwift Moves Mac to Metal
Recently, I noticed that the Zwift app no longer said “Zwift App”, but instead, “Zwift App Metal”. I knew that this was likely a move to improve the performance on some Mac devices(M1 and M2 mainly), as I read about it on Reddit a few months back. Planned Changes In 2023, Zwift is planning to…
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How to Create a Successful Breakaway on Zwift
Breakaways are pretty tough to create on Zwift. However, they can be done. In a race that I participated in, I created a well orchestrated attack and was able to nearly succeed. I blame the internet drop out at the end of the race for the loss 😉 Prefer to Watch? Plan Your Attack A…
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All About Zwift Power Ups
Zwift is very well-known for its gamification. One of the key factors of Zwift’s gamification are power ups. Power ups are something that are commonly seen in video games, but none of the indoor cycling apps except Zwift offer them. This makes for a more fun experience for riders. This article will delve into each…
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Best Budget Zwift Set Up 2024
With lots of riders trying to get into indoor cycling, lots are going to want to get the cheapest set up they can. I went out to find the cheapest set up, and here is what I found. Note: these prices can definitely be beat by buying used, but this is given the buyer would…
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Wahoo Kickr Core In-Depth Review [2023]
![Wahoo Kickr Core In-Depth Review [2023]](https://zracecentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/79343-img_9760.jpg)
The Wahoo Kickr Core was released in September of 2018, making it an ~4 year old trainer. Upon its release, it grew lots of media attention as it was essentially a smaller Wahoo Kickr, but $300 less. Now, there is much more competition around the Kickr Core’s price point, making it harder to decide between…
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BYT Gravel Challenge Announced
The BYT Gravel Challenge 2023 has just been announced! James, Paul, and I have been hard at work to create this all new event. The BYT Gravel Challenge is meant as a way for juniors to race together during the cold winter season. The event is organized by Bikely Youth Team(BYT), but all juniors are…
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New Zwift Feature: Screen Capture
Lots of Zwift users have been wanting to record the final bits of their rides so that they have the ability to go back and analyze it. For ages, riders have been able to take screenshots, but never proper videos. Now, it appears that Zwift may be adding this feature in the near future… Eric…
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Best Trainers for Zwift 2023
Currently, in 2023, what is the best trainer for indoor cycling? Or more specifically, Zwift? Here is my pick for the top 5 trainers for Zwift. The Ultimate Trainer // Tacx Neo 2T // $1399 Three years post-release and this trainer still holds the spot at the top for the best trainer. This trainer has…
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“Flat is Fast” Zwift Racing January
Every month, Zwift is hosting a racing series targeted towards riders who are more time-crunched and looking for a fast, hard, race. December saw the “Race Like a Pro” series, and now for January the theme is “Flat is Fast”. As the title suggests, this is a series comprised of flat races. The courses will…
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Tacx Neo 2T In-Depth Review [2023]
![Tacx Neo 2T In-Depth Review [2023]](https://zracecentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/868e0-img_9412.jpg)
The Tacx Neo 2T was released in October of 2019, making it a relatively old trainer. However, it still remains one of the best. I’ve been riding on this trainer since August of 2020, so I have quite a bit of experience on it. In this article, I will be providing my thoughts on the…