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The Unbreakable Thread: How Six Women Forged Friendship and Strength Through Virtual Racing
They dominated the virtual peloton for years in their age group. Crushed watts. Shared countless digital high-fives. But until last November, the women of "Team OWL" had never actually met.
Relearning to Climb: Kicking That Pain in the Butt Goodbye!
Ever wonder what cadence you should ride at when tackling climbs? Well, it really depends on the person. As for me, I’ve realized it’s high time I start climbing with a quicker spin. Why, you ask? Simple—I want to be pedaling strong for many years ahead! What is Cadence? Cadence...
Is That a Scotty in Your Pocket?
I can’t tell you how many times I hear, “Wait, is that Scotty in your pocket? I want one!” Apparently, he’s the must-have accessory of the season! Yes! Scotty in your pocket is a new feature in Zwift. Who…or what exactly is Scotty? Scotty the Squirrel, Zwift’s cheeky little mascot...
Is The Grade the Best Way to Estimate Your FTP on Zwift?
2025.06.09 UPDATE: Our friends over at Best Bike Split added both Hilltop Hustle and The Grade to their Zwift Routes! I’ve updated completion times specific to The Grade in the section “Perhaps, Not Ideal for Age 50+ Riders“.• An average 2.2 W/kg 50-year-old would conquer The Grade in about 27:59.•...
Zwift Ride: The Indoor Trainer That’s Got Our Backs (and Our Glutes!)
Last November, Team OWL, our Grandmasters TTT team aged 65 to 80, did something truly epic. We’d been racing together online for over four years. But this time, we raced a Team Time Trial (TTT), in person at Zwift HQ in Long Beach, California. It was an unforgettable experience! That’s not all. Not...
Women’s Racing on Zwift: An Unfinished Journey Towards Equality
Zwift’s influence on women’s cycling “in real life” is undeniable. In 2016, Kate Veronneau was brought on board to lead Zwift Academy, a game-changing global virtual cycling competition. In its first year, this revolutionary challenge awarded Leah Thorvilson a pro cycling contract with Canyon/SRAM. Zwift Academy has completely transformed the landscape of women’s cycling,...
Sleep: Your Secret Sauce for Cycling After 50
It’s National Sleep Awareness Week, and we’re talking sleep – specifically, how to get the quality shut-eye we need to keep crushing our cycling goals. As we age, our bodies change, and that includes how we recover from those OWLsome rides. So, let’s dive into why sleep is a must-have...