Wise OWL
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.
Why is My Zwift Workout FTP Different Than My zFTP?
Have you ever hopped onto your Zwift Ride, ready to crush a workout, only to have a mini heart attack at the FTP number Zwift has decided is right for you? Yeah, me too! It’s like Zwift is saying, “Surprise! You’re 15 watts stronger than you thought!” Thanks for the...
Zwift Ride: Shift Styles and Gear Options at any Age
TL;DR Heads up—this post gets a little nerdy! If technical talk isn’t your thing, feel free to skip to What’s Special About Zwift Ride Gearing for OWLs and the Shifting Style and Gear options I chose for my Zwift Ride. No hard feelings—I promise! Next on the docket of my...
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...