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Part One-Rhabdomyolysis: A Hidden Risk of Virtual Cycling
Rhabdomyolysis is a serious health concern we can avoid with knowledge of the disease and how to prevent it.
Two New Studies Will Change the Way You Look at Strength Training and Cycling Performance
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For Zwifter Caleb Carl, the Day He Was Almost Killed Was One of the Best Days of His Life
Caleb Carl has fallen back on the support of his Zwitch community to go full-circle to find closure, and it has made him a better man to his fiance’, family, and friends.

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indieVelodrome Oktoberfest—Ruleset
The indieVelodrome Oktoberfest ruleset, including the points and ranking system, performance verification, and hardware eligibility is here!
indieVelodrome Oktoberfest—Finals
The indieVelodrome Oktoberfest Keirin Finals event details, including ranking and points, are here! Good luck and my you wear the crown!
indieVelodrome Oktoberfest—Organized Events
Find out how to be crowned the King of indieVelodrome Oktoberfest and reign supreme over the indieVelo Forest Velodrome! Details here!
indieVelodrome Oktoberfest—Challenges
Be the King of the indieVelodrome Oktoberfest on indieVelo by conquering the two-person 10km Team Time Trial Challenge! Details here!
indieVelodrome Oktoberfest—Event Details
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