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      • Ep. 21: Zoe Langham and Adam Thorpe’s Pro Partnership
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      • Ep. 27: indieVelo’s Dr. George Gilbert on the Innovation That Could Change the Future of Cycling Esports
      • Ep. 28: Zwift’s Winningest Elite Esports Racer James Joseph Barnes
      • Ep. 29: MyWhoosh, Zwift, the UCI, & the Esports World Championships—Wuht just happened?
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    • Episodes 11 thru 20
      • Ep. 11: The Mercurial Fin Elite Eracer Teppo Laurio
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      • Ep. 19: Marc Mäding Overcame On and Off the Bike
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    • Episodes 1 thru 10
      • Ep. 1: Some Cyclists Aren’t Virtual Cyclists-Who Knew?
      • Ep. 2: Glucose Monitoring and the Recreational and Competitive Cyclist
      • Ep. 3: Panel Discussion-Is Wahoo/RGT a Good Thing For the Virtual Cycling Community?
      • Ep. 4: One Woman’s World of Esports with Special Guest Team USAs and World #1 ranked Zwifter Liz Van Houweling
      • Ep. 5: A Day in the Life of Zwift Community Live’s Nathan Guerra and Dave Towle
      • Ep. 6: The DIRT Dad Fundo Across America check in with Chris!
      • Ep. 7: What’s New, Exciting, and All The Whining About on Zwift!
      • Ep. 8: Cycling Esports Legend Lionel Vujasin!
      • Ep. 9: Zwift Academy Finalist Liz Van Houweling!
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      • Ep. 34: WTRL’s Martin Carew Talks Zwift Racing League
      • Ep. 33: MyWhoosh Speaks Publicly For the 1st Time and The Zwift Games
      • Ep. 32: Echelon Racing Returns to Zwift, USA Cycling National Championships, and Zwift Grand Prix Round One Controversy
      • Ep. 31: From Virtual to Real-World Victory with Kristen Kulchinsky, the $100,000 Zwift Grand Prix, and Exciting News From the UCI
    • Episodes 21 thru 30
      • Ep. 21: Zoe Langham and Adam Thorpe’s Pro Partnership
      • Ep. 22: Richard Barry is Live and In-Person!
      • Ep. 23: 66-Day Nutrition Challenge Wrap-up with Winner, Shawn MacAfee
      • Ep. 24: Zwift Play, Multi-input Beta Gaming Experience, and What it Means For Zwift As We Know It
      • Ep. 25: indieVelo Founder and Former Zwift Esports Chair Dr. George Gilbert
      • Ep. 26: Was the Olympic Esports Series a Success For Cycling Esports, with Zach Nehr!
      • Ep. 27: indieVelo’s Dr. George Gilbert on the Innovation That Could Change the Future of Cycling Esports
      • Ep. 28: Zwift’s Winningest Elite Esports Racer James Joseph Barnes
      • Ep. 29: MyWhoosh, Zwift, the UCI, & the Esports World Championships—Wuht just happened?
      • Ep. 30: This Season on Zwift-The Racer’s Edition
    • Episodes 11 thru 20
      • Ep. 11: The Mercurial Fin Elite Eracer Teppo Laurio
      • Ep. 12: If Zwiftin’s a Crime, Then Give me Time with Saris NoPinz Michael Egan
      • Ep. 13: The Legend and Lure of Matt Yankow
      • Ep. 14: J Bruhn is Esports Feel Good Story
      • Ep. 15: Worlds Predictions and Esports Future with the First US Nats Champ Holden Comeau
      • Ep. 16: Team USA 2023 Cycling Esports Worlds Preview with Jenn Real and Zach Nehr
      • Ep. 17: 2023 Cycling Esports Worlds Wrap up with Winner Bjorn Andreassen and Lionel Vujasin
      • Ep. 18: Jacqueline Godbe is Much More Than 3rd in the World
      • Ep. 19: Marc Mäding Overcame On and Off the Bike
      • Ep. 20: Machine Learning and AI in Cycling Coaching feat. Coach Shayne Gaffney
    • Episodes 1 thru 10
      • Ep. 1: Some Cyclists Aren’t Virtual Cyclists-Who Knew?
      • Ep. 2: Glucose Monitoring and the Recreational and Competitive Cyclist
      • Ep. 3: Panel Discussion-Is Wahoo/RGT a Good Thing For the Virtual Cycling Community?
      • Ep. 4: One Woman’s World of Esports with Special Guest Team USAs and World #1 ranked Zwifter Liz Van Houweling
      • Ep. 5: A Day in the Life of Zwift Community Live’s Nathan Guerra and Dave Towle
      • Ep. 6: The DIRT Dad Fundo Across America check in with Chris!
      • Ep. 7: What’s New, Exciting, and All The Whining About on Zwift!
      • Ep. 8: Cycling Esports Legend Lionel Vujasin!
      • Ep. 9: Zwift Academy Finalist Liz Van Houweling!
      • Ep. 10: The Death of the Cycling Off-Season with Zwift’s Coach Shayne Gaffney
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Author: Christopher Schwenker

Semi-retired as owner and director of his private Orthopedic Physical Therapy practice after over 20 years, Chris is blessed with the freedom to pursue his passion for virtual cycling and writing. On a continual quest to give back to his bike for all the rewarding experiences and relationships it has provided him, he created a non-profit, and through its work and the pages of this site, Chris is committed to helping others with his bike. His gain cave is located on the North Fork of Long Island where he lives with his beautiful wife and is proud of his two college student children.

Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Round Four Women’s Race: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch

Zwift GP Details Womens Round 4

Here’s a brief preview of the Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Round 4 Women’s race, along with a recap of the exciting action from the men’s race.

Rethinking Carbohydrates: A New Perspective on Fueling Your Cycling Workout

Rethinking the use of carbohydrates like honey for cycling performance fuel

Is it finally time to re-image the role of ‘quick fix’ carbohydrates before and during our cycling training routines?

indieVelo Update Version V0.2.25 Released November 27, 2023

indieVelo Update V0.2.25

The latest indieVelo update V0.2.25 released November 27, 2023, sets the standard with real-time performance verification flagging and more.

indieVelo—”So Near Yet So Far” Route Details

indieVelo So Near Yet So Far

The indieVelo “So Near Yet So Far” Route-36.6 km (22.7 mi.) elevation 125m (410 ft)-mainly flat and circles the island in both directions.

indieVelo—”Northern Hill Climb” Route Details

indieVelo Northern Hill Climb

The indieVelo “Northern Hill Climb” Route-5.2km (3.2 mi.), elevation 256m (840 ft)-two stiff climbs in the span of a few kilometers!

indieVelo—”Little Loops” Route Details

indieVelo Little Loops

The indieVelo “Little Loops” Route-8.7 km (5.4 mi.), elevation 53 meters (174 feet)-the course commences and concludes at the velodrome.

Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Men’s Round Four: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch

Here’s a brief preview of the Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Men’s Round 4, along with a recap of the exciting action from the Round 3 Women’s race.

Get to Know Zwift Grand Prix 2023/24 Elite Cyclist Rob Wood

An interview with Zwift Team Restart p/b Alex Coh racer, the UK’s elite cyclist Rob Wood.

12 Months of Zwift For the Price of 10 With New Yearly Membership

Zwift Announces Yearly Memberships

On November 20, 2023, Zwift announced that it will be offering yearly memberships, making it more affordable to Zwift year-round.

indieVelo Update Version V0.2.24 Released November 20, 2023

indieVelo Update V0.2.24

The latest indieVelo update V0.2.24 released November 20, 2023, introduces late join to events and time-based time trial functionality.

Terminal Cancer Isn’t Stopping Zwifter Glenn Utteridge

Glenn Utteridge Zwifter battles cancer

He was diagnosed with a rare cancer while in the hospital, being treated for a broken neck after a coach ran him over when he was riding.

Wahoo and Zwift Bundles Now Across Full KICKR Range With New Pricing

Wahoo KICKR smarttrainer and Zwift Membership bundle

Wahoo’s enhanced Zwift partnership bundles simpler onboarding, a broad range of KICKR options, and automatic integration across the ecoSYSTM.

Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Round Three Women’s Race: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch

Zwift Grand Prix 23:24 Women's Round 3

Here’s a brief preview of the Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Round 3 Women’s race, along with a recap of the exciting action from the men’s race.

MyWhoosh Enhances Route Selection and Introduces App Upgrades

MyWhoosh Alula World Update

MyWhoosh’s recent update revamps the AlUla map, streamlines Strava exporting, and includes a host of engaging user experience upgrades.

2024 USA Cycling Esports National Qualifiers and Echelon Racing League Info Now Available

USA Cycling National Championship and Echelon Racing League Info

In partnership with USA Cycling and Zwift, Echelon Racing Promotions announces league and national qualification details, including equipment and performance verification requirements.

indieVelo Update Version V0.2.23 Released November 13, 2023

indieVelo Update V0.2.23

The latest indieVelo update V0.2.23 released November 13, 2023, adds automatic custom results credibility controls, new routes, and a helpful message for Mac users.

IOC Sports Director Opens the Door Wider For Cycling Esports Medal Recognition

Zwift Olympic Esports Series Cycling

In a recent interview, Kit McConnell hints that it is not “if” but “how,” joining other IOC leaders weighing in, intensifying speculation about the potential Olympic inclusion of cycling esports.

UCI and MyWhoosh Confirm October 2024 Live Cycling Esports World Championships Final

MyWhoosh UCI Cycling Esports World Championship live final

The momentous 2024 Live Cycling Esports World Championship event will bring the cycling esports elite to Abu Dhabi, UAE, to award the rainbow stripes in late 2024.

Zwift Games Will Crown World’s #1 Across Three Championship Races

Zwift Games

Zwift announces the inclusive community event to discover the world’s top Zwifter in a multi-format competition poised to set new participation records.

Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Round Three: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch

Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Round 3

Here’s a brief preview of the Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Round 3, along with a recap of the exciting action of Round 2.

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      • Ep. 34: WTRL’s Martin Carew Talks Zwift Racing League
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      • Ep. 32: Echelon Racing Returns to Zwift, USA Cycling National Championships, and Zwift Grand Prix Round One Controversy
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      • Ep. 21: Zoe Langham and Adam Thorpe’s Pro Partnership
      • Ep. 22: Richard Barry is Live and In-Person!
      • Ep. 23: 66-Day Nutrition Challenge Wrap-up with Winner, Shawn MacAfee
      • Ep. 24: Zwift Play, Multi-input Beta Gaming Experience, and What it Means For Zwift As We Know It
      • Ep. 25: indieVelo Founder and Former Zwift Esports Chair Dr. George Gilbert
      • Ep. 26: Was the Olympic Esports Series a Success For Cycling Esports, with Zach Nehr!
      • Ep. 27: indieVelo’s Dr. George Gilbert on the Innovation That Could Change the Future of Cycling Esports
      • Ep. 28: Zwift’s Winningest Elite Esports Racer James Joseph Barnes
      • Ep. 29: MyWhoosh, Zwift, the UCI, & the Esports World Championships—Wuht just happened?
      • Ep. 30: This Season on Zwift-The Racer’s Edition
    • Episodes 11 thru 20
      • Ep. 11: The Mercurial Fin Elite Eracer Teppo Laurio
      • Ep. 12: If Zwiftin’s a Crime, Then Give me Time with Saris NoPinz Michael Egan
      • Ep. 13: The Legend and Lure of Matt Yankow
      • Ep. 14: J Bruhn is Esports Feel Good Story
      • Ep. 15: Worlds Predictions and Esports Future with the First US Nats Champ Holden Comeau
      • Ep. 16: Team USA 2023 Cycling Esports Worlds Preview with Jenn Real and Zach Nehr
      • Ep. 17: 2023 Cycling Esports Worlds Wrap up with Winner Bjorn Andreassen and Lionel Vujasin
      • Ep. 18: Jacqueline Godbe is Much More Than 3rd in the World
      • Ep. 19: Marc Mäding Overcame On and Off the Bike
      • Ep. 20: Machine Learning and AI in Cycling Coaching feat. Coach Shayne Gaffney
    • Episodes 1 thru 10
      • Ep. 1: Some Cyclists Aren’t Virtual Cyclists-Who Knew?
      • Ep. 2: Glucose Monitoring and the Recreational and Competitive Cyclist
      • Ep. 3: Panel Discussion-Is Wahoo/RGT a Good Thing For the Virtual Cycling Community?
      • Ep. 4: One Woman’s World of Esports with Special Guest Team USAs and World #1 ranked Zwifter Liz Van Houweling
      • Ep. 5: A Day in the Life of Zwift Community Live’s Nathan Guerra and Dave Towle
      • Ep. 6: The DIRT Dad Fundo Across America check in with Chris!
      • Ep. 7: What’s New, Exciting, and All The Whining About on Zwift!
      • Ep. 8: Cycling Esports Legend Lionel Vujasin!
      • Ep. 9: Zwift Academy Finalist Liz Van Houweling!
      • Ep. 10: The Death of the Cycling Off-Season with Zwift’s Coach Shayne Gaffney
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      • Ep. 34: WTRL’s Martin Carew Talks Zwift Racing League
      • Ep. 33: MyWhoosh Speaks Publicly For the 1st Time and The Zwift Games
      • Ep. 32: Echelon Racing Returns to Zwift, USA Cycling National Championships, and Zwift Grand Prix Round One Controversy
      • Ep. 31: From Virtual to Real-World Victory with Kristen Kulchinsky, the $100,000 Zwift Grand Prix, and Exciting News From the UCI
    • Episodes 21 thru 30
      • Ep. 21: Zoe Langham and Adam Thorpe’s Pro Partnership
      • Ep. 22: Richard Barry is Live and In-Person!
      • Ep. 23: 66-Day Nutrition Challenge Wrap-up with Winner, Shawn MacAfee
      • Ep. 24: Zwift Play, Multi-input Beta Gaming Experience, and What it Means For Zwift As We Know It
      • Ep. 25: indieVelo Founder and Former Zwift Esports Chair Dr. George Gilbert
      • Ep. 26: Was the Olympic Esports Series a Success For Cycling Esports, with Zach Nehr!
      • Ep. 27: indieVelo’s Dr. George Gilbert on the Innovation That Could Change the Future of Cycling Esports
      • Ep. 28: Zwift’s Winningest Elite Esports Racer James Joseph Barnes
      • Ep. 29: MyWhoosh, Zwift, the UCI, & the Esports World Championships—Wuht just happened?
      • Ep. 30: This Season on Zwift-The Racer’s Edition
    • Episodes 11 thru 20
      • Ep. 11: The Mercurial Fin Elite Eracer Teppo Laurio
      • Ep. 12: If Zwiftin’s a Crime, Then Give me Time with Saris NoPinz Michael Egan
      • Ep. 13: The Legend and Lure of Matt Yankow
      • Ep. 14: J Bruhn is Esports Feel Good Story
      • Ep. 15: Worlds Predictions and Esports Future with the First US Nats Champ Holden Comeau
      • Ep. 16: Team USA 2023 Cycling Esports Worlds Preview with Jenn Real and Zach Nehr
      • Ep. 17: 2023 Cycling Esports Worlds Wrap up with Winner Bjorn Andreassen and Lionel Vujasin
      • Ep. 18: Jacqueline Godbe is Much More Than 3rd in the World
      • Ep. 19: Marc Mäding Overcame On and Off the Bike
      • Ep. 20: Machine Learning and AI in Cycling Coaching feat. Coach Shayne Gaffney
    • Episodes 1 thru 10
      • Ep. 1: Some Cyclists Aren’t Virtual Cyclists-Who Knew?
      • Ep. 2: Glucose Monitoring and the Recreational and Competitive Cyclist
      • Ep. 3: Panel Discussion-Is Wahoo/RGT a Good Thing For the Virtual Cycling Community?
      • Ep. 4: One Woman’s World of Esports with Special Guest Team USAs and World #1 ranked Zwifter Liz Van Houweling
      • Ep. 5: A Day in the Life of Zwift Community Live’s Nathan Guerra and Dave Towle
      • Ep. 6: The DIRT Dad Fundo Across America check in with Chris!
      • Ep. 7: What’s New, Exciting, and All The Whining About on Zwift!
      • Ep. 8: Cycling Esports Legend Lionel Vujasin!
      • Ep. 9: Zwift Academy Finalist Liz Van Houweling!
      • Ep. 10: The Death of the Cycling Off-Season with Zwift’s Coach Shayne Gaffney
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