Previews

Strenuous race efforts that leave you cross-eyed may make it hard to think straight, but you can prevent it from going any further than that by being mindful.

The latest indieVelo update V0.2.12 released August 28, 2023, includes innovative Event Organization support and Virtual Gearing.

Schoharie to Catskill, New York

Ever wonder the difference between a sprain and a strain? Or a cramp and a stitch? Knowing just might make dealing with them more manageable.

Join the Select Group of Strongmen and Take to Zwift Makuri’s Twilight Harbor on January 14, 2023, For a Try at Zwift History.

Minooka, Illinois to Portage, Indiana

The recent changes to Zwift’s eSports Ruleset concerning Junior racers. Check out what we have for our loyal hive of ZOMbeez this week!

Cutting-edge research provides a new perspective into the weights before or after cardio question and the answer is likely not what you thought.

In cycling and life, knowing how to suffer is evolving as a person.

Several racers were polled about Zwift’s ban on racer Eddy Hoole, this is what they wanted to know, and Zwift responded.

Eliminate and prevent the pain on the outside of your knee by following these simple tips!

Keep your body guessing, so it doesn’t get too comfortable by varying your strength training stress in a meaningful and focused way.

A comprehensive guide providing step-by-step instructions enables all users on the virtual cycling platform indieVelo, to create, organize, promote, and broadcast/stream their own races and group rides.

Tyler Gallagher of Authority Magazine asked me some great questions. I hope you enjoy my responses.

By preparing yourself mentally and physically for optimal performance, a proper cycling warm-up is critical to virtual cycling success. But why is the first mile so hard?

Fresh off their record-breaking sub-3 hour 150km, Team Innovation Cycling is the first to 200 Zwift km in under 4 hours.

A holiday gift came early for DIRT Travis Bowersox, and it came in the form of charity, inner contemplation, and satisfaction.

Alisha Taubman attempted to take her own life when the battle with weight caused her world to spiral out of control. Zwift helped her take it back.

Rangely to Craig, Colorado

A bit of background and DS notes—a one-stop guide to the fast, exciting, and fun eracers of the US national esports squad.

Recent science sheds light on the safe return to cycling after COVID-19 question by research into how our circulatory system responds to exercise.

Follow this cycling PT’s approach to preventing, treating, and eliminating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome When Cycling.

By including max efforts in your training, you will avoid losing muscle mass and strength.

Alcova to Casper, Wyoming

It’s never too late to make a positive change in life. Make yours now and you will have nothing to regret!

Altoona to Malcolm, Iowa

The 2023 Cycling Esports World Championship Qualifiers through the eyes of Team New Zealand and Saris No Pinz elite eracer Anna Russell.

Olympic competition brings out the best in athletes and their trainers! Blood Flow Restriction Training and other Olympic Treatment Trends in 2021.

Award-winning cycling journalist and elite cyclist Aaron Borrill is leading Team South Africa and esports into the future.

This week we will be kicking off the Indoor Specialists season by highlighting the Virtual Cycling community. I hope you enjoy it!

Strength exercise is essential for the masters athlete to avoid the devastating effects of age-related muscle loss.

An Interview with Team P.O. Auto – CeramicSpeed and Danish Cycling’s Joakim Lisson.

Interior, South Dakota to Merriman, Nebraska

After reading this candid interview, you will have little doubt why Barney is one of the best athletes and personalities in esports.

Be a superhero on and off the bike by following this core strengthening progression.

The self-supported 2023 Iowa Wind and Rock gravel ultra-adventure pushed DIRT Cory Rood past the limit—for 28 hrs 50 min to victory!

Add this 5-minute foam rolling program to your post-ride routine to revitalize your muscle recovery.

The most important muscle in the cyclist’s body that you have never heard of!

Check out what we have for our loyal hive of ZOMbeez this week!

According to recent research, RED-S in male athletes, especially cyclists and virtual cyclists, is a significant risk.

You won’t want to miss what we have for you this week! It involves COFFEE!

Embrace the Zwiftin’ “off-season” with elite Team SZ racer Gabriella Nordin, Team CLS founder Jon Wakefield, and The Zommunique’s Chris Schwenker

The latest indieVelo update V0.2.16 released September 25, 2023, includes quality-of-life enhancements that make this Just Work better!

Enhance the virtual cycling esports experience: Understanding indieVelo’s Trainer Feel and Virtual Gearing features.

The approach to Rider Weight and Interpreting Effort in indieVelo is unlike what you’ll find on other virtual platforms, and for good reason.

indieVelo Oktoberfest, one week to become Kings of the indieVelo Forest Velodrome, between October 7th and 9th, 2023!

Check out what we have for our loyal hive of ZOMbeez this week!

The 2023 Cycling Esports World Championship Qualifiers through the eyes of Team South Africa and NeXT pb Enshored’s elite eracer James Joseph Barnes.

Cycling esports platform indieVelo innovates with customizable “Neutral Zones”, the solution for those seeking the thrill of Keirin and calm race rollouts.

An interview with Team Great Britain and Wahoo Le Col’s elite cyclist Zoe Langham.

An interview with Team SZ and Movistar’s Marlene Bjarehed of Sweden.

Check out what we have for our loyal hive of ZOMbeez this week!

A sneak peek into what we have for you this week at The Zom! Plus a bit of background into our mission!

Engaging in a consistent and carefully planned flexibility routine isn’t something that we should do ‘just because’, rather because it is the right thing to do!

Mark Cavendish made a fan for life and a moment that will last forever for a proud Grandad and his Grandson.

When DIRTs hit the hills, they do it right!

By following these bike fit, shoe choice, and muscle flexibility tips you can prevent ankle and foot pain from taking the fun out of your ride.

Coming off an amazing showing representing Australia in the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships Aeonian’s Vicki Whitelaw shares a bit about herself.

The Race Winning Glycogen Refueling Chocolate Hydration Plan of an Elite Virtual Cyclist

Recent research examines performance-enhancing cyclist breathing technique claims and sorts the science from the hot air.

Tonopah to Alamo, Nevada

See what we have coming this week to The Zommunique’!

Andy Shuttleworth, a member of the wounded, injured or sick (WIS) military veterans community, disabled/adaptive recumbent trike rider and ardent Zwifter is leading the charge for representation and inclusion of Adaptive Advocacy.

“Fall asleep with a dream and awake with a purpose.” -Unknown

After using Zwift to recover from three cancer reoccurrences!

An interview with Team Toyota Cryo RDTs Jody Jochems.

The story of a Mom’s Struggle to Balance Health, Wellness, Parenting, and the Quest for the Zwift Tron Bike-An Early Epilogue!

Solon to North Kingsville, Ohio

The mass exodus from traditional youth sports to video gameplay has the potential to create a cascade of adverse public health concerns if the question continues to be left unanswered.

Scientists have discovered genes that determine our response to training stress and the key to unlocking endless performance potential.

We would enjoy food much more if we stopped labelling it good vs bad!

Week 1 Review!

Falk Levien depends upon his bike to take him away. Long Covid is trying to steal it from him. He is taking it back with the help of virtual cycling.

On the heels of a strong showing representing Italy in the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships Matteo shares a bit about himself.

USAC appointed representatives to a cycling esport selection committee tasked with creating discipline-specific criteria with eyes on a National Team in 2024.

The beautiful, eloquent, and passionate story of one man’s quest to fill his spreadsheet—Zwift Badge hunting and DIRT Zwift Team daily motivation!

Train to Peak: Elite Cyclist Liz Van Houweling on Striking the Perfect Balance Between Sports and Everyday Life

At eleven-years-old Sophie has accomplished more in virtual cycling than most riders twice her age and has earned the confidence and respect of the cyclists she leads.

Hear the amazing story in his own words as he describes what it felt like to win!

Check out what we have for our loyal hive of ZOMbeez this week!

It is never too soon for our children to be better than us—at everything.

Check out what we have for our loyal hive of ZOMbeez this week!

Could training prep really mean doing nothing?

Mom, Cyclist, Philanthropist, and an Inspiration. The true embodiment of the definition of MIRT!

An interview with 2022 Zwift Academy finalist Saint Piran Pro Cycling’s Cooper Sayers.

Aeonian takes the crown and solidifies their spot in esports history.

Do the American Women have a chance to win the 2023 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships? Yes!

As knee replacement technology improves post-surgical rehab is less extensive and cyclists are getting back sooner and better than before.

With prizes in eSports becoming more prestigious and increasing in value, what can riders and event organizers do to ensure that the winners are legitimate?

A dynamic cycling cool-down is as important as a proper warm-up in optimizing performance and priming the system for your next race or workout.

On June 14, 2023, Zwift Announced the release of the Zwift Play controller and multi-input gaming, putting Zwift interaction at the user’s fingertips and the future in the company’s hands

Zwift makes riding, racing, and raising awareness possible for this former Reservist whose injury makes pedaling an upright bike impossible.

The German hill climb champ, cyclist Martin Maertens tells what he does to be in the right position when it matters, which for him is on the podium of the Esports World Championship.

When a tragic bike accident took his arm and his will, one-armed Cyclist Jan Butaye credits Zwift for rebuilding him and the community’s support for lifting him up.

An interview with ABUS-Le Col’s elite cyclist Belgian Lennert Teugels.

A Cyclist’s Guide to Overcoming the Effects of Prolonged Sitting by Countering the Adverse Effects of Dynamic Muscle Shortening and Reciprocal Inhibition

Pete taught me everything I know about Zwift racing and much of what I know about a lot of other things.

The cyclo-psychology of a successful cycling training interval. What goes through your mind?

The 2023 Cycling Esports World Championship Qualifiers through the eyes of Team Germany and Toyota Cryo RDTs elite eracer Martin Maertens.

The indieVelo “Coastal Loop Reverse” Route-15.9km (9.8 mi), elevation 41m (134 ft)-follows the perimeter of The Island clockwise!