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Geneseo to Utica, Illinois
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DIRT Dad Fundo Across America- Day Thirty-Four
Omaha, Nebraska to Shelby, Iowa
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Warren to Schoharie, New York
Is Zwift’s Anti-Doping Policy Enough to Eradicate Cheating Culture?
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring and How it Can Make You a Better Cyclist, and Virtual Cyclist
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A Chat with Esports Great James Joseph Barnes
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Hang Out and Get to Know the Teen Phenom of Elite Esports, Eracer Matthias Deroose
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DIRT Dad Fundo Across America—Day Forty-Four
Portage to Goshen, Indiana
Virtual Cycling and Zwift—Foundation or Fad?
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The Cyclist Bladder is a Thing, and There Are Things For That
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I’m a Cyclist and Physical Therapist, and When I Felt Pain in the Front of my Knee From Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, I Did This
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With All the Cards on the Table, Jadon Jaeger Pushed All-In for a Solo Win and Qualified for the Esports World Championship
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Part One: Virtually Trapped in My Own Mind
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Harness the Power of Your Mental Chatter When Cycling to Get Through the Tough Times
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When Is It Safe to Return to Cycling After COVID-19?
The recommendations and guidelines of authoritative organizations, experts on the topic, and a top cycling esports coach who battled COVID-19 for two years himself.
Virtual Platform MyWhoosh is Changing the Cycling Esports Game
Free to use with huge prize purses the virtual cycling platform MyWhoosh is a legitimate Zwift contender and is leading the esports charge.
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Women’s Round One—Through the Racer’s Eyes
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Elite Eracer Ben Hill’s Wife Introduced Him to the “Nature” of Esports—He Never Looked Back
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Adaptive Advocacy Month (AAM) to Raise Awareness on Zwift
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The Zom Preview for July 19th 2021
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Troy takes the DIRT IRL meet-up to the next level!
DIRT Florida Meet-Up with Casey, Graham, and Billy
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Being More Mindful is Great, But Can it Make Me a Faster Cyclist?
My attempt to be more mindful while cycling came at a price I wasn’t willing to pay, but I will be better.
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I’m a Cyclist and Physical Therapist, and When I Identified This Pain On the Outside of My Knee, I Did This
Follow my multi-step approach to eliminating lateral knee pain for good!
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The DIRT Dad Fundo Across America- Day Six
Tonopah to Alamo, Nevada
Part One: Zwift eSports Ruleset Change Excludes Racers Under 16
When attempting to find the proper balance in this complex and complicated debate, it is essential to ask, “Are our kids worth it?”
Part Two: Zwift eSports Ruleset Excludes Racers Under 16
The creation of a Zwift Junior Racing League will prove that our kids ARE worth it!
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Is “Pain Cave” Stupid?
It’s not what you think, and it’s okay to take it seriously.
DIRT Zwift Team Attempts King of all TTT Records
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DIRT Daughter Marlow Manison is Riding 360 Zwift Miles to Help Find a Cure For Her Dad’s Juvenile Diabetes
To help support Marlow, the daughter of long-time DIRT Allen Manison read on! If you have a dry eye when you are through—shame on you!
Sprain or Strain? Cramp or Stitch? Some Cycling Stuff Sorted.  Well, Sorta!
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A Unique Perspective From Cycling Journalist and Elite Eracer Aaron Borrill
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In the emotionally powerful words of DIRT Johnathan Freter, himself.
One of The Most Momentous Events in Virtual Cycling Recently Took Place, and Not Enough of Us Are Aware, But We All Should Be!
The introduction of a handcycle and true-to-life avatar is a tremendous step forward on the path of accessibility and inclusion of disabled and adaptive athletes in virtual cycling.
A Cycling Chemist’s View: Reducing Activation Energy for Efficient Training
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When His Life Took a Turn Jordan Bergeman Became the Motor and His Son Jeffrey Was the Motivation
This Zwifter turns to his virtual cycling community for the support and encouragement needed to achieve his son’s goal of competing in IRONMAN Wisconsin and the Boston Marathon.
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Pro In Every Way—Cyclist Lennert Teugels
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DIRT Tyler & Wife Jaimie Frazier Complete IRONMAN Florida
The Fraziers balance life, family, and fun, and rely upon each other to be IRONMAN finishers TOGETHER!
Part Two: Poor Indoor Air Quality – The Invisible Danger to the Virtual Cyclist
Is my ‘Gain Cave’ doing me more harm than good? I decided to conduct an informal experiment to find out.
Joseph Chudyk—A Grammy-Nominated Platinum Certified elite Cyclist? That’s a New One
An interview with Team USA and Turbo’s elite cyclist Joseph Chudyk.
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Loa to Hanksville, Utah
I’m a Cyclist and Physical Therapist, and This is my 5-Exercise Heavy-Hitting Home Leg Strength Routine
Follow this 5-exercise home strength training for cyclists routine to maximize your gains without hitting a gym.
Our Kids Have a Void in Their Lives and Virtual Cycling Can Fill It
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.
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Monroeville to Solon, Ohio
The Zom Preview for June 6th 2022
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Elite Cyclist Marlene Bjarehed’s Heart Beats For Esports
An interview with Team SZ and Movistar’s Marlene Bjarehed of Sweden.
DIRTy 22 Zwift TTT Record-Breaking Recap
DIRTs Stephen Katuska, Christopher “Serkit” Taylor-Kerr, and David Squirrell take down the Zwift single-day TTT record previously co-held by DIRT Tiago Barreira and Christopher “Serkit” Taylor-Kerr.
From The Feet Up Customs – Matthew Ralph is a Colorful Member of the Virtual Cycling Community
Matthew Ralph has created functional masterpieces for celebrities, pro cyclists, and many people in between, including his virtual cycling friends.
The Zom Preview for July 26th 2021
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The Zom Preview for February 21st 2022
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Elite Eracer Lou Bates Has Found the Tricky Balance
Professional Nopinz-R3R cyclist Lou Bates juggles real-life racing and Zwift virtual competition for Team 3R.
The Zom Preview for August 23rd 2021
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Get to Know 2022 Zwift Academy Finalist—Lucas Hoffman
An interview with 2022 Zwift Academy Finalist Lucas Hoffman.
Ryan Larson Opens Up About the Tragedy That Caused Him to Go All-In on Esports
The Saris – NoPinz eracer tells why winning the Esports Worlds is within reach and how he plans to do it. An interview with Ryan Larson.
An Interview with Zwift Academy Group Ride Sweeper Matt Yankow
Sweepin’ isn’t easy, but Matt does it with a smile (I think)!
A Sit Down with Elite Eracer James Joseph Barnes and his Innovative Coach Aleksandar Coh
James Barnes is a top-five eracer globally and credits his recent rise in success to his difference-making coach. After reading this candid interview, the reason will be apparent.
Elite Eracer Illi Gardner—No Special Effects Required in Her Stunning Performance
An interview with elite eracer and professional cyclist Illi Gardner!
Team Italy XTRA League – A Mixed Categories Zwift Event That Gives Racers of All Abilities the Chance to Contribute the Team’s Success
With the option of mixed teams and racers assigned to their own category, and with the same score assigned across all the categories, the races are fun, all-inclusive, and the final results fair!
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Women’s Round Five—Through the Racer’s Eyes
Zwift Grand Prix Women’s Round Five Race Report by Liz Van Houweling!
How to Keep Bicycling Into Your 50s, 60s and Beyond
Lifelong riders and health experts share their tips so you can stay strong and resilient on the bike into your 50s, 60s, and beyond.
“Off Season” Virtual Riding at its Finest
Small field sizes in eRacing do not have to mean less fun!
The Zom Preview for April 4th 2022
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DIRT Dad Fundo Across America—Day Forty-Two
Utica to Minooka, Illinois
From Never Riding a Bike to A-Cat Eracing Wins to a Real-Life Cat 3 on the Road and Track in Under Two Years? The Story of Steve Mayes!
The Steve Mayes Cycling Story!
The Zom Preview for December 6th 2021
Check out what we have for our loyal hive of ZOMbeez this week!
The Day my Grandson Met His First Sporting Idol – Mark Cavendish
Mark Cavendish made a fan for life and a moment that will last forever for a proud Grandad and his Grandson.
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Women’s Round Two—Through the Racer’s Eyes
Round Two Race Report by Saris-NoPinz eracer Liz Van Houweling!
DIRT Christian Jensen formed a Chapter of myTEAM TRIUMPH and Changes the Lives of Differently-Abled Individuals Through Cycling
Christian uses Zwift and the support of his DIRT mates to touch the lives of many.
The Most Common OTC Pain Relief Drug Worldwide Inspires Risky Eracing Behavior, Or Does It?
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DIRT Dad Fundo Across America- Day Thirty-Three
Fremont to Omaha, Nebraska
DIRT Dad Fundo Across America- Day Fourteen
Hanksville to Green River, Utah
Pro Cyclist Sarah Gigante’s View From the Road Racing and Virtual Peloton
Professional cyclist Sarah Gigante races for Movistar and will represent Australia in the Esports World Championship—this is what she had to say.
It’s Only a Number—Cyclist Luca Zanasca
An interview with Team Italy’s elite cyclist Luca Zanasca.
Part Two-Rhabdomyolysis: A Hidden Risk of Virtual Cycling
Rhabdomyolysis is a severe health concern we can avoid by knowing the disease and how to prevent it.
Recent Improvement Upgrades Signal Culture Change at Zwift
Zwift rolls out Handcycles! Full article published in Cycling Weekly!
Happy DIRTy Halloween!
When this new DIRT member does Halloween, he does it well!
Core Strengthening Essentials for the Virtual Cyclist: The Bird Dog Series
When strengthening your core for cycling, it is essential to take a varied approach.
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