Virtual Velo Podcast-Ep. 6: The DIRT Dad Fundo Across America check in with Chris!

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

Two DIRT teammates tell the story of how their chance meet-up turned into a physical challenge and how they crushed it just like they have 100’s of times before.

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The benefits of strength training are many for performance and general health. By taking a more careful and calculated approach, your gains will be greater!

Elite and pro cyclists of all disciplines use virtual training and racing to prepare for their real-life goals.

Follow the ride with this interactive map! Click the icons to find a blog post with details about each ride and a bunch of cool pics!

Rangely to Craig, Colorado

The Rule of Thumb for treating cycling injuries with Cold, Heat, or Both!

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

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Hill City to Interior, South Dakota

Follow this cycling PT’s approach to preventing and treating Achilles Tendinitis When Cycling.

Coming off a strong showing in the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships as Switzerland’s only representative Melanie shares a bit about herself.

Research strongly suggests, and fitness professionals agree that strengthening is essential to maximizing your endurance!

A candid chat with the esports great about life, his virtual cycling story, and what esports mean to him now and in the future.

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

Coffee, carbs, and caffeine help recovery! Need I say more?

The personal strength training program of elite eracer Jacqueline Godbe. Did I mention that she’s also a doctor? And a scientist? And finished 9th in the Esports World Champs!

The 2023 Cycling Esports World Championship Qualifiers through the eyes of Team USA and Restart Racing’s elite eracer Daniel “Jammers” Jamrozik.

How well do you know the Petersons? Better yet, how well do they know each other? Let’s find out!

Week 6 in review!

BORA – hansgrohe and Red Bull are launching a youth talent identification program using Zwift segments. The partnership points to inconsistencies in Zwift’s message and project priorities.

Recognizing its commitment to the virtual cycling community, the DIRT Zwift team-inspired organization will receive $5,000 and 20 complimentary Zwift accounts to further its mission.

Heart Rate Variability is a powerful data tool for guiding a cyclist’s training and recovery, but it isn’t the only wrench in the toolbox.

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.

You have them! I know you do, but there’s no reason to be ashamed or afraid. Silence the negative thoughts that stand between you and the best cyclist you can be!

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Overactive Bladder when cycling can be prevented with this training program.

The first in a three-part retrospective exploring the impact, practical application, and future of Extreme Dieting in Virtual Cycling.

Zwift’s Anti-Doping Policy Allows Cheating Practices, According to Published Review, and Zwift responds.

Chad Tavernia rode over 100 virtual miles on rollers in under five hours without taking a seat to drink or eat and became the first-ever to complete a Virtual No Saddle Century!

Recent research suggests that on-the-bike muscle strength building through max sprint cycling is as effective as weight training.

Wisner to Fremont, Nebraska

What did I do? Not what you think!

If you want more watts, do more squats!

Half Moon Bay, California to Green River, Utah

Recent research uncovers an unknown muscle fiber repair process and provides the opportunity to revisit what we know about post-exercise recovery.

Interior, South Dakota to Merriman, Nebraska

Elite Esports racer Zach Nehr gives his first-hand account of the Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Round Four, Points Elimination Reverse.

Lifelong riders and health experts share their tips so you can stay strong and resilient on the bike into your 50s, 60s, and beyond.

On November 26, 2022, ultra-endurance virtual cyclist Saverio Addante rode 1,000 km and climbed 10,000 vertical meters in under 28 hours. It wasn’t the first time and won’t be the last.

Virtual cycling experiences differ for males and females, but we can all take advantage of the opportunities available and do our part to make the virtual world a better one!

What does the UCI’s call for bids to host the Cycling Esports World Championship reveal about the future?

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?

Apple Valley to Mt. Carmel, Utah

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.

St. George to Apple Valley, Utah

I hope you enjoy this interesting and informative podcast.

Eliminate and prevent the pain at the back of your knee by following these simple tips!

Oxford to Wilton, Iowa

The importance of Self-Awareness for Athletes from a pro cyclist and USAC certified Coach.

Under-fueling negatively affects cycling performance and your health in only days and will cause permanent damage to your body and mind.

Casper to Orin Jct, Wyoming

Scientists study 25 National team cyclists to put a number to the link between mind and body, but the value is in realizing the relationship and how to use it to make us better.

Hemochromatosis is the most common genetic disease in the Western world and, if undiagnosed and left untreated, can be life-threatening. It was for me.

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

An interview with Team USA and Base Media Racing’s Alex TenElshof.

In-home trainer etiquette is the key to couple’s cycling therapy!

It didn’t take much to motivate this cyclist to take a step closer to being the best he could be, but the results were profound and the lessons invaluable.

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The $3,500 Prize Purse Goes to the men of Coalition Alpha

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This complete guide covers everything you need to know about virtual cycling, including a beginner’s how-to for getting started.

I think Brian may have given away too many of his secrets!

Solon to North Kingsville, Ohio

The 2023 Cycling Esports World Championship Qualifiers by Team USA elite Zwift eracer Daniel “Jammers” Jamrozik-Part 3: The Race.

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.

Recent studies describe the potential effect of cycling while on antihistamine and antibiotic medications.

Caliente, Nevada to St. George, Utah

Sometimes telling the story changes the story. Folks, this story is not over!

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An interview with Team Ireland and NeXT Esports pb Enshored’s elite cyclist Richard Barry

In the span of three days in early January 2023, Zwifters broke the single-day TTT record and set the bar for the first sub-three hour 150 km.

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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?

An interview with Team France and Zwift team Hexagone’s elite cyclist Sebastien Havot.

DIRT Do Work Challenge Partners with the DIRT Dad Fund to support its virtual cycling community!

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

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

Is my ‘Gain Cave’ doing me more harm than good? I decided to conduct an informal experiment to find out.

Science shows that you can get stronger after working out for only 3 seconds, which isn’t the minimal dose. Who knew? Not me. Who cares? Not me!

The USA women’s team put three in the top ten but are first in the hearts of eracing fans for their unified and gutsy performance at the Cycling Esports World Championships.

For the new breed of cyclist with dreams of finding a pathway to the pros, the free virtual cycling platform MyWhoosh’s value is more than its lavish cash prizes.

Team Foudre and the Federation of Cycling Wallonia-Brussels are organizing a four-round Zwift Belgian Cup beginning March 2, 2023.

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

Fitness trackers, their data, and algorithms have a place as they should. Decide where that place is before your device does it for you.

Follow this cycling physical therapist’s approach to preventing, treating, and eliminating Handlebar “Cyclist’s” Palsy When Cycling.

Follow this 5-exercise home strength training for cyclists routine to maximize your gains without hitting a gym.

Mt. Carmel to Kingston, Utah

An interview with the Sports Psychologist for the USA Track and Field team.

Follow this cycling physical therapist’s approach to prevent and treat sciatica pain when cycling.

Few things are more powerful than a middle-aged woman battling irrelevance and menopause.

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.

The tendency for cyclists to develop brittle bones can be avoided by following these tips.

Does Liz Van Houweling have a bullseye on her back?

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Follow my multi-step approach to eliminating lateral knee pain for good!

Could training prep really mean doing nothing?

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