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Virtual Velo Podcast-Ep. 7: What’s New, Exciting, and All The Whining About on Zwift!

In Episode Seven of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Joy, Ken, Nathan, and Chris discuss and debate the recent Zwift announcement!

With the perspective of the community and elite eracer clearly in view, the cast looks to the future of virtual cycling and esports.
 
Oh yeah, what’s all the whining about? That’s for you to decide.
 

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Ep. 7: What’s New, Exciting, and All The Whining About on Zwift!

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