A cyclist navigates a rocky path in a virtual environment on Zwift, with a landscape featuring steep rocks and sparse vegetation. The screen shows performance metrics, including power output, speed, heart rate, and lap information, along with a leaderboard of other participants.

Zwift – Group Ride: Long | Stage 6 | Tour de Zwift on Shisa Shakedown in Makuri Islands

After yesterday’s group ride my legs were pretty burned up so I committed to taking it easy. That lasted long enough for me to fall way behind but not long enough for me to drop the urge to push it. I managed to climb a few hundred places but I ended drenched in sweat and unable to walk up the stairs. The ride – Zwift

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A cyclist is riding on a virtual course in Zwift, with statistics displayed on the left side, including speed and power output. The road curves ahead with trees and spectators visible. An event timer shows "20 seconds now, give it your all!" and various Zwifters are listed on the right. The scene includes colorful banners and a map in the corner.

Zwift – Surge to the Max in France

I got sucked into a Zwift challenge before remembering how bad the Zwift training programs suck. The theory behind them is good. The execution has problems. No matter what gearing you choose Zwift will adjust your trainer so that you match what it is recommending as closely as possible. If you stop pedaling for any reason it will turn the resistance on the trainer as

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A snow-covered trail winding through a forest with bare trees and a mountain in the background under a clear blue sky, taken in Providence, Utah.

Winter pilgrimage to the waterfall

It was a beautiful, sunny day so I took the opportunity to suffer the climb up the road to the top of the quarry and then to the waterfall. The views were spectacular. The air was brisk. The snow on the path to the waterfall just barely supported my weight. These days are rare. The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Salsa

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