The Bike Crank

A cyclist in an orange shirt rides on a virtual road in Zwift, surrounded by neon-lit buildings at night. The screen displays various performance metrics, including power output, speed, and heart rate, along with a list of other cyclists nearby. A map of the virtual location is shown in the upper right corner.

Zwift – Pacer Group Ride: Neokyo All-Nighter in Makuri Islands with Coco

February 6, 2025February 9, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Just putting in some time on the trainer. Reminding myself that it will help once the weather improves. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)

Winter, Zwift

Zwift – Group Ride: Standard | Stage 5 | Tour de Zwift on Libby Hill After Party in Richmond

February 5, 2025February 9, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Tour de Zwift group rides provide a bit of energy. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)

A virtual cycling race scene on Zwift, showing a group of cyclists riding on a scenic road surrounded by trees and buildings. The interface displays cycling stats such as power output, speed, and heart rate, along with a leaderboard and progress information.

Winter, Zwift

Zwift – Group Ride: Long | Stage 5 | Tour de Zwift on NYC KOM After Party in New York

February 4, 2025February 9, 2025 TheBikeCrank

Zwift New York isn’t my favorite but hanging with a bunch of other rides makes it enjoyable. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)

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.

Winter, Zwift

Zwift – Surge to the Max in France

February 3, 2025February 9, 2025 TheBikeCrank

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

Continue readingZwift – Surge to the Max in France

A group of cyclists participating in a virtual race on Zwift, riding on a scenic road surrounded by greenery. The screen displays race statistics, including pace, distance, and current rankings.

Winter, Zwift

Zwift – Group Ride: Standard | Stage 4 | Tour de Zwift on Lutscher in Innsbruck

January 29, 2025February 9, 2025 TheBikeCrank

I Zwift because I must. The payoff comes when we ride outside again. In the mean time the group rides are motivating. It’s nice to ride with others even if it’s only virtual. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)