The Bike Crank Get Off My Trail

Indoor

Zwift

540
rides
13,187
miles
736,332
ft climbed

My go to environment for riding during the winter months when I can’t get out on the Fat bike.

Here’s my setup:

The equipment

Wahoo Fitness KICKR Power Trainer 787769

I’m super lucky and my wife bought me a Wahoo KICKR. It’s realist and for a trainer pretty quiet. If you have the means or a birthday coming up I highly recommend one. Wahoo Fitness KICKR Power Trainer $1199.99 from Als.com

wahoo kickr trainer floormat

If you don’t want to destroy the floor you’re also going to want a mat. The sweat has to pool somewhere. Get the Wahoo Fitness KICKR Trainer Floor Mat $69.99 from Competitive Cyclist

I used to run Zwift using my computer with the Zwift companion app on my iPhone, but I’ve found running Zwift on an iPad to be so much nicer. Amazon usually has some of the best prices on iPads. Grab one and complete the perfect Zwift setup.

If you go the iPad route you’ll want a mount to keep it close while you are riding. I’ve used the Tacx Handlebar Bracket for years without dropping the iPad once.

Stay cool with a fan. I’ve been using a Dyson bladeless fan for years, but they’ve become stupid expenisve. With the bad winter air in Utah when I open the window I also use a Germ Guardian HEPA Filter air purifier. The ULTTY Bladeless Tower Fan combines the two into one device and saves money over buying two devices.

Wahoo Fitness KICKR HEADWIND Fan

If you have the funds, the KICKR HEADWIND fan works with your trainer to not only keep you cool but simulate air flow based on your speed. Get it from Backcountry.com for $249.99.

Want to steer while riding in Zwift? Pick up the Elite Sterzo Smart Steering Block. There are a couple of secret MTB trails in Zwift where your front wheel isn’t totally useless.

KICKR Climb

Bonus bit of equipment if you truly have unlimited funds. The Wahoo Fitness KICKR Climb will raise and lower your bike to simulate hill climbs and descents. Get it from Backcountry.com for $599.99.

Keep a box of Kleenex on hand.

Latest rides

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A virtual cycling scene in Zwift, showing two cyclists on a road through a landscape with green fields. The display provides information on speed, power output, heart rate, and current standings in a live event. The background shows trees and a gray sky.

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Zwift – Yorkshire Double Loop in Yorkshire

22.3 mi

Two cyclists riding on a virtual road in Zwift's simulated environment, surrounded by trees and mountains. The screen displays their current speed, wattage, and other cycling stats, along with a mini-map and names of nearby riders.

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Zwift – Out And Back Again in Watopia

31.1 mi

A cyclist rides on a road with a slight incline, surrounded by green hills, blue flowers, and windmills under a clear sky. The screen displays real-time cycling metrics, including power, speed, and distance, along with a leaderboard of nearby riders in the Zwift virtual cycling environment.

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Zwift – Road to Ruins in Watopia

24.1 mi

A cyclist is riding on a virtual road in Zwift, surrounded by trees and a colorful sky. The cyclist's avatar is wearing a colorful jersey, and the screen displays various statistics, including speed, distance, elevation, and heart rate. Roads curve ahead, leading up to a hilly terrain.

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Zwift – Road to Sky in Watopia

18.3 mi

A digital cycling scene in Zwift, featuring cyclists riding on a blue bike lane under an overpass. The setting includes a path with bikes parked nearby, city buildings in the background, and a visible leaderboard displaying nearby riders' stats and times. The time on the clock shows 18:49.

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Zwift – Triple Loops in London

25.5 mi

A virtual cycling scene from Zwift shows two cyclists riding on a blue bike lane under an overpass. The background features a cityscape with buildings illuminated at night. On the right, a list displays nearby cyclists and their stats, including distance and performance metrics.

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Zwift – Triple Loops in London

25.5 mi

A cyclist wearing a colorful jersey rides on a virtual road in Zwift, surrounded by green trees and rock formations. The screen displays performance metrics, including wattage, speed, heart rate, and distance traveled.

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Zwift – Out And Back Again in Watopia

30.2 mi

A cyclist rides along a virtual road in Zwift, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background. The screen displays performance metrics, including speed and power, as well as information about nearby cyclists.

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Zwift – Roule Ma Poule in France

28.1 mi

A cyclist is riding on a colorful, elevated pathway in the virtual environment of Zwift. The background features bright colors and a gradient sky. The screen displays various performance metrics such as power output, speed, and distance traveled, along with rankings of nearby riders.

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Zwift – Climb Portal: Col du Tourmalet at 100% Elevation in France

22.8 mi

A cyclist is riding on a virtual course in Zwift, wearing a colorful jersey. The screen displays various performance metrics, including power output, speed, and lap times. In the background, there are buildings and barriers marked with the Zwift logo, indicating a competitive cycling environment.

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Zwift – Innsbruck KOM After Party in Innsbruck

26.9 mi

A cyclist in a colorful jersey rides on a virtual road under a bridge in Zwift. The display shows metrics like power (156W), speed (12 mph), distance (5.8 miles), and elevation (234 feet). Nearby riders and their stats are listed on the side.

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Zwift – Empire Elevation in New York

27.5 mi

A cyclist rides on a virtual track in Zwift, surrounded by colorful buildings in a nighttime cityscape. The screen displays various statistics, including the cyclist's speed, power output, and a leaderboard with live results of participants in a railway sprint event.

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Zwift – Tropic Rush in Makuri Islands

28.3 mi

A cyclist rides on a virtual road in Zwift, with a scenic background featuring grassy fields and trees. The cyclist's stats display power output, speed, and distance traveled. The left side shows a real-time leaderboard of other users nearby.

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Zwift – Country to Coastal in Makuri Islands

29.6 mi

A cyclist is riding on a virtual road in Zwift, celebrating the completion of the

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Zwift – The Epiloch in Scotland

29.2 mi

A cyclist rides on a virtual cobblestone path in Zwift, surrounded by trees and colorful confetti. The screen displays performance metrics, including speed, distance, and rankings of other racers. Chat messages and avatars of nearby riders are visible in the corners.

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Zwift – Peaky Pavé in France

21.6 mi

A virtual cycling scene from Zwift, showing a bike rider on a smooth, winding road. The landscape features rocky hills and greenery under a clear blue sky. On-screen stats display power, speed, and distance, along with nearby cyclists’ names and times. A route selection button is visible at the bottom. The location is labeled

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Zwift – Southern Coast Cruise in Watopia

29.4 mi

A virtual cycling scene from Zwift showing a road winding through a colorful landscape, with rocky hills and trees on either side. The screen displays cycling stats, including speed, distance, and power output, along with a mini-map and nearby cyclists' names. The route is labeled

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Zwift – Southern Coast Cruise in Watopia

29.4 mi

A cyclist participates in a virtual race on Zwift, riding on a winding road in a colorful, cartoon-like landscape. The display shows various statistics, including power output, speed, and race standings, with surrounding scenery featuring hills, trees, and buildings.

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Zwift – Sugar Cookie in Watopia

26.8 mi

A cyclist is riding on a virtual course in Zwift, displaying stats such as speed (23 mph), distance (7.2 miles), and power output (182 W). The scene features a misty landscape with standing stones, and a leaderboard shows current race results. Various metrics, including elevation and rider positions, are visible on the screen.

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Zwift – The Big Ring in Watopia

30.9 mi

A cyclist is riding on a virtual course in Zwift during a nighttime setting. The cyclist is shown from behind, with a focus on stats like power output and speed displayed on the screen. Surrounding the cyclist are virtual buildings, a road lined with barriers, and a map indicating the course layout. Several other participants are visible nearby, and a double-decker bus can be seen in the background.

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Zwift – Triple Loops in London

27.3 mi

A cyclist is riding on a virtual road with mountains in the background, part of the Zwift platform. The screen displays various performance metrics, including power output, speed, distance, and a leaderboard with rankings and times. There is also a map indicating the cyclist's location within the virtual environment.

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Zwift – Tair Dringfa Fechan in Watopia

26.6 mi

A cyclist rides on a virtual track in Zwift, surrounded by spectators cheering on the sidelines. The cyclist is referencing live race results displayed on the screen, showing rankings and times for participants. The background features colorful banners and elements typical of an outdoor racing environment, while confetti falls from above, adding to the festive atmosphere.

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Zwift – Outer Scotland in Scotland

18.7 mi

A cyclist rides on a dirt path in a virtual landscape, surrounded by trees and rolling hills. The display shows various cycling statistics, including speed, distance, and power output. The sky has a pinkish hue, indicating a dynamic environment in the Zwift platform.

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Zwift – Yumezi Grit in Makuri Islands

16.4 mi

A cyclist rides on a brightly colored digital course in Zwift, showcasing performance metrics such as power, speed, and elevation. The cyclist is wearing a patterned jersey and is approaching a steep incline, with various statistics displayed on the screen, including overall progress and nearby participants. The background is a gradient of pastel colors, enhancing the virtual cycling experience.

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Zwift – Climb Portal: Col du Rosier at 100% Elevation in Watopia

18.6 mi