How To Use Zwift | Zwift For Beginners

How To Use Zwift | Zwift For Beginners

How To Use Zwift | Zwift For Beginners

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Zwift is an online virtual cycling world that allows you to ride, train or race with other cyclists from around the globe!
Si and Matt are here to let you know the basics for being able to use the increasingly popular platform.

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Ex-professional cyclists Simon Richardson and Matt Stephens are here with all you need to know about starting up with Zwift.

You will need an account, head over to http://gcn.eu/ZwiftBeginner and sign-up, you can start with a free trial.

You will need an indoor trainer, and something that tells Zwift how fast you are riding.
For a basic setup this can be a speed sensor that communicates with Zwift.
A more advanced setup is using a powermeter which transmits all metrics to the software.
The most accurate setup though, is to use a smart trainer. This will also increase/decrease pedalling resistance dependant on terrain and if you are slipstreaming for instance.

You will also need a towel, drink, and we advise using a fan to help keep you cool.
Something also worth considering is the Zwift app, this is used as a remote control for the features available.

There are three different worlds that you can ride in, these are:
Watopia - South Pacific Paradise, 8 routes and 42km of roads
Richmond - 4 routes and 18.9km of roads
London - 8 routes and 27.5km of roads

Zwift has a calendar to show when the different courses/routes are available to ride on as well as group rides and races that are being hosted if you wish to join in the fun.

Choosing a route is simple and then you can go for a ride, you can even choose to turn onto a different route as well as doing a U-Turn and riding the other way if you see someone you would like to ride with for example.

The screen setup shows all the metrics you need, including gradient and where you are on a route/ride. You can also see where you in comparison to others riding, as well as the watts per kg that they are outputting!

You can even customise your clothing and bike appearance onscreen, including an unlockable GCN kit! Not forgetting being able to wave at others, flick the elbow and even give other users a ‘Ride-on’

There are plenty of training sessions and workouts on Zwift, including 32 GCN workouts and you can even create your own.

After any activity the ride data is displayed and can be saved/uploaded to your profile on sites such as Strava, Training Peaks etc.

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0 -> (lively music)
9.9 -> You might have seen the videos of us riding on Zwift
12.94 -> You might have seen the videos of us training on Zwift
14.992 -> And you will definitely, I'm pretty sure, have seen a video of us
17.8 -> racing Jens Voigt on Zwift.
20.2 -> but if you're actually not familiar with
22.125 -> how you use it, then let's talk you through it. Here are the answers to
25.05 -> some common Zwift questions and some of the key features.
28.144 -> (light music)
29.295 -> - To ride on Zwift, you need an account
31.557 -> so head over to zwift.com to get it set up.
34.313 -> Now you can start with a free trial,
35.674 -> and then after that, you will pay a monthly subscription,
38.684 -> and then in order to be able to actually ride,
40.461 -> all we need is an indoor trainer,
42.595 -> and then some way of telling Zwift how hard you're pedalling.
45.404 -> Now at its most basic,
46.765 -> that could just be a speed sensor like this Wahoo one
50.604 -> that will tell Zwift how fast your back wheel is spinning,
53.824 -> that will be either via your computer or your iPad
56.71 -> or even your iPhone, whatever the device
58.808 -> you're choosing to use it on.
60.42 -> Then a power meter will more accurately communicate
64.419 -> your power to Zwift but if you want to take it
67.053 -> to another level, then a so-called smart trainer
69.797 -> will actually interact with Zwift
72.062 -> so not only will it tell Zwift how hard you're pedalling
75.114 -> but it will also change the resistance that you feel
77.668 -> at the pedals depending on what's actually going on on Zwift
80.427 -> so if you ride up a hill or downhill,
82.612 -> you will know about it
83.857 -> as you will in fact if you are slipstreaming
86.374 -> behind another rider.
88.022 -> Now don't forget a towel
90.204 -> and also plenty of liquid,
91.688 -> you want to stay hydrated,
92.803 -> and also actually try and set your bike up
95.364 -> in a well-ventilated room or with a fan
97.786 -> in order to help keep you cool.
99.312 -> And finally before we get started,
100.832 -> if you're connecting to Zwift via laptop or your computer,
104.123 -> then downloading the Zwift mobile link
106.8 -> from the app store to your phone will be great idea
110.056 -> 'cause it means you can actually use this.
110.993 -> It's like a remote control.
112.44 -> You control a whole host of little features and functions,
115.161 -> which we will get on to later.
116.687 -> The only thing you need to bear in mind
118.091 -> is that your phone is connected to the same WiFi network
121.141 -> as your computer or laptop.
123.379 -> (light music)
124.823 -> Now there are three different worlds
126.755 -> that you can ride in on Zwift,
128.446 -> all containing a variation of different routes.
132.825 -> I'm in first time.
133.783 -> (laughing)
135.769 -> There is Watopia, the South Pacific paradise
138.2 -> containing eight different routes
139.888 -> with over 42 kilometres of road.
141.908 -> And then there's two real-world virtual worlds,
145.033 -> the first of which
146.064 -> is the Richmond 2015 UCI World Road Race course
149.693 -> with four routes and just under 19 kilometres of road
152.661 -> including some cobbled climbs.
154.561 -> The other you can opt for is London
156.537 -> and the 2016 Prudential RideLondon courses.
159.505 -> Choose between flying past iconic London landmarks,
162.267 -> or head into the countryside
163.547 -> of 27 1/2 kilometres of road.
166.923 -> The calendar showing when each course
168.859 -> is available to ride on can be found just here.
173.103 -> - [Simon] Now all we need to do
174.044 -> is choose our route and hit ride.
176.683 -> (bicycle whirring)
178.828 -> - Now even if you're riding on a set route,
181.354 -> you can at any time of the given junction
183.616 -> change your direction using your mobile phone
188.051 -> so I've changed and go left,
189.659 -> and now go straight on.
192.795 -> And also at any point you want,
194.614 -> you can see a mate coming on the way for example,
197.152 -> you can do a U-turn.
199.73 -> There we go.
201.008 -> (light music)
203.068 -> This is the main screen that you will see
204.76 -> when riding on Zwift
205.999 -> so let's take a look at what you'll see.
207.772 -> Top left, they're your metrics
209.421 -> so power, beats per minute, and revolutions per minute.
212.423 -> In the centre at the top,
213.949 -> that's the current speed,
215.221 -> that's the distance elapsed,
216.856 -> that's your current elevation,
218.618 -> and that is the time since you started.
221.461 -> And over on the top right, we have two profiles,
223.774 -> the first of which is a zoom in
225.474 -> on where you are on the course
226.875 -> including the gradient of the climb
229.347 -> that Simon is currently riding on,
230.991 -> and these little floating arrows
232.266 -> are the riders that are new to you,
233.795 -> and just below here is a larger profile
236.592 -> of the whole of the circuit.
237.938 -> You can just see you.
239.014 -> You're just the arrow there,
240.045 -> and there is the finish line.
241.654 -> And then this list here, that is a list of riders
244.501 -> that are near to you,
245.533 -> and totally we have another 526 riders on the course.
249.201 -> The information here shows how far in front
251.72 -> the rider is from you,
253.001 -> then how far behind the other riders are.
254.983 -> Also, there is a country flag,
256.465 -> there is the current watts per kilogramme,
258.448 -> and also how far they have travelled.
260.682 -> (light music)
262.294 -> - Can you just pedal?
263.942 -> Well, you can do but there is also a whole load
266.788 -> of other cool stuff that you can do as well.
268.932 -> In fact, before you even start riding,
270.706 -> you can choose how you want to look on Zwift.
272.976 -> You just got to hit that customise icon there,
275.074 -> and then you can choose what you want.
277.552 -> In fact, there is even the unlockable GCN kit
280.772 -> as an option as well.
282.099 -> Back to the riding then,
283.706 -> you can of course just ride by yourself,
286.135 -> absolutely nothing wrong with that at all
288.116 -> but how about jumping in with a group ride or even a race?
292.285 -> Loads of events is going on at different times
294.257 -> all around the world, and for all ability levels as well
297.334 -> so from steady group rides
298.57 -> through to all-out races and everything in-between.
302.116 -> To join an event, all you got to do
304.427 -> is go on to main menu.
305.54 -> You can see the list of upcoming events on the right there.
308.095 -> Simply click and you will join,
310.321 -> and if you want to see what's coming up
311.681 -> further into the future,
313.086 -> then the Zwift has a whole list.
315.193 -> (light music)
317.048 -> Whatever you're riding on Zwift,
318.322 -> you can send a realtime message to a group
321.172 -> or to an individual rider from your Zwift mobile app,
326.659 -> or if you want to, directly on the keyboard.
329.343 -> I'm just gonna type in, "Hello!"
332.639 -> There you go.
335.278 -> There's also a whole host of greetings and signals
337.501 -> just like the ones you'd use in the real world like a wave,
342.117 -> even an elbow flick,
344.885 -> and of course the famous Zwift Ride On thumbs up.
350.478 -> And you can also, from here, switch your view.
352.607 -> (light music)
355.698 -> - As well as freestyling solo
357.513 -> or indeed joining group rides or races,
359.865 -> there is also a way of doing structured training sessions
363.032 -> using workout mode over there.
365.219 -> Now each one is designed to improve a different aspect
368.016 -> of your riding, perhaps endurance or climbing
370.819 -> as well as individual workouts.
372.547 -> There are also complete training plans on there as well,
374.695 -> and when you start looking,
375.89 -> you will find 32 GCN workouts.
379.812 -> That's right.
380.645 -> Either improving your speed on flat roads,
382.898 -> your climbing, your sprinting,
384.63 -> or indeed getting you ready to race.
387.058 -> And if, for some reason, they don't float your boat,
389.445 -> you can actually create your own using the customizer
392.206 -> or indeed import workouts from elsewhere.
394.734 -> (light music)
396.591 -> - Once you finish your ride on Zwift,
399.206 -> you can take a look at a whole host of information
401.619 -> and data including your distance travel,
403.846 -> your heart rate, your power curves, elevation,
406.426 -> and even calories burned, and a whole lot more too.
408.736 -> - Yep, each activity is saved to your profile,
411.326 -> and also onto any other account
413.052 -> that you want to connect with it
414.123 -> like TrainingPeaks or Strava or Today's Plan.
417.544 -> - Yeah, hopefully this will enhance your experience on Zwift
420.264 -> and help you unlock a few cool features as well.
423.68 -> - Yeah, absolutely.
424.513 -> Now do make sure you subscribe to GCN following this video.
427.181 -> Now if you want some more content right now,
428.917 -> firstly, we've got a little bit
430.096 -> more information about workouts,
431.703 -> simply click down there for that one
433.311 -> or to a see of Zwift racing, click just down there.
436.616 -> - That's so good.
437.449 -> Don't forget to like and share too.

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