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Zwift – Getting Started   Here’s all you need to know about getting started with Zwift. Long gone are the days of staring at a blank wall spinning your legs for a mind-numbing hour (if you even get that far). Introducing Zwift – a virtual reality cycling world. Join your mates for a spin or cycle with some new friends from overseas. Time passes quickly, create your own routes, race against yourself, the clock or your friends. How do you get started?   The Gear  The equipment you need to get started for Zwift are quite similar for a normal indoor setup albeit with more tech heavy based equipment.   Let's start with the basics first. You need a bike,...

Turbo Trainers – Winter Essentials Guide – Base2Race There’s been many a time that I’ve favoured riding outside in the middle of storm in November in Ireland over riding a turbo trainer. But now, people are choosing to ignore the outdoors in favour of a virtual world of Zwift. People can ride wherever they want, whenever they want. Set it up on the big screen, immerse yourself into the virtual world and cycle with your mates, all in the comfort of your own home! Not bad. Zwift allows you to pick controlled sessions, go for an easy ride, build your base or pick up some intensity. Now with Zwift and smart turbo trainers popping up everywhere, it can be hard...