Start the new year strong with our Cycling Fitness Challenge!
Beginning on Saturday, January 4, pedal 5 hours over 10 Days to boost your stamina, power, and love for the ride. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, this challenge is also designed to help kick-start training for Face of America in May.
- Sync Your your Strava Account with your FOA HQ
Click “Link to Strava” under the “Overview” tab in My HQ - Track Your Hours
Ease into the challenge with a steady endurance ride, tackle a mix of hill climbs to build leg power, or enjoy an easy, low-intensity ride to let your muscles recover while maintaining momentum. However you approach the challenge, you can keep track of your progress on My HQ! - Join a Zwift Ride
Get those hours in with a morning Zwift ride led by World T.E.A.M. Staff on Saturday, January 4 at 9:00 AM. Use this link to join. - Enter our Raffle
Everyone who completes the challenge will be entered into our raffle to win a limited edition Face of America beanie, perfect for the colder winter months!
Training with Zwift
What You Need to Have
- Indoor Trainer – Zwift pairs with many smart trainers, check on their website. You don’t need a smart trainer to use Zwift! By utilizing a speed and cadence sensor and/or a power meter you can still use Zwift on a classic trainer or rollers. Shop on Zwift.
- Computer/Tablet – Grab your computer or tablet to run the Zwift software. Download the Zwift app. *You can also run Zwift on Apple TV but we will not address that here.
- Zwift Companion App – Download from your phone’s app store to join our meetup or event and to find fellow zwifters. Follow the World T.E.A.M. account AND Rob Cant- World TEAM to be invited to our training rides. (More Menu > Find Zwifters > search “World T.E.A.M.” > select World T.E.A.M. and Rob Cant – World TEAM)
What You Want to Have
- Second Screen – Our Zwift virtual ride leaders will be hosting Zoom video conferences during each ride so you can interact with your fellow riders. A second device or an extra screen will let you see both Zwift and Zoom. A laptop connected to a TV is ideal.
- Fan –You’ll be surprised how much you sweat when there’s no airflow. Place a large fan in front of your bike to keep you cool and comfortable while you’re in the saddle. As a bonus, it will also bring you back to some of our windier days out on the FOA course!
- Towel/Floor Mat– Put something underneath your bike and trainer to catch sweat.
- Side Table/Desk –You’ll want a surface on which to keep everything easily accessible.
- Heart Rate Monitor – While not necessary for Zwift, an HRM is great for training. We recommend a chest strap HRM, but if you already have a wrist-based activity tracker, you may be able to use that instead. Keep in mind you will need an HRM that transits Bluetooth in order to pair it easily to your computer or tablet.
Let’s Zwift!
- Download Zwift – Find the correct version for your device and download Zwift. If you’re new to Zwift, you’ll start out with a 14-day free trial. After that it’s $20/month.
- Log In or Create an Account –Log in or if you don’t have an account yet, click “Create an Account”.
- Pair Your Trainer – “Paired Devices” screen. If you have a smart trainer, make sure it’s plugged in and wake it up by turning the pedals. More Information
- Click Search and select your trainer, hear rate monitor, cadence sensor, power meter, etc. depending on which you are using. You don’t need a smart trainer to use Zwift! By utilizing a speed and cadence sensor and/or a power meter you can still use Zwift on a classic trainer or rollers.
- Most smart trainers and modern computers and tablets will have Bluetooth BLE and will connect easily. Click here for other connection options.
If you are using ANT+ or do not have Bluetooth on your device click here for more information on using a dongle or the Zwift Companion app.
