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Ep 203: The XP Row, Amazing Stats on Zwifters' Levels and the Women's Tour avec Zwift
This episode kicks of with a sequence looking at the community reaction to HQ’s latest changes to the XP system and, in turn, Zwifters’ levels. It’s fair to say the latest changes were not universally welcomed, and Simon, Shane and Eric pick apart the reasons. HQ acknowledged that the changes were not well signalled and HQ’s head of product Mark Cote explains what happened.
Even the most casual cycling fan must be aware that Women’s Cycling is on the up - fresh, exciting and growing fast. Simon talks to HQ’s Kate Veronneau about the absolutely pivotal part Zwift has played in this, much of it down to the company’s critically important sponsorship of the re-born Tour de Frances Femmes, avec Zwift. Kate discloses that she’s been known to message journalists and broadcasters who forget to mention the “avec Zwift” part!
When a listener asked Simon to chase down some stats on how many Zwifters sit at each Level, he thought it might make an interesting feature. In fact, the data that came back from Zwift was absolutely gob-smacking. The Level 100 Club is uber-exclusive, with only 0.06% of Zwifters getting past the velvet ropes to the inner sanctum of achievement. At the other end, the percentage of Zwifters just starting their journey, and on Levels 1-10, is, if anything, even more staggering. Listen to the Ep to find out more.
Zwift staffer James Bailey provides a shedload of interesting insight into the new Zwift Racing Score system which should, before too long, replace the crude A, B, C and D racing categories.
And Kate returns at the end of the episode to give a preview of the exciting events on the platform to mark the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
We hope you enjoy listening.
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Episode 202: Zwifting just got cheaper . . . .hardware prices plunge amid fierce trainer price ba...
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The Zwiftcast hosts discuss the really significant implications of what looks very much like a price war on trainers as Australian manufacturer Jet Black unveils a gob-smackingly good value - and fully featured - trainer at Eurobike. Simon chats to Shane and Eric about the consequences, with the Zwiftcasters pausing to take a humorous side-swipe or two at the extraordinary offering from Elite, ...
Episode 201:The Zwiftcast Is Back! What Did We Miss?
zhlédnutí 677Před měsícem
After a very long coffee stop, the Zwiftcast returns to resume the familiar mix of Zwifty chat and gossip. Simon, Shane and Nathan are joined by friend of the pod, Eric Schlange of Zwift Insider and special guest Dave Towle. Quite a lot happened in Watopia and the wider Zwift world over the last two years or so. Simon picks out the big stuff and we put those through the Zwiftcast grinder. There...
The Final Zwiftcast: Zwift Vs Wahoo+all the Zwifty news and chat
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Simon, Shane and Nathan are together for the final time as the sun sets on the Zwiftcast. And they ask: Is Zwift’s Age of Dominance over? Wahoo surprised the whole indoor training sector with the bombshell announcement that it was buying RGT, for some time the only like-for-like competitor with Zwift. The Zwiftcasters consider several aspects of the deal . . . . will it spur the big Zee to grea...
Ep 104: We go big on everything Zwifty - it’s Zwiftcast XL
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Well, that was a hot mess, wasn’t it? Simon, Shane and Nathan chew over the whole #freeLuciano debacle as a packed episode 104 hits your podcatchers. In the longest Zwiftcast ever, the trio also take assess the likely importance to the platform of Club Functionality, now it’s available to all Zwifters. Simon interviews Eddie from HQ, who we christen the King of Clubs. Zwift is coming under pres...
Ep 103: It’s all about the new things! Zwift Bike, Home Screen, Clubs and maybe Peak Zwift?
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In a packed and busy episode, the emphasis for the Zwiftcasters in the New Year is very much on new things. Will we hit a new Peak Zwift, beating last year’s over 49,000 concurrent riders? Simon, Shane and Nathan enter their guesses. The new Zwift Bike was announced, well leaked, by Zwift in a strange way over the holidays. The Zwiftcasters discuss this, but more importantly, the features we no...
Episode 102: Neokyo - The Verdict, plus all the Zwifty news and gossip
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With many Zwifters now having had the chance to ride Neokyo, it’s time for Simon, Shane and Nathan to deliver their verdict. They’re joined by veteran Zwifter Sarah LaRocque and Zwift Insider chief bidon washer Eric Schlange, and all contributors have plenty to say about the new extension. He Must Not Be Named now has a regular ride on Zwift. L e Arm ng remains a highly polarising figure, but t...
Episode 101: Shiny New Things!
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Simon, Shane and Nathan discuss the big new idea from Zwift . . . .This Season on Zwift offers Zwifters a taster of what’s coming up in the coming weeks and months. This is a big change of direction from HQ, which has previously kept future plans close to its chest. We now know we are getting a neon-fest of an extension to Makuri Islands. We know that there’ll be a new way to interact with the ...
Zwift Announce New Shiny Things for This Season
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Zwift HQ has decided to give Zwifters an advance look at what's coming for the indoor season 2021/22. We highlight three New Shiny Things. Head to the Zwiftcast audio podcast for all the details and the Zwiftcasters' analysis. zwiftcast.podbean.com/e/episode-101-siny-new-things/
Zwiftcast:Episode 100
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Simon, Shane and Nathan are back with a special one-off video version of the Zwiftcast to celebrate our century. We reflect on how far Zwift has come since Episode One of the podcast, five years ago.
Episode 100: A century of Zwiftcasts!
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Simon, Shane and Nathan celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast which has tracked the progress of Zwift, our favourite virtual cycling platform, from the very earliest days. As a new indoor season dawns, the podcasters are in reflective mood, analysing what Zwift has got right, how sentiment in the community has ebbed and flowed over the past six years and how real friendships, including amo...
New Pack Dynamics for Zwift - A Big Change:First Ride
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 2 lety
Zwift is changing the way riders behave in a group. The team has worked out a way to reduce the side-to-side movement of avatars that can make some group rides have a jerky appearance. The new Pack Dynamics are still being tested and not expected to roll out for some weeks. This is an assessment of the new exerience in one of the very first test events.
Ep 99: Nathan braves a tornado as the Zwiftcasters chew through all the latest Zwifty news and chat
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The three amigos are back together for the first time in a few Eps to chew through all the latest Zwifty news, chat and gossip. . . . in an episode recorded as Nathan nervously kept an eye on a tornado headed towards his studio! Simon, Shane and Nathan kick off with a review of the first interview from Zwift’s newish in post Chief Product Officer, YC, before meeting the Zwifter who accomplished...
Ep 98: A Conversation with Zwift's Chief Product Officer - the man with the plan
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Welcome to this Zwiftcast Special Episode, an extended interview with the company’s first Chief Product Officer. YuChiang Cheng, known to all as YC, was appointed in January and the move was hailed as “critically important” by Zwift’s CEO, Eric Min. YC was put in charge of what seemed like almost everything . . . .from game design and art, engineering, research and development through content p...
Episode 97: Yumezi - was it worth the wait? The community verdict
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Well, was it worth the wait? Yumezi has landed - the first new map, and the first new world in Zwift , for quite some time. Eagerly-awaited, much-delayed but now finally here, what does the community make of the new Tarmac with a strongly Eastern flavour? The Zwiftcast abandons its usual format for a special episode soliciting opinion on probably the most beautiful world yet to be released by Z...
Episode 96: Zwift Re-thinks Height/Weight Call; Zwift Hub Rescue and Zwifting in Jail
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Episode 96: Zwift Re-thinks Height/Weight Call; Zwift Hub Rescue and Zwifting in Jail
Ep 95: Return to Home at last; Blob Behaviour and all the Zwifty news and chat
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Ep 95: Return to Home at last; Blob Behaviour and all the Zwifty news and chat
Ep 94: Let's talk, say Zwift. Strava shake it up (again) and all the Zwifty news and chat
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Ep 94: Let's talk, say Zwift. Strava shake it up (again) and all the Zwifty news and chat
Ep 93: Peak Zwift, Coco is Cara! Zwift Power + all the Zwifty chat
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Ep 93: Peak Zwift, Coco is Cara! Zwift Power all the Zwifty chat
Ep 92: Where is Zwift going this winter? Plus the Worlds and what Coco said next
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Ep 92: Where is Zwift going this winter? Plus the Worlds and what Coco said next
Ep 91: Insight on the Pacer Bots from HQ, Ray Maker on indoor cycling and the gigantic success of...
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Ep 91: Insight on the Pacer Bots from HQ, Ray Maker on indoor cycling and the gigantic success of...
Episode 90: Zwift CEO Eric Min discusses 2020 and Zwift's new thinking
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Episode 90: Zwift CEO Eric Min discusses 2020 and Zwift's new thinking
Ep89: The big catch up! Steering, PacerBots, all new Academies, the eWorlds, The Fence and more
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Ep89: The big catch up! Steering, PacerBots, all new Academies, the eWorlds, The Fence and more
Ep 88: La Belle France and the Tour virtuel + all the Zwifty chat
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Ep 88: La Belle France and the Tour virtuel all the Zwifty chat
Episode 87
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Episode 87
Episode 86
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Episode 86
Episode 87: New Roads to Ride? TdF on Zwift and all the Zwifty chat
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Episode 87: New Roads to Ride? TdF on Zwift and all the Zwifty chat
Episode 86: Game Updates, the massive success of Team TT and all the Zwifty chat
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Episode 86: Game Updates, the massive success of Team TT and all the Zwifty chat
Episode 85:Zwift beyond the crisis; Private MeetUps and Boost Mode plus all the Zwifty chat
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Episode 85:Zwift beyond the crisis; Private MeetUps and Boost Mode plus all the Zwifty chat
Episode 85: Zwift beyond the crisis; Private MeetUps and Boost Mode plus all the Zwifty chat
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Episode 85: Zwift beyond the crisis; Private MeetUps and Boost Mode plus all the Zwifty chat

Komentáře

  • @madiantin
    @madiantin Před 20 hodinami

    Podcast topic idea: Zwiftcast talks about racing a lot of the time - but rarely about the ordinary people, the back-of-the-pack people, the slow riders. Might I suggest you talk about that at some point? And may I also suggest you talk to Linda @zwiftingwithgranny She is an inspiration for all of us at the back who are often ignored. She recently wrote an article for Zwift insider about how Zwift has helped her through recent life difficulties. Just lately she's had a knee replacement and all her Zwift riding has helped her heal quickly.

  • @zeekryder7735
    @zeekryder7735 Před 2 dny

    LOL, "We won't make this mistake again." What about the last ten times there was no communication? or miscommunication? (help me with these) Nerfed the safety bike, concept bike. Made the jungle slower, made the epic climb slower with 'ice' surface, promised something that never appeared like segment-based workouts, Switzerland and Belgium cancelled world maps, added weird, rabid crowds of people in several worlds, made the aero power-up shorter,

  • @ornoth
    @ornoth Před 3 dny

    Bravo. It's about time the message got thru to Zwift HQ that forcing users to re-earn their banked XP was a mistake from the start, and that by stubbornly compounding that mistake over multiple iterations, they've frustrated their long-term users and made XP and XP Levels ludicrously meaningless. Time to bite the bullet and take a Roto-Rooter to the entire XP and Leveling scheme, ASAP.

  • @zeekryder7735
    @zeekryder7735 Před 3 dny

    What’s the cost to sponsor the Tour Alec Zwift?

  • @billpauley1531
    @billpauley1531 Před 6 dny

    So glad you are back! And hope that new kid Towle works out, I think he has a promising future!

  • @richjlaw
    @richjlaw Před 13 dny

    Loved it - thanks guys. (Anna Russell is great too!)

  • @richjlaw
    @richjlaw Před 14 dny

    Would love to hear Katherine Bates on the Zwiftcast although I realise she has 1 or 2 of her own podcasts.

  • @richjlaw
    @richjlaw Před 14 dny

    Brilliant to have it back!!

  • @nilebattey
    @nilebattey Před 15 dny

    Hi there, I was just wondering if you had any hope finding a co-host for the podcast? If not I would love to put my name forward as I feel I can offer a great perspective on zwift as a racer, community members and of a young generation.

  • @mikebrooks215
    @mikebrooks215 Před 16 dny

    Great show! As a community event organiser I want to give a massive shoutout to James Bailey at Zwift. James works so hard to us and does an incredible job. 👏

  • @PeacefulRallyCar-pw3cs

    Elite racing requires two power meters. An 11spd crank can use a crank power meter.

  • @iananderson6496
    @iananderson6496 Před měsícem

    But how do I turn? And do they make shoes for biking yet?

  • @mikebrooks215
    @mikebrooks215 Před měsícem

    Welcome back!

  • @SecondPlaceInTheGeneticLottery

    Something not pointed out about the lack of class of MyWhoosh is that is appears to be just another ad campaign for the despicable government of the UAE. They can afford to be "free" (if you don't count losing part of your soul) because the UAE is pumping oil money into cycling to distract from their horrible human rights record via sportswashing. Their intention could be to keep MyWhoosh around as a "free" product for a while, then turn off the money spigot, after they feel their goal has been achieved They might have no intention of building a long-term business.

  • @kevinfrankenburger1510
    @kevinfrankenburger1510 Před měsícem

    This has made me so happy. Thank you all for making my year.

  • @JimmyOttJones
    @JimmyOttJones Před měsícem

    What a great surprise! Welcome back

  • @sbrown9888
    @sbrown9888 Před měsícem

    Thrilled to have the Zwiftcast back and I was so excited to see it on CZcams expecting to “see” the Casters. Alas, no video but glad just to hear those knowledgeable voices again.

  • @deputyfk
    @deputyfk Před měsícem

    Welcome back Zwift Cast! Great to hear all the familiar voices and Simon we all hope your "training period" is a long one!!

  • @alexmatthews3484
    @alexmatthews3484 Před měsícem

    It's like my favourite hug is back. Great to hear you all riffing off each other again

  • @technocynic
    @technocynic Před měsícem

    such a lovely surprise to see the zwiftcast pop up again. welcome back. you've been missed.

  • @ChristopherSterwerf
    @ChristopherSterwerf Před měsícem

    Great to hear the Zwiftcast again! Welcome back Simon and Team!

  • @neila6162
    @neila6162 Před 3 měsíci

    Great little video. Makes you appreciate all the tech input. My eyes are too hazy to see it so clearly when im climbing it though!

  • @peterthomas8053
    @peterthomas8053 Před rokem

    I don't use a turbo trainer that much, if I can help it. But when I do, I find that because there is no movement in the bike or handlebars, I was getting shoulder and neck aches and sometimetimes some back aches. Since building my own rockerplate type of platform, I've found that I no longer suffer with these issues. I no longer use the standard front wheel block supplied with many trainers. I Just have a flat block, the same height as the rear wheel. This allows the handlebars to move freely.

  • @StopaskingformynameYouTube

    They have these tools, and still they aren't able to match the asphalt to the ground... it's 2021, zwift is making a lot of money, yet we are riding our bikes on floating asphalt.

  • @MrPstapleton
    @MrPstapleton Před 2 lety

    Thank you all the great episodes!

  • @MrJosephlontai
    @MrJosephlontai Před 2 lety

    Amazing!!!

  • @RJE1986
    @RJE1986 Před 2 lety

    15 Seconds in, hopefully that is the summit of a epic climb! :D

  • @SimonSchofieldZwiftcast

    zwiftcast.podbean.com/e/episode-101-siny-new-things/

  • @Zwiftaholics
    @Zwiftaholics Před 2 lety

    Exciting times!

  • @davidrowe8747
    @davidrowe8747 Před 2 lety

    Fascinating video! I'm relatively new to Zwift (February 2021) and love it. It was really interesting to see the history of Zwift's development. In terms of future developments, I'd like to see more Zwift-organised large-group events. I also think differentiating between "community races" vs "elite/competitive races" would be interesting. Sarah on the the Channel "Everything is Photogenic" has two excellent vids talking through her gripes about Zwift, with suggestions. Worth a watch - put the kettle on as they are also about 1 hr total! p.s. I can't believe you have so few likes to this video. I can see why you decided to stick with the audio podcast.

    • @davidrowe8747
      @davidrowe8747 Před 2 lety

      Just a follow-up. This video prompted me to learn how to listen to podcasts (I know; I'm a slow learner), since when I have been listening to past Zwiftcasts, from 101 backwards (I'm now at Zwiftcast 89). I'm loving them! I have gained a deeper appreciation of what I do have in Zwift, hearing about how all of these newer features developed over time. It's particularly interesting to hear the interviews with the big Kahunas in Zwift. I can't think of many major companies that would be as open to questions. Keep up the podcasts, you have a new subscriber!

  • @swiftonzwift
    @swiftonzwift Před 2 lety

    I loved this look back in time and all the wonderful commentary about how to continue improving the platform. I am really excited for the investments I am seeing at Zwift HQ to address a lot of what you brought up. Ride on.

  • @michaelholden91
    @michaelholden91 Před 2 lety

    Congrats ZwiftCasters!! thanks for all the content!!

  • @pauldamian2988
    @pauldamian2988 Před 2 lety

    Always a good listen... even with too much racing content... nyuk! nyuk! nyuk!

  • @madiantin
    @madiantin Před 2 lety

    Just absolutely delighted to see this Zwiftcast. My favourite Zwift info channel. Edit: DEFINITELY should be open world. Because I *like* Zwifting in a lonely place. When there are tons of people around I can't stand it - it makes me anxious. So not only should it be open world, there should be LOTS more worlds and courses added so I can be alone if I want to be.

  • @toddtannenbaum7092
    @toddtannenbaum7092 Před 2 lety

    A favorite podcast 😁 Hoping there will be at least 100 more! Thank you guys.

  • @mkaufmann21
    @mkaufmann21 Před 2 lety

    Love the podcast you guys rock.

  • @ornoth
    @ornoth Před 2 lety

    Delighted to have another video ep. Vastly more engaging. Weldun!

  • @Mattyjayw
    @Mattyjayw Před 2 lety

    great work always, thank you. Here's to the next 100 episodes. Always a podcast I always really look forward to listening to.

  • @RichardGlazer
    @RichardGlazer Před 2 lety

    25 mins in on Ep100...three white men taking about women riding on Zwift. Come on Simon, it's it time.....?

  • @RichardGlazer
    @RichardGlazer Před 2 lety

    Simon, how far off Level 50 are you? I'm not there either BTW. 49 and three quarters....

  • @RichardGlazer
    @RichardGlazer Před 2 lety

    Congratulations, on achieving 100 Episodes, chaps! Always enjoy your work and long may it continue.

    • @SimonSchofieldZwiftcast
      @SimonSchofieldZwiftcast Před 2 lety

      Kind words make it worth it! Thanks Richard

    • @richjlaw
      @richjlaw Před 2 lety

      I think we’ve missed our weather window to go for a ride together Richard!

    • @RichardGlazer
      @RichardGlazer Před 2 lety

      @@richjlaw Really??! We can't have that. Over your way tomorrow. Small boy and Ock Street Dentist!

    • @richjlaw
      @richjlaw Před 2 lety

      @@RichardGlazer whatever you’re into!

  • @richjlaw
    @richjlaw Před 2 lety

    Thanks for everything from the very beginning boys!

  • @occyman
    @occyman Před 2 lety

    Getting stuck behind a rider even when your going faster and punching out more w/kg is the single thing I hate most about Zwift.

  • @Peakabike
    @Peakabike Před 2 lety

    Looks good but demo not off to a very good start with the orange rider "going through" another rider at 1:25 in the left turn !

  • @peermancolin
    @peermancolin Před 2 lety

    what a crap Zwift group ride. where are the fliers?

  • @Zwiftaholics
    @Zwiftaholics Před 2 lety

    Wow first impressions are that this looks fantastic. Can't wait to try it out.

  • @davidmclaughlin5431
    @davidmclaughlin5431 Před 2 lety

    That looks great!

  • @desbrug
    @desbrug Před 2 lety

    Love it Simon, keep up the good work! Looks promising as well.

  • @fabimesizae
    @fabimesizae Před 3 lety

    Wahoo Headwind has a big problem: it's very noisy! It arrived today and I asked for a refund tonight. I find it really unacceptable that a fan costing € 229.99 makes such a loud noise.

  • @Kupol-A
    @Kupol-A Před 3 lety

    Super good 💪