Use these 5 tips to make your Zwift experience easier. 1. Choose the right trainer difficulty Many beginners keep it at the default 50%. Lowering it slightly keeps climbs realistic but makes longer rides more manageable. 2. Use Pacer Groups Pacer bots help you maintain a steady pace and are perfect for consistent training or preparing for an FTP test. 3. Collect Drops strategically Ride in a group and stay in the draft to earn drops faster. This helps you unlock faster bikes and wheels sooner. 4

How fit is Dan… really? In this video, Dan puts himself to the test—literally—to find out how far off he is from peak cycling shape. With a huge endurance ride coming up in just 10 weeks (bigger than anything he tackled during his pro days!), It’s time to knuckle down. First up: a brutal FTP test on Zwift’s The Grade climb. His legs did not thank him. But with the help of top coach Simon Jones, Dan now has a brand new training plan to help boost his power and fitness. Watch Dan suffer, see the r