ZWIFT A Beginners Guide

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

Timestamps: Monthly challenges: 1:05 Route Selections: 1:42 Workouts: 4:18 Ride With Others: 7:15 Quick Join Events: 7:45 Setting Goals: 8:32 How to read your ride stats: 9:44 XP and Drops (Yes they are different): 10:35 How to read the map: 12:19 Leaderboards (KOMs): 13:43 How to read all the data on the rider list: 14:49 Manu layout: 23:14 How to find your XP: 24:17 HOW TO GET THE TRON BIKE: 25:03 Badges and Achievements (XP Boosters: 26:07 Customizing your rider and upgrading equipment: 27:36 What all the settings are: 30:47 Some quick keyboard shortcuts: 34:34 Comprehensive list: zwiftinsider.com/keyboard-sho... Power Ups: 37:30

[@zachwalshe5223]

do you know if you can connect a bkool 'dumb' trainer to zwift?

[@unclefreddy2009]

Seriously... I have watched 20 other videos as a beginner and NONE of them really cover what is needed. This is the best video I have seen. Its complete, and doesn’t dwell on trivial stuff. Thanks

[@Led_Bizkit]

Totally agree

[@stevenarvola5647]

You put into words a comment I was trying to make She flows smoothly from topic to topic and just seems like she should have more followers

[@jhj_dk]

As a completely new user, I have to agree :) Great intro video. Thanks!

[@unclefreddy2009]

@@CycloneTS1 because she is running on a pc.

[@RhumRunner41]

She said: “They’re a lot of other resources that can do a better job than I can.” As an old rider returning after an almost 20 years hiatus, I watched a boat load of other resources and I call bull her statement bull. This is by far the most comprehensive and easy to follow informative video on one’s interactions with Zwift. Keep it up! Subscribed.

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

🙏 much appreciated, I'm glad you got value out of the video! Welcome to Zwift!!

[@JohnMadelin]

That’s just superb, for beginners and anyone who’s started recently, quick, clear, tells you everything you need to know in a warm accessible style. Best How To Zwift video out there, Thank-You!

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

Thank you for the generous compliment!! 🙏

[@x9lp4hh]

This is the most informative Zwift instructional video out there...in fact, it may be the most informative instructional video out there. For anything. Period. Thank you!!!

[@stevenarvola5647]

New to Zwift and this has to be the most comprehensive video on it and it feels so official/professional Keep up the good work

[@orbit_gary]

THAT. WAS. FANTASTIC. I have not seen a better organized, or more thorough video on the Zwift interface. And I’ve watched plenty. I thought 40 minutes was going to be a slog, but it just zoomed by. Thank you, so much.

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

So happy it helped! Thanks so much! 😃

[@dean3302]

I spotted my real world bike in your video. S-works venge. I now have a target to shoot for as well as the tron bike.

[@mcpem26]

Best video I have seen to date. Has explained many things that other videos haven't. The tip about Everest was the best especially for a beginner on Zwift. Great stuff

[@styxxtheanimal5720]

Totally agree there , no one said anything about that when i bought all my gear and were so called , getting taught how to use this program.

[@anniv16v]

I have only come across your videos quite recently and every one so far is away above all others in their field for insight, content, expertise, but above all ease of explanation. I have been on Zwift for over two years, reached level 43 and unlocked the Tron but having watched your video couldn’t believe how little I knew. Fantastic on every level. Thank you so much - please keep producing these gems

[@danielhortop5238]

A Great into to Zwift - I feel more ready and in the know to tackle it... Thanks SO much!

[@gregchamberlain7554]

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THIS APP FROM THE BEGINNING. I have went thru 8 videos where they talk about beginning in Zwift, and they share very little info about the different parts or the application.

[@sean82sylt]

Beginner here. Very useful and helpful guide. Thank you!

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! There have been some menu changes and refreshes, but I hope this helps you navigate for the most part. I really need to refresh this video!

[@vincentslusser9205]

This is a lot of helpful information. Triathlete here and wanted to get the basics. Thank you.

[@camillevote7901]

Thank you Great video I am new but I love Zwift It’s fun and the time passes quickly.

[@leeoien3645]

Excellent! Especially helpful! I've been using Z for 2 weeks now. This info will come in handy starting with my very next ride!

[@stevemacmillan5193]

Hi Sarah. I have been using Zwift for about 6 months now (although currently injured with a torn ligament in my foot!) and I didn't know about most of your tips on this post, especially all the small symbols. I also wasn't aware about the challenge option. So, like you, I have been riding without accruing anything towards the Tron bike! I'll have to change that lol. Anyway, thanks again for another informative video. See you on the next one. :)

[@triathloninspired]

The best video for beginners! You've got a subscriber.

[@anthonygardiner9850]

Best video to watch as a beginner. Like many, I've watched loads of beginner videos that just don't do the job this one does!

[@RafaelFaenir]

Amazing guide, thank you very much for it! I have seen it in the KZbin suggestions and king of avoided it due to the length... but it is definitely worth it, all the important information well explained! I should have seen it earlier! ;)

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

Thank you! I pondered whether or not yo split it up into smaller chunks but didn't want to make it a pain to find all the pieces. I wish Zwift would throw an icon next to the videos with chapters to demonstrate that people can skip around a little more for longer tutorial videos.

[@RafaelFaenir]

​@@EverythingIsPhotogenic I think it makes sense to have it all in one video, it feels very fluent/didactic as it is and it keeps all together, dividing in chunks would make the total (added) time even longer... I ended up seeing lots of other video chunks, probably took me longer and I learned less than here =P The Timestamps on the video (and in the description) do the job :)

[@MartinSchabbauer]

Very helpful and inspiring. I realise that this video is done three years ago - but I still enjoyed it very much. :)

[@michelejackson754]

I just started using Zwift following knee surgery. GREAT and informative video! I had been doing the free 7 day trial and didn't know what a lot of items were - until now. Now, to figure out how to interact while I'm riding. I use an AppleTV and that remote is touchy at best.

[@lizdawson4236]

Thank you so much - this was great. I watched it on the smartTV with my iPad open just watching on Zwift and gave out so many ride ins. I’m definitely going on tonight to try some of the things I’ve learned 😀

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

Awesome! Glad to hear it! You're going to have a blast, Zwift is a great platform.

[@harrygrey8825]

Just starting with ZWIFT. Lot's to ingest, but very helpful. Will be coming back to reference. Thx

[@rollandjoeseph]

New subscriber, and going to be joining zwift soon ...you go through this app like a drill Sargent, direct and to the point! ..lol..this is a big help ,you rock, thx 🙂

[@pgoodman56]

Best video for beginners to Zwift. I know because im a newbie and have searched far and wide for descriptive in depth video on navigating this at times daunting platform. Thanks for putting this video together. Very helpful. I would very much look forward to an even more detailed video in the future.

[@GazzaView123]

As a newbie to Zwift (less than a week!) thank you for such a clear, concise, informative video. Such a great help!

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

Glad it was helpful! 😀

[@rickmatheson503]

I just signed up for zwift and it is a bit overwhelming all the stuff to learn. This video is a great start!

[@mocat4]

Great video, Sarah! I didn't know about the little lightning bolt icon indicating estimated power. Good to know!

[@irenebonta6073]

I didn't know the drops were useful to buy equipment! Now I upgraded my bike! Thanks a lot! I'll follow you on Strava!

[@OhShunz]

This is fantastic! Seems I’m late to the Zwift game being that this vid is 2yrs old but I’m super stoked to join in on the fun finally. As I contemplate my room/equipment set up I’m curious about how you all interact with this system while riding? With the chats and shortcuts etc. if I use this via my pc and wahoo kickr would most also have a cell phone tied in to do typing? Thanks again for the amazing video!!!

[@waterdeptworker]

Awesome...Will probably have my trainer next week.

[@mattrassette7794]

Thank you. This is extremely helpful and very well done. I've only been Zwifting for a couple of days and there is so much to take in. Your video is helping me feel more part of the Zwift community.

[@rolandharrison579]

Very comprehensive and informative. Best Zwift video I have seen covering all aspects of the platform. Thanks

[@mlegrand]

Great video! Lots of good details here. I think it’s going to help a lot of people! 👍

[@Cookefan59]

OUTSTANDING! Thank you so much! New to Zwift and hooked. Like button smashed and subscribed. What a great effort. Looking forward to binging your videos.

[@doloresneilson5349]

Thank you . Being new to indoor cycling, was overwhelmed by all the apps and couldn’t decide which would be best fit for me. Difficult when you don’t know the content of any of them. Thank you so much for volunteering your time and knowledge!

[@jonesypaddlearounddevon]

Very well explained I just joined zswift this makes it lot easier to understand thank you 👍👩‍🚒

[@cherylpoulter270]

Such useful content. That front screen is packed full of info and not knowing what it all meant was bothering me. I’ve picked so much up. Thank you very much. Off to sign up for Everest! Might take a millennium but every ride will now count! 👍👍

[@styxxtheanimal5720]

Best vid i have ever seen on getting started. As a new rider all the new tech was confusing as hell for me , but this has certainly cleared up all i needed to know. Much appreciated :)

[@Alniemi]

By far the most comprehensive and easy to get review ive seen! Thank you! I am getting a whole setup soon, and its my first time. Very excited! Keep a lookout for A.Niemi in the coming weeks!

[@bethyounker555]

Phenomenal video, this was so helpful for me, thank you!!

[@brendanholden6914]

Video 2 watched. Thanks for taking time to help a newbie. Look forward to seeing more over time.......and some newer ones eventually too

[@kennethwilliams5241]

I'm new to Zwift only 2 weeks riding and I was totally confused. Thank you so much for this fantastic video. You have a new fan and subscriber.

[@franciscomalpic6524]

Excellent Video. Complete and to the point. Thank you!

[@plumbgray]

Thank you that was a excellent tutorial 👍 wished had watched it before started my Zwift journey 😊 watched few your other videos too. Really excellent high quality very well explained content! Very much appreciated 🙏

[@djiembefola]

Excellent video! Thanks from a noob.

[@kyle42903]

Just got my trainer today (elite suito) anxious to get in there! Great video thank you!

[@callasjourney1931]

Awesome video. Thank you

[@michaelk.920]

Thank you Sarah for your thorough explanation.

[@gilsonpsvita8446]

Amazing job - your video helps me a lot 👍🏻

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

Great! Glad to hear it!

[@ltu42]

Thanks! Super useful, didn't expect it.

[@MannBazza]

You’re a wizard! Love your vlogs. Thanks for this

[@markfoster2033]

Thanks for posting this video.I'm new to Zwift so it's a steep learning curve & this video is very helpful. Liked & subscribed!

[@vettalink6817]

Thank you. What I needed to know.

[@RSChris1980]

Thanks for this video! I’ve got my Suito on order so figure I start getting familiar with this now, then I can get into it at the earliest opportunity. Liked and subscribed! 👌🏼

[@anitagrainger5022]

Thanks, really comprehensive, being a zwift newbie

[@user-fr2de5fe7u]

Thank you for this useful explanation 🙏

[@chuckb4375]

Wow - wonderful organization & attention to detail! I love the way you've structured things topically like chapters or a book or Wikipedia page -- makes it useful as a reference that people can keep coming back to :-)

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

Thank you very much. I was hoping this would end up a good resource that people can pluck what they needed from. Thank you for watching!!

[@annamariegirard948]

This is great. You answered a lot of questions and will make my experience that much more fun. Thanks

[@noeljohnson7866]

Super helpful! Thanks! Also, did I happen to stumble into this on your birthday?? If so, have a great day!! 😊

[@mscottledoux93]

This was an amazing review! I have been Zwifting for 2 weeks and this was still super helpful. Thank you very much!

[@mscottledoux93]

Watching more videos now! Super helpful!!!

[@bobzuidema3560]

Thnx! Pretty new to Zwift and this helped alot!

[@philmcmullan2332]

New to Zwift, excellent intro video for a beginner. Thank you.🚴

[@philmcmullan2332]

On two occassions I have hit ride and once the screen loads I am unable to cycle from the start position. The menu botton is in the bottom left screen and I have to close the programme and restart. May be a computer issue. Thank you for all the links to further videos. Philip.

[@kendoclem]

Excellent video Sarah, big help for a newbee like me :-)

[@brianquarman5847]

Super video! I applauded for A$2.00 👏

[@paulpatterson9338]

you have been so much help to me.

[@bw567]

Super helpful overview. Well detailed, a must watch

[@mct8888]

Thank you so much for putting this video together, so helpful!

[@vietcapital123]

Thanks alot for the great works! Done several IM70.3, looking to train for IM. Any recommendation for which channels/similar sharing posts would be much appreciated! Tks

[@misfireendurance]

Thank you so so so much for this fantastic video!!

[@alimaleki217]

Absolutely great intro! Thanks.

[@jessicaclarke8959]

brilliant explenation! thank you so much!

[@pamelapatterson2972]

so good, Zwift should hire you!

[@jinx6493]

Really useful video, thank you for the great content 👍

[@ingridlist7018]

Wow, great video.. very helpful for beginners like me.. thank you..

[@quwannamoore2588]

Great video! You have sold me on Zwift! :)

[@larryfinke6133]

So appreciated. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@yaaqobwilson4427]

Great job! Thanks for explaining to us beginners.

[@paulpatterson9338]

Well I finally got my smart trainer and somehow figured how to hook everything up to my laptop. It's sitting in the garage and now I have to find a place for it inside my house. Maybe my first ride will be Thursday.

[@pete1927]

A really superb guide, however as a newbie the elevation profile is about as much use as a chocolate fire guard. Considering all our bike computers can offer a colour coded view of the route I find it bizarre that Zwift can't put a colour coded route elevation across the bottom of the screen. PS I have a 42 inch tv and can barely see the elevation coming up.

[@1carus1]

Very helpful - many thanks

[@marymaier2204]

Awesome video! Thank you !

[@mettebundgaard2731]

Very useful thank you for easy explanation.

[@brianbonser9911]

Great video, thanks. I may of missed it, but how do I give a 'ride on' to other riders? Thanks

[@kevinhawker2946]

Thank you so much for all this useful info!!!

[@franka7863]

Well done!!

[@chocol8milkman750]

Great video. awesome explanation for me, a beginner. How'd you get the VC kit? I'm not vegan, but I love Tyler's videos.

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

You'll need to join one of his 100+1 rides.

[@joffs123]

Super video - thank you so much

[@jafackl]

Great job Sarah..thanks!

[@larryharris4313]

Excellent Video.

[@rlsmith7051]

Great video thank you.

[@robertcalkins4979]

Very thorough video. Thanks!

[@DanielBaxSpeaks]

I thank you for you very informative videos. I have just begun the indoor smart training. I was riding 350+ km / wk before surgeries and covid. Now I get to play here and learn this platform. How do you give a RideOn while riding or training? I am looking forwards to watching more of your videos. Thank you Daniel Baximum

[@1270mothman]

Thank you. Appreciated.

[@dacotahspurgeon2782]

Thank you! I'm a newbie and now things make a lot more sense. Have one question: I (think) I selected the ride I wanted but kept looking for the 'finish'. It never came so I just kept riding... How do I know I"m 'done' with my ride? I simply stopped and exited the game when I was ready to stop. I had gone roughly 3 times the distance of the ride I had selected. Thanks for any assistance.

[@beddoerocks7509]

You are awesome at explaining Zwift - Thanks - Subscribed :-)

[@jeffb1886]

Thanks!! After using Zwift for awhile, I still don't understand the orange arcs on the calendar. I finally realized it shows the days I've ridden. But what does the SIZE of the arc show? Some go 1/4 around, others abit larger. Time riding?? If so, what's the meaning here???

[@jamar959]

Great video. I continue to say that I'm a little disappointed in the lack of intuitive layout on Zwift. For example, why can't you go into settings without starting a ride? Or my biggest complaint is the difficulty (or lack of) selecting options through Apple TV, but that could be operator error. But I've only been on it for 2 months so I'm still learning. In addition, some of the set up options you show (Training Difficulty, Screen Mode) I don't have. Maybe they've changed since you posted this (18 months ago)?

[@btown8210]

This is great, thanks so much for the share