Zwift Hacks

[@gcn]

Which is your favourite Zwift hack? Think we've missed one? Let us know below 👇

[@ryandowney5798]

If you set your units of measurement to metric in Zwift, you earn more points. You earn +20 for every kilometer and only +30 every mile.

[@kai2136]

Monday maintainence?

[@scubascott1098]

I can't believe your forgot to mention running a second screen with GCN videos on loop!

[@bigjohnjo]

Can you get gcn kit on the iOS version?

[@frankhutton6747]

GCN, please have a bike vault (like gmbn). If you don't I'll continue to comment this #GCNBIKEVAULT

[@feltspat9970]

Put the fan behind you. Then you will have tailwind and go faster.

[@davidreid4691]

Genius!

[@leechung9787]

Just tried and did not go faster. Maybe need more fans.

[@thestopper5165]

And raise your back wheel so it's all downhill... give it an 11% decline and a tailwind - 70km/hr sitting on the top tube!

[@tommyyeezy7538]

Like duh.

[@tommyyeezy7538]

Someone bout to be wooooshed.

[@NormAusSmith]

Because your axles are close enough to 1 metre apart, you can simulate each percent of climbing by raising the front wheel 1 cm. For instance, raising your front wheel 5cm will be equivalent to 5% gradient.

[@RelentlessC2C]

My favourite hack is smashing out 750 watts for the start of a race, putting everyone in the box, then climbing off and going for a cup of tea.

[@killingjon]

That made me chuckle! (I believe 'LoL' is New Speak for this). Thanks.

[@petewatson7031]

Put the fan front left or right at 45 degrees for better cooling, hits a larger surface area.

[@NielsHeldens]

Zwift needs to add just as much customization to their character as GTA V. I want to ride as the Pope with an army helmet and clown shoes.

[@SproutyPottedPlant]

Niels Heldens add compatibility with GTA5 mods like Menyoo and the bike can ride itself and at 100 MPH!

[@Toastybear1]

A more GTA like map would be good goo

[@haxhxm841]

maybe during April's fool they should do that

[@mynastydrag]

Please make this happen!

[@madtitanmma1676]

They should just make the game gta at this point

[@Pratalax]

I saw that sock bit coming from a mile off but I loved it anyway.

[@MultiWerner11]

Also a little hack may be that if you don't have a table close to you to put your stuff on( like bars and gels). You can always use a in halve cutted bidon. Then put your bars and gels in that bidon. If you have 2 bidon cages just put one bidon in with electrolite water and put the other bidon with your food in it in the other bidon cage. Your food is now within reach and easy to grab!

[@claesjohan6532]

The fan should be behind you to get extra watts. You want tailwind not headwind.

[@richjlaw]

Get a remote control fan! Particularly helpful in riding in a cold garage and doing very different levels of effort when your temperature changes a lot.

[@JS-tb9hu]

Richard Law what kinda price are they?

[@johnnyhanel]

damn thats a solid tip actually

[@Deckard121]

You can extend the power cord of the fan with some extra cable and add an on/off switch to it. Works for me !

[@TheLazyGarden3r]

You can get plugs that allow you to control from your phone.

[@kevinthomson6324]

Ya my basement rides start out freezing then 10 minutes later I'm hopping off the bike to turn the fan on. A remote would be awesome

[@barkey13]

If using a cheap turbo with a smaller maximum resistance, use the back brake to keep the cadence from rocketing on the sprints

[@garycowlam1]

"been on here for 2.5 hours"...clock says 13 mins. lies all lies matt!!

[@ravingcyclist624]

Type G and a graph of your heart rate and power appears across the bottom of the screen. Type A if you lose your connection(s) and you can re-pair with your sensors. Take your Geraint Thomas book out from under the front of your bike and read it! :-)

[@jamesoren7238]

3 years later and whilst some has been fixed, type A to entering pairing mode is still the fastest way to stop because their menu options are still just as garbage now

[@marcw6875]

I'm pretty new to Zwift. I almost got that 50 mph achievement while going down Box Hill on the London 8 course today, but I ran out of downhill slope before I could push it past 49. lol. Maybe next time!

[@Liam_ridesbikes]

by far Simon's funniest moment. I would definitely call it a hack having his antics for every session

[@SwedishHouseFifa]

More zwift content is always approved!

[@marcleber3702]

I love how Matt said at 5:50 that he was riding already for 2.5 hours, Zwift timer says 13 min. Come on Matt, don't be THAT guy...

[@WeisCarl2000]

Man I miss Matt! Him and Emma will always be my favorites!

[@isaacezekielthecolorblindg7343]

I was wondering where he went

[@paulinfrancis]

As a slightly obsessive programmer, the missing indentation of the world element, stuck out like a sore thumb 😛.

[@ronniegogs]

A a gamer I am I am more annoyed seeing i have to edit a file to select a simple option as to where I want to ride for a paid monthly subscription based "game"

[@ImmortalDrazhar]

If you really want to gain experience, do more workouts, while riding a tri bike. Tri bikes can't get powerups other than bonus experience, and workouts give experience not only for distance, but for your completed segments of the workout.

[@davidturpin9135]

Can you get the BIG bonus while doing this? I have gotten it twice, both times on a road bike. (First time was when I was still on the Strava free month and I gained two levels at once!)

[@dougbalentine5382]

Aren't you in a constant aero power-up if you are riding a tri bike?

[@channeljmc8819]

love Zwift. cant get enough of it

[@leedorney]

Occulus Rift on Zwfit would be fantastic 👌

[@Deckard121]

lee a dorney ,very ! But imagine that on your head while you sweat and struggle on a climb. Nice idea tough

[@richjlaw]

The shortcut keys; support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/articles/204375829-Keyboard-Shortcuts - including the cool "G" key to put the wattage & HR profile graph up at the bottom of the screen.

[@gcn]

Nice!

[@stustjohn]

Speaking of G, what are you doing with his book?!!! I hope you all read it before turning it into a chock for Matt's front wheel!!! #agoodread #GeraintThomas #SuperG

[@richjlaw]

stustjohn Surely everyone listened to G’s book on Audible while cycling in Alps?? (Okay maybe that was just me)

[@pambansangpapa3288]

I hit 1200 watts using 1 hand. Do not use a power meter only speed sensor select classic indoor trainer like elite qubo fluid. Flip your bike upside down without mounting with the trainer ofcourse. Then select the hardest gear then then turn the pedal as fast as you can with your hand. You can hit megawatts in no time and 50mph

[@mnbv5555cxz]

the ability to specify world - great hack!

[@gcn]

Glad you approve!

[@fukawitribe]

There's also the ZwiftPref GUI front-end, which will do the needful in a rather user-friendly manner. That and more on the ZwiftHacks website zwifthacks.com/category/scripts/zwiftpref/

[@therealmrben808]

looking forward to giving this a go

[@pack84cubmaster30]

There is an easier way to choose your world, just look at the date that your preference is up and change the date on your PC before logging in. Just remember to change your date back once logged in if you want your results on the correct date for Strava etc.

[@fukawitribe]

This is clearly a use of the word 'easier' that i've not previously being exposed to... ;)

[@macgrooven]

Level up faster by 1. using tri bike since you only get points power up. 2. speed units in km instead of miles, you get slightly more points for the same distance traveled in km vs miles. 3. Use Workout mode

[@saadvawda7168]

Does using a trainer damage or wear out your tires? And does using a trainer damage the stability of your bike ?

[@05kendalls]

5:45 5.2km in 2 1/2 hours? not sure an average speed of 2kph is that great if im being honest Matt ;)

[@philadams9254]

LOL. Clock says 13 minutes. What a scammer!

[@MrLutzyboy]

Another Saturday with coffee and GCN!....Thank you!

[@marjoleingrootnibbelink7626]

Amazing. Now showing off my GCN kit!

[@kingzarse2828]

Two and a half hours? Lol!! Looks like 13:08 to me ;) #classicmatt

[@freeyourmind9000]

pls make this show last long=no over kill ads=good show.

[@dhpug3014]

A mat under you setup helps with sweat if you doing very intense training

[@binbob9]

Normally watch youtube whilst on Zwift, only saw this as I was doing my cool down. Guess these will have to wait until next time...

[@MrWobling]

There goes that Canyon frame warranty!

[@kishascape]

No kidding, I would rather just ride outside.

[@patrickovitsj4467]

Can you get the the promo prompted on a iPad as well?

[@elliotdason-barber993]

Thank you so much!!! No more London or Richmond for me. Brilliant

[@IsmaelDiazIAGoupeFinancier]

You guys are the best ! Hey is there any race that you can create anytime soon so we can jump on it !

[@michaelkennedy2145]

How do you deal with the crappy apple 4k tv remote? Also how do you get your sessions from training peaks onto zwift? Lastly how do you have the smart trainer stick to your session interval power rather than the road gradient?

[@AdamSunman]

I noticed Canyon sponsoring a Zwift event, and you guys using one in this video, but I can't put my canyon on a trainer or it voids the warranty.... go figure.

[@phxrsx]

Ironic no?

[@AdamSunman]

Massively. I get the fact that it’s not ‘within deemed use’ but why then make a point of sponsoring a software used exclusively for that use.... maybe the team can ask canyon in a #torqueback

[@justinhoese5086]

Thats what you get for buying a POS consumer direct bike! Go to your local IBD and pay for a real bike!

[@Stuey001]

Currently get 3 months free membership to zwift if you purchase a Canyon bike too. Shame you won’t be able to use it...

[@geoffadams42]

Press the up arrow (on a PC but may work on a Mac too) to get the toolbar that lets you grab screenshots, send text messages etc ride on!

[@kevinthomson6324]

Is there a way to get the gcn kit on the zwift iOS app?

[@jseski9209]

I always enjoy a vid w/you two in it... my kind of humor/clowning-around. :D Thanks - Cheers!

[@peterschroeder2650]

How do I get the GCN style clothing on the IOS version?

[@kcparrothead2]

Peter Schroeder I was wondering the same!! No keyboard!

[@necdetbuyukbay8428]

Hello I am using Tacx fluxs home trainer ,very frequently I loosing connection, do you know what should I do

[@LarsRR]

1:14 Si: „and there are no shortcuts“ Cam Jeffers: „Am I a joke to you?“

[@tombowman8308]

😂😂😂

[@thinhnguyentruong263]

Could you know me: What is the name of type of keyboard you using at 0:22 ??

[@garshaw8404]

Good video gents, informative and amusing. Thanks

[@KathyOdinson]

How can you get the GCN kit if you’re using AppleTV?

[@calvinschneider4851]

When is the Android Version coming

[@willpiccin-white6674]

To change worlds you can change the date on your device to... just remember to put it back

[@bobwatkins1271]

Wahoo has an upcoming product called the KICKR CLIMB that will automatically raise and lower the front of the bike based on grade. Can we get a review of that?

[@andrewdolan6516]

Matt says he’s been riding for 2.5 hours yet the zwift time is only 13mins cheeky bugger

[@DomokosBalazs]

That was fun! Thank you guy-s! Best hack is the book tower :)) .... I have to try it.

[@staciemclagan6983]

So what is the line of code for your own world? Just above zwift at the bottom in the file you’ve opened you simple type in watopia, Richmond, or London?

[@davidturpin9135]

The Wahoo Kickr Climb should make that Zwift mountain experience a lot more realistic. Only problem: It only works automatically with the newest Kickr and Snap! (If your Kickr can take through-bolts, then it's good) I'm SOL and not super happy about it. But maybe they will make it backwards-compatible later?

[@JeroenStiers]

What bike is being used in this video? I can see that it is the canyon aeroad CF SLX but I am wondering about the coloring of the bike. I cannot seem to find this version on their website.

[@alexamparo817]

Jeroen Stiers, it’s probably a gcn custom color way, but it looks the same as the katusha model

[@famigliagossmann9070]

I’m a new Zwifter using iPad. How do I type in the promo code from the app? There doesn’t appear to be a way to mimic your GNC kit hack!

[@anttikarhu2483]

Go to zwift webpage and login. Under your profile in billing section there is ”promotions” where you can add promo codes. Not all work and i had to type ”Gogcn” and got the kit (not all letters in caps). Using iphone...

[@dbk81]

I realize this is an old video, but can someone point me to where/how I can enter kit promo codes on ios or AppleTV? Thanks.

[@jaytorr6701]

What turbo trainer are you using in this video?

[@Mrmapple8]

Had my first zwift ride this weekend, just noticed I have the exact same fan (not Si the other one) and caught a sore throat from it :(

[@weswheel4834]

I have that fan as well. And a sore throat. The plot thickens.

[@Mrmapple8]

Tony Flies what setting did you have it on? I had it on 2 but only for 30mins

[@weswheel4834]

Hi Scott. Sadly I don't have Zwift or a trainer. Watching the video I saw the fan and thought "Ooo, I've got that one" (as a general purpose fan) and noticed that it even had the same brand name on the front. Then I saw your message. Haven't used it with Zwift though. I've a cheap tower fan downstairs and that fan might work better with Zwift (or use both maybe....)

[@victor4916]

Do you gus have a hack to reduce the vibration/noise from the trainer making contact with the floor? Not making a lot of friends in my apartment complex this winter 😔

[@jseski9209]

For vibration dampening on your apart. floor: You can do the yoga mat thing (which is typically a thin rubber), or you can opt for the thicker (like 1/2 to 3/4 inch) rubber workshop/garage mat. Just make sure all the contact points of the trainer are on the same mat For sound: get some 2'X3' carpet samples, or cutup similar sized pieces of old (preferably shaggy, the thicker the better) carpet; put them inbetween & around the trainer legs (not under, as they will be too soft & give you a squishy side-to-side unstable riding setup). It'll p'bly seem just as noisy to you, in the room; but it will dissipate in the "fluff" & reduce the sound vibration's ability to transfer to other rooms & the floor below.

[@bobwalsh57]

It would be helpful if you could also show how to do the hacks on an iOS device. Thanks

[@johndurante5601]

What’s the best way to use swift with a fluid trainer heart rate monitor speed sensor and cadence sensor? ToSimulate resistance of a smart trailer

[@RelentlessC2C]

If you are using ANT+ you can run a dongle on your PC. If you have an iPhone you can use BLE protocol with no adapter. If you buy an HDMI adapter for the iPhone you can run the picture to a TV or projector. You can't get the benefit of a smart trainer changing resistance with the gradient, but all other functionality is the same.

[@Aniara64]

Zwift race between GCN and GTN on the TT bike?

[@barthompson]

Legendary idea!!! Get it recorded guys!!! My money is on Mark...

[@frantiseklinduska1221]

What brand of the fan are you using??

[@burtonboardify]

I guess it's one from Honeywell.

[@dxnnisvandoorn7593]

How can i choose to ride the alp du Zwift?

[@Saber-2]

Could I use a mountain bike on one of these no wheel trainers?

[@Jack-cu7rl]

GPLAMA where you at??!

[@gplama]

G'day!

[@marklydon435]

What about using an Ebike plugged into the mains

[@brammennen6734]

Hi GCN, can I do the same workouts on Zwift with a basic trainer + speed sensor as with the smart trainers. #torqueback

[@thestopper5165]

Yes, if you have a power meter - but then, only 'kind of'. My Wahooo KickR has been at a mate's place for a while, so lately I have had to use a 'dumb' trainer with Zwift. My bike has a power meter (crank-based), so I just 'crank up' the resistance on the dumb trainer until it requires 240W at 50rpm in top gear to roll. Gearing down reduces the output at a given cadence; changing cadence changes power output. A cadence of 90 in top requires ~450W, which is OK for most purposes: no 'normal' cyclist is maintaining for more than a few minutes anyhow. This is not a perfect solution; for example, in the lowest gear at 80 RPM, it still requires 170W. This means that you won't be able to do workouts with LOW power/rpm requirements like GCN's "Hill Attacks". "Hill Attacks" requires you to do intervals where the 'rest' portion is at 125W/80rpm (based on an FTP of 243). That's a problem because to get down to 125W using my method, requires a cadence of about 50rpm: so you either fail the segment because you put out too *much* power during the 'rest', or because you fail to keep a high enough cadence during the 'rest'. Too *much* power? How can there ever BE such a thing? Also, having an upper limit of ~450W also ruins any idea of "sprints". If your 20-sec and 30-sec power is restricted to 450W, you might as well not bother. James Bark's comment about using your back brake gets around that, if you've got the dexterity to control your back brake during a sprint... which I don't.

[@cmkfranck]

Great timing GCN, i just got my Tacx Flux today :)

[@justwillc]

Hmmmm. Close to purchase too. Do let me know how you get on #rideon

[@cmkfranck]

Have now logged 85 km on it and it seems to work flawlessly. The setup is very easy

[@tim035]

When you do a zwift ride and upload it to strava, does it count towards your weekly/yearly total kilometres ridden? And if you have a classic trainer rather than a smart trainer with changing resistance, what happens when you ride up a hill? Do you simply go slower for the same given power, meaning you have to use a bigger gear to simulate the higher required power output?

[@briandarnell1809]

Dunno about the classic trainer... but I can tell you that Zwift miles uploaded to Strava count as real world mile for weekly and yearly goals. It will not count for Strava challenges though such as Gran Fondo or monthly climbing challenge.

[@kitmask7646]

Prime content.

[@briandarnell1809]

New Jungle expansion routes require level 10 or above but register for a group ride using that route and anybody can enter. I learned that upon achieving level 11. :-/

[@jackrigal9085]

I am away at school I can’t take my bike with me would you say I should get zwift or is it not worth it if I can only use it in holiday time mainly winter too.?#touqueback

[@gsascscs]

1) After you finish your water bottle, don't just place it on the table next to you or hand it to your domestique - throw it away! (You can always pick it up after the ride) 2) Ride low usage courses at odd times of the day - if you are the only person on the loop you can get the orange jersey. Backwards London hill is almost never ridden. Then screenshot yourself before someone else finishes the loop. 3) The drafting boost on the downhill of the big mountain makes it easier to get the max speed.

[@Flippersflops]

@askgcn God, I miss the Matt + Simon on-camera chemistry. World class. Can you guys lure ol’ Matty back? Maybe with some of Si’s famous homemade energy bars. And a beer from Dan’s under-desk fridge.

[@frankhutton6747]

GCN, please have a bike vault (like gmbn). If you don't I'll continue to comment this. #GCNBIKEVAULT

[@SwedishHouseFifa]

Free watts is a hack :P dont quote me quote Jesper Anker haha

[@guusbouman1817]

SwedishHouseFifa Jesper believes in free watts.... its a new religion

[@SB-ed4gz]

Can anyone make a video Stuart and Kevin of Minions playing Matt and Si at 2:37 ?

[@thestopper5165]

No "sticky bidon" at 5:50? Missed a trick there, lads (or at least, a semi-funny laboured in-joke). Also, in the GCN Zwift videos I've seen so far, you don't mention the most obvious "positive" - the absence of halfwits in SUVs with "baby on board" signs, who all seem to want to kill me. (Also... at 30km/hr, bumpy roads in real life are a pain in the scranus; on Zwift at 40km/hr, not so at all) . Now I have a dilemma: do I keep my "Wahooligan" strip (KickR, bitchez!) or go GCN-tard? It's a shame I can't have both, at least until there's an option that enables people to win an *All Blacks* strip

[@RichLovelock]

4:33 Misaligned XML code doing my head in, sort it out #ocd

[@levijefferies6971]

Si didn't give him a sticky bottle?!

[@stevelee8426]

How do I access GCN kit if I am on an iPad?

[@Mindblower008]

Steve Lee indeed same question here !

[@Dumdadum76]

1. Also install Zwift on any pc. 2. Login and unlock GCN tenue. 3. Open Zwift on iOS. 4. Voilá :)

[@johannesduenser]

you should do a gcn group ride and/or race. that would be sweet! maybe regularly?!

[@gcn]

Hi J, check out our ride on Wednesday, hope you can join us!

[@johannesduenser]

sounds good!

[@MrJay7777]

My favorite Zwift hack? I use BKOOL.... On it you can Climb the col de tourmalet, Galibier. And Madeleine....on Zwift? None of those

[@lostnotstranded]

Si didn't even turn the fan on! (3:15)

[@Juan0003]

Si almost giving Matt a sticky bottle at 5:37 :¬D

[@arnaudbeeckman6760]

zwift will not open anyore after the world 1 2 3 hack any solutions for that?

[@gallowglass1594]

Hey there gcn and all the subscribers. I have a really important question for you all. In the upcoming summer season I have saved enough money to buy myself a nice enough bike so that I could ride on and love my dreams,but I also just had the opportunity to go on a trip I have always been wanting to go on.I hope you can see the dilemma I'm facing now and hope you can help me make a decision

[@RelentlessC2C]

Simple. Buy the bike. It will give you years of adventures.

[@robinfeatherstone8306]

easier to set which world with zwifthacks.com/zwift-preferences/ also allows you to set the route you prefer and more

[@sagazoid]

Hello GCN, I love your videos and have been watching for a while now. I go cycling almost every single day for about 90mins, is it necessary for me to have some food between the ride even though the ride is not too "hardcore"? My mates always eat something during their ride but I don't feel like doing so. Please suggest.#torqueback #askgcn

[@gcn]

Some food on a 90 minute ride will help, yes.

[@Xukaiwen2]

I usually only eat on a 90 minute ride if I'm going really hard or racing. Otherwise, for my body, I'm good until two hours without food.

[@d3grap]

Does it damage my bike if I leave it in my Tacx Vortex for several days? #torqueback

[@RelentlessC2C]

Nope. I usually release the skewer clamp, just to be sure.

[@briandarnell1809]

New drone camera (option 0). Check Shane Miller's video.

[@fgoehner]

Use a tt bike and your power ups will always be +10 xp points

[@franks.2494]

So is that how the 2018 aeroad will look like? :) Btw entertaining video though

[@yussanid]

4:53 wow, very brave

[@sneviannsanchez1417]

Were is #Dan?

[@philadams9254]

Dan or hashtag Dan?

[@heytreacle]

I ride with no socks SPECIFICALLY because I know a lot of people have that sort of reaction :)

[@daysetx]

what is this reaction origin?

[@jasonmcgrody9472]

@@daysetx Triathletes ride without socks. It's a joke about cyclists hating triathletes.