The coolest new gear for riding in Zwift + simple set-up tips

By now you know that Zwift is the dominant platform for indoor riding, training and racing, but you might be intimidated about getting set up for the first time. Don’t be. Here, we’ll walk you through three things you need to get going - and a number of cool new products that make riding in Zwift more fun and engaging.

Whether you’re looking for a budget set-up with an old trainer, or the latest tech innovation with a smart bike, we’ve got you covered. We’ll also give you some pro tips on how to set up your space for the best experience.

First, the basics. To get into Zwift you need three things:
-your bike on a trainer — or a smart bike
-an ANT+ or Bluetooth device (a phone, a tablet, a laptop, or an Apple TV) with a solid internet connection
-a data source on your bike to allow those two things to talk to each other (at minimum speed/cadence, but ideally a power meter or all this info from a smart trainer)

The whole game is based on interaction: your pedal power drives your avatar, which interacts with other riders, workouts and the courses. And the game drives your technology, whether controlling resistance on a smart trainer, dictating the elevation adjustments on products like the Wahoo Kickr Climb or Kickr Bike, adding surface simulation on the Tacx Neo, or even controlling the speed of a fan.

Check out the video for a look at some of the cool new tech.