Zwift Virtual Ride – 55 km – Heather O

ROAD RIDE - LEVEL: Intermediate+

Coordinator: Heather Opseth

Distance: 55 km

Pace: ~2.0 - 2.5 w/kg - plus or minus depending on the group

Elevation Gain: 350 m

Paceline/drafting: Yes

Route:  Watopia – Dust in the Wind

An exhilirating spin on the flats, with plenty of climbs for interval training. We get to do the Titan’s Grove KOM twice!

We will use the meetup feature in-game, with "Keep Everyone Together" mode for a fun group ride.

Equipment requirements: To participate, you’ll need a smart trainer OR a “dumb” trainer with a power meter and/or speed sensor on your wheel. You also need a Zwift software subscription, and the Discord app for live voice chat during the ride. If you are new to Zwifting, please test your equipment and software and complete some solo rides before joining a group ride. Please contact the ride coordinator several days in advance if you need help (it’s really hard for us to provide significant tech support at the time of the ride). See more tips for newbies below.

Instructions: 

• Register in the EVCC system as per a usual ride
  
• Next, you must follow me in Zwift @Heather Opseth EVCC
  
• When you follow me in Zwift, I will send you a meetup invitation in-game 
  
• Join the EVCC Discord Channel. We will use Discord to socialize "live" before and during the ride. 
  
• Join the meetup and the Discord ride audio channel between 6:15 and 6:20 p.m. to allow time for intros and chit chat
  
• The ride automatically starts on time!
  

Getting started in Zwift

Websites: 

•  www.Zwift.com
•  www.Zwiftinsider.com

Articles:

•  How to get started on Zwift with a smart trainer
• Smart trainer vs. dumb trainer – what’s the difference?
• Using the Zwift Companion app

Discord:

• Discord is a messaging and group voice calling app that enables riders to interact with each other in the real world, not just through the screen. It is the app of choice for online gamers, and the standard used for Zwift events.
• Download the app from the store for your mobile device
• See: Getting started guide (You just need to know how to login, join a server, use the mobile app, and use voice channels)