After months of restricted beta testing, long-awaited cycling training platform Zwift has launched for general download.
Described as 'World of Warcraft meets Strava', Zwift is a social training tool for cyclists that lets you use your home turbo trainer to race against friends (or strangers) around a virtual on-screen course. With its lush graphics, high-profile supporters including Jens Voigt, and a vast set of customisation options in the pipeline, Zwift is set to be big news in cycling training.
Here's how the creators describe it:
"Outdoor cycling is great. But weather, traffic, time constraints and distance from other cyclists can take the fun out of it.
That's why we've created a new destination that places you and your bike into immersive, detailed, 3D landscapes with other cyclists from around the world. Now you can ride with anyone at anytime.
Packed with real-time stats, stunning lifelike graphics, and the latest in massive multiplayer online gaming, Zwift has kicked up the indoor cycling experience. We think it's the greatest innovation in cycling since the bicycle."
All you need to get involved is a turbo trainer, a computer with Zwift downloaded, and your ANT+ accessories. Zwift pulls in real-time data from your power meter, speed-cadence sensor and heart rate monitor and translates it into on-screen action, allowing you to unlock achievements while you train.
Zwift beta is now available as a free download for Mac and PC. See you in Watopia!
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