My oh my, why ride inside?

trplay

Zen MBB Master
Winter is coming, and with it, the inevitable question: “What’s the point of the Cruzbike Virtual Race Team when you can torture yourself outside all winter long?”
I mean, seriously, who doesn’t love braving icy roads and freezing winds? Forget Zwift and its cozy, temperature-controlled environment—nothing beats frostbite, right? Riding in subzero temps while dodging ice patches is way more fun than staying warm indoors. Who needs fingers and toes when you’ve got the thrill of an outdoor ride?
Structured workouts? Pfft. Why follow plans made by professional coaches when you can just guess how hard you're pushing as you go numb from the cold? That’s real freedom! Why let science and progress get in the way of your seasonal suffering?
Realistic riding experience? As if simulating hills and descents indoors could ever compare to the joy of slipping on wet leaves and skidding off into a ditch. Totally worth it!
Motivation from competition? Why bother racing people from all over the world on Zwift when you can ride solo in the freezing rain, wondering why no one else is out? It’s much more exciting when it’s just you, the wind, and your frozen snot.
Variety of routes? Who needs Zwift’s virtual worlds when you’ve got the same frozen loop on repeat? Sure, it’s icy, boring, and utterly desolate, but hey, it’s authentic. Every winter, the same old road becomes an emotional rollercoaster—mostly downhill.
Social interaction? Riding virtually with friends, chatting, and motivating each other—how lame! It’s way better to freeze in silence, clinging to the hope of bumping into another cyclist (if any are brave—or foolish—enough to be out there). Who needs friends when you’ve got the delightful company of freezing rain?
Consistency? Who wants regular training? It’s way more exciting when your ride depends on whether the weather decides to ruin your day. The unpredictability of winter keeps things “interesting”!
Performance tracking? Zwift might give you all this data about heart rate, power output, and speed, but hey, eyeballing your effort as your muscles freeze is way more hardcore.
Why bother with smart, effective training when you can battle the elements and “tough it out” in the most miserable ways possible?
Meanwhile, the Cruzbike Racing Team will leave the start gates tonight for Round One, Race #5 of the Zwift Racing League in what promises to be the toughest course yet. We’d love to see you join us—even if you’re one of the Boo-Birds.
 

Midnight

Member
Winter is coming, and with it, the inevitable question: “What’s the point of the Cruzbike Virtual Race Team when you can torture yourself outside all winter long?”
I mean, seriously, who doesn’t love braving icy roads and freezing winds? Forget Zwift and its cozy, temperature-controlled environment—nothing beats frostbite, right? Riding in subzero temps while dodging ice patches is way more fun than staying warm indoors. Who needs fingers and toes when you’ve got the thrill of an outdoor ride?
Structured workouts? Pfft. Why follow plans made by professional coaches when you can just guess how hard you're pushing as you go numb from the cold? That’s real freedom! Why let science and progress get in the way of your seasonal suffering?
Realistic riding experience? As if simulating hills and descents indoors could ever compare to the joy of slipping on wet leaves and skidding off into a ditch. Totally worth it!
Motivation from competition? Why bother racing people from all over the world on Zwift when you can ride solo in the freezing rain, wondering why no one else is out? It’s much more exciting when it’s just you, the wind, and your frozen snot.
Variety of routes? Who needs Zwift’s virtual worlds when you’ve got the same frozen loop on repeat? Sure, it’s icy, boring, and utterly desolate, but hey, it’s authentic. Every winter, the same old road becomes an emotional rollercoaster—mostly downhill.
Social interaction? Riding virtually with friends, chatting, and motivating each other—how lame! It’s way better to freeze in silence, clinging to the hope of bumping into another cyclist (if any are brave—or foolish—enough to be out there). Who needs friends when you’ve got the delightful company of freezing rain?
Consistency? Who wants regular training? It’s way more exciting when your ride depends on whether the weather decides to ruin your day. The unpredictability of winter keeps things “interesting”!
Performance tracking? Zwift might give you all this data about heart rate, power output, and speed, but hey, eyeballing your effort as your muscles freeze is way more hardcore.
Why bother with smart, effective training when you can battle the elements and “tough it out” in the most miserable ways possible?
Meanwhile, the Cruzbike Racing Team will leave the start gates tonight for Round One, Race #5 of the Zwift Racing League in what promises to be the toughest course yet. We’d love to see you join us—even if you’re one of the Boo-Birds.

Tough course today - I ride a V20c with Dirt in the 7:30am Atlantic North time slot. I did space my seat up to about 40 - 50* or so to help with the climbing - really helps me out although I experienced “recumbutt” for the first time . Good luck tonight!
 

trplay

Zen MBB Master
Tough course today - I ride a V20c with Dirt in the 7:30am Atlantic North time slot. I did space my seat up to about 40 - 50* or so to help with the climbing - really helps me out although I experienced “recumbutt” for the first time . Good luck tonight!
Nice ride, if your time preferences change to the evening come ride with us. We are in great need of C cat racers!
 

Damien

Active Member
Zwift cost now 20 Euro/month. OMG. Hopefully - here in Poland we have nice weather for riding still.
 

Damien

Active Member
Yes, indeed. But only zwift has so many users - you never ride alone. A lot o events, group rides, workouts. 14 Euros was good price. Now is 20E. :(
 

ak-tux

Zen MBB Master
Yes, indeed. But only zwift has so many users - you never ride alone. A lot o events, group rides, workouts. 14 Euros was good price. Now is 20E. :(
Have you guys tried IndieVelo? It's still free but pretty nice.


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Damien

Active Member
This game is a hot topic. Zwift now costs as much as 20 euros per month, and many people, including myself, find this monthly price too high. Some have switched to Rouvy, while others are looking for alternatives. This game seems very promising, and a few of my friends have already tried it. I’ll give it a go too, once the beautiful weather in Poland comes to an end – but for now, it doesn’t seem to be stopping! A lot of people only use trainers after the cycling season, but it's definitely much more enjoyable to ride in real conditions. The trainer is great for following training plans, but after a while, you really start wanting to ride outside. However, I've met people on Zwift who ride exclusively on Zwift.
 

trplay

Zen MBB Master
There are lots of online cycling apps out there. Zwift is still King for a reason. Virtual cycling is probably the biggest development in cycling since the invention of the derailleur. Zwift integrated into your outdoor program will make a huge difference in one's overall cycling performance. Virtually every professional cycling team in the world now uses smart trainers and cycling apps in their training routine. Thinking that it's either outdoor or indoor riding is a fool's gambit. And virtual cycling is only going to get better. Here is a list of the major cycling apps.


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