SweatFest Racing runs an annual Zwift league with a structured weekly rhythm: two 10-week seasons, Tuesday events, category competition, points for overall…
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How to Build a Warm-Up Routine That Mimics SweatFest Intensity
What to eat the morning of a SweatFest Tuesday night race
On Zwift, breakfast happens many hours before the start, so it needs to provide energy without leaving you feeling weighed down. The best pre-race meal is…
How to analyze your SweatFest power data to find time gains
Zwift turns a Tuesday race into a layered performance problem involving a route profile, a category, a moving pack and attacks that can separate riders on…
The best ways to cool your Zwift room for peak race performance
Zwift supplies the road, weather and opponents, but it cannot supply the airflow you would have outdoors. In a still home setup, a rider can feel hot while…
How to save energy with Zwift drafting in a SweatFest sprint
A fast finish in a SweatFest race is often decided several minutes before the sprint begins. Riders who spend too much energy closing small gaps, riding in…
SweatFest category enforcement and upgrades
SweatFest Racing runs an annual online cycling league on Zwift, with two 10-week seasons, Tuesday races, category-based competition, points scoring, prime…
Choosing the Right Zwift Frame and Wheelset for SweatFest Courses
SweatFest Racing runs its annual online league on Zwift, with two 10-week seasons, weekly Tuesday races, category-based competition, prime segments and overall…
Why heart rate variability matters in SweatFest races
Heart rate variability (HRV) is the variation in time between successive heartbeats. It is not the same as average heart rate, although the two often move…
Pacing Through SweatFest for Consistent Results
Learning how to pace yourself through a SweatFest season for consistent results is less about riding below your maximum and more about preserving useful speed…
Choosing the Right Zwift Session on Race Day
Race day on Zwift can create a useful dilemma. The event on your calendar may offer category-based competition, points towards a season total and a fast-moving…