Best Zwift Racing League Podcasts (2024)

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I Guess Summer Is Back 47:53

3d ago47:53

47:53

Herd Summer Racing League makes its glorious return and we chat about our favorite HSRL memories.By The Herd

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Mailbag to Ourselves 1:11:11

10d ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Brent, John, and Sean talk about the week in Herd Racing, as well as a full grab bag of topics including ZRL Finals, Virtual Shifting, Zwift (and other apps?) on a new computer, and Zwift duathlons.By The Herd

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Ep. 40: Ex-Zwift Performance Team Employee Flint McInnis 1:28:21

12d ago1:28:21

1:28:21

In Episode 40 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si welcome former Zwift employee Flint McInnis for an insightful, forward-thinking conversation on the state of racing on the platform. Flint, a Zwift competition team member and forum moderator, played a vital role in developing the Zwift Racing Score before being affected by Zwift’s recent rest…

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Devs For A Day 1:17:13

13d ago1:17:13

1:17:13

Doug and Sean play devs for a day and discuss the routes we'd like to see added to Zwift, from the obvious, to the...moderately less so. We also, y'know, run through the week in Herd Racing.By The Herd

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Refrigerator Roulette 51:29

19d ago51:29

51:29

Brent, Steve, Chris and Craig chat the week in Herd racing and cover our favourite post-ride snacks.By The Herd

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More Mechanicals for Spring Chickens! 1:15:05

27d ago1:15:05

1:15:05

After Chris' science fair project last week, Brent and Sean decide to get in on the action with some mechanicals of their own that ruined races. Also, welcome to week 1 of No Spring Chickens, in which John, Steve, and Sean did not finish last in their categories, but Matt did, despite finishing several minutes ahead of any of them. Thanks age group…

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Ep. 39: Lionel Vujasin and Ollie Jones, Zwift Games Championship or MyWhoosh Sunday Race Club? And In-Person Performance Testing in Abu Dhabi 1:30:14

28d ago1:30:14

1:30:14

For Episode 39 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, cycling esports pioneers Lionel Vujasin and Ollie Jones join the discussion with Chris and Si. Lionel made a splash with a thrilling win at the CVR Cup live event in Vancouver in 2018, while Ollie claimed victory at Zwift Academy the same year and went on to success on the road and beyond. Reflecting on t…

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Spring Science Fair 1:02:33

1M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

This week we are introduced to the perils of sweat in the Spring Science Fair. Chris grew something cool! Brent wasn't here, but man I bet he's frustrated with his new wheels; Marjolein is profiled on ZwiftInsider; we're all no spring chickens. We also, y'know, talk about the week in Herd Racing.By The Herd

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Going Long 1:04:44

2M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Brent, Sean, and Stef chat about the week in Herd Racing as well as our favorite tips and tricks for long days on the trainerBy The Herd

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Ep. 38: Live From The Birthplace of Zwift Cycling Esports with Brian Duffy 1:06:38

1M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

For Episode 38 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si journeyed over 8,000 miles to Long Beach, CA, the birthplace of Zwift Cycling Esports, to record live together for the first time. They had the opportunity to interview Brian Duffy, the 2024 USA Cycling Esports National Champion from NeXT eSports pb Enshored, and share a ride and insightful c…

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Fire Drill 1:24:24

2M ago1:24:24

1:24:24

Brent gets called out for a fire drill while the rest of us chat about what series might be keeping us busy in March after the finish of ZRL. Chris has started the Zwift Games, the Chasing series starts, and FRR has a full grand tour this month.By The Herd

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Zwift Games 1:14:49

2M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

This week we're joined by friend of the pod and professional thinker about how to make the Zwift experience better James Bailey to talk about the first inaugural Zwift Games, as well as the week in Herd RacingBy The Herd

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Ep. 37: Why MyWhoosh, not Zwift? The UCI Answers. The Reaction with Zach Nehr! 1:38:06

2M ago1:38:06

1:38:06

In Episode 37 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Si and Chris invite freelance cycling writer and multi-platform elite esports star Zach Nehr to a roundtable discussion. Don’t let the length of this episode scare you off. It’s packed full of exciting cycling esports news and inside information. Zach has jet-setted worldwide, competing in live esports eve…

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TTTalk 1:11:21

2M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

A big group gets together with surprisingly few drinks to discuss the week in Herd racing, proper TTT etiquette, and to try to distract Taitem from his effort in HWR.By The Herd

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Content Warning: Language! 1:05:21

3M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

The language gets as spicy as the week in Herd Racing. We also discuss the recent Zwift layoffs (is this the end of the platform?!), as well as Zwift's partnership with Wahoo and the virtual shifting experience.By The Herd

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Vanity Project with Doug McKee 1:16:59

3M ago1:16:59

1:16:59

We invited Doug McKee to join the pod this week because he was telling us what a great job we were doing. Turns out, he's fun to talk to as well. We chat about the week in Herd Racing and get a mini-Tronversation in which we learn about Doug's worst mountain bike accident.By The Herd

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Alex Yee Interview: "Paris Is The Best Chance I Have" | Face To Face 43:49

3M ago43:49

43:49

Sit down with Olympic gold medallist Alex Yee for the latest episode of 'Face to Face' for the Super League Triathlon podcast.By Super League Triathlon

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Ep. 36: 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships & SRC Annulments Update with MyWhoosh’s Matt Smithson 1:06:10

3M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

In Episode 36 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, MyWhoosh's Race Control and Events Manager Matt Smithson gives the first look into the 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship. The format, courses, dates, qualifications, and all the specifics the community has been anxiously awaiting. The MyWhoosh platform is the home of the World Championship for th…

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You Stopped for a Snack on the KOM !?! 48:29

3M ago48:29

48:29

Brent, Stef, Chris & Craig talk about possibly real Canadian towns, the week in Herd Racing, and how Zwift & cycling is shared at home...By The Herd

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Face Brakes 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

A big crew discusses the week in Herd Racing, as well as getting a recap of Tour de Boudicca and a discussion of the best ways to lose fitness.By The Herd

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Katie Zaferes Interview: "I Just Wanted To Freeze And Do Nothing" | Face To Face 51:08

3M ago51:08

51:08

Sit down and go 'Face to Face' with Olympic silver Medalist and two time Super League Triathlon Championship Series winner Katie Zaferes.By Super League Triathlon

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Boudicca 42:08

3M ago42:08

42:08

Amy and Antoinette join Sean on the pod to discuss Tour de Boudicca, an annual women's stage racing series, as well as the week in Herd Racing.By The Herd

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Hayden Wilde Interview: "My Ultimate Goal Is To Leave A Legacy" | Face To Face 47:31

3M ago47:31

47:31

Sit down with former Super League Triathlon Championship Series winner Hayden Wilde as he sits down with Super Leagues Adam Leitch for the latest episode of 'Face to Face'. Wilde provides an honest assessment of his career so far and also opens up about his desire to leave a legacy.By Super League Triathlon

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2024 zResolutions 1:14:42

4M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Chris wants to use old Zwift workouts, Sean wants to hit 20 miles a day, Stef wants to keep to his structure, and Craig should really just keep riding. What are your New Year's zResolutions? Plus, we talk about the week in Herd RacingBy The Herd

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Chris McCormack Interview: "I Was Always Misrepresented" | Face To Face 53:48

4M ago53:48

53:48

Sit down with 2 time Ironman World Champion and Super League Triathlon founder Chris McCormack as he reflects on his career and provideds his assessment of what the future of the sport may look like.By Super League Triathlon

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Challenge Check In 1:03:39

4M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

This week we check in on how the end of year challenges are going, with John, Sean, and Chris taking on the Festive 500, Brent taking on the Alpe, and special guest Stef challenging himself with sticking to structure. We also look at some goals for the new year, as well as our customary rundown of the week in Herd Racing.…

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Festivus 1:16:08

4M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Not even sure I can remember all the names who joined us this week. Just know there are some new folks, and some making their triumphant returns to this holiday extravaganza in which we discuss the week in Herd racing and our personal plans for doing dumb things next week. Brent is definitely doing a half Everesting, so everybody give him the motiv…

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Morgan Pearson Interview: "I Was Thinking Should I Quit?" | Face To Face 42:23

4M ago42:23

42:23

Sit down with Morgan Pearson for the latest episode of 'Face to Face" for The Super League Triathlon Podcast.By Super League Triathlon

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Stocking Stuffers 31:53

4M ago31:53

31:53

Sean wants art for his bike room, Chris wants new lube, and Brent wants some new bibs so his family isn't subjected to the current ratty sets. What's on your holiday wishlist?By The Herd

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Kristian Blummenfelt Interview: "Winning Olympics Is Just Part Of The Journey" | Face To Face 46:39

4M ago46:39

46:39

Sit down with Kristian Blummenfelt for an honest and open conversation for the latest episode of 'Face to Face" for The Super League Triathlon Podcast. The Olympic Champion discuses his early days in triathlon, his 2023 Super League season and his relationship with Gustav Iden.By Super League Triathlon

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Ep. 35: Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, Cycling Esports’ First World Champion and Role Model 1:00:11

4M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

In episode 35 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si chat with Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio. She took time away from training camp with her UCI Women’s Continental AG INSURANCE – SOUDAL TEAM (AGS – BEL) to share what being the first UCI Cycling Esports World Champion on Zwift still and always will mean to her. Ashleigh is a purpose-driven athlete with…

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Level Up! 45:14

5M ago45:14

45:14

Brent, Chris, and Sean get together to chat about the week in Herd Racing and the new leveling system and unlocks, including our favorite new kit additions.By The Herd

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Joel Filliol Interview: The Most Successful Coach In Triathlon? | Face To Face 49:29

4M ago49:29

49:29

Sit down with legendary triathlon coach Joel Filliol as he candidly shares insights into his illustrious career and acknowledged that the sport is currently navigating a "challenging moment."By Super League Triathlon

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Rounders The Horn 56:37

5M ago56:37

56:37

Steve recounts why he is tired, Chris enjoys a recovery Miller Lite, Brent questions people's podcast listening habits, and Sean plans an indoor/outdoor climb comparison. Collectively, we wonder about the legitimacy of various sports.By The Herd

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Jonny Brownlee Interview | Face To Face 41:24

5M ago41:24

41:24

Jonny Brownlee has reflected on his glittering career and admitted he is coming to terms with the fact that “it won’t last forever,” and that he is determined to squeeze the most out of his final hurrah.By Super League Triathlon

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Discordant 50:15

5M ago50:15

50:15

Brent, Chris, Sean, and Steve get together to chat about the week in Herd Racing, including whether the change in non-pavement rolling resistance changes our bike choice on City and the Sgurr, and how using Discord can change race tactics.By The Herd

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Georgia Taylor-Brown Interview: "I Used Triathlon To Escape Home Life" | Face To Face 48:05

5M ago48:05

48:05

Sit down with Georgia Taylor-Brown for an extended chat as she discusses what have been a difficult couple of years the Olympic gold medallist.By Super League Triathlon

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Ep. 34: WTRL’s Martin Carew Talks Zwift Racing League 1:11:50

5M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

The Zwift Racing League is quite possibly the largest community-based racing league in the world. Does it also have the most cheaters, cruisers, and sandbaggers? WTRL’s Martin Carew is here to say he’s doing things on his end, but can he and is Zwift doing enough? In episode 34 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si ask those questions and more!…

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Turbo Mode 36:23

5M ago36:23

36:23

Brent, Chris, and Sean have to sneak an episode in between work zoom meetings and "being a man of the people." Consider listening to this episode at 1/2 speed if you need it to fill a full hour ride. We discuss the week in Herd Racing, as well as last weekend's Herd meetup in San Diego to Ride the Point.…

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Ep. 33: MyWhoosh Speaks Publicly For the 1st Time and The Zwift Games 1:03:04

5M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

In Episode Thirty-Three of the Virtual Velo Podcast, on the day that virtual platform MyWhoosh and the UCI released details about the 2024 Live Cycling Esports World Championship Final in Abu Dhabi, Race Control and Events Manager Matt Smithson chose the Virtual Velo Podcast to speak publicly for the first time and make the announcement. Chris and …

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Racing Into The Holidays 44:12

6M ago44:12

44:12

Brent, Chris, and Sean finally find some time to get together to record and go over the week in Herd racing, including the beginning of the racing series which makes Brent bleed and Chris vomit, Herd Winter Racing (imagine that it used to be called Herd Beginner Racing). We also chat about how the Herd Club Championship has been going, and the upco…

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Herd Club Championship Extravaganza 1:12:24

6M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

A big crew gathers to rundown the full Herd Club Championship, including: how hard it is doing so many sprints back to back, how fun it is doing no draft racing with a lot of other people on course, the return of Herd Winter Racing, and our clear lack of knowledge of how the scoring will work! Get out and race everybody!…

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Ep. 32: Echelon Racing Returns to Zwift, USA Cycling National Championships, and Zwift Grand Prix Round One Controversy 52:32

6M ago52:32

52:32

In Episode Thirty-Two of the Virtual Velo Podcast hosts Chris and Si sit down with Project Echelon Racing’s Eric Hill. USA Cycling has just unveiled the plans for its third-annual Cycling Esports Nationals, and Project Echelon is returning to Zwift to put on the event. Eric has reached out to the cycling esports platform indieVelo for performance v…

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Waugh & Bergere Secure Titles in NEOM | The Short Chute Show 47:58

6M ago47:58

47:58

Join Will McCloy, Macca and Tim Don as they go over the 2023 Championship Series after a thrilling finale in NEOM.By Super League Triathlon

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ZwiftRacing.app for dummies 1:09:26

7M ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Brent, Chris, and Sean get together to chat about the week in Herd racing and explain the ZwiftRacing.app website to Chris.By The Herd

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Muh Muh Muh My Bologna 1:10:54

7M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

Brent, Craig, and Sean get together to chat about the week in Herd Racing, including the start of the Herd Autumn Racing Experience on Bologna TT, as well as a full discussion of the rest of the HARE series.By The Herd

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Wilde & Beaugrand Win For The Scorpions In Malibu | The Short Chute Show 50:01

7M ago50:01

50:01

Sit down with Will McCloy, Tim Don and Warriors team manager Nick Chase as they go over the action at SLT Malibu and look ahead to the series grand final in NEOM. Follow for more pro actionBy Super League Triathlon

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Don’t Stop Believing In Training 1:13:59

7M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Brent, Craig, and Sean get together to talk about the week in Herd Racing, as well as a HARE teaser and a chat about training.By The Herd

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Ep. 31: From Virtual to Real-World Victory with Kristen Kulchinsky, the $100,000 Zwift Grand Prix, and Exciting News From the UCI 47:22

7M ago47:22

47:22

In Episode Thirty-One of the Virtual Velo Podcast, hosts Chris and Si sit down with elite cyclist and Indoor Specialist Kristen Kulchinsky and her coach, Josh Lipka, to discuss her recent triumphs on the road. Kristen’s victories are not just a personal milestone but also a legitimization of the impact of indoor specialists in real-world cycling co…

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What Has Cycling Brought You? 54:11

7M ago54:11

54:11

Chris, Sean, and Steve get together to talk about the week in Herd Racing. And, in light of Sean's 5 year cycling anniversary, we discuss what cycling has brought into our lives.By The Herd

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