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The weekly 'No Stupid Questions' post - Sun 07 Jun 2026.

2026-06-07T08:00:15+00:00

This is the weekly 'No Stupid Questions' post for all the small questions that you have concerning Zwift. No matter how stupid you think they are, we have probably all asked these questions.

If your post wasn't previously answered you should post early in this thread as it might have been posted too late (new posts start Sunday 0900 GMT).

Note: Don't be afraid to ask questions during the week, this is just for the simpler questions. For example "How do I give multiple ride ons at once? "..."You do this by pressing the character arrow on the map screen of the companion app". If you require a more detailed response then it is probably better answered in its own post.

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Curious about FTP

2026-06-10T01:26:00+00:00

Hey everyone, I am somewhat new to cycling(started last summer, stopped winter & picked it back up in early spring) recently just got a indoor trainer due to how harsh weather is at times & did the FTP test about 2 weeks ago & got 127. Just did a possibly one of my hardest rides ever with a group thankfully & it shot up to 140. I’m just curious if I have to cycle HARD like that every time in order to increase it.

Btw cadence was 71 average HR was 163 average also. (I’m 270lbs and need a bike fit)

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Training is paying off :) finally managed to get a KOM jersey on an open world climb

2026-06-09T13:07:30+00:00

Consistency seems to be the key :) happy riding everyone

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DIY Fan Controller

2026-06-09T19:08:35+00:00

Hi everyone,

As everyone here knows, cycling is expensive, and indoor cycling is even more expensive. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has tried to cheap out on certain things, and one area where I managed to save some money was the fan. After buying a smart trainer, I just bought a cheap floor fan to keep me cool. As time passed, I saw the Wahoo Headwind and thought, "WOW, that is cool, but it costs a fortune."

With the help of AI, I started researching how I could control my dumb fan, and I ended up creating this thing.

https://preview.redd.it/glkvhhxc2b6h1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7edfc79265c7d603e1c81e1a7cf3cdcdbd190a59

https://preview.redd.it/c98hhuzd2b6h1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c44f32dbf5985890b7e2a12e0559a2d0618463a8

Basically, it’s an AC dimmer that connects to your smart trainer and controls the fan speed based on your effort. I faced several annoying hurdles during development, so here is a quick list of the features:

Connects to the strongest power source by default (smart trainer, power meter)
Can broadcast the device over LAN using the DIRCON protocol (image attached)
Web interface included
- Option to select a specific power source
- Set your FTP
- Configure minimum fan speed
- Manual control mode

https://preview.redd.it/i8x1g68j2b6h1.jpg?width=576&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d60b3f85f45165edaedadf55d632e6f435f8b788

https://preview.redd.it/ph05926k2b6h1.jpg?width=576&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4cfbdadc2c03487e8355e7ad31a72d1e6a698b26

DIRCONN (no bt needed)

I’ve been using it since the end of last year, and it works great. I’ve only had one dropout, and virtual shifting works perfectly too. I initially thought about selling it, but once I looked into the necessary regulations and certifications, I decided to go open-source instead. The repository is still private for now, but I’ll add the finishing touches and share it with you guys soon.

I wouldn't recommend that everyone build this, since it deals with mains voltage which can be highly dangerous, but I'm pretty sure there are people here who have the skills to build and use it. To be honest, after using this setup, a smart fan is a huge improvement over a traditional floor fan.

So yeah, right now I'm just sharing some pictures. I’ll clean up the code and post the link when it's ready. As I mentioned, it will be completely free to use for non-commercial purposes.

Oh, and there is also a V2 PCB that I haven't tested yet. It’s smaller and doesn’t look like a janky deathtrap!

https://preview.redd.it/q57ivc5s2b6h1.png?width=2160&format=png&auto=webp&s=85c34e29468ae1a5d4d42d90e90ea29e4030cf56

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Comfort tip for Rouvy/Zwift indoor cyclists

2026-06-10T02:50:39+00:00

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Newbie tips?

2026-06-09T17:10:56+00:00

Hi All, my zwift kickr core 2 was delivered today but I am working away until tomorrow evening.. Do you have any tips for a complete newbie - upgrades that are a must, things to do when setting up the first time etc. Any tips at all or advice would be appreciated so fire away! (P.S I have got a fan and mat already 😆)

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Thinking About Buying a Zwift Ride/Bike – Question for Owners

2026-06-09T13:55:10+00:00

I’m considering buying a Zwift bike. I have a question for those who own one:

Do you mainly use it during autumn and winter, or do you also ride it regularly in spring and summer?

I’m curious whether it stays useful year-round or if it mostly becomes a seasonal training tool once the weather improves.

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After installing the tennis ball rockerfeet I feel my weight is on my hands and

2026-06-09T10:21:11+00:00

Is that normal? I feel the tennis ball rockerfeet have it morewww height at the back and it ended up me in k having a completely different setup and position. I slip from my saddle and put pressure on my hands.
Any tip or advice for it?

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how often to go for FTP increase?

2026-06-08T20:41:03+00:00

For context I am 27m 5’11 170lbs. My current FTP is 210 - What is the “right way” to go for FTP increases? How often should it be attempted? I am a very casual Zwifter but do ride 3-4 days a week mainly just to supplement my weight training. Most of my rides are zone 2-3 for like 30 min to an hour. But like once every week or 2 at the beginning of a ride I just say screw it and try to go ham for 30 min to increase my FTP. No rhyme or reason. It’s never planned, just in the moment decision to have a more intense ride and good workout. Am I zwifting wrong??

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Zwift frame discount code

2026-06-09T14:27:53+00:00

Any discount codes out there for the Zwift ride frame? For EU.

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How should I do recovery segments?

2026-06-08T23:46:13+00:00

Hi! I just started cycling on Zwift after years of being a potato. My question is mainly for when I’m doing a workout, it happens that it’ll go from idk level 5 to level 1 for a recovery and the gear will change and my legs will just … spin out of control? So I stop pedaling until I get some resistance again. While my avatar just stands there and the HUD tells me to spin faster lol

That all seems very strange and goofy, I must be doing something wrong. I would appreciate any advice 🙏

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World Cup Watch Rides?

2026-06-08T14:28:01+00:00

Hi all -- hopefully this ask is not too niche -- does anyone know of a club or organized group rides that happen to coincide with World Cup matches? I'm planning to watch almost all of the group stages while Zwifting. I understand why, for legal reasons, Zwift won't organize them (or allow them to be organized specifically for the international world footballing tournament owned by some awfully litigious organization), but are there community-organized events? Thanks!

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Chain Question

2026-06-08T14:48:33+00:00

I decided to pull the trigger and finally buy the Zwift Ride Frame because I was too lazy to move my bikes on and off the trainer.

Now to my question: I heard that some frames come with waxed or oiled chains. Personally, I’ve completely switched to wax, but I also heard something that made me reconsider, specifically that the factory grease on the chain can last up to 10,000 km. Is that really true?

If that’s actually the case, I would probably choose not to strip and wax the chain.

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Strava a zwift

2026-06-09T03:42:02+00:00

Hola quisiera saber si es posible hacer una actividad en strava y la actividad se pase a zwift para que te dé los puntos y así seguir mejorando el equipo en zwift

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Zwift 30 day promo code

2026-06-08T16:10:13+00:00

What’s the deal with 30 day promo code that we receive with Wahoo trainers ?
I am just new to Zwift and it anyway gives 14 day promo to the new users.
My question is does this mean a near user with 30 day promo code should effectively get total 44 free days on Zwift ?

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Is this a good beginner bike?

2026-06-08T01:23:44+00:00

https://www.canyon.com/de-de/rennrad/endurance-rennrad/endurace/cf/endurace-cf-5/4551.html?dwvar\_4551\_pv\_rahmenfarbe=R129\_P01

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Upload Peloton activity to Zwift for tracking?

2026-06-08T18:20:22+00:00

First world OCD problem but I want to upload a few rides I did on a peloton while I was on a trip to my Zwift account, however I can’t figure out how to do it. I just want it to upload and have it reflected on my training calendar like it would for any other external activity I do.

All the rides were uploaded to Strava from Peloton, and it lets me download the tcx files. What can I do to upload these activities to Zwift?

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Shimano RP101 pedals?

2026-06-08T16:59:17+00:00

Just got a Zwift and have a Shimano rp101 pair of cycling shoes. What pedals/clips do I buy to pair with these specifically?

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My attempt to Alpe du Zwift

2026-06-07T10:22:44+00:00

I'm 40 and 88Kg and I've been thinking to try my luck in Alpe du Zwift inspired in similar posts on this subreddit.

I went with no expectations since I'm not a climber but half way up I started to think it was possible to get under 1 hour.

I know is not anything special or impressive achievement but for me, meant everything, the suffering, the resilience and the proof I can still doing things.

Thank you all for the inspiration and I hope this post encourages you as much as other posts did with me.

Ride on!

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What does private activity mean?

2026-06-08T08:23:44+00:00

Does the 'private' option selected at the end of a zwift ride (before it's uploaded) mean the activity won't be visible to everyone else (including people on your friends list)?

I started setting all my activities to private by default a month ago. However, iive noticed that people on my friends list are still able to give me a Ride On.

Edit: to clarify, followers that did not ride with me are still able to give me a Ride On meaning that my private activity is visible to all my followers.

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Zwift ride vs normal bike

2026-06-08T00:26:08+00:00

Hi I have the wahoo zwift cog but don’t want to spend 900 on the Zwift ride. Can’t I just get a 250-400 used bike on Facebook? Zwift says it has to be 8-13 speed though so that is limiting I need a 1x chainring. Any ideas or perspectives? Thx.

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US Military group ride disregarding pace and description

2026-06-07T18:30:00+00:00

I was really looking forward to a relaxed zone 2 Sunday ride, saw the US military was hosing an "endurance ride", description promising 2.2-2.8wkg on a weird hilly NY map. Im very disappointed in the yellow beacon for totally disregarding their description and instructions because he pushed 3.5-4.5wkg on every hill. Spikes like those on an endurance ride really ruin the experience and the endurance building part of it as well. Kudos to the red beacon for pulling and doing his job and to everyone else keeping up with this bs. Thanks for your attention.

I won't be riding with this club ever again 👎👎👎

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How do I get the “Pride On” kit?

2026-06-07T19:01:09+00:00

I want to support my fellow humans.

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Climb Portal

2026-06-07T22:16:12+00:00

If I complete a ride in the portal, can I ride back down, out of the portal, do a U-turn and do it again with all the arches refreshed? Or do I have to save and restart?

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Alpe du Zwift (26/25) - The Masochist badge is the true Masochistic challenge?

2026-06-07T08:13:37+00:00

I always do the route in full. I always got the spinner I believe, but I’m not getting the Masochist challenge. As you can see on Strava I did it 26 times now. lol. Is this normal?

Update: fixed by zwift support!

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