How to ... Zwift racing and club rides

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How to ... Zwift racing and club rides

Post by duncan » Fri Apr 24, 2020 4:13 pm

I thought it might be an idea to post a general guide to Zwift so all information is in one place.

KIT
There is a kit that is pretty close to the Nova Kit. It makes it easier to identify each other.
To get it
Press P whilst Zwifting and enter MGCCKit
On Apple
Go to my.zwift.com and log in to your profile.
Click on “Edit Profile”
Select “Billing” on the top middle.
Select “Promotions” on the left.
Type in the promo code then click “Redeem”
Check your game to see your kit!

NAME
It's a good idea to put (Nova) after your surname. i.e. Duncan Mullier (Nova)
Again this makes it easier to spot in game.

CHAT
For both races and club rides you will get a much better experience if you join the chat on Discord. You can download the app on your phone and then connect via Discord https://discord.gg/6J2BP22RMf

CHAT HARDWARE
I bought a cheap headset from ebay, it works just fine. Both Headset and Splitter for under a tenner!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Headset-On-E ... 2749.l2649

It has a separate microphone and headphone connector (for some laptops) so you will need an adapter to use with your phone.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-5mm-Audio- ... 2749.l2649

ZWIFT POWER
For racing you need to be registered with Zwift Power, you just do, so do it.
It gives the official results with all the cheaters removed.
https://www.zwiftpower.com/

How to register
https://boltrace.team/zwift-power-guide

ZWIFT COMPANION
This is an app that runs on your phone and can be used to control the game. You can run it and Discord at the same time and Zwift itself on a computer or tablet.

ENTERING EVENTS
Enter races via the Zwift Companion app.
Or online at
https://zwift.com/events
Anything else?

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Post by duncan » Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:23 pm

Pete has now created a Harrogate Nova Zwift team.

To join https://www.zwiftpower.com/team.php?id=9796

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Re: How to ... Zwift racing and club rides

Post by james.t » Wed Apr 29, 2020 11:38 am

Hi guys - its been a while since posting but we have organised an informally competitive Zwift Ride on Saturday - Yorkshire V Flanders if anyone is interested. Sign up free and is done through our partners Dirty Wknd - https://www.dirtywknd.com/collections/z ... at-2nd-may. Its not a full on scheduled Zwift Event (Im getting that sorted out shortly) but a chance to represent against those pesky Flandrians... :) Muz / ATR

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Re: How to ... Zwift racing and club rides

Post by SteveP » Wed Apr 29, 2020 5:22 pm

I've put a request in to join the team on ZwiftPower, assume Pete needs to approve as the 'owner'.

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Post by duncan » Wed Apr 29, 2020 5:37 pm

I think Pete needs to approve it. He's made me a moderator but I can't see your application.

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Re: How to ... Zwift racing and club rides

Post by SteveP » Wed Apr 29, 2020 5:48 pm

Looks like Pete has sorted it, a fair few have been added. Thanks

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Re: How to ... Zwift racing and club rides

Post by daveymorrisuk » Tue May 05, 2020 9:12 am

Hi all,
Zwift have updated meet-ups so that you can create group only views now.
https://youtu.be/6oyeUpMHq5A
This means that for the duration of the meet-up you will only see other riders in the group. By all accounts other Zwifters can see you but you can't see them. This de-clutters the roads massively.
Ok, Ride-On!

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