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If you’re looking to rack up mileage then there are few faster, more efficient ways to do it than on the trainer on Zwift (other platforms are available). To get the best bang for your watts you’ll need to do two things: keep climbing to a minimum to maximise your average speed and get the most aero kit you can afford (in the game that is).
Zwift’s flattest routes
Stick to the flattest routes you can; in Zwift those are Tempus Fugit in Watopia (16m climbing in 17.5km), Beach Island Loop in Watopia (44m of climbing in 12.8km) and Tick Tock in Watopia (44m in 16.8km).
Slippery kit
This isn’t going to save you oodles of time but every little helps. The most aero frame in the game according to the researchers at Zwift Power is the Cervélo S5, followed by the Trek Madone and the Canyon Aeroad. You’ll need to be at least level 10 to get the last of those. Below that level the Focus Izalco Max or the Zwift Aero frame are your best bets.
You’ll want some fast wheels too, and the best you can get are the DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dictu Disc wheel, but you’ll need to be level 42 to get it. The best non-disc wheel is the Zipp 858 available at level 37 but the improvements over the Zipp 808, Enve SES 8.9 are more incremental than transformational.
Indeed if you can get to level 13 and get the Zipp 808 you’re most of the way there and for racking up the miles won’t be at any real meaningful disadvantage to those on fancier digital rigs.
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