![]() Often rage-inducing, especially when encountered multiple times 2. A momentary loss of ANT+ or Bluetooth signal to Zwift. The rider left behind has been “dropped.” Some group rides with designated sweepers may help dropped riders rejoin the main group, but not all group rides do this. – To ride away from someone who is falling behind. – To benefit from the draft effect behind someone breaking the wind.ĭrop – v. When you’re “ in the draft,” you can go faster for less effort 2. – The slipstream created by a rider or riders that can reduce aerodynamic drag behind them. ![]() May perform best when extended (with a cable).ĭraft – 1. – A device that plugs into a computer’s USB port to allow it to receive signals that it normally can’t, such as ANT+. “I was winning the race before I got coned.” See Cone of Shame.ĭongle – n. Originates from Dug the talking dog in the movie “Up” and his name for an Elizabethan Collar.Ĭoned – adj. A rider with the Cone of Shame will lose any segment jerseys and won’t appear on the leaderboards for the next hour. – An orange triangle with “!” in the middle that appears next to your name when you go faster than Zwift expects. “Follow the bacon!” Probably originates from a messaging typo in game 2. A nickname for the yellow beacon that highlights the ride leader during group rides. The shape of an evenly-paced group, compared to the snake-like shape of a group ride on the verge of breaking apart.īacon – n. A large group of riders on Zwift that can travel very fast despite nobody in particular working hard to break the wind at the front 2. We’ll keep updating it so you can learn the latest lingo before your next ride.īlob – n. Here’s a dictionary with some Zwift terminology you may not know. If you’re feeling a bit lost, don’t worry. ![]() Some of these are cycling terms, while others are unique to Zwift and its virtual world. If you’re new to Zwift, you may have noticed some unfamiliar words and phrases.
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