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Episode 49 - Tri Hard, With a Vengeance

Nowhere Fast: A Virtual Bike Racing Podcast

Release Date: 03/27/2023

Episode 53 - The Cheating Detective, with Bjoern Ossenbrink show art Episode 53 - The Cheating Detective, with Bjoern Ossenbrink

Nowhere Fast: A Virtual Bike Racing Podcast

Bjoern Ossenbrink's eyes *clap clap* are watching you, they see your every move. Well, kind of, but he does use data analytics to verify virtual racing performances at the high levels of the sport. He joins the pod to talk about the low-cadence craze, power meters and smart trainers, and that one time he raced against KBH. We also try to determine if CrossFit is the Zwift of working out.  Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay for Mike's coffee stop glitch research, head to to become a member of the network and contribute to our...

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Episode 52 - We Are So Back, Again show art Episode 52 - We Are So Back, Again

Nowhere Fast: A Virtual Bike Racing Podcast

We are back! For real this time. We promise. We catch up on what everyone has been up to in the last 13 months, including Mike's Gong Show and Kevin's CrossFit assault bike Zwift race. We talk a bit about MyWhoosh Worlds, and then of course, cheating. 

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Episode 51 - We Are So Back show art Episode 51 - We Are So Back

Nowhere Fast: A Virtual Bike Racing Podcast

Just like Zwift, we got stalled out on Level 50, but since the levels go to 60 now, we should probably record more podcasts. We catch up, talk about the end of RGT, eWorlds moving to a new platform, and other things in the world of indoor racing. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay for Kevin's legal fees, head to to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at  and Zach at . To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake bike racing, subscribe via  or . 

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Episode 50! The Return of Eric Schlange show art Episode 50! The Return of Eric Schlange

Nowhere Fast: A Virtual Bike Racing Podcast

Eric Schlange of Zwift Insider returns to toast our 50th episode. We chat about ZI's Tiny Races, the new pack dynamics, the future of Zwift, and of course, cheating. Also, you'll def want to tune in for perhaps the greatest Story Time with Kevin of all time.  Check out Zwift Insider at . Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay for Kevin's legal fees, head to  to become a member of the network and support what we do.  Follow Mike on Twitter at  and Zach at .  To keep up to date on all our real coverage of...

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Episode 49 - Tri Hard, With a Vengeance show art Episode 49 - Tri Hard, With a Vengeance

Nowhere Fast: A Virtual Bike Racing Podcast

We watched a Super League Triathlon live event broadcast so we could speculate if it is the next big thing in virtual racing. We also went back and talked about MyWhoosh Club a bunch, even though that is technically against the rules of MyWhoosh Club.  Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay for Mike's clocks, head to  to become a member of the network and support what we do.  Follow Mike at  and Zach at  on Twitter. To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake bike racing, subscribe...

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Episode 48 - 2023 Zwift Worlds show art Episode 48 - 2023 Zwift Worlds

Nowhere Fast: A Virtual Bike Racing Podcast

The 2023 UCI Zwift World Championships are in the books, and you know as a podcast covering real racing on fake bikes, we have to cover it. Get reactions, hot takes, and everything else you need to recap this year's eRacing World Championships.  Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay for Mike's clocks, head to  to become a member of the network and support what we do.  Follow Mike on Twitter at  and Zach at .  To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake bike racing, subscribe...

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Episode 47 - The First Rule of MyWhoosh Club show art Episode 47 - The First Rule of MyWhoosh Club

Nowhere Fast: A Virtual Bike Racing Podcast

You know the drill. The first rule of MyWhoosh Club is ... don't talk about MyWhoosh Club. Big money is on the line in the upcoming race series from the upstart virtual racing platform. There is also that lesser competition, UCI Zwift Worlds, and RGT has a new steering feature that will leave you saying BRAvo.  Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay for Mike's clocks, head to  to become a member of the network and support what we do.  Follow Mike on Twitter at  and Zach at .  To keep up to date on...

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Episode 46 - NeXT p/b Enshored show art Episode 46 - NeXT p/b Enshored

Nowhere Fast: A Virtual Bike Racing Podcast

Ian Jackson and Greg Abbott of the NeXT p/b Enshored e-racing team join the pod to talk about bringing a non-endemic sponsor into the virtual racing world. They talk about what's next for virtual racing, and we discuss ideas for future IRL events.  Follow NeXT p/b Enshored on Instagram: .  Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay for Mike's clocks, head to  to become a member of the network and support what we do.  Follow Mike on Twitter at  and Zach at .  To keep up to date on all our real...

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Episode 45 - The Ski Erg is the New Zwift show art Episode 45 - The Ski Erg is the New Zwift

Nowhere Fast: A Virtual Bike Racing Podcast

Is a watt a watt? Is a ski erg a bike trainer? Is Mike a little bit upset? We dive into these philosophical questions and try to find the meaning of the Zwift universe. Also, stick around for a poetry slam with KBH. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay for Mike's clocks, head to  to become a member of the network and support what we do.  Follow Mike on Twitter at  and Zach at .  To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake bike racing, subscribe via  or . 

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Episode 44 - New Zwift Pack Dynamics show art Episode 44 - New Zwift Pack Dynamics

Nowhere Fast: A Virtual Bike Racing Podcast

The speed of the "blob" has long been annoying in Zwift racing, and with the new pack dynamics being unveiled, will the blob be reined in? The Echelon Racing League is back and RGT has its own physics issues. And is Zwift racing the new pickleball?  Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay for Mike's clocks, head to  to become a member of the network and support what we do.  Follow Mike on Twitter at  and Zach at .  To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake bike racing, subscribe...

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We watched a Super League Triathlon live event broadcast so we could speculate if it is the next big thing in virtual racing. We also went back and talked about MyWhoosh Club a bunch, even though that is technically against the rules of MyWhoosh Club. 

Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay for Mike's clocks, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. 

Follow Mike at @mikeswart and Zach at @TheShoeStar on Twitter.

To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake bike racing, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify