Lost in Zwift Racing? Here's Where to Start

Ready to dive into Zwift racing but don't know where to start? This complete guide breaks down every major racing format and organisation on Zwift to help you find your perfect racing home. 🏁 Racing Organisations and formats covered: ECRO - Based on real life cycling tours to enhance the competitive racing Flamme Rouge Racing (FRR) - Premium racing experience Zwift Racing League (ZRL) - The biggest team-based league World Tactical Racing League (WTRL) - Time trials and team events ZRacing - Accessible racing for all levels Zwift Insider Tiny Races - 4 Short format races all in one hour Ladder Racing - Skill and Team based progression racing system Crit Racing - Fast-paced criterium formats 🎯 What You'll Learn: ✅ Which racing format matches your skill level and goals ✅ How to find races with strong attendance and community ✅ The social benefits of team racing vs solo events Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to step up your racing game, this guide will help you navigate the amazing world of Zwift racing and find your tribe of fellow cyclists from around the globe. Links Ecro - https://www.ecro.app/ WTRL - https://www.wtrl.racing/ WTRL Zwift Racing League Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/wtrlzwiftracingleague Flamme Rouge Racing - https://flammerougeracing.co.uk/ Chapters: 00:00 Individual and Team Racing 00:19 Zwift Racing (ZRacing) 01:54 Crit Racing and other racing built into Zwift 02:39 Zwift Insider Tiny Races 03:16 Finding well attended races 04:08 Zwift Racing League (ZRL) (WTRL) 06:56 Community within team racing 07:28 Riding for multiple teams 08:42 ECRO Racing 14:50 Flamme Rouge Racing (FRR) 16:58 Ladder Racing 19:22 Team Time Trials (TTT) (WTRL) 22:10 The benefits and reasons for racing on Zwift ------------------------- Gear I use (affiliate links support the channel and some have discounts for you as well!) Wahoo Kickr Core 2 – Discount Links 🇬🇧 UK - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280524/20902?subId3=yxlPMX2T 🇺🇸 US - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280527/20902?subId3=ZwD4l5tO 🇪🇺 EU - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280522/20902?subId3=zJX8NfRl Zwift Ride with Wahoo Kickr Core 2 – Discount Links 🇬🇧 UK - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258789/20902?subId3=P9102lZs 🇺🇸 US - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258787/20902?subId3=p0inUwso 🇪🇺 EU - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258790/20902?subId3=1WqGuSfM 5 Week Free Trial with Rouvy (Indoor Cycling with Realistic Routes) https://www.rouvy.com enter CHADRIDES at registration (select single user/monthly payment) Smart Fan - https://www.cycplus.com/products/cycplus-high-power-smart-fitness-fan enter CHADRIDESFAN at checkout Smart Fan - https://amzn.to/49KTS7R Budget Fan - https://amzn.to/45YoRvO Headphones (UK) - https://uk.shokz.com/products/openrun-pro2 (Use JAMES10 for £10 off) Headphones - https://amzn.to/4r096wq Carb & Electrolytes Powder - https://amzn.to/4sNmWnN Heart Rate Monitor - https://amzn.to/4qmJrhI Bone Conductor headphones - https://ukshokz.sjv.io/RGgkmy Indoor cycling table - https://amzn.to/49KxkE7 Sunglasses - https://revoray.com/?ref=CHADRIDE Main Camera - https://amzn.to/4r0Gfs4 360 Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=INRIWPV On Body Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/go-ultra?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=INRIWPV Budget 360 Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4-air?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=INRIWPV Action Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=INRIWPV Action Camer - https://amzn.to/4r0Gzag Drone - https://amzn.to/49OElnt Microphone - https://amzn.to/4qxqGID Bike Insurance - https://bikmo.avln.me/c/IVZgfAiDomBL Le Col Cycling wear - https://lecol.avln.me/c/XsEphfbhhmtE Omnirocker rocker plates - UK only – https://omnirocker.com/ Creator tools Shorts Creator - https://www.opus.pro/?via=chadrides Channel Analysis - https://vidiq.com/ChadRides ------------------------- Welcome to Chad Rides — the channel dedicated to Zwift, Rouvy, MyWhoosh indoor cycling and outdoor cycling. Whether you're racing in the Zwift Racing League (ZRL), struggling through FTP tests, cycling for weight loss or to improve your fitness and mental health, you’ll find real insight, honest reviews, and racing breakdowns to help you ride smarter and stronger. Subscribe and join me on our collective cycling journey! Visit https://www.chadrides.com If you like the channel please consider supporting Chad Rides https://buymeacoffee.com/chadrides