Dave Towle, the voice of Zwift racing, joined to pod to chat about how he got into Zwift race announcing, covering the Zwift Premier League, and adapting to the modern racing landscape in the U.S. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay for the Zwift Hall of Fame space, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. You can follow Dave on Twitter @davedtowle . Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kev...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 30
The holidays were a time for Gimmicks with Zach's Zestive 500 and Kevin's 40 in 14. We also talk about the possibility of a new Tron bike, but for your living room. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help Mike afford the new Zwift tron smart bike, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , and Zach at @TheShoeStar . To keep up to date on all o...
Jan 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 29
Our own Kevin Bouchard-Hall qualified for the Zwift World Championships, and his team made the Zwift Premier League. Apparently he's pretty good at RGT racing too. What can't this guy do? Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help Mike afford one of those power meters that produce too many watts, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , and Zac...
Dec 20, 2021•52 min•Ep. 28
Kathryn Curi retired from professional bike racing a decade ago, but she has found a second career in cycling racing on the Zwift platform. She shares her experiences getting into virtual racing and competing in the ZRL. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help Mike afford one of those power meters that produce too many watts, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswa...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 27
While Zwift races aren't exactly a Spring Classic or Tour stage, there can still be tactics involved for winning a race. Kevin and Mike share thoughts on power-ups, ZPower people, early attacks, and more. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help Mike afford one of those power meters that produce too many watts, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @t...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 26
KBH's historic time on the Alpe du Zwift KOM turned into an entire thing last week. We cover his magnum opus of Zwift achievements from all angles. Also, Mike and Kevin share their experiences with the new Zwift drafting algorithm. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and pay for Kevin's legal fees from this AdZ KOM fiasco, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kev...
Nov 09, 2021•51 min•Ep. 25
KBH returned from an injury with superhuman strength that has him taking on the most coveted KOMs in Watopia, and WTRL racing is starting up again. Also, what's new with Zwift, including more ways to cheat. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help Mike afford the latest Zwift gadget gimmick, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , and Zach a...
Oct 26, 2021•53 min•Ep. 24
We try to fix the Zwift Autocat algorithm, even though we have no idea how it works, and we take a look at how some winter Zwift stars are faring IRL this summer. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help Mike afford the latest Zwift gadget gimmick, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , and Zach at @TheShoeStar . To keep up to date on all o...
Aug 31, 2021•54 min•Ep. 23
Greg Abbott of the DC Area is the host of the Get Zwifty cycling meme account, which uses the show Rick and Morty to make light of the sport we love. We went inside the matrix to learn more about Abbott's foray into memeing and talked a little Zwift racing as well. You can follow Get Zwifty on Instagram @getzwifty . Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help Mike afford the latest Zwift gadget gimmick, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a membe...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 22
It might be the Zwift off-season, but Kevin is embarking on a new 30-day Quest for Fitness, and Zach is somewhat befuddled by his new power meter. We also cover the newest rage in indoor racing attire. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help Mike afford the latest Zwift gadget gimmick, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , and Zach at @Th...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 21
We take a break from the real racing on fake bikes for real racing on real bikes at the Unbound Gravel Grinder with indoor racer Matt Curbeau. Can Zwift racing prepare you for 200 miles of gravel grinding? That's an excellent question! You can follow Matt on Instagram @turbeau86 . Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay off the damage Unbound did to Mike's ego, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what w...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 20
Jonathan Crain trained for a May grand fondo ride/race by doing a lot of Zwift racing this winter. He shares how real racing on fake bikes prepared him for real racing on real bikes. You can follow Jonathan on Strava and find him on Instagram @jonathancrain . Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay for Mike's Lyft back to Emporia at the Unbound Gravel Grinder, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 19
Karma came back to haunt KBH in his new rivalry against Tamper, and the Nowhere Fast crew talks Zwift physics. Also, a poetry reading that dramatizes what happens when a Zwift meets IRL riding. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help pay for Mike's Lyft back to Emporia at the Unbound Gravel Grinder, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , a...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 18
Recent college grad and Restart Racing team member Oliver Dowd has had to cobble his trainer bike together in bits and pieces. We chat with the Canadian Zwift racer about his indoor ride and also dive into some changes coming to ZwiftPower. You can find Oliver on Zwift and Strava . Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help Kevin pay for his new seat post clamp, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. ...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 17
Zwift Racing League Season 3 is upon us, and ... the rules have changed again ala a virtual racing game of Calvinball. Also, Kevin shares the latest on his new trainer bike and Mike has his eye on the latest and greatest in virtual training platforms. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help Kevin pay for his new seat post clamp, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mike...
Apr 13, 2021•50 min•Ep. 16
KBH gives us storytime not once, but twice, including what happened when a Zwift racer pinned a number and raced IRL. We also chat about pace bots, a KBH Zwift experiment, and the recently completed Echelon Racing League. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help Mike pay Kevin's start contracts, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , and Za...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 15
Wide Angle Podium host and occasional Zwifter Micheal Boedigheimer stopped by the Nowhere Fast studio to ask KBH and Mike about their Zwift achievements. We also talked about the Movistar Ramp Test team tryouts and KBH paying the podcast's bills. You can follow Micheal on Twitter @landsoftly and on Instagram @landsoftly . Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help Mike pay Kevin's start contracts, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of ...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 14
KBH finally took the plunge and jumped into the world of RGT for the Echelon Racing League virtual Joe Martin Stage Race. We asked KBH what he thought of the RGT experience, even despite some early, albeit poetic, troubles. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and help Mike pay Kevin's start contracts, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , and ...
Feb 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 13
The first-ever UCI Zwift Worlds took place in December. We went inside the race with a mega panel of racers from Team USA and Team Canada to learn what the races were like inside the fake real peloton. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and other cycling content, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake bike racing, subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spot...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 12
Nowhere Fast is back! We asked Kevin about his 30 races in 30 days, mused about what's going on with ZwiftPower, and talked about The Doctor. Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wide Angle Podium network. To support this podcast and other cycling content, head to wideanglepodium.com to become a member of the network and support what we do. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , and Zach at @TheShoeStar . To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake bike racing, subscribe ...
Feb 05, 2021•53 min•Ep. 11
Trainers and power meters play an essential role in virtual racing. We chatted with Saris' Brian Turany to learn more about how trainers and power meters work and how they affect output to programs like Zwift. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , and Zach at @TheShoeStar . To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake bike racing, subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify ....
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 10
Cheating on Zwift is in the news with two athletes received suspensions for manipulating data files. We dive into the seedy world of virtual racing cheating and try to come out unsullied on the other side. For more info on the cheating incident, peep Velonews . Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , and Zach at @TheShoeStar . To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake bike racing, subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify ....
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 9
The 2020-21 Echelon Racing League on RGT kicked off last weekend with three days of racing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Mike shares his perspective from the fake peloton, Kevin offers some brilliant ideas to add to the experience, and Zach attempts to do journalism. For more on the Echelon Racing League, visit echelonracingleague.com . Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , and Zach at @TheShoeStar . To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake bike racing, subscr...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 8
The show started with a look at the Zwift Racing League Premiere League and ended up being an in-depth discussion of the WTRL Team Trial and its tactics. Such is the life of the Nowhere Fast Podcast. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , and Zach at @TheShoeStar . To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake bike racing, subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify ....
Nov 14, 2020•59 min•Ep. 7
Canada's Jenn Jackson is a pro in real life, racing mountain bikes and cyclocross for the Norco Factory Team, but on Zwift, she is a bit more of a newb. Jenn stopped by the podcast to share her experiences racing on Zwift and getting a fan shout out or two. You can follow Jenn on Instagram @JennJackkson and on Twitter @JennJackkson as well. For more real talk about fake racing, check out Episode 5, where we covered the U.S. Zwift Worlds qualifying races ....
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 6
On Episode 3 of Nowhere Fast, we covered the first-ever UCI Zwift Worlds coming this December. Last weekend, USA Cycling hosted open tryouts for three spots on Team USA. We watched, we took notes, and now we are here to talk about it. Follow Mike on Twitter at @mikeswart , Kevin at @theadkbh , and Zach at @TheShoeStar . To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake bike racing, subscribe via Apple Podcasts and Spotify . For more info about Team USA, head over to usacycling.org ....
Oct 20, 2020•53 min•Ep. 5
We like Zwift a lot, but we think with a few fixes the indoor training program can go from good to great. Mike, Kevin, and Zach discuss some ideas for improving Zwift and Zwift racing. This episode is sponsored by the WattBike Atom home indoor trainer. If you're looking to upgrade your pain cave this winter, check out the British-designed smart bike with nearly two decades of engineering history. More information available at wattbike.com/us . To keep up to date on all our real coverage of fake ...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 4
The panel is back, this week covering the recently announced Zwift Worlds hosted by the UCI and the Zwift-sponsored WTRL community race series coming to the platform this winter. This week's show is sponsored by the WattBike Atom, the home trainer with nearly two decades of elite-level engineering and design. For more information about the smart trainer bike for your home, visit wattbike.com/us . Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify for all the latest episodes....
Sep 23, 2020•57 min•Ep. 3
Eric Hill and Frank Cundiff of Project Echelon Racing join the Nowhere Fast crew to talk about their new Project Echelon Racing League coming to RGT this fall. For more information about the league, visit projectechelonracing.com . This week's episode is brought to you by the WattBike Atom. For more information about the smart trainer for your home that comes with 20 years of engineering in service of elite athletes, visit wattbike.com/us . If you missed it, check out Episode 1 of Nowhere Fast ,...
Sep 16, 2020•55 min•Ep. 2
The podcast formerly known as Radio is Zwift is back with a new name and a new feed. On Nowhere Fast Episode 6, Mike, Kevin, and Zach somewhat ironically talk about ... Zwift ... and some of the changes coming to the popular racing platform. Come for Mike's review of the new Zwift steering gizmo and stay for the Zwift accessory power rankings. This episode of Nowhere Fast is sponsored by the Watt Bike Atom. With nearly two decades of development, the Watt Bike Atom brings an Olympic caliber trai...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 1
