Zwift IRL lets you make any ride into a Zwift ride
This fun new image generator takes indoor training to the great outdoors
Photo by: Twitter/Beverly FransZwift IRL, a website by Phil Wilks, is a fun little time-sink for athletes looking to generate some silly cycling content. The webpage lets you add a Zwift look on top of any photo that you’ve uploaded.
Riding in Gatineau Park on car free days is kind of like riding on Zwift… pic.twitter.com/SyB0QIPbxn
— Beverly Frans (@BevOutside) February 23, 2021
Once you’ve added the photo, Zwift IRL gives you the option to change a number of features. A “Route Badge” will display the name of your rote (perhaps a local loop or a specific reference).
The “Power-up” displayed in the left corner can be customized with Zwift classics such as Aero Boost and Featherweight. Some more outdoor-riding specific Power-up options such as Vitamin D, Mud, Coffee Stop and Tailwind are also available.
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Riders can also customize their names and the name of a friend who joined on the ride (add a flag emoji to make it look like Zwift).
Great to see all the kids. pic.twitter.com/BJXCSsMxsb
— Beverly Frans (@BevOutside) February 23, 2021
Other options
For those who want to get really specific, select “More Options” next to the “Update” button to customize power, speed, RPM, BPM, gradient, elevation, distance and time. Zwift IRL will even calculate an estimated speed to increase the realism of your numbers.
A day forever etched in my memory and definitely as Type 2 fun. Laugh about it now but it was grim in parts at the time. Still have the scars ! @ZwiftIRL pic.twitter.com/bP6ct3VlOY
— Nicola Lloyd (@Nicky__Lloyd) February 23, 2021
Still very new, this app has already made a splash in cycling social media. The owner has made the source code completely available on GitHub, and is hosting the site entirely through donations.
Make Everything a Zwift Ride with this Meme Generator: In case you haven't seen it – here's your super quick tour of the new @ZwiftIRL site that lets you create the best Zwift images of your life. Also, some new features coming to it shortly! https://t.co/XvyqJFZQbY pic.twitter.com/BQ2Qj8vSyp
— Ray Maker (@dcrainmakerblog) February 23, 2021