Zwift Rides: Accessing Your Data on Companion App, Zwift.com, and Third-Party Platforms

Where can I find my rides on Zwift?

You can find your past Zwift rides primarily within the Zwift Companion App, on your personal profile page at Zwift.com, and through integrated third-party platforms like Strava or TrainingPeaks, which automatically sync your activity data.

Understanding Zwift Ride Data

Tracking your training history is a fundamental pillar of effective exercise programming and performance analysis. For Zwift users, understanding where and how to access ride data is crucial for monitoring progress, identifying trends, and making informed decisions about future training. Each completed Zwift activity generates a rich dataset, encompassing metrics such as power output, heart rate, cadence, distance, elevation gain, and duration. This data is not only stored by Zwift but is also designed to be easily integrated into broader training ecosystems.

Primary Platforms for Viewing Your Zwift Rides

Zwift offers two primary, native platforms where you can review your completed activities: the Zwift Companion App and your profile on Zwift.com.

Zwift Companion App

The Zwift Companion App is your real-time interface and post-ride hub for all things Zwift.

• Access: Downloadable on iOS and Android devices, this app connects directly to your Zwift game.
• Navigation:
  • Open the Zwift Companion App.
  • Tap the "More" icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner.
  • Select "Activities".
  • Here, you will see a chronological list of all your past Zwift rides, runs, and workouts.
• Data Display: For each activity, you can view a summary including date, time, duration, distance, elevation, average power, and a map of your route. Tapping on an individual activity provides more detailed metrics and a graph of your power, heart rate, and cadence over time.

Zwift.com Profile (My Zwift)

Your personal profile on the Zwift website provides a more comprehensive overview and management portal for your activities.

• Access: Navigate to Zwift.com in a web browser and log in with your Zwift credentials.
• Navigation:
  • Once logged in, click on "My Zwift" or your profile picture, typically found in the top right corner.
  • From the dropdown menu, select "Activities".
• Data Display: This page presents a detailed list of your activities, similar to the Companion App but often with more filtering options and the ability to download the raw .fit file for each ride. The .fit file is a standard data format used by many fitness devices and platforms, allowing for manual upload to third-party services if automatic syncing fails.

Integrating with Third-Party Analytics Platforms

One of Zwift's strengths is its seamless integration with popular third-party training platforms, which often provide more advanced analytical tools than Zwift's native interfaces.

• Strava:
  • Integration: Zwift automatically syncs your completed activities to Strava if your accounts are linked. This is a one-time setup process within your Zwift profile settings (either on Zwift.com or through the Companion App).
  • Benefits: Strava excels at social fitness, segment tracking, KOM/QOM leaderboards, and basic performance analysis. It's an excellent platform for sharing rides and connecting with other athletes.
• TrainingPeaks:
  • Integration: Similar to Strava, you can link your Zwift account to TrainingPeaks to automatically upload your ride data. This is particularly valuable for athletes following structured training plans.
  • Benefits: TrainingPeaks offers advanced physiological analysis, tracking of training stress (TSS), chronic training load (CTL), acute training load (ATL), and other metrics crucial for periodized training and performance optimization.
• Other Platforms: Many other platforms, such as Garmin Connect, Wahoo SYSTM (formerly Sufferfest), and Today's Plan, also offer direct integration with Zwift. Check the settings within your Zwift profile or the respective third-party platform to establish these connections.

Troubleshooting: What If a Ride is Missing?

Occasionally, a ride might not appear where expected. Here are common troubleshooting steps:

• Check All Zwift Platforms: First, verify if the ride appears in both the Zwift Companion App and on Zwift.com. If it's on one but not the other, it might be a syncing delay.
• Internet Connection: Ensure your device had a stable internet connection immediately after completing the ride. Zwift requires connectivity to upload your activity data.
• Third-Party Sync Status: If a ride is missing from Strava or TrainingPeaks, check the connection status between Zwift and that platform. Sometimes, re-authenticating the connection can resolve issues. Also, check the third-party platform's "upload" or "activity" queue for any pending activities or error messages.
• Manual Upload (.fit file): If the ride is present on Zwift.com but not elsewhere, you can download the .fit file from your Zwift.com "Activities" page and manually upload it to most third-party platforms. This is often the most reliable way to recover a seemingly lost activity.
• Contact Zwift Support: If all else fails, and the ride is not visible on any Zwift platform, contact Zwift's customer support for assistance.

Maximizing Your Ride Data for Performance

Accessing your ride data is just the first step. The true value lies in how you interpret and apply this information to enhance your fitness.

• Performance Metrics: Regularly review key metrics like average and normalized power, heart rate zones, and cadence. Understanding these numbers helps you assess effort levels and physiological responses.
• Trend Analysis: Look for trends over weeks and months. Are your average power numbers increasing for similar efforts? Is your heart rate lower at a given power output? These indicate improved fitness.
• Training Load Management: Utilize platforms like TrainingPeaks to track your training stress. This helps prevent overtraining, optimize recovery, and ensure progressive overload.
• Goal Setting: Use historical data to set realistic and challenging goals. If you know your average power for a 20-minute effort, you can target a specific improvement for your next FTP test.
• Workout Adherence: Compare your planned workout targets with your actual performance data to evaluate adherence and identify areas for improvement in pacing or execution.

By diligently tracking and analyzing your Zwift rides, you transform raw data into actionable insights, paving the way for more effective training and sustained performance gains.