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Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 21 the podcast for Zwifters, Cyclists, and everyone else! This week Josh and Dustin are joined by the ZwiftRacing.App Creator, a true Zwift-Celbrity, Tim Hanson! We cover many things from racing together in DRS, Ladder racing, DRS, and of course the amazing ZwiftRacing.App and the differences between vElo1 and vElo 2. We had a computer crash at the end but were able to still publish the episode. Thank you all for listening!00:00:00 Intro00:03:22 Watopian Weekly Catch Up00:18:00 DRS This past week and next week00:29:00 Zwift Racing app Discussion01:11:00 Closing of the EpisodeZwiftRacing.Apphttps://www.zwiftracing.app/Matt Ladd Climbing Article on the Zwift Insider:https://zwiftinsider.com/mads-matt/Dirt Racing Series:https://www.dirtracingseries.com/Gina’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@G.ina_CyclingJosh’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWallnerWatopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 20 the podcast for Zwifters, Cyclists, and everyone else! This week Josh and Dustin cover many topics from group riding outside for the first time this year, DRS, ZRL, Ladder, Computers and legs blowing up, and so much more! We had to reschedule the interview with Tim H. of the ZwiftRacing.App. He’ll be there soon! Thank you, everyone, for listening!00:00:00 Intro00:01:45Watopian Weekly Catch Up00:31:50 DRS00:39:00 ZRL00:44:00 Matt Ladd on Zwift insider00:46:00 Closing of the EpisodeMatt Ladd Climbing Article on the Zwift Insider:https://zwiftinsider.com/mads-matt/Zwift Racing.Apphttps://www.zwiftracing.app/Dirt Racing Series:https://www.dirtracingseries.com/Gina’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@G.ina_CyclingJosh’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWallnerWatopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 19 the podcast for Zwifters, Cyclists, and everyone else! This week Gina, Josh, King James, and Dustin discuss an array of topics. Everything from The ZWB Club Championship, the Coalition Club Championships, what the people we live with say about us Zwifting, DRS, and so much more! Special shout out to Paul our Art Director for the new logo!Approximate Times:00:00:00 Intro00:04:00 Weekly Catch Up00:20:50 ZWB Club Championship00:28:00 Coalition Club Championship00:42:00 Zwifting in the eyes of other people01:01:00 DRS!1:13:00 Closing the episodeDirt Racing Series:https://www.dirtracingseries.com/Gina’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@G.ina_CyclingJosh’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWallnerWatopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 18! Watopian Weekly is the podcast for Zwifters Cyclists and everyone else! This week James, Josh, and Dustin cover many topics including ZRL, Ladder, DRS, Famous People on Zwit?, and so much more!Approximate Times00:00:00 Intro00:04:00 Weekly Catch Up / Fork Talk00:37:00 FRR00:39:00 DRS Has the roadbook published!00:57:00 Matt Ladd on Zwift Insider00:58:00Zwift Games00:46:00 Club Championships00:48:00 Famous People on Zwift00:50:00 Closing the EpisodeDirt Racing Series:https://www.dirtracingseries.com/Gina’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@G.ina_CyclingJosh’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWallnerWatopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 17! Watopian Weekly is the podcast for Zwifters Cyclists and everyone else! This week James, Josh, and Dustin cover many topics including ZRL, ZRL Development Leagues, FRR, Ladder Racing, Zwift Games, and so much more!Approximate Times00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Weekly Catch Up00:25:00 ZRL00:37:00 ZRL for next week00:43:00 ZRL Development Leages00:53:00 FRR00:57:00 Matt Ladd on Zwift Insider00:58:00Zwift Games01:02:00 Club Championships1:07:00Closing the EpisodeGina’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@G.ina_CyclingJosh’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWallnerWatopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 16! This week James, Josh, and Dustin discuss new bikes, ZRL, FRR, and so much more. Discussing team victories, riding outside in super cold temps, and how to best survive this week’s TTT in France. Thank you all for listening this week and every week!Approximate Times:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:45 Weekly Catch Up00:48:00 ZRL00:60:00 FRR 01:10:00 Closing the EpisodeJosh’s YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWallnerGareth’s Instagram @gareth.shaw_bikefitterhttps://www.instagram.com/gareth.shaw_bikefitter/ProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 15! This week Gina, Josh, and Dustin are joined by Smashley to talk about winning the green sprinter’s jersey in FRR Tour Watopia. Both Smashley AND our very own Josh won the FRR Sprinter’s jersey. In addition to that Gina is here to talk about her and her team’s dominating performance in Tour de Boudicca! All in all some huge performances and how they fueled to win, balanced life, and kept their eyes on the prize. All of this while Dustin was doing zone 2 work. Approximate Times:00:00:00 Introduction00:04:00 Weekly Catch Up00:29:00 Tour de Boudicca00:35:00 FRR Tour de Watopia00:46:00 Prepping/Fueling for long tours01:05:00 ZRL for this week01:11:00 Closing the EpisodeGina’s YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@G.ina_CyclingSmashley’s YouTube Chanelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Smashley134Josh’s YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWallnerGareth’s Instagram @gareth.shaw_bikefitterhttps://www.instagram.com/gareth.shaw_bikefitter/ProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 14! This week Josh, James, and Dustin cover many topics. Everything from ZRL Round 3, Tour De Zwift, Tour De Boudicca and the Warrior Games, FRR tour Watopia, New Year’s Goals, and so much more! Thank you all for listening this week and every week! We look forward to many great episodes this year!Approximate Times:00:00:00 Intro00:02:45 Weekly Catch up00:20:00 ZRL00:25:00 Tour De Boudicca and Warrior Games (GO GINA!)00:25:40 Tour De Zwift00:31:00 FRR Tour Watopia00:39:00 Matt Ladd is Inspiring00:43:00 New Year’s Goals00:54:00 Closing of the Episode Gareth’s Instagram @gareth.shaw_bikefitterhttps://www.instagram.com/gareth.shaw_bikefitter/Gina’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@G.ina_CyclingJosh’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWallnerProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Link to the Video on Josh’s YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/_XPnNxOj2kk?si=4unUS46GdKHYEhExWelcome to Watopian Weekly The LIVE Holiday Episode! Thank’s to all that were able to join in the ride! If you missed the ride, turn this on and join the “Watopian Waistband” route and it will be like you were there! This was so much fun! Topics covered are hearing directly from Matt Ladd as he rounds out his massive elevation, goals for this year, goals for next year, riding inside, riding outside, and so much more! This really was fun and I look forward to doing more of these! Thank you everyone for riding, listening, and supporting us week after week! Happy Holidays!Dustin Had to re-record the intro due to some technical difficulties. Thankfully Josh has it covered: Link to the Video Version on Josh’s YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/_XPnNxOj2kk?si=4unUS46GdKHYEhExGareth’s Instagram @gareth.shaw_bikefitterhttps://www.instagram.com/gareth.shaw_bikefitter/Gina’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@G.ina_CyclingJosh’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWallnerProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 12! This week Josh, James, and Dustin discuss many topics. Everything from what to do when you buy a new bike and need to hide it from your family to FRR events, to ZRL, and most importantly DRS IS BACK!!!! Not until March but DRS IS BACK! Also our Annual Holiday ride is set for Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00PM UTC (9:00AM EST). Please join us for some fun and cardio!Approximate times:00:00:00 Introductions00:03:40 Weekly Catch Up00:17:00 New Bike00:37:00 Upcoming Events over the Holiday Season00:43:00 DRS IS BACK00:49:00 Annual Holiday Ride00:51:00 Closing of the EpisodeAnnual Holiday Live Recording Zwift Link:https://www.zwift.com/events/view/5298629Gareth’s Instagram @gareth.shaw_bikefitterhttps://www.instagram.com/gareth.shaw_bikefitter/Gina’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@G.ina_CyclingJosh’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWallnerProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 11 with Special Guest Gareth the bike Fitter! This week, James, Josh, and Dustin recap ZRL, PRL, FRR, and more acronyms! We also get to interview Gareth, a professional bike fitter in the UK. This is a bit of a longer episode but it is FULL of useful information. Everything from maximizing your indoor setup versus your outdoor setup (it’s easier than you may think), and how knee pain is something that you should not have and it can be dialed out! We could have talked for hours with Gareth. Thank you all for listening and please see Gareth’s instagram (@gareth.shaw_bikefitter) for more information!Approximate Times:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:45 Weekly Catch Up00:15:45 ZRL00:22:00 FRR00:23:45 Bike Fitting with Gareth the bike fitter01:32:00 Closing the EpisodeGareth’s Instagram @gareth.shaw_bikefitterhttps://www.instagram.com/gareth.shaw_bikefitter/Gina’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@G.ina_CyclingJosh’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWallnerProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5, Episode 10! This week we have the full crew! Gina, Paul, Josh, James, and Dustin all weigh in ZRL, Ladder, FRR, who’s got the cleanest driveway and so much more! Gina gives us her top tips for winning ZRL this week which is different from James’ top tips for winning ZRL this week! Should be fun no matter what! Thank you all for listening!Approximate Times:00:00:00 Intro00:03:12 Weekly Catch Up00:20:00 Nice Driveway00:24:00 ZRL00:37:00 Zwift Spinback00:00:00 FRR00:48:00 Closing of the EpisodePRL Full and half Ride Link:https://www.zwift.com/events/view/5214890Gina’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@G.ina_CyclingJosh’s YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWallnerProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 9! This week, Gina, Paul, Josh, and Dustin cover a wide variety of topics - everything from ZRL, FRR, new basses, new Kickr bike, what we are all Thankful for and so much more! We are definitely THANKFUL for all of you listening and viewing the podcast! Thank you! We are getting close to our annual Holiday Bingo Ride too! More details to come!Approximate Times:00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Weekly Catch Up00:11:30 ZRL 00:24:17 Gina’s New Bike!00:32:00 FRR00:39:00 What we are Thankful For00:46:00 Black Friday Deals0:48:00 PRL Full and Half00:53:00 Closing the EpisodeProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 8 with Special Guest Tim Hanson from Zwiftracing.app! This week Gina, Paul, James, and Dustin talk with Tim about Zwiftracing.app, it’s origins, current workings, future goals, and even some other stuff! Other topics include ZRL, riding bikes, and James getting to hear the Head Honcho from Zwift at Rouleur Live!Approximate Times:00:00:00 Intro00:01:14 Weekly Catch Up00:14:00 ZRL00:21:00 Zwift Racing App01:07:00 Candy Corn01:09:00 Closing the EpisodeZwiftRacing.app Discord Server:https://discord.gg/BJrXX4gdtyZwiftRacing.apphttps://www.zwiftracing.app/ProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5, Episode 7! Watopian Weekly is the podcast for Zwifters, cyclists, and everyone else! This week, Josh, James, and Dustin cover many topics. Everything from ZRL, to Ladder Race Resistance, to FRR, and so much more!00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Weekly Catch Up00:16:45 Main Talking Points00:01:06:00 Closing the Episode01:07:00 ZRL Wheel Selection Closing of EpisodeProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 6! This week Josh and Dustin cover many topics - ranging from New New York Routes, climbing Ventop, racing in the Ladder League, our goals over the winter, the upcoming Zwift Racing League, and even Candy Corn. If you have to eat corn, candy corn is the way to go! Join the crew as they record at night and see what Dustin is like hopped up on Halloween Kit-Kats! Approximate Times:00:00:00 Intro00:07:00 Weekly Catch Up00:23:00 Main Talking Points00:40:00 Halloween Stuff - Candy Corn!!00:44:42 CANDY CORN!00:48:00 Closing the EpisodeSweatFest p/b WSBA https://www.zwift.com/events/view/5142817ProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 5 - our Golden Episode! Watopian Weekly is the podcast for Zwifters, Cyclists, and everyone else! We had a few audio issues so hopefully it comes across ok! This week, Josh, James, and Dustin talk cover lots of topics, everything from ZRL, to dog bells, to Ladder, to Unicorns, to Super 6ix, FRR, and so much more!Approximate times 00:00:00 Intro00:04:00 Weekly Catch up00:16:00 Box Hill00:26:00 Kit Reveal (video)00:29:00 ZRL Wrap up and look forward00:41:00 Sweatfest!00:47:00 Super 6ix / FRR00:56:00 Gravel Bike Check in00:59:00 Closing of the EpisodeSuper Six Livestreamhttps://www.youtube.com/live/DIRLWLhYtwo?si=3pS_H4DurlCo-Sc8SweatFest p/b WSBA https://www.zwift.com/events/view/5142817ProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 5 - our Golden Episode! Watopian Weekly is the podcast for Zwifters, Cyclists, and everyone else! We had a few audio issues so hopefully it comes across ok! This week, Josh, James, and Dustin talk cover lots of topics, everything from ZRL, to dog bells, to Ladder, to Unicorns, to Super 6ix, FRR, and so much more!Approximate times 00:00:00 Intro00:04:00 Weekly Catch up00:16:00 Box Hill00:26:00 Kit Reveal (video)00:29:00 ZRL Wrap up and look forward00:41:00 Sweatfest!00:47:00 Super 6ix / FRR00:56:00 Gravel Bike Check in00:59:00 Closing of the EpisodeSuper Six Livestreamhttps://www.youtube.com/live/DIRLWLhYtwo?si=3pS_H4DurlCo-Sc8SweatFest p/b WSBA https://www.zwift.com/events/view/5142817ProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 4! This week, James, Josh, and Dustin cover all things Zwift, LIfe, and Beyond! Everything from ZRL Tactics gone wrong, to FRR, to Ladder, ZRL for next week, to FRR again, and so much more! Thank you for listening/watching this week and every week!Approximate Times:00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Weekly Catchup00:22:00 ZRL00:40:00 FRR 00:44:00 Ladder00:52:00 Matt Ladd Challenge00:54:00 Strava vs Garmin?00:58:00 Closing of the EpisodeLinks Discussed in the Episode:DC Rainmakerhttps://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/10/strava-garmin-fiasco-recap.htmlProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com
Welcome to Watopian Weekly Season 5 Episode 4! This week, James, Josh, and Dustin cover all things Zwift, LIfe, and Beyond! Everything from ZRL Tactics gone wrong, to FRR, to Ladder, ZRL for next week, to FRR again, and so much more! Thank you for listening/watching this week and every week!Approximate Times:00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Weekly Catchup00:22:00 ZRL00:40:00 FRR 00:44:00 Ladder00:52:00 Matt Ladd Challenge00:54:00 Strava vs Garmin?00:58:00 Closing of the EpisodeLinks Discussed in the Episode:DC Rainmakerhttps://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/10/strava-garmin-fiasco-recap.htmlProEcycling.com Blog:https://proecycling.com/Watopian Weekly Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@WatopianWeekly?s...Watopian Weekly Podcast on Zwift Club https://www.zwift.com/clubs/22b75fac-...Watopian Weekly Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/pxM3Wq2nv9Please email any feedback or questions to: WatopianWeekly@gmail.com





