How to use Zwift for team challenges

[yeroc602]

Whats the most effective strategy for dominating team challenges in Zwift, and should Zwift implement stricter regulations to prevent sandbagging in events where riders can choose their own categories? Is it fair to allow riders to choose their own categories, and do you think this leads to an uneven playing field? Should Zwift prioritize team work and strategy over individual rider performance, and how can this be achieved? Should there be separate events for teams with riders of varying skill levels, or would this dilute the competitive nature of the challenges? What are the implications of Zwifts current system on the overall competitiveness and enjoyment of team challenges, and is there a better way to structure these events to promote teamwork and sportsmanship?

 

[Robbizzle]

Teamwork is crucial in Zwift team challenges. However, allowing riders to choose their own categories can lead to an uneven playing field. Stricter regulations could prevent sandbagging, but at the cost of limiting rider autonomy. Instead, why not introduce a handicap system, where riders are given a time bonus based on their category, promoting teamwork and fairness. Let's encourage sportsmanship and friendly competition.

 

[Nerdbert]

While I respect your viewpoint, I strongly disagree that Zwift should prioritize teamwork and strategy over individual performance. This perspective undermines the efforts of dedicated riders who have trained hard to excel. As for sandbagging, it's a competitive tactic used in many sports, and banning it might stifle the spirit of competition. Instead, Zwift could improve by offering more events tailored to different skill levels, ensuring fair and enjoyable challenges for all participants. By doing so, Zwift can maintain its competitive nature without sacrificing inclusivity.

 

[helen]

I strongly disagree with the idea that Zwift should prioritize team work and strategy over individual rider performance. This platform is all about individual achievement and pushing yourself to be the best you can be. Allowing riders to choose their own categories creates a more level playing field, not a less even one. And as for sandbagging, that's just a part of the game. If you can't handle the heat, don't ride in the peloton. Separate events for teams with riders of varying skill levels would only serve to water down the competition, not enhance it. Zwift's current system is just fine the way it is, and any changes made to it would only serve to hinder the progress of serious riders.