You'll need:
A bike + one of:
Smart trainer (e.g. Wahoo Kickr Core, Elite Direto, Tacx Neo)
Wheel-on trainer (e.g. Wahoo Snap, Elite Nova Force,Saris Fluid 2)
Smart Bike (e.g. Wahoo Kickr Bike, Zwift Ride, Wattbike)
A device with Zwift (PC, tablet, Apple TV)
A heart rate monitor (required for races)
A fan, towel, and water bottle
Internet connection
Wattbikes (Trainer or Pro) are commonly available in all military gyms. To use with Zwift:
Turn on the Wattbike console
Enable ANT+ or Bluetooth (BLE) mode
In Zwift, pair the Wattbike as:
Power source
Cadence sensor
Bring your own device and HRM
No gradient simulation, but power is accurate
✅ Use a fan for ventilation
✅ Stay hydrated — keep water nearby
✅ Use a towel for sweat
✅ Don’t overload power sockets
✅ Let someone know you're racing (if at home or alone)
✅ Ensure your HRM is strapped on and working