Want 15–30% more Zwift Drops—without spending more time on the bike?
Many Zwift riders spend weeks grinding for Drops, hoping to unlock the best in-game bikes and wheels. But here’s the secret: earning Drops isn’t just about how long you ride. It’s about how you ride.
Without structured training, your power’s all over the place—and so are your Drop earnings. It adds up to a lot of effort with less to show for it.
With TrainerRoad’s structured plans, every Zwift ride becomes a high-return workout. Ride smarter—not longer—and you’ll unlock gear faster while getting faster IRL.
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Adaptive Training
Get the right workout, every time with training that adapts to you.
Check Out TrainerRoadMore Drops, Smarter Training: Why Unstructured Zwift Rides Are Holding You Back
Let’s compare two Zwifters who ride five days a week:
- One follows a structured TrainerRoad plan (completed seamlessly in Zwift).
- The other rides freely, mixing endurance with occasional harder efforts.
Let’s take a look:
Unstructured Training (5 Zwift Rides/Week):
✅ 2 harder rides: ~83,592 Drops total
✅ 3 endurance rides: ~109,467 Drops total
Total: ~193,059 Drops per week
Structured Training (TrainerRoad Workouts in Zwift):
✅ 2 interval workouts on Alpe du Zwift: ~102,534 Drops total
✅ 1 flat-course interval session: ~45,986 Drops
✅ 2 endurance workouts: ~73,026 Drops total
Total: ~221,546 Drops per week
That’s 28,487 more Drops—without any extra time on the bike.
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Why? Structured intervals = more sustained high-power output, which Zwift rewards with faster Drop accumulation—especially on climbs.
Adaptive Training
Get the right workout, every time with training that adapts to you.
Check Out TrainerRoadBoost Power, Earn Drops Faster
Zwift rewards power. That means raising your FTP can dramatically boost your Drop rate—even on the same routes.
Since Zwift rewards power output, even a small increase in FTP leads to noticeably higher Drop accumulation.
With TrainerRoad, athletes often gain +10W FTP in just a few weeks, leading to:
✅ 6.5% more Drops on Alpe du Zwift (~1,000 extra Drops per climb)
✅ 5% more Drops on Tempus Fugit (~500–600 extra/hour)
✅ 5.75% more Drops on Watopia’s Hilly Route (~600–700 extra/hour)
More power = more Drops, faster gear, and better real-world fitness.
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Adaptive Training
Get the right workout, every time with training that adapts to you.
Check Out TrainerRoadUnlock Zwift Gear Up to 25% Faster
Here’s how much faster you can earn popular items using TrainerRoad:
| Item | Unstructured Zwift Rides | TrainerRoad Workouts | Time Saved |
| S-Works Shoes (1,481,000 Drops) | 8 weeks | 6.75 weeks | 1.25 weeks faster |
| Zipp 858/Super 9 (550,000 Drops) | 3 weeks | 2 weeks | 1 week faster |
| Canyon Aeroad 2024 (1,100,000 Drops) | 6.5 weeks | 5.5 weeks | 1 week faster |
| Zwift Concept Bike (400,000 Drops) | 3.25 weeks | 1.75 weeks | 1.5 weeks faster |
That’s nearly 25% time saved—just by training smarter.
Don’t waste weeks grinding. Start training smarter today →
Train Smarter, Earn More, Get Faster
Want to unlock gear faster and boost your real-world fitness?
A structured TrainerRoad plan is the key to:
✅ Earning 15–30% more Drops per week
✅ Increasing power for faster in-game progression
✅ Unlocking premium Zwift gear in less time
Ready to build fitness and your dream Zwift garage?
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