Twenty-something year old Olympic Rower (2004) turned forty-something year old cycling enthusiast (current day)
Every great ride starts with a "Rough Draft"
Whether he’s surfing wheels on a Zwift course, hitting road/gravel/MTB training miles, or pedaling squares uphill, Luke Walton (your host) is getting lost in the process (literally and figuratively). All the while, he’s doing his best to narrate in the moment, live, no VoiceOver, just stream of consciousness between gasps for air.
Luke’s goal is to provide engaging commentary and analysis, relatable training/racing insights, and a few Dad jokes. Rough Draft is about sharing the unfiltered reality of becoming a stronger, (sometimes) smarter rider… although, never put it past Luke to make really bad tactical decisions. But, it’s not just about performance. Whether you're chasing watts, crafting your own race tactics, or just enjoying the ride, you'll find inspiration, motivation, and a community here that shares your passion.
Rough Draft Cycling
Are You Choosing a Road Bike or Gravel Bike for the Pas Normal Gravel Series on Yumezi Grit?
I went with the gravel bike, since I need all the help I can get on the hills, and the main climb for this course is in the dirt.
Which bike are you choosing and why? Let us know in the comments.
5 months ago | [YT] | 0
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What’s your dream cycling destination? if you could ride anywhere in the world, where would it be? 🌍
I'll go first... Mallorca, specifically Sa Calobra, because I want to find out if I have what it takes to break 30 min. up the climb.
How about you? Drop your answers below!
5 months ago | [YT] | 10
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Anyone else seeing this Consent Form when they log into Zwift Power? Is this new? Thoughts on the content of this form?
9 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 7
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Do you think CHEATING is an issue on ZWIFT?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments on things like height/weight doping, sticky watts, power meter scaling, e-bikes, data manipulation, etc. And do you think there are things Zwift can or should do to rectify these issues?
9 months ago | [YT] | 11
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How often do you preform a trainer spin down? How consistent is your spin down schedule? Or, feel free to comment, "what's a spin down?!"
10 months ago | [YT] | 2
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Zwift offers so many different ways to engage with your own personal cycling and the cycling community. What pursuit keeps you the most engaged on Zwift? if a combination of things, let us know in the comments!
I will start... I am here for the RACES... which bring me all the fitness, fun, and PRs!
11 months ago | [YT] | 4
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What is your biggest race limiter in Zwift? Where do you find yourself getting into trouble and/or which skill do you need the most work on? If more than one, let us know in the comments!
11 months ago | [YT] | 4
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How many Zwift Rides do you do each week? In the comments, let us know how they are broken up between rides, races, and/or workouts? Also, do you ride Zwift more in the off season, or is it part of your training year round?
11 months ago | [YT] | 6
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When available in game, the Coffee Stop on Zwift should be used: always, sometimes, never? And please feel free to let us know in the comments why you chose the answer you did?
11 months ago | [YT] | 4
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An overdo, but very heartfelt THANK YOU to all who have subscribed to the channel. To have over 500 subscribers on this channel is humbling to say the least. Thank you all for keeping me motivated, accountable, and excited to ride hard daily. I am really enjoying the Zwift community. I also enjoy your updates, questions, suggestions, and even criticism (constructive, that is). So please feel free to drop a comment on one of my videos. I hope your training and racing are going well. Onward - Luke
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