# Coffee Stop FAQ

> We know you might have some questions about Coffee Stops, so we've put together this FAQ to help you out. Q: What is Coffee Stop? A: Coffee Stop allows you to..

Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/coffee-stop-faq-r1ZGCBOV2

Last updated: 2026-02-19T23:22:52.981Z

# Coffee Stop FAQ

We know you might have some questions about Coffee Stops, so we've put together this FAQ to help you out.

**Q:** What is Coffee Stop?

A: Coffee Stop allows you to step away from Zwift for a short time without getting dropped in non-competitive events. Coffee Stop gives you up to 3 minutes to step away from your ride for any reason. Grab a bottle, take a bathroom break, or even have a coffee without falling behind the group you’re riding with.

**Q:** How do I take a Coffee Stop?

A: You can start a [Coffee Stop](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/using-the-heads-up-display-rJepA4beS) from the Action Bar.

**Q:** How many Coffee Stops can I take in a ride?

A: You can take one 30-second Coffee Stop in the first 5 minutes of your ride, and one 3-minute Coffee Stop every 30 minutes during the rest of your ride.

**Q:** Can I take a partial Coffee Stop?

A: Yes, once you've activated the Coffee Stop, the timer starts counting down, if you're ready to rejoin before the time is up, you can end your Coffee Stop early. Keep in mind, if you start a Coffee Stop then change your mind, you'll need to wait another 30 minutes for the next Coffee Stop to become available.

**Q:** Won’t this feature allow members to cheat in races or events?

A: You can't take a Coffee Stop during a competitive event or a workout.

**Q:** Are there any restrictions on Coffee Stop?

A: You can't take a Coffee Stop during the last 15 minutes of a time-based event or the last 5 km of a distance-based event. Coffee Stops are also not allowed during competitive events and races. Finally, to use it, you have to have at least 1 other Zwifter near you going the same direction.

**Q:** Do I continue to accumulate XP and distance during a Coffee Stop?

A: Yes.

**Q:** Will my Coffee Stop show in Strava?

A: If you take Coffee Stops during a ride, you'll see periods where you have zero power and cadence in your Strava upload.

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift