# Drafting in Zwift

> Drafting lets you ride at the same speed as other riders while using less power. When you ride closely behind another Zwifter or within a group, you can...

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Last updated: 2026-05-27T17:03:17.547Z

# Drafting in Zwift

Drafting lets you ride at the same speed as other riders while using less power. When you ride closely behind another Zwifter or within a group, you can reduce wind resistance and maintain speed with less effort.

For example, if you're riding at the front of a group at 200 watts, you may be able to maintain the same speed at lower power by riding in the group's draft.

## How Drafting Works

*   To draft, ride closely behind another Zwifter.
    
*   A blue bar appears under the center display when drafting is active.
    
*   A larger blue bar indicates a stronger draft effect.
    
*   Drafting doesn't reduce trainer resistance.
    

![Drafting indicator shown under the center display.](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Cycling - HUD Draft Indicator 1.104.png "Drafting")

## Things to Know

### TT Bikes

*   You won't receive drafting benefits while riding a TT bike.
    

### Zwift Handcycles

*   You won't receive drafting benefits when riding behind a Zwift Handcycle.
    
*   The handcycle receives a 50% draft benefit when riding behind conventional bikes.
    

### Zwift Recumbent Trike

*   You won't receive drafting benefits when riding behind a Zwift Recumbent Trike.
    
*   The Zwift Recumbent Trike receives a 50% draft benefit when riding behind conventional bikes.
    

### Additional Info

*   Another Zwifter drafting behind you doesn't impact your performance.
    

## Related Articles

*   [Using the Heads Up Display when Cycling](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/using-the-heads-up-display-when-cycling-rJepA4beS)
    

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift