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Eric and his team finished off ZRL's third round on Tuesday with two laps of London Loop. Read how his race unfolded, including powerup confusion, provisional results, and of course, suffering on Box Hill!
How the Race Was Lost: Box Hill Survival (ZRL on London Loop)
Eric makes two trips up Box Hill for the last race of ZRL's Round 3...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Eric and his team finished off ZRL's third round on Tuesday with two laps of London Loop. Read how his race unfolded, including powerup confusion, provisional results, and of course, suffering on Box Hill!
This weekend we're featuring a nice blend of events, from a super-short race to a 100-mile endurance ride, with plenty of variety in between.
Check out our picks:
Check out our picks:
Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of February 14-15
Click to see our top event picks for this weekend on Zwift!
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February 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
This weekend we're featuring a nice blend of events, from a super-short race to a 100-mile endurance ride, with plenty of variety in between.
Check out our picks:
Check out our picks:
This week's Tiny Race courses celebrate November's New York map expansion by having racers compete on Zwift's Prospect Park circuit.
We're featuring all three of the routes named in honor of Prospect Park race organizers...
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We're featuring all three of the routes named in honor of Prospect Park race organizers...
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Tiny Race Series – February 14 Routes –
Learn all about this week's Tiny Race routes...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
This week's Tiny Race courses celebrate November's New York map expansion by having racers compete on Zwift's Prospect Park circuit.
We're featuring all three of the routes named in honor of Prospect Park race organizers...
See details:
We're featuring all three of the routes named in honor of Prospect Park race organizers...
See details:
After leading the Thursday Pizza Burner 100km for over a year, Eric has been wishing for longer Zwift routes that are also fairly flat.
So he decided to make one himself. Presenting The Marvelous Metric - the flattest 100km route in game, hitting all the flatter bits of Watopia in both directions.
So he decided to make one himself. Presenting The Marvelous Metric - the flattest 100km route in game, hitting all the flatter bits of Watopia in both directions.
Rebel Route: The Marvelous Metric (Watopia)
The flattest 100km+ route in all of Zwift!
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February 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
After leading the Thursday Pizza Burner 100km for over a year, Eric has been wishing for longer Zwift routes that are also fairly flat.
So he decided to make one himself. Presenting The Marvelous Metric - the flattest 100km route in game, hitting all the flatter bits of Watopia in both directions.
So he decided to make one himself. Presenting The Marvelous Metric - the flattest 100km route in game, hitting all the flatter bits of Watopia in both directions.
Riders will be tested across four disciplines: an individual time trial, a criterium, a climbing route, and an endurance road race. Every stage matters and every second counts, as winners in each category will be decided based on combined time.
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SISU Racing Club Championships New York Edition Announced Beginning March 3
This year, we take the fight to the brand-new roads of Zwift’s New York map.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Riders will be tested across four disciplines: an individual time trial, a criterium, a climbing route, and an endurance road race. Every stage matters and every second counts, as winners in each category will be decided based on combined time.
See series details:
See series details:
Yesterday, Zwift rolled out a much-requested upgrade to the Fitness Trends feature, adding running as a second activity type. This means that, effective immediately, your Zwift runs and outdoor runs will count toward Fitness Metrics, Week Streaks, and (optionally) Weekly Goals.
Get the details:
Get the details:
Run Tracking Added to Zwift’s Fitness Trends, Goals, Streaks
Runs now count toward Fitness Metrics, Week Streaks, and (optionally) Weekly Goals.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Yesterday, Zwift rolled out a much-requested upgrade to the Fitness Trends feature, adding running as a second activity type. This means that, effective immediately, your Zwift runs and outdoor runs will count toward Fitness Metrics, Week Streaks, and (optionally) Weekly Goals.
Get the details:
Get the details:
Zwift version 1.107 begins its phased rollout today. This is a minor update containing mostly bug fixes.
See details:
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Zwift Update Version 1.107 (158475) Released
Read all about Zwift's latest game update...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Zwift version 1.107 begins its phased rollout today. This is a minor update containing mostly bug fixes.
See details:
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Created for Zwift Games 2026, this is the third in a series of Watopian "Three Sisters" routes. It takes us on a progressive journey over three climbs the other two routes don't touch: the Jarvis KOM Reverse, the base of the Epic KOM Reverse, and The Grade.
See route details:
See route details:
“Three Step Sisters” Route Details
The third in a series of "Three Sisters" Watopia routes...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Created for Zwift Games 2026, this is the third in a series of Watopian "Three Sisters" routes. It takes us on a progressive journey over three climbs the other two routes don't touch: the Jarvis KOM Reverse, the base of the Epic KOM Reverse, and The Grade.
See route details:
See route details:
Fast Talk Labs + Zwift have spun up a new weekly ride series featuring Fast Talk Podcast cohosts Trevor Connor and Chris Case, with a new special guest each week.
Learn more about the rides:
Learn more about the rides:
Join Fast Talk Labs + Expert Guests on Zwift
The new weekly series features guest experts answering your questions!
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February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Fast Talk Labs + Zwift have spun up a new weekly ride series featuring Fast Talk Podcast cohosts Trevor Connor and Chris Case, with a new special guest each week.
Learn more about the rides:
Learn more about the rides:
The third edition of Zwift Games, the platform's most popular stage race series, has just been announced. Racing begins February 16, but related rides kick off today!
Here's everything you need to know about indoor cycling's premier race festival.
Here's everything you need to know about indoor cycling's premier race festival.
All About Zwift Games 2026: Where the World Comes to Race!
A 6-week festival of Zwift racing!
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February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The third edition of Zwift Games, the platform's most popular stage race series, has just been announced. Racing begins February 16, but related rides kick off today!
Here's everything you need to know about indoor cycling's premier race festival.
Here's everything you need to know about indoor cycling's premier race festival.
Launching with Zwift Games 2026, this route begins from France's newer Normandy start pens and covers a bit of the newer cobbled roads, as well as well-worn road sections including the Aqueduc, Les Intestins, and the Petit KOM.
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“Peaky Pavé” Route Details
Begins from France's newer Normandy start pens and ends on the Petit KOM.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Launching with Zwift Games 2026, this route begins from France's newer Normandy start pens and covers a bit of the newer cobbled roads, as well as well-worn road sections including the Aqueduc, Les Intestins, and the Petit KOM.
See details:
See details:
Quite a variety of events to feature this weekend: a crazy endurance ride for a good cause, a sweet new kit unlock event, a race series kickoff, and more!
See this weekend's most notable Zwift events:
See this weekend's most notable Zwift events:
Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of February 7-8
Click to see our top event picks for this weekend on Zwift!
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February 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Quite a variety of events to feature this weekend: a crazy endurance ride for a good cause, a sweet new kit unlock event, a race series kickoff, and more!
See this weekend's most notable Zwift events:
See this weekend's most notable Zwift events:
This week's routes each have a bit of trickiness to them. When do you use your powerup? When do you surf the wheels, and when do you attack?
See route details:
See route details:
Tiny Race Series – February 2 Routes – A Tricky Mix
Learn all about this week's Tiny Race routes...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
This week's routes each have a bit of trickiness to them. When do you use your powerup? When do you surf the wheels, and when do you attack?
See route details:
See route details:
Zwift and Wahoo just launched an "end of season" promotion on the KICKR CORE 2, with deeply discounted pricing as low as it's ever been (matching Black Friday).
If you're in the market for a full-featured smart trainer at a great price, backed by industry-leading support... this is it.
If you're in the market for a full-featured smart trainer at a great price, backed by industry-leading support... this is it.
Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 End of Season Sale Announced
The deeply discounted price is as low as it's ever been, matching Black Friday pricing.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Zwift and Wahoo just launched an "end of season" promotion on the KICKR CORE 2, with deeply discounted pricing as low as it's ever been (matching Black Friday).
If you're in the market for a full-featured smart trainer at a great price, backed by industry-leading support... this is it.
If you're in the market for a full-featured smart trainer at a great price, backed by industry-leading support... this is it.
The sixth and final race of ZRL Round 3 happens Tuesday, February 10, and we're in London for a scratch race.
If you're on an A or B team, you'll be racing two laps of the classic London Loop. This guide is for you...
If you're on an A or B team, you'll be racing two laps of the classic London Loop. This guide is for you...
Zwift Racing League Week 6 Guide: London Loop (A/B Points Race)
The final race of round 3 finds us in London for two ascents of Box Hill.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
The sixth and final race of ZRL Round 3 happens Tuesday, February 10, and we're in London for a scratch race.
If you're on an A or B team, you'll be racing two laps of the classic London Loop. This guide is for you...
If you're on an A or B team, you'll be racing two laps of the classic London Loop. This guide is for you...
The sixth and final race of ZRL Round 3 happens Tuesday, February 10, and we're in London for a scratch race.
If you're on a C or D team, you'll be racing one lap of Greatest London Loop, and this guide is for you...
If you're on a C or D team, you'll be racing one lap of Greatest London Loop, and this guide is for you...
Zwift Racing League Week 6 Guide: Greatest London Loop (C/D Points Race)
The longest single climb of Round 3!
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February 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The sixth and final race of ZRL Round 3 happens Tuesday, February 10, and we're in London for a scratch race.
If you're on a C or D team, you'll be racing one lap of Greatest London Loop, and this guide is for you...
If you're on a C or D team, you'll be racing one lap of Greatest London Loop, and this guide is for you...
Launching with Zwift Games 2026, this route is a new twist on Richmond's classic 2015 Worlds Course. It duplicates nearly all of that route, but adds a lumpy lead-in over the reverse climbs section.
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“Cobbled Crown” Route Details
A new twist on Richmond's classic 2015 Worlds Course.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Launching with Zwift Games 2026, this route is a new twist on Richmond's classic 2015 Worlds Course. It duplicates nearly all of that route, but adds a lumpy lead-in over the reverse climbs section.
Learn more:
Learn more:
"Two years ago, I found myself sitting on a couch in Eric Min's living room, talking about where we'd love to see Zwift go next. The single biggest idea I shared was simply this: I want Zwift to give me a brilliant recommendation for each day's workout."
Next Up: Thoughts on Zwift’s Personalized Recommendations Beta
Looking at what "Next Up" is, and what it could be...
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January 30, 2026 at 7:17 PM
"Two years ago, I found myself sitting on a couch in Eric Min's living room, talking about where we'd love to see Zwift go next. The single biggest idea I shared was simply this: I want Zwift to give me a brilliant recommendation for each day's workout."
This weekend's picks are a rather eclectic mix. The headliners are two rides for two deserving causes. But we're also featuring some extra-long rides, beginner-friendly rides, and of course, Tour de Zwift.
See our picks:
See our picks:
Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of January 31-February 1
Click to see our top event picks for this weekend on Zwift!
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January 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
This weekend's picks are a rather eclectic mix. The headliners are two rides for two deserving causes. But we're also featuring some extra-long rides, beginner-friendly rides, and of course, Tour de Zwift.
See our picks:
See our picks:
Launching with Zwift Games 2026, this route begins and ends in Central Park, taking in portions of the park's paved and glass roads. There's also a quick down and back trip to Times Square!
See route details:
See route details:
“Hudson Hustle” Route Details
Begin and end in Central Park, with a quick down and back to Times Square!
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January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Launching with Zwift Games 2026, this route begins and ends in Central Park, taking in portions of the park's paved and glass roads. There's also a quick down and back trip to Times Square!
See route details:
See route details:
Launching with Zwift Games 2026, this route loops the well-known Pain Cavern>Neokyo>Slot Canyon>Urukazi circuit, but finishes with a spicy little spur on the Boardwalk.
See route details:
See route details:
“Kaze Kicker” Route Details
The only route that hits the Tidepool Sprint Reverse!
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January 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Launching with Zwift Games 2026, this route loops the well-known Pain Cavern>Neokyo>Slot Canyon>Urukazi circuit, but finishes with a spicy little spur on the Boardwalk.
See route details:
See route details:
Cycling YouTuber and virtual racing enthusiast J. Dirom has just announced the second round of the Syrup Cup, a community-focused race series on Zwift designed for riders of all levels.
Races happen weekly on Mondays at 11:15pm UTC/6:15pm ET/3:15pm PT starting February 2. Get the details:
Races happen weekly on Mondays at 11:15pm UTC/6:15pm ET/3:15pm PT starting February 2. Get the details:
The Syrup Cup: Maple Madness Race Series Announced
A Community-Driven Zwift Racing Series Built for Competitive, Everyday Riders
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January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Cycling YouTuber and virtual racing enthusiast J. Dirom has just announced the second round of the Syrup Cup, a community-focused race series on Zwift designed for riders of all levels.
Races happen weekly on Mondays at 11:15pm UTC/6:15pm ET/3:15pm PT starting February 2. Get the details:
Races happen weekly on Mondays at 11:15pm UTC/6:15pm ET/3:15pm PT starting February 2. Get the details:
The fifth race of ZRL Round 3 happens Tuesday, February 3, and we're in Richmond for a punchy points race.
There's much to discuss, including crucial course segments, powerup usage, bike decisions, and strategic options...
There's much to discuss, including crucial course segments, powerup usage, bike decisions, and strategic options...
Zwift Racing League Week 5 Guide: Cobbled Climbs (Points Race)
We're in Richmond for a punchy points race.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The fifth race of ZRL Round 3 happens Tuesday, February 3, and we're in Richmond for a punchy points race.
There's much to discuss, including crucial course segments, powerup usage, bike decisions, and strategic options...
There's much to discuss, including crucial course segments, powerup usage, bike decisions, and strategic options...
This weekend's Tinies feature two races in Watopia followed by two races in Makuri Islands. All on custom-length routes, with some punchy climbs on offer!
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Tiny Race Series – January 31 Routes – Watopia-Makuri Punch
Learn all about this week's Tiny Race routes...
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January 27, 2026 at 8:07 PM
This weekend's Tinies feature two races in Watopia followed by two races in Makuri Islands. All on custom-length routes, with some punchy climbs on offer!
See details:
See details:
Zwift version 1.106 begins its phased rollout today. This is a minor update containing mostly bug fixes, but it also coincides with a broader rollout of the Personalized Recommendations feature.
Learn more:
Learn more:
Zwift Update Version 1.106 (158210) Released
Read all about Zwift's latest game update...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Zwift version 1.106 begins its phased rollout today. This is a minor update containing mostly bug fixes, but it also coincides with a broader rollout of the Personalized Recommendations feature.
Learn more:
Learn more: