New York grows in Zwift: more realism, more power, and more routes than ever

Zwift has just taken a major leap in its virtual universe with the largest expansion of the New York world since its launch. Coinciding with Stage 4 of the Zwift Unlocked event, the platform adds 31 new kilometers of route, an expansion that takes users beyond Central Park and its iconic futuristic landscape.

Zwift expands New York: Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, and new challenges for cyclists and runners

Until now, New York was one of the most recognizable worlds within Zwift for its futuristic setting a hundred years in the future and its glass roads suspended over the most famous park on the planet. But this new update invites you to leave the heart of Manhattan to cross Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, and reach Prospect Park, expanding the experience with faster and more undulating sections, ideal for those who enjoy riding at a steady pace or looking for speed segments.

New Power Segments

Among the main novelties is the arrival of the Power Segments, a renewed version of Zwift's usual timed sections. In them, what matters is not the time, but the sustained watts. Located in the New York subway, the Power Segments are marked with a luminous arch that signals the start of the effort: when crossing it, the challenge of maintaining maximum power for a certain time begins.

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During the segment, the cyclist or runner will be able to see their average power and their best records from the last 90 days and the last year on the screen. In addition, the most powerful can wear special jerseys, although the main focus will be on personal improvement and training for power peaks of 5, 10, and 20 seconds.

15 new routes to explore New York

The update includes a total of 15 new routes, 12 for cycling and 3 for running, with more paths planned for the coming months. From short loops to long-distance routes, the offer covers all user profiles.

Highlighted cycling routes:

• Watts the Limit - 31 km / 219 m
• Double Span Spin - 12.6 km / 120 m
• Prospect Park Loop - 5.5 km / 37 m
• Double Parked - 42.4 km / 330 m
• Fuhgeddaboutit - 79 km / 838 m
• The Greenway - 36.8 km / 292 m

With these new scenarios, Zwift expands its catalog of options for both cyclists looking for structured training and runners who prefer to explore in free mode.

Stage 4 of Zwift Unlocked: the gateway to expansion

Stage 4 of Zwift Unlocked will be the first opportunity to enjoy this New York expansion in a group. The associated events will allow you to ride the new routes with other users and also earn double experience points (XP) over the next few days.