Zwift have launched one of their biggest expansions in years and is available to ride in the new “Zwift Unlocked” activity.
Zwift’s Press Release about their expansion can be read below.
New York expansion explained
Zwift’s New York map just got better. Starting today, with Stage 4 of Zwift Unlocked, Zwifters will be able to ride or run Zwift’s latest expansion. 31km makes this Zwift’s biggest map expansion in five years.
Zwift’s take on New York City comes with a twist. Set 100 years in the future, riders and runners can explore the city in an entirely new way, thanks to its futuristic network of glass sky roads around Central Park. This latest expansion however, takes Zwifters outside of Manhattan, through Times Square, over Brooklyn Bridge and into historic Prospect Park. In contrast to the challenging climbs of around Central Park, this expansion brings new faster, rolling roads.
Launching with this expansion, is a new take on Zwift’s Timed Sprint Segments. Located within the New York Subway, Zwifters will find the all-new Power Segments where pure watts are all that matter. Power Segments will appear on the map as a glowing start arch with a timer displayed. Once you hit the arch, it’s go time! The aim of the game is to hold maximum power for the specified duration. To help Zwifters with their effort, an average wattage display will show on the HUD alongside their historic 90-day and 1-year power bests. Jerseys are on offer for those with the biggest watts but personal improvement is the main aim here, so personal results will take priority when crossing the finish arch. In total, there will be six new Power Segments to tackle, helping Zwifters work on their 5, 10 and 20-second peak power.
At launch, Zwifters will have a total of 15 new routes to explore – 12 Ride and 3 Run. Over the coming months, an additional 5 routes will be unlocked, allowing Zwifters to explore more.
A full list of routes available to enjoy now can be found below
The 12 new Ride routes:
- Watts the Limit – 31km; 219m
- Double Span Spin – 12.6km; 120m
- Prospect Park Loop – 5.5km; 37m
- Green to Screen – 28.4km; 207m
- Double Parked – 42.4km; 330m
- Fuhgeddaboutit – 79km; 838m
- Spinfinity – 19.3km; 155m
- Spinfinity Ultra 35km; 291m
- The Greenway – 36.8km; 292m
- Toefield Tornado – 10.3km; 53m
- Avon Flyer – 5.1km; 30m
- Issendorf Express – 7.3km; 53m
The 3 new Run routes:
- Prospect Park Loop Run – 5.5km; 37m
- Toefield Tornado Run – 10.3km; 53m
- Avon Flyer Run – 3.3km; 24m
Stage 4 of Zwift Unlocked will offer the first event experience on the new expansion. Zwift Unlocked offers the chance to share in the fun with fellow Zwifters and earn double XP. More information on Zwift’s latest expansion can be found at www.zwift.com/zwift-unlocked
Summing up
Zwift’s latest expansion, introduces an exciting 31km of additional roads to the futuristic New York map. These new routes and innovative Power Segments, will give Zwifters something extra to experience. With a total of 15 new routes to explore this expansion gives what everyone always wants – new roads and badges to collect!
