Consider it or not, Zwift is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Who would have thought you possibly can make driving the coach enjoyable? To mark this Zwift-iversary, the workforce is unveiling the Zwift 2024 Tour of Watopia route. Together with an absolute thriller of a fifth stage, slowly arising from the ocean in Watopia.
The Zwift overlords selected the 5 distinctive levels of the 2024 Tour of Watopia to have fun Zwift’s alloy anniversary. Zwift says the route will take riders on “an exhilarating journey by time, experiencing Watopia like by no means earlier than..” I suppose we have now until November twelfth to see what that cryptic message means… Within the meantime, listed here are the small print.
Play the Hits
Consider the 2024 Tour of Watopia as a biggest hits tour, with some shock new jams added on the finish. The primary 4 levels embrace the best hits of fan-favorite routes from the final decade. This “better of” will enable Zwifters to rediscover a few of the most beloved programs Watopia presents.
The Fifth Stage Stays a Thriller
Yep — we don’t even know what the fifth stage is about – you understand we’d inform too, as a result of we’re horrible at protecting secrets and techniques.
All will probably be revealed on Tuesday, November twelfth. In the event you’re further curious, you’ll be able to peek on the new island… which is presently rising slowly from the ocean…
Experience or Run to Double XP Factors
Every stage will probably be open to runners and riders, with cyclists capable of sort out three totally different distances (quick, customary, and lengthy) and runners selecting between customary and long-distance choices.
Zwifters who take part in scheduled group occasions (each hour, on the hour) between Tuesday, October fifteenth, and Tuesday, November 18th, will probably be rewarded with double XP (expertise factors). Double XP means shopping for extra objects from the drop store, unlocking new components of Watopia, and unlocking distinctive kits.
Now On Demand
After its profitable introduction final yr, riders can now expertise levels on demand and earn 1.5 XP for doing so. Everybody who takes half within the tour may also have the chance to unlock new, limited-edition merchandise.
Zwift 2024 Tour of Watopia – Stage Breakdown
Stage 1 – launching Tuesday, October fifteenth (with reside occasions out there between 15-21 Oct): Downtown to Volcano by way of Epic
All three biking choices begin in downtown Watopia. Then the route follows the undulating Entire Lotta Lava (quick), Determine 8 (customary), and Watopia Mountain (lengthy) routes.
Key landmarks in Determine 8 embrace; the Hilly KOM (0.9km at 5.5%) and Hilly KOM Reverse (2.4km at 2%). These climbs date again to April 2015, making them the oldest climbs on Zwift. The JWB dash can be featured in Determine 8 and Watopia Mountain routes. That is the oldest dash on Watopia, named after Julynn Washington, a distinguished early Zwifter. Watopia Mountain additionally contains the Epic KOM, at 9.5km, the longest climb on Zwift when it was launched in March 2016.
The usual (5km) and lengthy (10km) run choices characteristic Entire Lotta Lava sections.
Stage 2 – launching Tuesday, October twenty second (with reside occasions out there between 22-28 Oct): Jungle to Alpe du Zwift
The tour heads into the Mayan Jungle on the quick Jungle Circuit and customary Serpentine 8 routes. Each first appeared in October 2017. Riders should swap their highway bikes with MTBs to finish this one.
The lengthy route, nonetheless, tackles the Street to Sky. That includes the fearsome Alpe du Zwift (12km at 8%), which debuted 5 years in the past. It’s modeled on the real-world Alpe d’Huez and options 21 leg-sapping hairpin bends.
The usual (5km) and prolonged (10km) run choices characteristic Street to Sky sections.
Stage 3 – launching Tuesday, October twenty ninth (with reside occasions out there between 29 Oct-4 Nov): Fuego to Titans
The tour travels east for stage three that includes; Tempus Fugit (quick), Sand and Sequoias (customary), and Jap Eight (lengthy) cycle routes all go to the Fuego Flats Desert, which dates again to 2019. The 2 longest rides additionally head into the forest to scale the Titan’s Grove KOM (2.6km at 2.2%). Whereas Jap Eight incorporates the flat, underwater roads of Ocean Boulevard. Enjoyable truth: Tempus Fugit is presently Zwift’s hottest route.
The usual (5km) and prolonged (10km) run choices characteristic sections of Sand and Sequoias.
Stage 4 – launching Tuesday, November fifth (with reside occasions out there between 4-11 Nov): Southern Coast to The Grade
Taking over the Going Coastal (quick), Mayan 8 (customary), and Itza Get together (lengthy) routes for the penultimate stage of the tour. Each Going Coastal and Itza Get together embrace the coastal highway enlargement that was first launched in October final yr. Whereas Going Coastal has no climbs of be aware. Itza Get together has 4 ascents, together with a difficult summit end on the Itza KOM (3.75km at 3%).
The usual (5km) and lengthy (10km) run choices each characteristic sections of Mayan 8.
Zwift 2024 Tour of Watopia Stage 5
Launching Tuesday, November twelfth (with reside occasions out there between 12-18 Nov): To be revealed
Zwifters might need observed one thing uncommon showing from the ocean, simply off Watopia’s coast, in the previous few weeks… May they be historic buildings, extra cobbles, or how about an final present down with the ultimate Zwift boss MVDP? All will probably be revealed on Tuesday, November twelfth, when stage 5 explores this new, thrilling, and historic land.
Reg is Open
Registration for the Tour of Watopia is open now. As soon as every stage has launched, riders can experience it anytime earlier than the tour concludes on Sunday, November twenty fourth, and November twenty fourth.
Experience with Mathieu van der Poel
As well as, Large Birthday Bash Rides are going down between third and seventh October, permitting Zwifters to experience with stars resembling Mathieu van der Poel, Sir Chris Hoy, and athletes from CANYON//SRAM Racing.
FREE Zwift Play Controllers
What would an anniversary be with out some type of sale? It simply so occurs that Zwift is operating a particular promotion to mark this landmark event. Beginning Monday, September thirtieth, and ending Sunday, October sixth. Clients who buy any coach on Zwift.com will obtain a set of Zwift Play controllers value £99.99/$99.99/€99.99/€ 99.99
