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A decade of Zwift: Winter is coming, so giddy up!

A decade of Zwift: Winter is coming, so giddy up!

Zwift has come a long way since its inception as a modest living room project. Over the past ten years, it has evolved into a leading training app that connects hundreds of thousands of cyclists and runners globally.

Celebrating ten years

Zwift is marking its tenth anniversary with a host of new features and events designed to enhance the user experience. This fall season will see the introduction of new routes, an updated Heads-Up Display (HUD), and a host of new functionalities such as Garage Sorting. Additionally, popular events like the Tour of Watopia, Zwift World Series, and Zwift Racing League will continue to offer a variety of riding and racing opportunities.

Highlights of the anniversary celebration

In honour of a decade of Zwift, several special activities and rewards are on offer. For the next three months, users can enjoy exclusive items such as a limited edition 10th Anniversary kit, and participate in rides with professional cyclists and prominent community members. This celebration also includes opportunities to earn special rewards and engage with the broader Zwift community.

Expanding online racing opportunities

Zwift remains a premier platform for online racing, catering to both newcomers and seasoned racers. The platform has expanded its racing features, providing more ways than ever to compete. This fall, the introduction of Zwift Racing Score will offer racers new tools to track and improve their performance, enhancing the competitive experience for all users.

Challenges and XP rewards

To help users achieve their fitness goals, Zwift offers a variety of Challenges that allow participants to earn bonus XP. Each Challenge consists of five activities designed to boost fitness levels effectively. Currently, the Cardio Crusher Challenge is available, providing an opportunity to enhance cardiovascular endurance while gaining additional rewards.

Zwift announces several new features to celebrate 10th anniversary

Upcoming features: bike upgrades and garage sorting

Zwift is set to introduce exciting new features soon. Bike upgrades will enable users to enhance their rides by spending Drops to reduce bike weight, improve aerodynamics, and decrease rolling resistance. Additionally, the new Garage Sorting feature, already live, will streamline the management of bike setups, ensuring that your current and most recent ride configurations are always easily accessible.

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