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

Tonnes of new features coming out, just in time for the cold temps

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

Zwift started as a small project and has grown significantly over the past ten years. It is now a popular training app used by many cyclists and runners around the world.

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 continues to be a key platform for online racing, serving both new and experienced racers. It has added more racing features and will introduce Zwift Racing Score this fall, giving racers new tools to track and improve their performance.

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 will soon introduce new features, including bike upgrades that allow users to spend Drops to reduce bike weight, improve aerodynamics, and decrease rolling resistance. The new Garage Sorting feature, already available, will help users manage their bike setups by making current and recent ride configurations easily accessible.