Zwift, the global online fitness platform, is opening a new virtual travel destination: Makuri Islands. An entirely new world, set to grow over time. In the meantime, Zwifters can already get started on Yumezi, the first map of the Makuri Islands. It’s a rural region, inspired by Japanese culture.
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The spirit of an ancient land calls to us. Peaceful for many years, the forests of Yumezi are awakening, buzzing with new energy. Its routes and its dirt roads are now open to Zwifters who can explore them on foot or by bike. Yumezi (yu-meh-zi ᐧ 夢路) in Japanese, is the “Path of Dreams”. This name is inspired by the haiku, whose two characters (夢路) are taken from the work of Shiki Masaoka, a famous poet of the Meiji era. The Yumezi map claims a wide variety of profiles of routes: tight, flat, winding routes, dirt paths and cobblestone streets…
Zwifters exploring this new map will discover lush green fields, forests teeming with ginkgo trees and mystical creatures, cherry blossoms, bubbling waterfalls, and ancient temples. This new map is made for the senses, so to make the most of these breathtaking landscapes on the first outing, it's probably time to hide the data display?*
Eight routes to discover
Yumezi offers eight new routes over more than 85 km of new routes:
• Sea to Tree: 3,3 km/108 m elevation gain
A short but strenuous climb from the peaceful fishing village.
• Kappa Quest 9.1 km/140 m elevation gain
This picturesque loop is dotted with temples and shrines
• Chain Chomper 13,6 km/184 m elevation gain
Two tough KOMs and a sprint, what more could you want? testand his endurance in the campaign.
• Countryside Tour 15,9 km / 185 m elevation gain
From farmland to mountainstagmystical, this loop route is the ideal way to visit the region!
• Flatland Loop 13 km/ 99 m elevation gain
A gentle, flat route that winds through the countryside.
• Two Village Loop 12,8 km/ 88 m elevation gain
Two villages to explore by driving on a demanding loop.
• Spirit Forest 8,5 km/135 m elevation gain
Trace your way through this mystical figure-8 circuit. To ride with the spirits, just do it at night!
• Three Village Loop 10,6 km/ 92,6 m elevation gain
Climb, sprint and explore three villages in one loop.
From May 20 to 30, Makuri Islands and the brand new routeYumezi's will be available as a "New World" on the Zwift home screen. Starting June 1st, Yumezi will be available in regular rotation. To learn more about the card and its inspiration, head over to www.zwift.com/yumezi.
* For those using the Companion app, click "show" or "hide" in the menu bar during your outing. For those who want direct access from their keyboard, click the "H" key.
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About Zwift
Zwift is the fitness app born from gaming. Created by sports enthusiasts who also have a solid background in software and video game development. Combining this passion with a deep understanding of the fitness world, Zwift is the first company to use multiplayer gaming technology to virtualize the outdoor experience. Athletes from all over the world can train and compete in sophisticated 3D universes by connecting their training devices (indoor trainer, power meter, treadmill heart rate monitor, etc.) via Wi-Fi via ANT+ and BLE connections. Friendly competition, races, rigorous training programs: Zwift builds a community of athletes who bytagent the same mindset to optimize the experience of networked physical training. More information : www.zwift.com
