As summer draws to a close, Zwift, the training platform indoor The world's most popular cycling app, Zwift, unveils a packed program of new features. The goal? To make training more accessible, personalized, and exciting than ever. With recommendations based on artificial intelligence (AI), a revamped version of Zwift Click for total immersion, and new routeInviting exploration, autumn promises to be rich in discoveries for all levels of Zwifters.
September: a back-to-school season full of innovations
September marks the start of an intense competitive season, while also making it easier for beginners to access the platform.
Launched in 2024, the Zwift Ready program expands in 2025 with a more diverse range and attractive prices starting at €250. Compatible trainers—offered by Wahoo, Elite, Van Rysel, JetBlack, and Garmin-Tacx—include the Zwift Cog pre-installed, ensuring compatibility with virtually any bike. Shipping begins September 9, making entry into the world of Watopia easier and more affordable.
In terms of practicality, the Zwift Click has been given a makeover. These new virtual controllers, launched on September 9, integrate navigation and shortcuts inspired by the Zwift Ride and the old Zwift Play. More compact, compatible with flat and aero handlebars, they cost less and make riding easier.tage in racing or training.
Competition is in full swing with formats for everyone: the Zwift Racing League kicks off on September 16, followed by zRacing, Zwift Games, and thousands of community events. For greater fairness, the Zwift Racing Score becomes the default categorization system, with 11 refined categories. A “score decay” penalizes inactivity (more than 30 days), based on recent best efforts, and organizers can opt for the score from the last 30 days.
The fun doesn't stop at the finish line: after a group event, Zwifters can now extend the experience into the virtual world to chat, e.g.tagto spend time or chain an additional lap, as in a real outing.
On the training side, Zwift Camp is back in force. The "Baseline" series, the most popular to date, is launching an expanded version on September 15 with three annual camps (Baseline, Build, Breakthrough). Ideal for structuring the winter, it allows you to choose one or more programs to progress step by step.
MyCanyon colorways are coming to the Drop Shop on September 25th. The first of its kind, this option allows you to purchase bikes in custom colors, with more drops to come to customize your virtual ride.
Finally, resulting from a partnership with Pedal Mafia, the Watopia Essentials collection offers versatile premium clothing, perfect for both indoor and outdoor use – a real investment for the connected cyclist.
Autumn: exploration and personalization on the menu
Autumn brings its share of adventures and improvements to boost motivation. From October 6 to November 16, Zwift Unlocked replaces the Tour of Watopia. This new multi-stage tour offers routes new long and short, with XP bonuses up for grabs for participants.
The New York map is massively expanding: +31 km routes, including 20 new courses (16 cycling, 4 running). From historic Prospect Park to the futuristic neighborhoods of Uptown, this is the largest expansion in years. Available in October, it promises dynamic and varied sessions.
Power segments revolutionize time trials: an evolution of sprints, focused on pure watts for a personal challenge. At the end of each segment, compare your performance to the last 90 days and the world rankings. rollout will expand to other Zwift worlds.
Following the success of summer Fitness Trends, Zwift is taking things further with self-adjusting goals and personalized recommendations starting in November. Powered by AI and data outdoor (XP tracked via Wahoo, Garmin or Hammerhead), the app suggests activities adapted to your fitness, goals and history – to progress faster without paralyzing choices.
At the end of each session, a new progress screen summarizes everything: fitness score, training status, progress towards objectives, current series, bike and level upgrades, racing score, etc. A clear dashboard to visualize your gains.
Finally, Tweed is Speed: the world's chicest race is coming to Zwift! A virtual Brompton World Championship series, spanning a week in autumn, to combine elegance with folding speed.
With these updates, Zwift is turning winter into a launching pad for a great spring.
