Tiny Race Series – February 28 Routes – “The Grade” Expansion Routes
See zwiftinsider.com/tiny for current Tiny Race details.
See zwiftinsider.com/tiny for current Tiny Race details.
Team Not Pogi just announced TNP’s London–Watopia, a five-stage race across five different Zwift worlds from March 11-15, 2026. Each stage features a distinctive route, ranging from flat to punchy to pure climbing.
This is not a one-night effort. There are no rest days.
This is stage racing.
While there are hundreds of races on Zwift each week, true multi-day stage racing remains rare. TNP’s London–Watopia rewards resilience, tactical awareness, and the ability to perform under pressure across five distinct racing environments.
With multiple classifications, every second matters. Every stage counts.
For results, head to team-not-pogi-hub.vercel.app/results
Races are held at two times daily:
From flat city circuits to rolling Yorkshire roads and a decisive alpine queen stage in Innsbruck, the terrain shifts daily. Sprinters will look to London. Punchy riders may target Yorkshire. Climbers will circle Stage 3. And by the time Watopia arrives, GC gaps could be razor-thin.
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/tnptour >
Struggling to stay consistent through the winter? In this week’s top video, hear from one Zwifter as he discusses how he trains consistently during the long winter months.
We’ve also included videos about using an AI bike fit app for the Zwift Ride, a guide to Zwift’s trainer difficulty, a long-term review of the Cycplus T7, and a race commentary.
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A new Zwift workout series begins on March 2, hosted by WorldTour pros Alpecin-Premier Tech. It’s a 5-week series, with a new workout featured each week to help you build speed and endurance. And you’ll unlock some fun team kit along the way!
Special events in the series feature some of the biggest names in cycling as guest riders, including Jasper Philipsen and Mathieu van der Poel (see event links below).
Workouts are scheduled every 2 hours daily for the duration of the series, with a make-up week in case you miss a workout.
This is where it all begins. Build the engine that carries you through every workout in this camp. Steady endurance efforts train your body to produce energy more efficiently, helping you ride longer, go farther, and feel stronger with every pedal stroke. Set the tone today—everything builds from here!
Length: 60 minutes

Special Guest Rider Events:
Join Jasper Philipsen on March 3 @ 2pm UTC/9am ET/6am PT >
Get ready for a power-focused session built around high-torque intervals and structured recovery. Each effort builds the strength you need for explosive moments, and every recovery helps you reset and go again. This is where raw power starts to show up!
Length: 52 minutes

Special Guest Rider Events:
Join Luca Vergallito on March 9 @ 6pm UTC/1pm ET/10am PT >
Join Noah Ramsay on March 16 @ 3pm UTC/10am ET/7am PT >
This session sharpens your ability to ride smoothly and confidently at tempo pace. You’ll practice holding a steady rhythm like the peloton, with short pushes toward FTP to prepare when the pace lifts. Calm, controlled—this is where flow meets fitness.
Length: 90 minutes

Special Guest Rider Events:
Join Kaden Groves on March 23 @ 10am UTC/5am ET/2am PT >
This session builds explosive power and increases anaerobic capacity. You’ll tackle short, high-intensity efforts above threshold, each followed by controlled recovery. The goal is simple: hit every interval with focus and intent. This is race-style power—sharp, repeatable, and decisive.
Length: 78 minutes

Special Guest Rider Events:
Join Mathieu van der Poel on March 30 @ 10am UTC/5am ET/2am PT >
This final session brings it all together. Two long tempo efforts build strong, sustainable endurance and reward the work you’ve done. Settle into a steady rhythm, stay composed, and finish the Alpecin–Premier Tech Training Camp strong!
Length: 65 minutes


Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/alpecinpremiertechteamcamp >
Finish two workouts to unlock the Team Cap. Finish all five and unlock the Team Jersey!
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Watopia is available every day while the other maps rotate as “Guest Worlds” according to the calendar below. This gives Zwifters access to three worlds (Watopia + two guest worlds) at any given time.
Keep in mind the guest course changeover happens at midnight Eastern/9pm Pacific (4am UTC the following day).
If you’d like to ride an off-schedule course, see How To Access the Route You Want.
Zwift version 1.108 begins its phased rollout today. This is a minor update, but there are a few new Climb Portals included that we’ll get to ride in the coming months, plus changes to Coffee Stops which regular users will want to know about. See details below…
Although not mentioned in the release notes, today’s update includes three new climbs for the Climb Portal. These are the first climbs added to the library since April 2025!
All three are short Belgian climbs known for their inclusion in iconic sprint classics. My guess is we’ll see these on the Climb Portal calendar for April 2026:
| Name | Length | Elevation Gain | Gradient |
| Paterberg | 0.4km | 45m | 11.9% |
| Koppenberg | 0.6km | 63m | 10.8% |
| Mur de Huy | 1.3km | 124m | 9.8% |
In case you’re wondering: yes, these are very short climbs! Look how close together the 10 arches are on the Paterberg:

The Paterberg is now the shortest climb in the library, with the Koppenberg 2nd-shortest and Mur de Huy 4th.

Today’s release, as well as the previous update, contains several changes and fixes for Zwift’s Coffee Stop feature, effectively making it “Coffee Stop v2”. Here’s the full list of what has changed…
Note: These behaviors remain unchanged:
In late-breaking news not mentioned in the release notes, today (February 24) Zwift flipped the switch to begin rolling out a folder change for Windows users.
Zwift files (logs, .FIT files, workouts, prefs.xml, and more) have always been written to \Documents\Zwift on Windows machines, but after this change, they will be written to \Users\AppData\Local\Zwift\ (or whatever folder is designated for %LocalAppData% on your Windows PC). This is being done to better follow Windows standards and to reduce errors caused when cloud storage tools like OneDrive interact with active Zwift files (e.g., error z117).
The folder relocation happens automatically in the background. Once it happens, new activities are written to the new folder, while old activities remain in the old folder.
You will need Zwift Launcher v1.1.15+ and Zwift game v1.107+ installed in order for the change to take place. Check your versions by right-clicking the Zwift logo in your system tray. As of February 24, the change has been activated for a small percentage of users. It should be rolled out to everyone in the coming weeks.

Zwift will force a launcher update in the next month or so, but if you want to update now, download Zwift at zwift.com/downloads and run the installer. (Please note: Updating your Launcher version won’t force the folder change, but it increases your chances of seeing it kick in on your system sooner.)
If you aren’t experiencing any errors running Zwift on Windows, then simply letting the Zwift app do its thing automatically is probably the easiest and smartest move. The folder change should happen with zero intervention on your part sometime in the next month.
See the Launcher v1.1.15 thread for more info >
Zwift says, “We’ve simplified how Zwift activities appear on Strava by shortening activity titles and moving the route and world into the description. This change applies only to events, workouts, and RoboPacer rides.”
Here are shots of a Robopacer ride before and after this change. Nice change!



Racermate earned legend status years ago in the indoor cycling community due to their bombproof CompuTrainers. And even though Racermate closed up shop in 2017 (after 40 years making trainers!), there are still a number of Zwifters rolling CompuTrainers.
Unfortunately, back in January, Windows released a driver update for Win10 users that broke Zwift’s connection to CompuTrainer devices. (Or was it a Zwift update that caused the issue? Read the 120+ comment thread and decide.) Whatever the cause, today’s update includes a fix. Zwift says, “Windows: Improved an issue that could cause CompuTrainer devices to not appear in the Pairing screen after a recent Windows Update driver update.”
Zwift supplied the following additional release notes:
Discuss this update in Zwift’s forum >
If you spotted any other changes or bugs in the update, please comment below!
Last week, the Zagreb Cycling Federation took an important step into the world of virtual cycling by launching Zagreb League 1, the first organized virtual cycling league of its kind in Croatia. Organizers tell me the idea behind the league is simple: to promote virtual cycling as an accessible and enjoyable form of training and racing – especially during the colder, rainy winter months when outdoor riding is limited.
The debut race delivered an impressive turnout, with 129 riders on the start line, including around 40 riders from Croatia. Feedback after the first race was overwhelmingly positive, and with five races still to come, the hope is that even more riders will join this week!
There’s a lot about the Zagreb League’s setup that makes it stand out from the crowd:
Zagreb League 1 consists of six races, held weekly on Thursdays at 18:20 UTC/13:20 ET/10:20 PT, running until the end of March.
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/zbsvirtucup/ >
Register for upcoming races at zwift.com/events/tag/zbsvirtucup.
More information on Zagreb League 1 can be found in the Google race doc.
Join the Zwift club, named “ZBS Virtual” to see future events.
See race results on ZwiftPower at zwiftpower.com/league.php?id=3197
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Tomorrow, ZWB Cycling is holding the second edition of their fresh Zwift race concept: the ZWB Omnium!
While the omnium concept isn’t entirely new to Zwift, it’s an uncommon competition format due to the heavy lifting organizers have to do in planning races and compiling results. The good folks at ZWB Cycling have certainly put in the effort, choosing thoughtful routes, setting up a sensible rules structure, and creating a website to share details and results.
Each week features a set of four unique back-to-back races combining into one intense omnium competition. Riders earn points based on their performance in each race, and the combined points total determines overall ranking. Plan on 90 minutes of combined speed, endurance, and strategy!
The 4 races are in the following formats:
These are mass start races, although riders sign up based on Zwift Racing Score groupings. Riders are separated into ZwiftRacing.app vELO Score leagues (which roughly map to ZRS groupings) for the final results.
Races happen every Tuesday through April 2026, starting at 19:45 CET/18:45 UTC/13:35 ET/10:45 PT. See upcoming events >
Courses change each week, with details and writeups available at zwbomnium.netlify.app. This week’s routes are Scotland-themed:
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/zwbomnium >
You must be registered on ZwiftPower.com to be included in the final results.
Complete race rules available at zwbomnium.netlify.app/rules.
Final results and season GC standings can be found at zwbomnium.netlify.app/results.
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The popular Iceni Women’s Series is back, celebrating Women’s History Month with a 5-week series inspired by the legendary WorldTour Spring Classics! Presented by The Warrior Games and The Femme Cycle Collab, each race mimics the demands of an iconic race, from relentless tempo to all-out attacks, delivering a true test of strength, strategy, and resilience.
Weekly races begin on March 3rd. Here are the details…

The Iceni tribe was ‘peacefully annexed’ by the Roman Empire at some point before 47 AD, though it was allowed some autonomy. When the king died and Boudicca I became High Queen of Iceni, the Roman Empire saw her unfit to rule and invaded the region. Iceni led a revolt against the Roman Empire and regained its independence, along with the independence of several other tribes. This led to the subsequent formation of the Comhairle, an alliance of the British tribes. Iceni had a major say in Comhairle affairs and became an important center of trade, military, and leadership.
Races are held on Tuesdays, and there are two time slots to choose from:
* note that daylight savings time happens in the US on March 8, so these times will shift to 1 hour later starting with the March 10th race
The overall series GC ranking is based on your points total for the series across Challenges 1-5. In the event of a tie, the rider with the highest total QOM points will be declared the winner.
Sprint and QOM segments listed for each race award points to the first 6 riders across the line:
Riders also receive points based on their finishing position in their category for each race. The top five score 100, 95, 90, 86, 83, and every place after that drops by 1 point.
Each time slot will have its own league on ZwiftPower. If you’re going for the overall series competition, you’ll need to finish all five races in the same timeslot.
For Team GC, the top three riders from each team will combine their points to determine the overall team ranking.
Want to race the series? Start by signing up for the race events! Numbers attract numbers, so women are encouraged to sign up early.
See all upcoming Iceni events at zwift.com/events/tag/iceni >

Read the race book for details. Got questions or comments? Share below!
We’ve got a nice blend of events chosen this weekend, headlined by Zwift Games (of course) but also including a memorial/charity ride, an epic Uber Pretzel event, a chase race for the ladies, and a banded ride on a brand-new route. Pick your party!

✅ Popular ✅ Route Badge ✅ Unlocks
The Zwift Games are underway, with race 1 being held on Kaze Kicker (17.3km, 140m) this week! I raced it earlier this week – read how it went here.
Learn all about the Zwift Games >
These are the most popular races happening on Zwift right now, so if you’re looking for some healthy competition, check ’em out! You’ll also get to experience new routes and earn some fun unlocks.
Hourly races all weekend
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/zwiftgames2026

✅ Popular ✅ Memorial Ride ✅ Good Cause
Join the BMTR and friends as they approach the one-year anniversary of teammate Michael Lander’s untimely passing at the age of 56 due to previously undiagnosed heart issues.
This BMTR Cares event is fundraising in partnership with Michael’s sister, Rebecca Lander, for Sports Cardiology Toronto, a cause that perfectly reflects Michael’s passion for ultra-endurance sport and helps protect other athletes and families from the same devastating loss.
Donate at fundraiseforstmikes.ca/fundraisers/rebeccalander
The ride is on Watopia’s Accelerate to Elevate (43.5km, 1158m), and everyone will stop for a moment of silence just past the Alpe’s 7th bend, where Michael’s memorial is written on the tarmac. Rebecca (Bex) will be there as well.
Sunday, February 22 @ 1:15pm UTC/8:15am ET/5:15am PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/5400957

✅ Endurance Challenge ✅ Route Badge
With the PRL Full behind them, Zwift Riders Scotland is taking on the next big thing: Watopia’s feared Uber Pretzel (128.8km, 2381m)!
Join them for an open-paced ride, and be sure you keep something in the tank for the final effort up Alpe du Zwift.
Saturday, February 21 @ 8:10am UTC/3:10am ET/12:10am PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/5393260

✅ Chase Race ✅ Popular ✅ Women Only
Ladies, hop into this chase race and experience what makes this format special! Categories begin in staggered order, with slower groups starting first. The goal? Work together with your category, and if you get caught by a faster group from behind, try to hold on to the finish!
Related: Zwift Chase Race Basics, Strategies, and More
This race is on two laps of Watopia’s Beach Island Loop route (25.8km, 98m).
Sunday, February 22 @ 3pm UTC/10am ET/7am PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/5455230

✅ Beginner Friendly ✅ Route Badge ✅ Banded Ride
This ride has a lot to love. It’s banded, so riders of all abilities can stay together as long as they keep pedaling. It’s on the new Three Step Sisters route (38.1km, 587m), which launched to host the final stage of Zwift Games 2026.
Finish this ride to recon the Games’ Queen Stage, or to check this route off your list and earn the badge!
Sunday, February 22 @ 3:25pm UTC/10:25am ET/7:25am PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/5449924
We choose each weekend’s Notable Events based on a variety of factors including:
In the end, we want to call attention to events that are extra-special and therefore extra-appealing to Zwifters. If you think your event qualifies, comment below with a link/details and we may just include it in an upcoming post!