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Follow-Up Review: PR Lotion, 1 Year Later

It’s been almost exactly one year since I first tried PR Lotion. Since I last wrote, PR Lotion has undergone a re-branding/repackaging and I’ve ridden close to 9,500 miles, many of them with PR Lotion on my legs. Seems like a good time for a follow-up on what has become my favorite training aid.

Note: if you didn’t read the series of articles I wrote last year you can get them here. They include a lot of specific performance numbers which may be of interest.

What Is It?

Here’s how Amp Human Performance (the company behind PR Lotion) describes their product:

PR Lotion is a tool for the human body that delivers bicarbonate directly to your hardest working muscle groups. Bicarbonate is what your body naturally produces to neutralize acid, battle fatigue and reduce soreness. More bicarbonate means the ability to do more–more work, more results and more days doing what you love.

It is well-known that sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can boost performance in cyclists (here are articles from the US National Institute of Health and TrainingPeaks on the topic, but Google will bring up many more). The challenge with bicarb is the difficulty of ingestion: it is unpleasant to consume, and if you do it wrong things can go south fast. The TrainingPeaks article above says, “One of the more common side effects is gastrointestinal distress in the form of cramping, vomiting, and diarrhea.”

PR Lotion sidesteps the ingestion issue: instead of eating it, you rub it on your legs. No gastrointestinal distress.

How Do You Use It?

I typically do two hard training rides (60-120 minutes) per week, plus a long ride on Saturday. These are the rides where I’ve been consistently using PR Lotion this year. (It isn’t needed for my recovery rides since the goal then is to not push myself hard.)

To put it plainly: I now have two essentials for every hard ride: water and PR Lotion.

I rub the lotion in 15-30 minutes before the ride begins. It is worth noting that the application is the worst thing about PR Lotion: it’s rather sticky stuff, and takes some effort to rub in sufficiently. I rub most of it into my quads from knees to waist, but I may also rub more into my hamstrings and calves if I am anticipating an especially hard effort (or if I squirt out too much lotion). Once it is all rubbed in I wash my hands, which takes a few cycles of soaping and rinsing.

What Does It Do?

For me the effects of PR Lotion have been clear and simple: it reduces muscle burn during hard efforts. Pain levels are difficult to quantify precisely, but I would say it knocks down the burn by 10-15%.

Now, if I was doing specific interval workouts I might find that I can complete those intervals with less suffering. But in my typical training ride situation (competitive outdoor group rides or indoor Zwift races) this means I just go harder and set new personal bests.

Training harder means faster gains. It also means improved performance in the races I love!

The results I’ve experienced are in line with the studies Amp Human Performance cites on their website which found that PR Lotion:

  • Meaningfully increased lactate levels, leading to an improvement in muscle efficiency
  • Increased interval completed before exhaustion by 25%
  • Reduced muscle soreness by 53%
  • Delivered a lower heart rate at the same workload

Sharing is Caring

When I like something, I tell others about it. That’s why I’m writing this post, and that’s why I’ve shared tubes of PR Lotion with my local cycling buddies. Most who have tried it continue using it today. Two mountain biking friends even started shaving their legs just so they could apply it more easily… now that’s saying something!


Where to Buy PR Lotion

Buy PR Lotion here. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and shipping is free on orders over $75.


Speaking of losing, I need to go warm up for a Zwift KISS race. ☺ I rarely podium, but PR Lotion helps me push hard every time. See you out there!

This Week’s Top 5 Zwift Videos

This Week’s Top 5 Zwift Videos

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Zwift Vs Real Life: Alpe D’Huez Challenge

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I really like to compare Zwift’s roads against their real-life equivalent, and Cycling Pulse set out to do just that on Alpe d’Huez. Kudos to the effort. (Don’t worry: it’s not an hour of video.)

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11 Things I Wish I’d Known About Zwift

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You’ve been on Zwift for a while: you might be familiar with most features of Zwift. But all of them? Or maybe you are new on Zwift this winter, and you don’t really understand everything yet. Either way, GCN’s entertaining list serves as a helpful tutorial.

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Zwift Race Tactics – Halloween Special

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Eat Plants guides you through a 40min race video and discusses race tactics in detail. The commentary is insightful and educational, but we recommend watching with accelerated speed through the muted parts.

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TrainerRoad and Zwift at the Same Time

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Should I train on Zwift? Or on Trainerroad? Why not both at the same time? Sure, it works technically, but that’s not all there is to it. This is not the most cinematic video, but a very hands-on analysis of how it feels to do both.

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Zwift Early Release World-Swapping Sneak Peek

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This is the shortest video we’ve posted in any Top 5 Zwift Video list, but it’s definitely a must-watch. Zwift will never be the same again! (Disclaimer: this video is not from ZwiftHQ.)


Smart Trainer Recommendations Guide for Zwifters – 2018

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Smart Trainer Recommendations Guide for Zwifters – 2018

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UPDATE: this post is now outdated, but our Smart Trainer Index has up-to-date recommendations for smart trainers at all budget levels.

DC Rainmaker‘s annual Smart Trainer Recommendations Guide has become the Christmas shopping reference standard for indoor riders everywhere, and for good reason: Ray spends a lot of time with a lot of trainers, shows an amazing attention to detail, and has been doing this for a long time.

You can read his entire guide here, but I’m going to summarize his top picks for each price category below.

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Budget (sub $500)

These wheel-on trainers tend to be basic in function and lack the durability, accuracy, and realistic road feel of higher-priced offerings.

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Tacx Flow Smart

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Buy from:
Amazon
Competitive Cyclist
Garmin
Zwift

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BKOOL GO

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Buy from:
Amazon
Competitive Cyclist

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Mid-Range ($500-$700)

The best of the wheel-on trainers, but still falling short of the durability, accuracy, and realistic road feel of higher-priced  direct-drive offerings. 

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Wahoo KICKR Snap

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Buy from:
Clever Training
Competitive Cyclist
REI
Wahoo
Zwift

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CycleOps M2

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Buy from:
Amazon
Clever Training
Competitive Cyclist
Power Meter City
REI
Zwift

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Note: DC Rainmaker declined to pick a top two for this category, saying they were all pretty similar. The two listed above were referred to as the most “robustly built” and “most accurate” respectively.

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Mid-High End ($700-$1000)

Direct-drive trainers which lack some of the beefier features of their high-end counterparts.

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Wahoo KICKR Core

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Buy from:
Clever Training
Competitive Cyclist
REI
Wahoo
Zwift

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Tacx Flux S

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Buy from:
Amazon
Clever Training
Competitive Cyclist
Garmin
Zwift

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High End ($1000+)

The best trainers available, these are quieter, more accurate, and sturdier than their mid-high counterparts.

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Tacx Neo (1 or 2)

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Buy from:
Amazon
Clever Training
Competitive Cyclist
Garmin
Power Meter City
Zwift

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Wahoo KICKR 2018

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Buy from:
Clever Training
Competitive Cyclist
REI
Wahoo
Zwift

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Note: the Neo 2 is typically priced ~$200 higher than the Neo 1. DC Rainmaker recommends either as his top pick, so it really comes down to the price you can get and whether you want the “latest and greatest.”


Zwift Coaching Podcast 18 – End of Season

Zwift Coaching Podcast 18 – End of Season

From pushing through the final weeks to taking the foot off the pedal, Matt, Greg and Kevin talk end of season in Episode 18.

About the Podcast:

The Zwift PowerUp Cycling Podcast features training tips from host Matt Rowe (Rowe & King), with regular co-hosts Greg Henderson (Coach Hendy) and Kev Poulton (Powerhouse Cycling).


Route Maps & Details for Zwift’s Innsbruck Course

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This page includes basic details for all routes on Zwift’s Innsbruck world. For additional route details, click the corresponding link to be taken to that route’s detail page.

2018 Worlds Short Lap

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Animated “2018 Worlds Short Lap” Route Details (Innsbruck) Map
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Innsbruck’s flagship route is actually just a portion of the 2018 UCI Worlds course which was raced in September 2018.

Route Basics

Length: 23.6 km (14.7 miles)
Elevation:
494 m (1,621‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Innsbruck

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 470 XP

Innsbruck’s flagship route is actually just a portion of the 2018 UCI Worlds course which was raced in September 2018.

Achterbahn

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Animated “Achterbahn” Route Details (Innsbruck) Map
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“Achterbahn” is German for rollercoaster, but this challenging route is a lot more work than any rollercoaster you’ve ever taken. Covering all Innsbruck roads in both directions, this figure 8 route is almost 20km longer than Watopia’s Figure 8, with 4x the elevation gain!

Route Basics

Length: 47.4 km (29.5 miles)
Elevation:
989 m (3,245‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Innsbruck

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 950 XP

“Achterbahn” is German for rollercoaster, but this challenging route is a lot more work than any rollercoaster you’ve ever taken. Covering all Innsbruck roads in both directions, this figure 8 route is almost 20km longer than Watopia’s Figure 8, with 4x the elevation gain!

Innsbruck Continentals Hill Climb

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Created to host the Continental Qualifiers for the 2023 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, this route starts flat enough… but the entire second half is uphill. Hope you’re packing extra w/kg!

Route Basics

Length: 12.5 km (7.8 miles)
Elevation:
480 m (1,575‘)
Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
Map: Innsbruck

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

Created to host the Continental Qualifiers for the 2023 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, this route starts flat enough… but the entire second half is uphill. Hope you’re packing extra w/kg!

Innsbruck KOM After Party

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In terms of profile, “Innsbruck KOM After Party” ride is essentially ~30km (18 miles) of flat followed by a solid climb up the Innsbruck KOM. This makes for exciting race possibilities as riders with more pure power work to drop climbers in the early flat portion, while climbers claw back time on the final KOM.

Route Basics

Length: 36.9 km (22.9 miles)
Elevation:
656 m (2,152‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Innsbruck

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 740 XP

In terms of profile, “Innsbruck KOM After Party” ride is essentially ~30km (18 miles) of flat followed by a solid climb up the Innsbruck KOM. This makes for exciting race possibilities as riders with more pure power work to drop climbers in the early flat portion, while climbers claw back time on the final KOM.

Innsbruckring

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Innsbrucking is the flat(ish), “in town” portion of the Innsbruck course. Beginning and ending at the start/finish banner, this route makes a great crit race course thanks to the “Leg Snapper”, a 450m long, 7% climb located around 5km from the start. This hill forces an attack every lap. Save your feather powerups!

Route Basics

Length: 8.8 km (5.5 miles)
Elevation:
77 m (253‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Innsbruck

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 170 XP

Innsbrucking is the flat(ish), “in town” portion of the Innsbruck course. Beginning and ending at the start/finish banner, this route makes a great crit race course thanks to the “Leg Snapper”, a 450m long, 7% climb located around 5km from the start. This hill forces an attack every lap. Save your feather powerups!

Lutscher CCW

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Innsbruck’s “Lutscher” (German for lollipop) is a lollipop route, meaning you have a lead in then one or more circuits to ride. The Lutscher CCW takes you over the climbing circuit in a counter-clockwise direction.

The route begins at the start/finish banner then places you on the KOM loop for as many laps as you can handle. With Innsbruck’s steep climbs this means you can pack in a lot of climbing if you wish!

Route Basics

Length: 13.8 km (8.6 miles)
Elevation:
402 m (1,319‘)
Lead-In: 8.8 km (5.5 miles)
Map: Innsbruck

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 270 XP

Innsbruck’s “Lutscher” (German for lollipop) is a lollipop route, meaning you have a lead in then one or more circuits to ride. The Lutscher CCW takes you over the climbing circuit in a counter-clockwise direction.

The route begins at the start/finish banner then places you on the KOM loop for as many laps as you can handle. With Innsbruck’s steep climbs this means you can pack in a lot of climbing if you wish!

Lutscher

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Innsbruck’s “Lutscher” (German for lollipop) is a lollipop route, meaning you have a lead in then one or more circuits to ride. The route begins at the start/finish banner then places you on the KOM loop for as many laps as you can handle. With Innsbruck’s steep climbs this means you can pack in a lot of climbing if you wish!

Route Basics

Length: 13.7 km (8.5 miles)
Elevation:
402 m (1,319‘)
Lead-In: 10.9 km (6.8 miles)
Map: Innsbruck

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 270 XP

Innsbruck’s “Lutscher” (German for lollipop) is a lollipop route, meaning you have a lead in then one or more circuits to ride. The route begins at the start/finish banner then places you on the KOM loop for as many laps as you can handle. With Innsbruck’s steep climbs this means you can pack in a lot of climbing if you wish!

Looking for route details of other Zwift worlds? Jump to:

Route Maps & Details for Zwift’s London Course

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This page includes basic details for all routes on Zwift’s London world. For additional route details, click the corresponding link to be taken to that route’s detail page.

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Classique

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The London course’s “Classique” route takes you on some of the most famous London streets including Strand, The Mall, Constitution Hill, and Birdcage Walk. You ride by Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace.

Route Basics

Length: 5.5 km (3.4 miles)
Elevation:
16 m (52‘)
Lead-In: 5.6 km (3.5 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 110 XP

The London course’s “Classique” route takes you on some of the most famous London streets including Strand, The Mall, Constitution Hill, and Birdcage Walk. You ride by Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace.

Classique Reverse

Animated “London Classique Reverse” Route Details (London) Map
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Route Basics

Length: 5.4 km (3.4 miles)
Elevation:
25 m (82‘)
Lead-In: 7.6 km (4.7 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: 110 XP

Greater London 8

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London’s “Greater London 8” route covers the mostly flat “greater London” expansion and Box/Fox Hills. It is very similar to the “Greater London Loop“, only adding ~4km of flat roads and covering the greater London portion in the opposite direction.

Route Basics

Length: 23.8 km (14.8 miles)
Elevation:
276 m (906‘)
Lead-In: 0.6 km (0.4 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 480 XP

London’s “Greater London 8” route covers the mostly flat “greater London” expansion and Box/Fox Hills. It is very similar to the “Greater London Loop“, only adding ~4km of flat roads and covering the greater London portion in the opposite direction.

Greater London Flat

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London’s “Greater London Flat” route covers the mostly flat Greater London expansion and most of the Classique route. It is currently the flattest route on the London course.

Route Basics

Length: 11.7 km (7.3 miles)
Elevation:
36 m (118‘)
Lead-In: 5.6 km (3.5 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 230 XP

London’s “Greater London Flat” route covers the mostly flat Greater London expansion and most of the Classique route. It is currently the flattest route on the London course.

Greater London Loop

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London’s “Greater London Loop” route covers the mostly flat “greater London” expansion and the Box Hill climb. It is essentially the “London Loop” with ~6km of flat roads added.

Route Basics

Length: 21 km (13.0 miles)
Elevation:
222 m (728‘)
Lead-In: 0.6 km (0.4 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 420 XP

London’s “Greater London Loop” route covers the mostly flat “greater London” expansion and the Box Hill climb. It is essentially the “London Loop” with ~6km of flat roads added.

Greater London Loop Reverse

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Route Basics

Length: 21.0 km (13.0 miles)
Elevation:
255 m (837‘)
Lead-In: 0 km ( miles)
Map: London

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

Greatest London Flat

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London’s “Greatest London Flat” was released with Zwift’s February 1, 2018 update and is the longest “flat” route on the London course.

Route Basics

Length: 23.6 km (14.7 miles)
Elevation:
164 m (538‘)
Lead-In: 7.5 km (4.7 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 500 XP

London’s “Greatest London Flat” was released with Zwift’s February 1, 2018 update and is the longest “flat” route on the London course.

Greatest London Loop

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Route Basics

Length: 25.6 km (15.9 miles)
Elevation:
356 m (1,168‘)
Lead-In: 0.6 km (0.4 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 510 XP

Greatest London Loop Reverse

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Simple the reverse version of Greater London Loop, which takes you on the outermost roads of the London map.

Route Basics

Length: 25.6 km (15.9 miles)
Elevation:
318 m (1,043‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

Simple the reverse version of Greater London Loop, which takes you on the outermost roads of the London map.

Keith Hill After Party

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London’s “Keith Hill After Party” is a custom route introduced for stage 3 of January 2019’s Tour de Zwift

Route Basics

Length: 36.2 km (22.5 miles)
Elevation:
431 m (1,414‘)
Lead-In: 0.6 km (0.4 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

London’s “Keith Hill After Party” is a custom route introduced for stage 3 of January 2019’s Tour de Zwift

Leith Hill After Party

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London’s “Leith Hill After Party” is an event-only route, meaning it is only available for group events. Very similar in profile to London’s “Keith Hill After Party” route, the Leith Hill version has an extra 5km of flat road before the finishing climb.

Route Basics

Length: 41.5 km (25.8 miles)
Elevation:
435 m (1,427‘)
Lead-In: 0.6 km (0.4 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

London’s “Leith Hill After Party” is an event-only route, meaning it is only available for group events. Very similar in profile to London’s “Keith Hill After Party” route, the Leith Hill version has an extra 5km of flat road before the finishing climb.

London 8

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The London course’s “London 8” route covers the entire original London course by combining the “London Loop” and “Classique” routes.

Route Basics

Length: 20.3 km (12.6 miles)
Elevation:
219 m (719‘)
Lead-In: 0.6 km (0.4 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 410 XP

The London course’s “London 8” route covers the entire original London course by combining the “London Loop” and “Classique” routes.

London 8 Reverse

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Route Basics

Length: 20.3 km (12.6 miles)
Elevation:
219 m (719‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

London Calling

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Released in October 2025 to host Zwift Unlocked events, London Calling covers all the same roads as Greatest London Flat, but with some extra riding in other directions and different start/finish lines.

Route Basics

Length: 31.2 km (19.4 miles)
Elevation:
207 m (679‘)
Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 625 XP

Released in October 2025 to host Zwift Unlocked events, London Calling covers all the same roads as Greatest London Flat, but with some extra riding in other directions and different start/finish lines.

London Flat

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Unveiled for Tour de Zwift 2025, this route travels a flat, clockwise loop on either side of the Thames. It’s unique in that the start/finish line is at the start of the Tower Bridge.

Route Basics

Length: 11.99 km (7.5 miles)
Elevation:
115 m (377‘)
Lead-In: 0.39 km (0.2 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 240 XP

Unveiled for Tour de Zwift 2025, this route travels a flat, clockwise loop on either side of the Thames. It’s unique in that the start/finish line is at the start of the Tower Bridge.

London Loop

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The London course’s “London Loop” route takes you along the Thames and up to Trafalgar Square before heading down into the Underground and up Box Hill. 

Route Basics

Length: 14.9 km (9.3 miles)
Elevation:
231 m (758‘)
Lead-In: 0.6 km (0.4 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 300 XP

The London course’s “London Loop” route takes you along the Thames and up to Trafalgar Square before heading down into the Underground and up Box Hill. 

London Loop Reverse

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The reverse version of London’s first loop route, “London Loop Reverse” takes you up Fox Hill, then down Box Hill and along the Thames.

Route Basics

Length: 14.8 km (9.2 miles)
Elevation:
231 m (758‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

The reverse version of London’s first loop route, “London Loop Reverse” takes you up Fox Hill, then down Box Hill and along the Thames.

London Uprising

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Released as a route for Zwift Games 2025, London Uprising starts and ends with select climbs up Fox and Box Hills, respectively.

Here’s an interesting bit of Zwift trivia: this route is actually fully contained in the much longer London Pretzel, meaning many Zwifters will have completed the Strava segment several years before it became an official Zwift route.

Route Basics

Length: 20.5 km (12.7 miles)
Elevation:
356 m (1,168‘)
Lead-In: 0.3 km (0.2 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 420 XP

Released as a route for Zwift Games 2025, London Uprising starts and ends with select climbs up Fox and Box Hills, respectively.

Here’s an interesting bit of Zwift trivia: this route is actually fully contained in the much longer London Pretzel, meaning many Zwifters will have completed the Strava segment several years before it became an official Zwift route.

Surrey Hills

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London’s “Surrey Hills” route takes you on a complete tour of all the climbs on the London course, riding over each pass in both directions. Since the route keeps you almost entirely off of flat ground, you get a lot of climbing done in just over 44km.

Route Basics

Length: 39.2 km (24.4 miles)
Elevation:
837 m (2,746‘)
Lead-In: 5.1 km (3.2 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 820 XP

London’s “Surrey Hills” route takes you on a complete tour of all the climbs on the London course, riding over each pass in both directions. Since the route keeps you almost entirely off of flat ground, you get a lot of climbing done in just over 44km.

The London Pretzel

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At the time of its release, the “London Pretzel” route was the only route covering all London roads. In fact, it covered them all in both directions. The route leaves off newer additions to the London course, but it’s still a fun one if you’re looking for a longer ride with a mix of flat efforts broken up by two decent climb sections.

Route Basics

Length: 55.7 km (34.6 miles)
Elevation:
571 m (1,873‘)
Lead-In: 0.6 km (0.4 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 1100 XP

At the time of its release, the “London Pretzel” route was the only route covering all London roads. In fact, it covered them all in both directions. The route leaves off newer additions to the London course, but it’s still a fun one if you’re looking for a longer ride with a mix of flat efforts broken up by two decent climb sections.

The PRL Full

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The London course’s “PRL Full” route is meant to mimic the distance (but not the full course) of the real Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 event.

Route Basics

Length: 173 km (107.5 miles)
Elevation:
2621 m (8,599‘)
Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 3460 XP

The London course’s “PRL Full” route is meant to mimic the distance (but not the full course) of the real Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 event.

The PRL Half

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The London course’s “PRL Half” route is meant to mimic the distance (but not the full course) of the real Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 46.

Route Basics

Length: 69.1 km (42.9 miles)
Elevation:
1009 m (3,310‘)
Lead-In: 0.6 km (0.4 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 1380 XP

The London course’s “PRL Half” route is meant to mimic the distance (but not the full course) of the real Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 46.

Triple Loops

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London’s “Triple Loops” route is a large loop containing three more loops. First you hit the Greater London loop, then the Classique, then ride over Leith Hill to a loop which includes Box Hill. Descend Fox Hill, ride up through the Underground, then it’s a drag race to the finish.

Route Basics

Length: 40.9 km (25.4 miles)
Elevation:
565 m (1,854‘)
Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
Map: London

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 810 XP

London’s “Triple Loops” route is a large loop containing three more loops. First you hit the Greater London loop, then the Classique, then ride over Leith Hill to a loop which includes Box Hill. Descend Fox Hill, ride up through the Underground, then it’s a drag race to the finish.

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Route Maps & Details for Zwift’s Richmond Course

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Route Maps & Details for Zwift’s Richmond Course

This page includes basic details for all routes on Zwift’s Richmond world. For additional route details, click the corresponding link to be taken to that route’s detail page.

2015 Worlds Course

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Richmond’s 2015 Worlds Course is a replica of the 2015 UCI Road World Championships course in Richmond, Virginia, USA. It was at this race where Peter Sagan famously attacked on 23rd Street to eventually win his first World Champs jersey!

This makes a wonderful race course, with a very flat first half and a nice mix of attackable climbs on the back half. 

Route Basics

Length: 16.3 km (10.1 miles)
Elevation:
127 m (417‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Richmond

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 320 XP

Richmond’s 2015 Worlds Course is a replica of the 2015 UCI Road World Championships course in Richmond, Virginia, USA. It was at this race where Peter Sagan famously attacked on 23rd Street to eventually win his first World Champs jersey!

This makes a wonderful race course, with a very flat first half and a nice mix of attackable climbs on the back half. 

Cobbled Climbs

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Richmond’s “Cobbled Climbs” route, renamed from “Prefer Hilly Roads” in the Richmond refresh of 2020, is one of the punchier routes on Zwift, with 126m (413′) of elevation gain per 9.2km (5.7 miles) lap.

The route is essentially Richmond’s 2015 UCI Worlds Course without the flat lead-in. What you’re left with are the pitchy parts: timed KOM segments for curvy, cobbled Libby Hill and short, steep, straight 23rd Street, plus the third climb (Governor Street) which isn’t timed, but is perhaps the longest and most painful. Plus it leads into the false-flat finish!

Route Basics

Length: 9.2 km (5.7 miles)
Elevation:
117 m (384‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Richmond

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 180 XP

Richmond’s “Cobbled Climbs” route, renamed from “Prefer Hilly Roads” in the Richmond refresh of 2020, is one of the punchier routes on Zwift, with 126m (413′) of elevation gain per 9.2km (5.7 miles) lap.

The route is essentially Richmond’s 2015 UCI Worlds Course without the flat lead-in. What you’re left with are the pitchy parts: timed KOM segments for curvy, cobbled Libby Hill and short, steep, straight 23rd Street, plus the third climb (Governor Street) which isn’t timed, but is perhaps the longest and most painful. Plus it leads into the false-flat finish!

Cobbled Crown

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Launching with Zwift Games 2026, this route is a new twist on Richmond’s classic 2015 Worlds Course. It duplicates nearly all of that route, but adds a lumpy lead-in over the reverse climbs section. 

Route Basics

Length: 24 km (14.9 miles)
Elevation:
288 m (945‘)
Lead-In: 0.3 km (0.2 miles)
Map: Richmond

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 480 XP

Launching with Zwift Games 2026, this route is a new twist on Richmond’s classic 2015 Worlds Course. It duplicates nearly all of that route, but adds a lumpy lead-in over the reverse climbs section. 

The Fan Flats

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Richmond’s “The Fan Flats” was renamed from “Prefer Flat Roads” in the Richmond refresh. It is one of the flattest routes on Zwift, with only 13m (43′) of elevation gain per 5km (3.1 mile) lap.

The route also includes the Monument Avenue sprint segment, making this a favorite course for multi-lap flat crits with sprint points.

Route Basics

Length: 5.1 km (3.2 miles)
Elevation:
12 m (39‘)
Lead-In: 4.2 km (2.6 miles)
Map: Richmond

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 100 XP

Richmond’s “The Fan Flats” was renamed from “Prefer Flat Roads” in the Richmond refresh. It is one of the flattest routes on Zwift, with only 13m (43′) of elevation gain per 5km (3.1 mile) lap.

The route also includes the Monument Avenue sprint segment, making this a favorite course for multi-lap flat crits with sprint points.

Libby Hill After Party

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Libby Hill After Party began as an event-only route launched with the February 2020 Richmond refresh. It’s a wonderful race course due to its profile, which features perhaps the most exciting, give-it-all-you-got slugfest finish of any Zwift route!

 

Route Basics

Length: 33 km (20.5 miles)
Elevation:
102 m (335‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Richmond

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 660 XP

Libby Hill After Party began as an event-only route launched with the February 2020 Richmond refresh. It’s a wonderful race course due to its profile, which features perhaps the most exciting, give-it-all-you-got slugfest finish of any Zwift route!

 

Richmond Loop Around

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Announced July 2024 as a route for the inaugural Zwift World Series, the Richmond Loop Around is basically three laps of the Cobbled Climbs Reverse followed by one lap of the standard Richmond 2015 UCI Worlds route

That means you’ll tackle nine climbs on the front end of the race, and finish with three more. It’s a great course for breakaway riders and anyone with strong, repeatable 1-2 minute w/kg.

Route Basics

Length: 42.2 km (26.2 miles)
Elevation:
555 m (1,821‘)
Lead-In: 0.3 km (0.2 miles)
Map: Richmond

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 850 XP

Announced July 2024 as a route for the inaugural Zwift World Series, the Richmond Loop Around is basically three laps of the Cobbled Climbs Reverse followed by one lap of the standard Richmond 2015 UCI Worlds route

That means you’ll tackle nine climbs on the front end of the race, and finish with three more. It’s a great course for breakaway riders and anyone with strong, repeatable 1-2 minute w/kg.

Richmond Rollercoaster

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The “Richmond Rollercoaster” route was launched as part of the Richmond refresh in February 2020. It’s a “lollipop route”, meaning you ride a lead-in to the route’s main circuit, then ride a certain number of laps of the circuit. This route’s lead-in is a wild one, though – hence the “rollercoaster” name!

After the lumpy rollercoaster lead-in you’re on a flat circuit that begins and ends at the Monument Avenue sprint banner. This circuit is the reverse version of The Fan Flats circuit.

Route Basics

Length: 5 km (3.1 miles)
Elevation:
19 m (62‘)
Lead-In: 12 km (7.5 miles)
Map: Richmond

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 100 XP

The “Richmond Rollercoaster” route was launched as part of the Richmond refresh in February 2020. It’s a “lollipop route”, meaning you ride a lead-in to the route’s main circuit, then ride a certain number of laps of the circuit. This route’s lead-in is a wild one, though – hence the “rollercoaster” name!

After the lumpy rollercoaster lead-in you’re on a flat circuit that begins and ends at the Monument Avenue sprint banner. This circuit is the reverse version of The Fan Flats circuit.

Richmond UCI Reverse

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The Richmond refresh of February 6, 2020 added the ability to u-turn on Richmond, while also adding the reverse version of the 2015 UCI Worlds course as an event-only route.  This became an open route in the December 2022 update.

This route makes for exciting racing, as punchy riders can get away on the three climbs of the first half of the circuit followed by wattage workhorses attempting to pull them back on the back half.

Route Basics

Length: 16.3 km (10.1 miles)
Elevation:
127 m (417‘)
Lead-In: 0 km ( miles)
Map: Richmond

Restriction: none

Achievement Badge: 325 XP

The Richmond refresh of February 6, 2020 added the ability to u-turn on Richmond, while also adding the reverse version of the 2015 UCI Worlds course as an event-only route.  This became an open route in the December 2022 update.

This route makes for exciting racing, as punchy riders can get away on the three climbs of the first half of the circuit followed by wattage workhorses attempting to pull them back on the back half.


Event-Only Routes

The following routes are only used for events. You cannot choose these routes from your ride screen, but instead must join an event using the route in order to ride it.

Cobbled Climbs Reverse

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Richmond’s “Cobbled Climbs Reverse” was launched as part of the Richmond refresh in February 2020. It is simply the reverse version of the Cobbled Climbs route, containing three challenging, short climbs and very little flat road.

Route Basics

Length: 9.2 km (5.7 miles)
Elevation:
116 m (381‘)
Lead-In: 0 km ( miles)
Map: Richmond

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

Richmond’s “Cobbled Climbs Reverse” was launched as part of the Richmond refresh in February 2020. It is simply the reverse version of the Cobbled Climbs route, containing three challenging, short climbs and very little flat road.

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Route Maps & Details for Zwift’s Watopia Course

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Route Maps & Details for Zwift’s Watopia Course

This page includes route maps and basic details for all Zwift routes on the Watopia course.

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Custom Routes

The following routes are “custom” and only used for events. You cannot choose these routes from your ride screen, but instead must join an event using the route in order to ride it.

Bambino Fondo

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The Bambino Fondo is one of three fondo routes Zwift unveiled in January 2019 for its Zwift fondo series. Currently these are event-only routes, meaning they are only available for use in events and cannot be ridden on a freeride or individual workout.

Route Basics

Length: 52.1 km (32.4 miles)
Elevation:
581 m (1,906‘)
Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

The Bambino Fondo is one of three fondo routes Zwift unveiled in January 2019 for its Zwift fondo series. Currently these are event-only routes, meaning they are only available for use in events and cannot be ridden on a freeride or individual workout.

Big Loop Reverse

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Route Basics

Length: 42.5 km (26.4 miles)
Elevation:
663 m (2,175‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

Flat Route Reverse

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Route Basics

Length: 10.2 km (6.3 miles)
Elevation:
61 m (200‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

Gran Fondo

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The Gran Fondo is the longest of the three fondo routes Zwift unveiled in January 2019 for its Zwift fondo series. These are event-only routes, meaning they are only available for use in events and cannot be ridden on a freeride or individual workout.

Route Basics

Length: 97.3 km (60.5 miles)
Elevation:
1196 m (3,924‘)
Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

The Gran Fondo is the longest of the three fondo routes Zwift unveiled in January 2019 for its Zwift fondo series. These are event-only routes, meaning they are only available for use in events and cannot be ridden on a freeride or individual workout.

Handful of Gravel

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Introduced for Tour of Watopia 2022, this route covers the upper half of the Jungle Circuit and is one of the few routes in Zwift which offers a route badge while being event-only.

Route Basics

Length: 6.1 km (3.8 miles)
Elevation:
75 m (246‘)
Lead-In: 4.1 km (2.5 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: 125 XP

Introduced for Tour of Watopia 2022, this route covers the upper half of the Jungle Circuit and is one of the few routes in Zwift which offers a route badge while being event-only.

Hilly Route Reverse

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Watopia’s Hilly Route was the only loop that existed when Watopia launched. Hilly Route Reverse was later added, but as an event-only route.

Route Basics

Length: 9.3 km (5.8 miles)
Elevation:
109 m (358‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: 180 XP

Watopia’s Hilly Route was the only loop that existed when Watopia launched. Hilly Route Reverse was later added, but as an event-only route.

Hot Laps

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Released in November 2025 to support stage 3 of Zwift Camp: Build, this route is simply four laps of the well-known Volcano Circuit with a finish up the Jarvis KOM.

Route Basics

Length: 23.3 km (14.5 miles)
Elevation:
149 m (489‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: 465 XP

Released in November 2025 to support stage 3 of Zwift Camp: Build, this route is simply four laps of the well-known Volcano Circuit with a finish up the Jarvis KOM.

Jungle Circuit Reverse

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This is a lollipop route, meaning you start with a lead-in then remain on the circuit portion until your legs fall off. This is the event-only reverse version of the popular Jungle Circuit route.

Route Basics

Length: 7.9 km (4.9 miles)
Elevation:
83 m (272‘)
Lead-In: 6.3 km (3.9 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

This is a lollipop route, meaning you start with a lead-in then remain on the circuit portion until your legs fall off. This is the event-only reverse version of the popular Jungle Circuit route.

Medio Fondo

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The Medio Fondo is one of three fondo routes Zwift unveiled in January 2019 for its Zwift fondo series. Currently these are event-only routes, meaning they are only available for use in events and cannot be ridden on a freeride or individual workout.

Route Basics

Length: 72.9 km (45.3 miles)
Elevation:
1010 m (3,314‘)
Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

The Medio Fondo is one of three fondo routes Zwift unveiled in January 2019 for its Zwift fondo series. Currently these are event-only routes, meaning they are only available for use in events and cannot be ridden on a freeride or individual workout.

Road to Ruins Reverse

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This event-only, reverse version of Road to Ruins still takes you out to the Mayan Jungle on the same road, but has you loop the Jungle Circuit in the other direction.

Route Basics

Length: 29.6 km (18.4 miles)
Elevation:
276 m (906‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

This event-only, reverse version of Road to Ruins still takes you out to the Mayan Jungle on the same road, but has you loop the Jungle Circuit in the other direction.

Seaside Sprint

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Watopia’s “Seaside Sprint” began as a Rebel Route in August 2019. Zwift made it an official (albeit event-only) route in its February 2020 update.

At only 6.3km (3.9 miles) this is the shortest Watopia loop which includes a sprint segment, making it perfect for races that include sprint points or for group rides with interval efforts like Sprintapalooza. As a route, this is the smallest loop on Watopia apart from Volcano Circuit and Volcano Circuit CCW.

Route Basics

Length: 6.4 km (4.0 miles)
Elevation:
46 m (151‘)
Lead-In: 2.8 km (1.7 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

Watopia’s “Seaside Sprint” began as a Rebel Route in August 2019. Zwift made it an official (albeit event-only) route in its February 2020 update.

At only 6.3km (3.9 miles) this is the shortest Watopia loop which includes a sprint segment, making it perfect for races that include sprint points or for group rides with interval efforts like Sprintapalooza. As a route, this is the smallest loop on Watopia apart from Volcano Circuit and Volcano Circuit CCW.

Three Sisters Reverse

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Route Basics

Length: 45.5 km (28.3 miles)
Elevation:
884 m (2,900‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

Volcano Climb After Party

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Watopia’s “Volcano Climb After Party” is a custom route introduced for stage 4 of January 2019’s Tour de Zwift

Route Basics

Length: 40.3 km (25.0 miles)
Elevation:
287 m (942‘)
Lead-In: 0 km ( miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

Watopia’s “Volcano Climb After Party” is a custom route introduced for stage 4 of January 2019’s Tour de Zwift

Volcano Flat Reverse

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Route Basics

Length: 12.3 km (7.6 miles)
Elevation:
50 m (164‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

WBR Climbing Series

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This event-only route is basically 1.5 laps of the Mountain Route. It begins in downtown Watopia and heads straight to the Epic KOM, including the lovely “bonus climb” to the radio tower. Then we descend down to Watopia, and come up the Epic KOM again, ending at the KOM banner.

Route Basics

Length: 43.4 km (27.0 miles)
Elevation:
1118 m (3,668‘)
Lead-In: 0 km ( miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

This event-only route is basically 1.5 laps of the Mountain Route. It begins in downtown Watopia and heads straight to the Epic KOM, including the lovely “bonus climb” to the radio tower. Then we descend down to Watopia, and come up the Epic KOM again, ending at the KOM banner.

Zwift Bambino Fondo 2022

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Released in Zwift’s December 2021 update, the 2022 Bambino Fondo route was created to host the monthly Zwift Fondo Series 2022. It’s similar in length to the original Bambino Fondo route, but with around 30% less elevation covering a very different set of roads.

Route Basics

Length: 53.1 km (33.0 miles)
Elevation:
398 m (1,306‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Released in Zwift’s December 2021 update, the 2022 Bambino Fondo route was created to host the monthly Zwift Fondo Series 2022. It’s similar in length to the original Bambino Fondo route, but with around 30% less elevation covering a very different set of roads.

Zwift Medio Fondo 2022

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Released in Zwift’s December 2021 update, the 2022 Medio Fondo route was created to host the monthly Zwift Fondo Series 2022. It’s similar in length and elevation to the original Medio Fondo route, but covers lots of new roads along the way.

Route Basics

Length: 79.2 km (49.2 miles)
Elevation:
922 m (3,025‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Released in Zwift’s December 2021 update, the 2022 Medio Fondo route was created to host the monthly Zwift Fondo Series 2022. It’s similar in length and elevation to the original Medio Fondo route, but covers lots of new roads along the way.

Zwift Gran Fondo 2022

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Released in Zwift’s December 2021 update, the 2022 Gran Fondo route was created to host the monthly Zwift Fondo Series 2022. It’s very similar in length and elevation to the original Gran Fondo route, but covers lots of new roads and ends on the Epic KOM Reverse instead of Epic KOM Forward.

Route Basics

Length: 92.5 km (57.5 miles)
Elevation:
1116 m (3,661‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Event Only

Released in Zwift’s December 2021 update, the 2022 Gran Fondo route was created to host the monthly Zwift Fondo Series 2022. It’s very similar in length and elevation to the original Gran Fondo route, but covers lots of new roads and ends on the Epic KOM Reverse instead of Epic KOM Forward.


Run-Only Routes

11.1 Ocean Blvd

Animated “11.1 Ocean Blvd” Route Details (Watopia) Map
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Route Basics

Length: 11.15 km (6.9 miles)
Elevation:
0 m (‘)
Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only

5k Loop

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Route Basics

Length: 5 km (3.1 miles)
Elevation:
0 m (‘)
Lead-In: 0.3 km (0.2 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only

Chili Pepper

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Route Basics

Length: 7.95 km (4.9 miles)
Elevation:
0 m (‘)
Lead-In: 0.3 km (0.2 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only

Chili Pepper Reverse

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Route Basics

Length: 7.3 km (4.5 miles)
Elevation:
46 m (151‘)
Lead-In: 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only, Event Only

Italian Villas Circuit

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Route Basics

Length: 1.92 km (1.2 miles)
Elevation:
11 m (36‘)
Lead-In: 0.8 km (0.5 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only, Event Only

Epic Run

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Added to the game in August 2024, Epic Run begins at the top of The Grade and takes runners up to Radio Tower KOM and back through the Epic KOM banner for the finish.

Route Basics

Length: 6.2 km (3.9 miles)
Elevation:
296 m (971‘)
Lead-In: 0 km ( miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only

Added to the game in August 2024, Epic Run begins at the top of The Grade and takes runners up to Radio Tower KOM and back through the Epic KOM banner for the finish.

Jon's Route

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“Jon’s Route” is named after the game’s creator/head developer Jon Mayfield, who is an avid runner himself. At 12.5km it is the longest run route available at the time of the September 30, 2018 update.

Route Basics

Length: 12.53 km (7.8 miles)
Elevation:
0 m (‘)
Lead-In: 0.3 km (0.2 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only

“Jon’s Route” is named after the game’s creator/head developer Jon Mayfield, who is an avid runner himself. At 12.5km it is the longest run route available at the time of the September 30, 2018 update.

Mayan Bridge Loop

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Originally designed by Zwift Insider as a Rebel Route, the Mayan Bridge Loop became an official run-only route in February 2022.

Route Basics

Length: 5.27 km (3.3 miles)
Elevation:
47 m (154‘)
Lead-In: 5.7 km (3.5 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only

Originally designed by Zwift Insider as a Rebel Route, the Mayan Bridge Loop became an official run-only route in February 2022.

May Field

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Route Basics

Length: 0.4 km (0.2 miles)
Elevation:
0 m (‘)
Lead-In: 0 km ( miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only

Run Path Reverse

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Route Basics

Length: 5 km (3.1 miles)
Elevation:
0 m (‘)
Lead-In: 0.3 km (0.2 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only, Event Only

Achievement Badge: none

Splash and Dash

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Route Basics

Length: 5.92 km (3.7 miles)
Elevation:
26 m (85‘)
Lead-In: 0.323 km (0.2 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only

Surfin' Safari

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This run-only route began life as an event-only route but became an open route in the December 2022 update.

Route Basics

Length: 9.77 km (6.1 miles)
Elevation:
43 m (141‘)
Lead-In: 0.19 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only

This run-only route began life as an event-only route but became an open route in the December 2022 update.

That's Amore

Animated “That’s Amore” Route Details (Watopia) Map
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Route Basics

Length: 6.43 km (4.0 miles)
Elevation:
0 m (‘)
Lead-In: 0.3 km (0.2 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only

That's Amore Reverse

Animated “That’s Amore Reverse” Route Details (Watopia) Map
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Route Basics

Length: 7.4 km (4.6 miles)
Elevation:
0 m (‘)
Lead-In: 0.1 km (0.1 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only, Event Only

Titans Run

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Added to the game in August 2024, Titans Run covers a good portion of the northern section of Titans Grove, including climbing and descending the Titans KOM Reverse.

Route Basics

Length: 5.9 km (3.7 miles)
Elevation:
122 m (400‘)
Lead-In: 0 km ( miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only

Added to the game in August 2024, Titans Run covers a good portion of the northern section of Titans Grove, including climbing and descending the Titans KOM Reverse.

Track Meet

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More info coming soon…

Route Basics

Length: 6.1 km (3.8 miles)
Elevation:
22 m (72‘)
Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
Map: Watopia

Restriction: Run Only

More info coming soon…


Interview with DIRT’s Jason Stern

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Interview with DIRT’s Jason Stern

I first noticed DIRT (Dads Inside Riding Trainers) a few months ago as I was browsing Zwift-related Facebook groups. What first grabbed my attention was their amazing team name, but what kept my attention was the team’s consistently positive voice and family focus. As a dad of two young kids I know what it’s like to juggle work, family, and exercise… and I could see that the DIRT dads were striving for that elusive balance as well. Solidarity!

So I reached out to Jason Stern to learn more about all things DIRT, and was surprised to find that his story mirrors mine in many key ways. Perhaps you can relate?


First off: tell me about yourself. How long have you been riding, and what’s your background on Zwift?

I just crossed my one year Zwift anniversary! I started Zwift in October 2017 after a 5-year hiatus of being completely sedentary. One day I decided to completely change the trajectory of my life. I walked into the bike shop and said I wanted to Zwift. That day I bought a Wahoo Kickr and the most entry-level bicycle they had. Since then, I’ve ridden over 10,000 miles, lost 25 lbs, and become a completely better person. When I tell people I’m not a real cyclist, it’s immediate disbelief. I haven’t ridden a bike outside in over 6 years. I’m purely a Zwifter.

You’re obviously a family man. Give me a picture of your family situation.

I have been married for 6 years and have 2 kids. My daughter is 3.5 years old, and my son is 1.5 years old.

You’re a part of the DIRT Zwift Team, which is a fairly new (yet very active) team on Zwift. When and why did the team start, and what is your role in it?

DIRT organically grew out of the same riders showing up every day at the same hour for months. I would show up to group rides or group events almost every day at the 5:00am hour. There are not many American Flags at that hour. So we started naturally reaching out to each other and regularly riding together. I started DIRT with an email to my Zwift riding partners, Doug Mastroianni and Ken Nowell, in August 2018. From that one email, it evolved into an email chain between the 3 us to brainstorm how to proceed and grow this group. We call the original 3 ‘The Founding Fathers’. In less than 2 months, we’ve grown to over 175 members on our Strava and Facebook groups!

Would you say DIRT is primarily a racing team? A Zwift club? Or something else?

DIRT is much more than racing. We are a band of brothers navigating our way between work and family for our own well-being. DIRT dads tend to focus our time solely around family and work but there needs to be time for us too. Zwift provides that third arena where we can bond with other like-minded guys who are in the grind every day with each other. Waking up daily before the sun comes has changed my life drastically. I’ve become a better father, a better husband, and just a better person in general. DIRT is a way for us dads to say we are in this together. We are not the best riders, but we are absolutely busting our asses on the bike just as much as those top A riders.

I first noticed DIRT when I saw your hip logo and giggled at the acronym. Tell me about the genesis of the team name and logo.

We wanted something that can be fun to capture who we are. On our short list we had: Dad Bod Zwifters (DBZ), Dawn Patrol Dads (DPD), Dad Zone Zwifters (DZZ), Middle-Aged Men in Lycra (MAMIL), and Middle-Aged Dads (MAD). Ultimately we went with Dads Inside Riding Trainers (DIRT). We joke about one day getting our own jerseys with either a tuxedo or a bathrobe and slippers. Very dad-esque!

Obviously, you’re a dad with kids at home. I know Zwift is a godsend for many time-crunched cyclists… is that the case for you?

As a dad, life is all about balance. Zwift balanced out my life like so many others. Once I had my first child, it became a constant motion of going to work and taking care of the baby. There was no balance in my life. Now, I can wake up around 5:00am, go into the basement, and hop into the bike. That small hour from 5:00am-6:00am added more value to my well-being than I could have dreamed. My hope is to bring together all these dads on Zwift with this common bond.

Take us through your Zwift setup in terms of equipment used, room setup, etc.

I have a Wahoo Kickr v2 with an entry level Specialized Allez. We have a small workout area in our basement with a treadmill, an elliptical, and my bike. Most mornings at 5:00am my wife is on the treadmill while I am Zwifting.

My kids are old enough (12 and 15) that I don’t have to work around them much anymore. But what advice would you give to Zwifters who are parents of young kids?

To any new parents out there, I would tell them that we are in this together. We are all trying to find that balance between work, family, and ourselves. It’s important to make time for yourself and find fulfillment outside of work and family. Whether it is early in the morning or very late at night, get on the bike and make time for yourself. All of us at DIRT are grinding it out together. Find us, reach out to any of our members, and we’ll immediately welcome you into the fraternity of dads!


Ride with Reason Week 1 Challenge: Climb for Costa

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Ride with Reason Week 1 Challenge: Climb for Costa

Cycling brings people together, and when a member of our community hurts we all feel it. This week Zwifters get to ride in direct support of one of our own.

Adrien Costa was one of America’s rising cycling stars. In 2014 he became US junior time trial champion and won a silver medal in the World Championships time trial later that year. But Adrien’s world was rocked by a serious accident on July 29, 2018 when he was rock climbing near the base of the Conness Glacier in Mono County, California. He was scrambling up a talus field to the base of the climbing route when a large rock weighing around 4,000 pounds gave way and pinned his leg against another boulder. Although his life was saved, the doctors had no choice but to amputate his right leg above the knee.

To support medical expenses and increase the community’s awareness, the first week of Zwift’s charity month will be designated to support Adrien Costa.

Read more of Adrien’s story >

Donate directly to Adrien’s amputation rehab >

This Week’s Challenge

Climb 400m (1312′) over the course of the week to unlock special in-game cycling shoes. Once 25,000 Zwifters complete this challenge, $25,000 will be unlocked to support medical care and rehab for Adrien Costa.

Let’s climb, Zwifters!


About Ride with Reason

November has always been “charity month” in Zwift, with riders working together to complete challenges and raise funds for worthy causes. This year Zwift has broken November into four weekly challenges, with each week focusing on supporting a different cause. Read more at Zwift.com >

Kit Unlock

Completing each challenge unlocks a small portion of the Reason Zwift cycling kit. Complete all four challenge and receive the full kit!

How to Enter the Challenges

Click the orange button to join the challenge. For whatever reason no text is displaying on the button currently, but clicking it will get you entered so you can see your progress towards completing each challenge.