The latest Zwift update is now available on all platforms: Mac, PC, Android, iOS, and AppleTV.
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This update is big news, because it includes new roads! It also sees the return of “Join a Zwifter”, making it easy once again to hop on and ride with a friend. Let’s dive in!
Urukazi Expansion
This is the biggest news in today’s update, of course, because new roads are what Zwifters love most! The Urukazi (pronounced “woo-roo-kah-zi”) expansion adds ~22.7km of new roads and 8 routes to the Makuri Islands:
Route Name | Length | Elevation | Lead-In |
Bridges and Boardwalks | 6.3km (3.9 miles) | 59.5m (195‘) | 1.9km |
Country to Coastal | 33.4km (20.8 miles) | 274m (899‘) | 0.13km |
Fine and Sandy | 10.6km (6.6 miles) | 77.1m (253‘) | 0.1km |
Island Hopper | 17.9km (11.1 miles) | 128.5m (422‘) | 0.15km |
Island Outskirts | 11.3km (7.0 miles) | 90m (295‘) | 0.15km |
Makuri 40 | 40.1km (24.9 miles) | 306.6m (1,006‘) | 0.13km |
Mech Isle Loop | 4km (2.5 miles) | 38.7m (127‘) | 0km |
Turf N Surf | 24.6km (15.3 miles) | 195.8m (642‘) | 0.07km |
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There are 6 new sprint segments as well: the Boardwalk, Shisa, and Tidepool sprints, in both forward and reverse directions. There are no timed KQOM segments in Urukazi expansion.
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After lots of chatter about the new “sand” surface launching with Urukazi, you may be wondering what it’s like. Here’s how it appears:
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But there’s not much else to report. It rolls just like asphalt – the same Crr (road bikes are faster than gravel bikes, etc.) It just looks sandy.
“Join a Zwifter” Returns
The new homescreen UI removed Join a Zwifter, but Zwift brought it today back due to popular demand. It’s a much better version, too!
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What’s upgraded from the past version:
- Browse Zwifters you can join regardless of their world/route
- Favorited Zwifters are at the top of the list, with followed Zwifters next. Pro and verified Zwifters are at the bottom of the list.
- You won’t see Zwifters you can’t join right now, such as anyone in an event.
- Displays the country flag for easier scanning of the list.
To access it, click “Join a Zwifter” at the bottom-left of the homescreen. Then just choose the Zwifter you want to join and click “Start Ride”.
HoloReplay Changes
Zwift released HoloReplay last month, and this month they’re making a change so efforts in group rides, races, and solo workouts are also recorded. That means we’ll have some very fast ghosts to chase!
Misc Changes and Fixes
- Zwift’s update notes say this release “Improved Apple TV remote interactions on Training Plan and Save screens.”
- Pace partners are now being called “RoboPacers”
- When saving an activity, the Club you last selected is saved, so you can easily save to your preferred club
- Fixed an issue where some pedestrians and animals would appear holographic
See notes on this update release in the Zwift forum >
Questions or Comments?
If you spotted any other changes or bugs in the update, please comment below!