Zwift Camp: Baseline Announced, Begins September 15

Last year, Zwift held their first-ever Zwift Camp: Baseline – an assessment-oriented training program consisting of six stages. And it was a hit, besting even Zwift Academy as Zwift’s most popular workout series of all time!

Following last year’s proof-of-concept, this year Zwift is leaning heavily into the Zwift Camp concept, launching a three-camp series that kicks off with Zwift Camp: Baseline on September 15.

Below, we’ll share what we know about Zwift Camp: Baseline, and a bit of info on the two camps that follow: Zwift Camp: Build and Zwift Camp: Breakthrough. Let’s dive in!

On a related note: Zwift has announced that Zwift Academy will not take place this year, but that it “will return in 2026 and work is already underway to make sure the 10th edition is the best yet.” This season’s Zwift Camps are clearly positioned to replace Zwift Academy for riders not pursuing pro contracts.

Baseline Basics

The first Camp of the season is best seen as a launchpad for the Camps to follow. It’s all about completing four separate “Power Check” workouts, which will update your power curve with max efforts across standard time intervals:

• 5-second power (Zone 6+)
• 1-minute power (Zone 6)
• 5-minute power (Zone 5)
• 20-minute power (Zone 4)

Workout Details

To complete those Power Checks, Zwift has created four different workouts. Complete the workouts and you’ve completed Zwift Camp: Baseline:

Each of the four power checks consists of an ERG workout combined with a new route. The workouts each run you through a warmup section, followed by some “leg opener” efforts, then a bit of recovery before hitting one or more free ride sections where you are expected to put out maximal power for a specific duration.

Each workout will be held on a new route of the same name, created just for Zwift Camp: Baseline:

• Red Zone Repeats
  • 19.6km, 87m elevation
  • 390 XP Bonus
• Power Punches
  • 23.7km, 205m elevation
  • 470 XP Bonus
• Climb Control
  • 24km, 191m elevation
  • 475 XP Bonus
• Flat Out Fast
  • 22.3km, 49m elevation
  • 430 XP Bonus

Tip: If the workout finishes before the route, keep riding to earn the achievement badge and bonus XP at the route’s finish line!

Events + On Demand

Ride the four Zwift Camp: Baseline workouts in scheduled events with others, or on demand by selecting the workouts and completing them on your own. Group events will run on the following schedule:

• Workout 1 (September 15-22): 5-Second Power Check, “Red Zone Repeats”
• Workout 2 (September 22-29): 1-Minute Power Check, “Power Punches”
• Workout 3 (September 29-October 6): 5-Minute Power Check, “Climb Control”
• Workout 4 (October 6-13): 20-Minute Power Check, “Flat Out Fast”
• Make-Up Events: October 13-20

Sign up at zwift.com/zwift-camp >

Each workout “stage” is a week long, with events beginning at 9am PST on Monday and scheduled hourly on the hour until 8am PST the following Monday.

Progressive Unlocks

Three unlocks are available as you work your way through Zwift Camp: Baseline:

• Complete 1 Workout: Zwift Camp: Baseline Helmet
• Complete 3 Workouts: Zwift Camp: Baseline Shoes
• Complete all 4 Workouts: Zwift Camp: Baseline Kit

Personal Dashboard

Zwift has launched a personalized Zwift Camp: Baseline dashboard for all participants, which includes a progress meter and your power bests across each of the four intervals. This will be available at zwift.com and in the Companion app.

Access your dashboard at zwift.com/zwift-camp/dashboard >

2025/26 Zwift Camps

Three Zwift Camps are planned for this year’s 2025/26 peak Zwift season:

• Zwift Camp: Baseline (September 15-October 20): Pure power analysis
• Zwift Camp: Build (November 10 – December 21): Power application through in-game segments/routes
• Zwift Camp: Breakthrough (February 2026): Pure power competition and analysis through Power Segments*

* Power Segments are an upcoming feature mentioned in This Season on Zwift released today. They’re the perfect way to test your power across various intervals, and should make a great addition to Zwift Camps. Inside sources also tell us Zwift Camp: Breakthrough may feature some population rankings, so you can see how your power numbers stack up against others…

Questions or Comments?

What do you think of the Zwift Camp proposition? Going to participate? Got questions? Share your thoughts below!