Today, Zwift released details for their upcoming Zwift Unlocked tour which kicks off October 6.
Featuring double XP, XP bonuses, extra-long powerups, and a sweet urban kit, the 5-stage series comprises long and short group rides, races, and runs all held on brand-new routes. Read on for details…
Double Up
This season, Zwift Unlocked is effectively replacing the popular Tour of Watopia with its double XP. But never fear: we’re getting double XP for all Zwift Unlocked events!
Additionally, powerups are doubled in length.
New Routes
All Zwift Unlocked rides and runs are held on brand-new routes in Watopia, Makuri Islands, Scotland, and New York. (That’s 10 new routes to ride, and 5 new run-only routes. See details below.)
The most exciting new routes will be used for stages 4 and 5, when Zwift reveals their New York expansion, including the new power segments feature. Read more about the expansion >
Stage Details and Schedule
Each stage lasts for a week and includes long rides, short rides, races, and run events.
Long rides will take approximately 90 minutes to complete at 2.5 W/kg, while short rides and races will be closer to 45 minutes.
Rides and runs are scheduled hourly on the hour, and races are scheduled hourly at ten minutes past the hour. Rides can be completed on-demand whenever you’d like, but races and runs are available as scheduled events only.
Stage 1, October 6-13
- Long Ride – Tropic Rush (1 lap: 41.9km, 326m)
- Short Ride and Race – Dùn Dash (1 lap: 17.4km, 138m)
- Run – Highland Run (1 lap: 6.8km)
Stage 2, October 13-20
- Long Ride – Watts of the Wild (1 lap: 43.7km, 308m)
- Short Ride and Race – Electric Break (1 lap: 20km, 200m)
- Run – Track Meet (1 lap: 6.5km)
Stage 3, October 20-27
- Long Ride – London Calling (1 lap: 31.7km, 207m)
- Short Ride and Race – Scotland After Party (1 lap: 19.9km, 196m)
- Run – Yoru Run (1 lap: 8km)
Stage 4, October 27-November 3
- Long Ride – The Greenway (details TBA)
- Short Ride and Race – Spinfinity (details TBA)
- Run – Prospect Park Loop Run (details TBA)
Stage 5, November 3-10
- Long Ride – Stay Puft Pursuit (details TBA)
- Short Ride and Race – Double Borough (details TBA)
- Run – Times Square Circuit Run (details TBA)
Make-Up Week November 10-17
Sign up at zwift.com/zwift-unlocked >
Race Categories and GC Results
Category groups for Zwift Unlocked races are structured like ZRacing events in recent months. That is, Zwift has set up three different Zwift Racing Score-based categorization schemes that rotate, so you can join events where you’re near the top of your category, or closer to the bottom:
- Advanced: 650+
- Category Range 1: 0-159 | 160-269 | 270-389 | 390-509 | 510-649
- Category Range 2: 0-209 | 210-329 | 330-449 | 450-569 | 570-724
Learn more on the ZRacing homepage >
There’s also an overall GC (general categorization) competition where riders are ranked by their best time on each stage. See results at zwift.com/zwift-unlocked/races.
Unlocked, Unlocked
Completing Zwift Unlocked stages earns you various in-game rewards. Riders will unlock the following:
- 1 Stage: Zwift Unlocked Beanie
- 3 Stages: 1,000 XP (in addition to all the double XP you’ll get!)
- All 5 Stages: Zwift Unlocked Kit
Runners will unlock the Zwift Unlocked running kit after completing just 1 stage.
Questions or Comments?
You can also find more details, as well as event signup links, at zwift.com/Zwift-Unlocked. Still have questions or comments? Share below!
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