Zwift has released its “biggest map expansion in five years” today, with 31km of new virtual roads added to its new New York map.
The New York map is set 100 years into the future with a “futuristic” network of glass sky roads around Central Park. But the expansion also heads out of Manhattan across the Brooklyn Bridge and into Prospect Park.
Zwift says that “in contrast to the challenging climbs of around Central Park, this expansion brings new faster, rolling roads.”
Zwift’s New York map now heads out over Brooklyn Bridge. Zwift
Alongside the expanded map, Zwift has also revealed a new take on its Timed Sprint Segments.
When riding in Zwift’s New York subway, you’ll find Power Segments on the map with a glowing start arch and timer displayed. Once you ride through the arch, the aim is to hold maximum power for the specified duration.
An average wattage display alongside graphics showing your 90-day and one-year power bests will be shown on screen.
There will be six Power Segments to tackle, helping you work on your 5-, 10- and 20-second peak power, according to Zwift.
“Jerseys are on offer for those with the biggest watts but personal improvement is the main aim here, so personal results will take priority when crossing the finish arch,” Zwift says.
There will also be more futuristic parts of Zwift’s New York map. Zwift
The expansion is stage 4 of Zwift Unlocked, a new Zwift Tour that replaces the Tour of Watopia and runs from 6 October to 16 November, and is your first opportunity to ride the expansion.
At launch, Zwift says there will be 12 new rides to explore:
Watts the Limit: 31km; 219m
Double Span Spin: 12.6km; 120m
Prospect Park Loop: 5.5km; 37m
Green to Screen: 28.4km; 207m
Double Parked: 42.4km; 330m
Fuhgeddaboutit: 79km; 838m
Spinfinity: 19.3km; 155m
Spinfinity Ultra: 35km; 291m
The Greenway: 36.8km; 292m
Toefield Tornado: 10.3km; 53m
Avon Flyer: 5.1km; 30m
Issendorf Express: 7.3km; 53m
Zwift says five additional routes will be unlocked in the coming months.