{"id":765220,"date":"2026-09-09T16:42:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T16:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/765220\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T16:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T16:42:35","slug":"zwift-announces-updated-ride-v2-indoor-smart-bike-plus-new-in-game-roads-bikes-events-and-cross-platform-integrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/765220\/","title":{"rendered":"Zwift announces updated Ride V2 indoor smart bike, plus new in-game roads, bikes, events and cross-platform integrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Zwift has revealed its latest seasonal updates ahead of the upcoming autumn and winter seasons in the northern hemisphere.<\/p>\n

As well as returning races and events, such as the Tour of Watopia and Zwift Racing League, Zwift has revealed plans to expand its main hub world, Watopia, and improve integration with the popular fitness-tracking platform, Whoop<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Zwift has also announced a new version of its Ride smart indoor bike<\/a>, the Ride V2.<\/p>\n

The Ride V2 uses the same basic design as its predecessor, but offers a host of upgrades aimed at helping more riders get a better fit on it.<\/p>\n

Zwift Ride V2 expands fit options
\n\"ZwiftThe Zwift Ride V2 smart indoor bike brings a number of adjustability updates to the platform. <\/p>\n

When Zwift launched the original Ride back in 2024, it brought smart indoor bikes to a much lower price point than was previously available.<\/p>\n

With an eye on simplicity and, presumably, keeping costs low, the original Ride lacked the same wide-ranging adjustability that most smart indoor bikes<\/a> offer \u2013 with only a single, fixed crank length and seatpost setback available.<\/p>\n

\"ZwiftThe updated crankset features 160, 165, 170, 172.5 and 175mm length options. Zwift<\/p>\n

Zwift later released a multi-length crankset as an aftermarket option for the original Ride, but the Ride V2 now features this as standard, along with a new seatpost offset range of 50mm (on top of what\u2019s available with the saddle rails).<\/p>\n

The new crankset offers 160-175mm options.<\/p>\n

\"ZwiftThe new seatpost offers 50mm of setback adjustment range, and is backwards compatible with Ride V1 frames. Zwift<\/p>\n

These changes, plus a slightly more compact frame, mean the Ride V2 can now accommodate a wider range of riders, from 146 to 198cm in height.<\/p>\n

Despite the upgrades, the Zwift Ride V2 is priced the same as the current model, at \u00a31,099.99 \/ $1,299.99 \/ \u20ac1,199.99, including the Wahoo Kickr Core 2 smart trainer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Zwift also confirmed that riders with existing Ride V1 frames would be able to upgrade to the new seatpost, if desired (pricing TBC).<\/p>\n

New roads coming to Watopia
\n\"Zwift18km of new roads are coming to Watopia in October. Zwift<\/p>\n

Zwift\u2019s original and most popular virtual world, Watopia, is set to receive another update.<\/p>\n

\u201cRoughly 18km of new roads\u201d are being added, connecting Jarvis Island in the North to the Mayan Jungle in Watopia\u2019s central area.<\/p>\n

Zwift says the new area will be inspired by Santa Catalina Island \u2013 a rocky island off the coast of California.<\/p>\n

As well as a \u2018flat bypass\u2019 around the Epic KOM, the new environment will include two \u201ccrit-style circuits\u201d designed for racing.<\/p>\n

Riders will be able to explore the new \u201carchipelago island chain\u201d when it launches as part of stage 4 of the Tour of Watopia, on 26 October.<\/p>\n

Whoop x Zwift
\n\"ZwiftWhoop and Zwift can now be connected to improve in-game training recommendations. Zwift<\/p>\n

As of today, Zwift says Whoop users will be able to \u201cget a fuller picture of their training\u201d, with Zwift providing additional \u201cinsights\u201d and adjusting recommended training sessions based on your \u2018Whoop recovery score\u2019.<\/p>\n

On \u2018red days\u2019 (Whoop-speak for \u2018you\u2019re tired\u2019), for example, Zwift will adjust the recommended training session to ensure riders \u201cstill get a meaningful session without overreaching\u201d, and vice versa.<\/p>\n

Zwift also says activities on its platform will begin to sync to the Whoop app \u201clater this fall\u201d.<\/p>\n

New bikes in the Drop Shop
\n\"ZwiftYou’ll soon be able to get the special-edition ‘Zwift x Pinarello’ Dogma in-game. Zwift<\/p>\n

Zwift has put a lot of effort into adding new bikes to the Drop Shop in recent months, and the platform says it has no intention of slowing down.<\/p>\n

There\u2019ll be a Kona-themed drop coming in October, which will presumably focus on triathlon \/ time trial bikes<\/a> and wheelsets, and, following that, Factor bikes and Black Inc wheels will be making a long-awaited debut on the virtual indoor cycling app.<\/p>\n

Exactly which models will be available has yet to be confirmed. However, if you\u2019ve been lusting after a Factor ONE<\/a> but your budget doesn’t stretch to the real thing, perhaps you\u2019ll soon be able to live out that fantasy in the virtual cycling world.<\/p>\n

\"ZwiftTwo new Halo bikes are coming to Zwift this fall. Zwift<\/p>\n

Speaking of fantasy bikes, Zwift has also revealed two more \u2018Halo bikes\u2019, from Cerv\u00e9lo and Canyon.<\/p>\n

Zwift hasn\u2019t named specific models, but a pixelated image on one bike looks almost certain to be Cerv\u00e9lo\u2019s legendary concept bike, the \u2018Baracchi\u2019<\/a> \u2013 which the company founders, G\u00e9rard Vroomen and Phil White, made for Italian pro Gianni Bugno in 1995.<\/p>\n

Canyon\u2019s made a number of concept bikes over the years, including, most recently, a road bike with an integrated computer aimed at improving rider safety<\/a>, so perhaps it will be one of those.<\/p>\n

\"\"Is the Cerv\u00e9lo Baracchi coming to Zwift? We reckon so.<\/p>\n

As with existing Halo bikes, you\u2019ll need to fully upgrade three bikes (meaning complete all of the associated riding challenges) from the brand, at which point you\u2019ll be able to unlock the Halo bike for 10 million Drops.<\/p>\n

Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the commitment required, Zwift revealed that so far only around 9,000 Zwifters have unlocked a Halo bike \u2013 meaning they remain a fairly exclusive upgrade.<\/p>\n

Perhaps more attainably, Zwift says it will be adding the \u201ciconic Zwift x Pinarello paint scheme\u201d to the game this season, but pricing has yet to be revealed.<\/p>\n

Racing and events
\n\"ZwiftThe Tour of Watopia is back again. Zwift<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also the usual suite of races, events and app updates coming this fall.<\/p>\n

As previously mentioned, the Tour of Watopia \u2013 Zwift\u2019s premiere double XP event \u2013 returns this fall, starting on 5 October 2026.<\/p>\n

There will be six new route badges to unlock and an \u201cultimate challenge with an ultimate unlock\u201d for completing every part of the Tour.<\/p>\n

\"ZwiftZwift Racing powered by Dura-Ace gives riders the opportunity to unlock exclusive rewards. Zwift<\/p>\n

Zwift\u2019s racing scene<\/a> also continues to be a key focus for the brand, with more formats and more ways to race coming soon.<\/p>\n

\u2018Zwift Racing\u2019 will offer \u201calways-on\u201d racing across time trial, criterium and \u2018Epic\u2019 formats (\u2018Epic\u2019 races are ones that offer longer distances and a greater challenge than standard races).<\/p>\n

The first series is being hosted in partnership with Shimano to promote its new Dura-Ace WH-R9370 wheels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s an in-game Dura-Ace cap to be unlocked by participating, and riders can unlock the new wheels in the Drop Shop now.<\/p>\n

Completing an event will also give riders the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win one of 100 real Dura-Ace caps, or even a Dura-Ace C50 wheelset.<\/p>\n

\"ZwiftThe Zwift Racing League 2026 will feature introductory rides to help Zwift users get into racing more easily. Zwift<\/p>\n

In an effort to make racing more accessible, Zwift will also be offering \u2018Road to Zwift Racing League\u2019 introductory rides, which coach riders through racing formats and the process of finding a team.<\/p>\n

A new \u2018Race of Truth\u2019 format will also be added in season one of the Zwift Racing League, which is a mass-start points race without drafting. Zwift says this event will introduce \u201ca new tactical challenge\u201d.<\/p>\n

App updates and Watt Lock
\n\"ZwiftZwift’s home screen is getting another refresh. Zwift<\/p>\n

Last but not least are a few updates to the Zwift app itself.<\/p>\n

The homescreen and companion app are both set to receive a makeover, with a simplified view and more focus on your fitness progress and \u2018what\u2019s next\u2019.<\/p>\n

\"ZwiftWatt Lock will enable users to activate ERG mode in free rides. Zwift<\/p>\n

Zwift is also adding a new feature called \u2018Watt Lock\u2019, which will give riders the ability to toggle on ERG mode during free rides, via the in-game Action Bar, in order to lock yourself onto a target power output.<\/p>\n

According to Zwift, the idea is that \u201cnow Zone 2<\/a> days, stay Zone 2\u201d \u2013 rather than drifting up or down in response to the actions of other riders or terrain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Zwift has revealed its latest seasonal updates ahead of the upcoming autumn and winter seasons in the northern…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":765221,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[4985,101,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-765220","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cycling","tag-cycling","tag-sports","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/765220","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=765220"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/765220\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/765221"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=765220"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=765220"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=765220"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}