Zwift Release 1.76 & Upcoming Events

THIS INFORMATION IS UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL OCTOBER 15th, 15:30 UTC // 11:30 AM EST // 08:30 AM PST

RELEASE NOTES for 1.76 - UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL RELEASE IS LIVE

Here is what you can expect in the upcoming release and what events are on the horizon. The release is expected to go live Tuesday, October 15th at approximately 15:30 UTC. This release will be a rolling release, meaning we will scale up the percentage of people with the release over a few days to minimize bugs or crashes. Below you will find the updates included in this release. 

All Platforms

• Zwifters have a new cycling badge to collect! The Richmond Loop Around route in Richmond is now available for all Zwifters and grants a badge upon completion. 

• For Zwifters using virtual shifting with the sequential gearing scheme, the default starting gear was changed from gear 12 to gear 8 to provide an easier starting point.

• In Makuri Islands, support columns that were holding up a building above a portion of roadway were removed so Zwifters no longer collide with them. Don't worry, they weren't load bearing!

• Fixed an issue that caused the spindown calibration within Zwift to fail.

• Fixed an issue that could potentially cause the "FTP Change Detected" notification to appear when the new FTP matched the previous FTP.

• Fixed an issue that could potentially cause a slight delay when using virtual shifting.

NOT Included nor Promoted in Release Notes but Coming After 1.76 is Live

• Zwifters will now be able to join 50 clubs if they so choose, up from the original cap of 10.
• The garage will auto-sort to show your most recently used bikes and wheels first. This will slowly roll out to Zwifters off of the game release cadence so people may discover the feature ahead of promotion in 1.77.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Check out the details for events that are coming up in the next month. All events are available to be covered in marketing promotions beginning the date of registration or first in-market date.

SEPTEMBER 30 - NEW October 14th extended date!

To celebrate 10 years of Zwift, buy any smart trainer on Zwift.com and you will receive Zwift Play controllers as a gift—at no extra cost—to take your ride to the next level. This birthday offer doesn't last long, so unwrap your savings before October 14! Make sure to add both the trainer and Zwift Play controllers to your cart before purchase to enjoy this special birthday deal.

OCTOBER 7 - NOVEMBER 24

We’re thrilled to introduce an exciting new chapter for our racing community! We’ve heard your feedback about the calendar, and we're excited to announce a dynamic new series. Our goal is to shine a spotlight on the vibrant world of community racing and elevate the amazing work of our top 35 racing organisers.

From October 7 to November 24, ZRacing will bring you the "Community Racing Festival," where we'll feature a series of exhilarating events hosted by community clubs. This is a chance to dive into the rich tapestry of community racing, discover new clubs, and connect with Zwift Racing League teams and other key racing series. For our clubs, this is a golden opportunity to increase visibility, grow membership, and showcase their events to a wider audience.

Get ready for an action-packed festival celebrating the passion and enthusiasm that fuels our racing community. Let’s make this the most thrilling season yet!

OCTOBER 14 - NOVEMBER 24

Tour of Watopia is coming back! Registration will open on September 30, and events will be live starting October 15.

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Zwift, and Tour of Watopia 2024 is primed and ready to celebrate a decade of cycling and running fun. The 2024 ToW will take riders on a trip back in time, starting with some of the first routes in Watopia. From there, it’s all about cruising through fan-favorite routes all the way to Zwift’s roots, where a special surprise awaits. And to top it off, Zwifters will earn Double XP and epic unlocks all along the way!

Event URL: https://www.zwift.com/tour-of-watopia

Images: https://zwift.app.box.com/folder/278717643925?s=5efk0b3go0kbe7m1jr0bhni4ky7ap4bm

OCTOBER 1 - 31

Task: Complete 3 different events. Events cannot be meetups or club events.

Unlocks: The Watopia Origins badge and the Tour of Watopia socks to complete your Tour of Watopia kit!

Why am I not seeing routes from Route Chaser: The Grade challenge completed after my ride?

In order to receive credit for routes completed in the Route Chaser: The Grade challenge, Zwifters will need to first click on the challenge card, and click a route card within the challenge. This will register you for the challenge. After that, routes completed within the Route Chaser challenge will count towards challenge progression. As a reminder, routes completed prior to registering for the challenge will not count towards challenge progression.

I see an updated Zwift Cog was released. Do I need to upgrade my cog? What is the difference between the cogs?

If you're curious what the differences are between the Zwift Cog versions, we've got you covered. The original (black) Zwift Cog was released in October 2023 with the Zwift Hub One; it was updated for the Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One—sold with the Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE and the Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One. In Fall of 2024 we released an updated (orange) Zwift Cog, you can buy this as an upgrade kit. 

Link to the site to direct people to: https://support.zwift.com/zwift-cog-comparison-ry6V5MMDC