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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 20/04/2026

Fresh on the heels of last week's "Four Temporary Zwift Hacks" post, here's an ongoing hack you can use to level up your frames more quickly. This may be of particular interest to riders looking to upgrade their gravel bikes as quickly as possible!

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Bike Upgrading Hack: Using “Forced Frame” Events To Upgrade Bikes More Quickly in Zwift

A tip for the upgrade-hungry among us...

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 17/04/2026

"I had been taking it easy on the bike, trying to follow the conventional wisdom of, "If your sickness is from the neck down, don't push the bike training." And I definitely was on the mend. But as I would soon find out, 'On the mend' and 'Back to full fitness' are two very different things..."

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How the (Team) Race Was Won: Banjo Cafe Blowups

The unexpected joys of racing post-sickness.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 17/04/2026

This weekend's picks include a kickoff ride for the ever-popular Tour de 4, three long rides of varying intensity, and your last chance to enjoy Zwift's Big Spin for 2026! See all the details:

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Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of April 18-19

Click to see our top event picks for this weekend on Zwift!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 16/04/2026

Zwift recently rolled out Yumezi Grit, a new Makuri Islands route featured in the Pas Racing Series. The route is an almost 50/50 mix of dirt and tarmac, creating a bike choice quandary: do you go with a road bike for top performance on pavement, or a gravel bike so you're fast in the dirt?

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Which Bike for Yumezi Grit? A Study in Zwift Bike Choice

Road or gravel? It's not an easy choice...

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 15/04/2026

The third race of ZRL Round 4 happens April 21, and we're back in France for our first-ever race on the Croissant route. This is a fairly unremarkable route, particularly for a scratch race format that doesn't encourage segment efforts. Will riders spice it up, or will everyone sit in?

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Zwift Racing League Week 3 Guide: Croissant (Scratch Race)

The flattest race of round 4!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 14/04/2026

The Tour de 4 is an initiative launched by Sir Chris Hoy to change the perception of people living with stage 4 cancer and to raise vital funds for cancer charities across the UK. Tour de 4 also aims to help connect those affected by cancer. Learn how you can participate:

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Tour de 4 Ride Series Announced with Sir Chris Hoy and Special Guests

Raising funds and awareness to battle prostate cancer.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 13/04/2026

Due to a rare combination of Zwift events and bugs/misconfigurations, there are currently four very time-limited "hacks" available to all Zwifters. These should be particularly appealing to lower-level Zwifters looking to procure faster in-game setups. Read on for details:

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Four Temporary Zwift Hacks for Fast Bikes and Wheels

Get 'em while you can!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 13/04/2026

With Zwift's renewed focus on all things gravel, we decided it was time to test gravel frame and wheel performance so we can share data charts to help riders make informed choices. Dive in:

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Zwift Speed Tests: Gravel Frame and Wheel Ranking Charts

Detailed performance data for all Zwift gravel frames and wheels!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 10/04/2026

Zwift's latest update includes a new gravel frame from Specialized, the Diverge 4. The Diverge 4 is an updated version of the Diverge frame added to Zwift in March 2022, delivering improved aerodynamics and reduced weight. See how it performs in Zwift:

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All About the New Specialized Diverge 4 Gravel Frame on Zwift

An updated Diverge, accessible to beginning Zwifters.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 10/04/2026

This weekend's picks include a popular event from bike brand Winspace, a unique community vs community race, a World Parkinson's Day ride, and Big Spin-focused events with fun prizes! See all the details:

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Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of April 11-12

Click to see our top event picks for this weekend on Zwift!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 09/04/2026

We're staying in Makuri Islands for all four races this week. Some dusty, some twisty, some in the city, and some in the countryside. See details:

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Tiny Race Series – April 11 Routes – Makuri Tour

Learn all about this week's Tiny Race routes...

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 09/04/2026

Zwift's latest update includes a new gravel frame from Pinarello, the Italian company's first gravel frame in game. The Pinarello Dogma GR is a race-focused gravel bike, sort of a "road bike in disguise" made for shorter, faster, less chunky gravel excursions. See how it performs:

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All About the New Pinarello Dogma GR Gravel Frame on Zwift

Sort of a "road bike in disguise" made for shorter, faster, less chunky gravel excursions.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 08/04/2026

While these wheels have been tested covertly IRL by pros for months, it's only in the last couple of weeks that we've seen them announced publicly. Learn how the "Chopped Aero Speed" design performs on Zwift dirt:

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All About the New Roval Terra Aero CLX Gravel Wheels in Zwift

These wheels are interesting IRL for a few reasons...

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 08/04/2026

Yesterday, Zwift made the unprecedented decision to pull Gravel Mountain's new Red Rock Loop as the week's featured Pas Racing series route, swapping it out for Watopia's Jungle Circuit. Learn why they made this surprising move:

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Zwift Changes Gravel Race Routes One Day Into Series Due to Bugs

Learn why Red Rock Loop got swapped out for the Jungle Circuit this week...

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 08/04/2026

The second race of ZRL Round 4 happens Tuesday, April 14, and we're in Watopia for an attritional multi-lap points race on The Classic, a replica of the first Zwift route ever created. See our guide for tips on key course segments, powerup usage, bike choice, and team strategy.

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Zwift Racing League Week 2 Guide: The Classic (Points Race)

We're in Watopia for an attritional multi-lap points race!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 07/04/2026

Zwift's latest update includes a new gravel frame from Cervelo, the Aspero 5. Released last summer IRL, this is an unapologetically aero gravel bike. Learn how it performs on Zwift, how that performance will be changing soon, and how a misconfiguration makes this even more appealing to races:

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All About the New Cervelo Aspero 5 Gravel Frame on Zwift

An unapologetically aero gravel bike.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 07/04/2026

Zwift version 1.111 begins its phased rollout today. It includes new gravel bikes and wheels, and several event-only routes are now available for free riding. See details:

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Zwift Update Version 1.111 (160391) Released

Read all about Zwift's latest game update...

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 06/04/2026

This route covers Zwift's experimental "all dirt" world in a counterclockwise direction. It uses some Zwift trickery to make the gravel feel extra-fast, while keeping actual speeds realistic and .fit files accurate. Learn all about it, including a preview video:

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“Red Rock Loop” Route Details

This route covers Zwift's experimental "all dirt" world in a counterclockwise direction.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 03/04/2026

This weekend's picks highlight (among other things) Watopia's Southern Coast Cruise route, which is hosting a Big Spin prize spinner. We're also featuring Zwift Games because it wraps up this weekend, and other popular community events. See our picks:

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Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of April 4-5

Click to see our top event picks for this weekend on Zwift!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 02/04/2026

It may be classics season, but this Saturday we're celebrating cycling's biggest spectacle, Le Grand Boucle, with four races in France! Courses range from flat, sprint-friendly routes to pure climbing routes... just like the real Tour. See route details:

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Tiny Race Series – April 4 Routes – Tour de France, v1

Learn all about this week's Tiny Race routes...

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 02/04/2026

This wheelset, the first competitive tri-spoke/disc combo in Zwift, pairs Princeton's Mach 7580 TSV2 front wheel with a Blur 633 V3 disc in the rear. So how does it perform vs other disc wheels? Read on to find out...

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All About the New Princeton Carbonworks Mach TSV2/Blur Disc Wheelset in Zwift

Learn all about the first competitive tri-spoke/disc combo in game!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 01/04/2026

The first race of ZRL Round 4 happens next Tuesday, and it's a team time trial with a spicy finish! "Hell of the North" is one of France's newer routes, hasn't been raced yet in ZRL, and should make for an interesting opening TTT. See our race guide:

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Zwift Racing League Week 1 Guide: Hell of the North (TTT)

Valuable tips for the first race of round 4!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 01/04/2026

This is our 12th April Fools’ Day on Zwift, and each year ZHQ has come up with something fun for the community. This year Zwift has a new surprise - they've swapped out the supertuck rider position for the superman! Read all about it:

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Superman Supertucking for April Fools’ Day on Zwift

It's time to get REALLY aero...

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 31/03/2026

Princeton's Wake 6560 is the company's flagship racing wheelset, known for aero performance and light weight. It's also the new best all-arounder in game. See the results of our speed tests:

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All About the New Princeton Carbonworks Wake 6560 White Wheels in Zwift

Learn about the new top all-arounder wheelset in Zwift!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 30/03/2026

Zwift + Pas Normal Studios are partnering for a race series April 6 to May 3, and it's going to be a gravel blowout! The series features three new gravel-focused routes and is timed to line up with new gravel frames and wheelsets in Zwift's Drop Shop... Get all the details:

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Pas Racing Series Announced: New Gravel, New Bikes, New Unlocks!

Kit unlock, new bikes and wheels, and new gravel roads!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 30/03/2026

Next week (Monday, April 6), the third and final Camp of the season begins. It's a 5-stage workout series all about helping you transition to outdoor riding with confidence. Dive into all the details:

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Zwift Camp: Breakthrough Announced, Begins April 6

Indoor rides>outdoor results.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 28/03/2026

"Our founder Linda began road cycling at a time when the only options were to ride with men or to ride alone. Unwilling to accept that reality, she founded Female Cycling Force to connect women in cycling and to inspire more women to start riding themselves."

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Female Cycling Force Wants To See More Women on Bikes

Learn more about this club that became a brand!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 27/03/2026

The Big Spin, Zwift Games, and the zFondo series earn top spots this weekend, for different reasons. We've also got two community race series to feature - one wrapping up with a banger of a long course, and another just starting, with age group-based categories! See our picks:

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Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of March 28-29

Click to see our top event picks for this weekend on Zwift!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 26/03/2026

Zipp has a long history of cool IRL wheelsets being brought into Zwift, but until the latest game update, there were no Zipp gravel wheels in game. But that's all changed: the Zipp 303 XPLR SW wheels have arrived, and with them, boosted gravel bike performance in Zwift dirt! Speed test results:

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All About the New Zipp 303 XPLR SW Gravel Wheels in Zwift

Zwift's first new set of gravel hoops in ages brings a boost in dirt performance!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 26/03/2026

This week's races all feature not just one tough push at the end... but two! Can you handle the 1-2 gut punch? See route details:

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Tiny Race Series – March 28 Routes – 1-2 Punch

Learn all about this week's Tiny Race routes...

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 26/03/2026

Zwift's latest update includes a new gravel frame from Canyon. Simply named the "Canyon Grail SLX" in game, based on the colorway, it appears to be Zwift's version of the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8. It's pretty fast... and it's available at level 10+. Get all the details:

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All About the New Canyon Grail SLX Gravel Frame on Zwift

A new, fast gravel frame available to beginning Zwifters.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 25/03/2026

Princeton Carbonworks arrived in Zwift last week, with three wheelsets released to the game: the Alta 3532, the Wake 6560 White, and the Mach TSV2/Blur Disc. Today, we're looking at the ultra-lightweight Alta 3532 wheels. The new top climbers in Zwift! See our speed test results:

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All About the New Princeton Carbonworks Alta 3532 Wheels in Zwift

These ultra-lightweight wheels are the new best climbers in Zwift!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 25/03/2026

Zwift's latest update includes a new gravel frame from Cannondale, the company's first gravel frame in game. The SuperX Lab71 has an eye-catching paintjob, but more importantly, it's fast. See our speed test results:

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All About the New Cannondale SuperX LAB71 Gravel Frame on Zwift

The top-performing female-specific frame in Zwift...

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 24/03/2026

Zwift version 1.110 begins its phased rollout today. This is a significant update, since it includes fast new gravel bike frames, new wheelsets, and a new Makuri Islands route! See details:

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Zwift Update Version 1.110 (159921) Released

Read all about Zwift's latest game update...

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 24/03/2026

New roads (Gravel Mountain and Paris), fresh bikes+wheels, expanded training features, more levels for riders and runners, and fun events on tap. Learn what's coming next with Zwift's Spring TSOZ press release!

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What’s Coming Next? Read “This Season On Zwift” Spring 2026 Press Release

Learn what's coming next on Zwift!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 23/03/2026

While La Flèche Wallonne is an attritional race, it typically comes down to a reduced bunch attacking the Mur de Huy for the final time. Therefore, this is the slope where the race is decided.

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“Mur de Huy” Climb Portal Details

Famous for its inclusion as the finishing climb in La Flèche Wallonne, the Mur de Huy is a steep climb that is typically raced 3x by the men and 2x by the women.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 20/03/2026

This membership-based indoor cycling community was created by Ashleigh Moolman Pasio in 2021 with the mission to revolutionize the indoor cycling experience by creating an inspiring, uplifting and safe space for women to come together to cycle, whatever their level or experience.

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Rocacorba Collective: Redefining the Indoor Cycling Experience

A membership-based indoor cycling community.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 20/03/2026

The Zwift Big Spin kicked off this week with some big pelotons, so it's our top pick for the weekend. But we've also got a Fuego Flats world record attempt, an FRR race series kickoff, and two fun group rides. Learn more:

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Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of March 21-22

Click to see our top event picks for this weekend on Zwift!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 19/03/2026

This week is for the w/kg powerhouses, as every race ends on a climb. And we're not talking about quick uphill sprint finishes - each route ends in at least 2-3 minutes of climbing. See route details:

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Tiny Race Series – March 21 Routes – Uphill Finishes

Learn all about this week's Tiny Race routes...

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 19/03/2026

Locally called “the bump of Melden”, the Koppenberg is known to cyclists worldwide for its inclusion in the Tour of Flanders Belgian classic. While only 600 meters long, it is feared due to its steepness (up to 22%) and lumpy cobblestones!

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“Koppenberg” Climb Portal Details

Locally called “the bump of Melden”, the Koppenberg is known to cyclists worldwide.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 18/03/2026

Zwift's Route, Climb, and Workout of the Week challenges are designed to get you riding routes and workouts you may not otherwise ride, in return for an XP bonus you wouldn't otherwise earn. See the full schedule of upcoming weekly challenges:

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Weekly Challenge Calendar: See Zwift’s Route and Climb of the Week Schedule

A full calendar of Route, Climb, and Workout of the Week challenges.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 17/03/2026

A bit of Paterberg trivia: this section of road was unpaved and relatively unknown until 1986, when a local farmer cobbled the road because he wanted the Tour of Flanders to pass by his house. Well played, sir! The Paterberg has been included every year since.

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“Paterberg” Climb Portal Details

Like its big brother the Koppenberg, the Paterberg is a cobbled climb known for its inclusion in the Tour of Flanders spring classic.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 16/03/2026

Zwift's Big Spin 2026 kicks off today, and with it the much-loved prize spinner! This year's big prize is the MX Rider, the first-ever "motocross bike" in game. Learn how it performs:

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All About Zwift’s New MX Rider Bike

How well does the Big Spin's grand prize perform in game?

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 14/03/2026

"We feel as though female-identifying athletes are often dichotomized. We’re either there 'just for fun' OR there to compete at our highest level. But what we know is that competing and pushing our limits is fun. Hence, our motto 'having fun, taken seriously'." Learn more about Ruckus Racing:

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Ruckus Racing: Having Fun, Taken Seriously

A race team and development ground run for women, by women.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 13/03/2026

Zwift has never sold the standalone Ride frame at a discount, aside from a very limited sale on cosmetic-blemish frames last March. But yesterday, Zwift announced a 25% off sale on the standalone Zwift Ride Smart Frame! (That's $599USD, down from the regular price of $799.) Shop now:

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Sale Announced: 25% Off Zwift Ride Smart Frame

The sale lasts through the end of March.

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 13/03/2026

This week's picks are a real blend of event types and lengths! We've got a fundraiser of epic proportions, two very different races, an "easy" banded group ride, and a long unbanded group ride. Take your pick, and Ride On!

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Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of March 14-15

Click to see our top event picks for this weekend on Zwift!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 12/03/2026

This week's courses were selected by Danny Enzo, our favorite TikToker. It's a mix of fun crit routes. See route details:

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Tiny Race Series – March 14 Routes – Danny’s Crit Week

Learn all about this week's Tiny Race routes...

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 12/03/2026

This route hits all eight lap leaderboard segments in Watopia in one ride: Hilly, Volcano, Jarvis, with an optional Jungle afterparty. How many jerseys can you grab? Let's goooo!

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Rebel Route: Lap It Up (Watopia)

Hit all lap leaderboard segments in Watopia in one ride!

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Zwift Insider @zwiftinsider.com · 11/03/2026

The new series of public events features three races across designated weekends: an iTT, Points, and Scratch Race (Friday/Saturday/Sunday). Multiple event timeslots make it accessible, and a series-long Order of Merit keeps the competition going! See details:

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FRR Weekend Warrior Series Announced: First Race March 20

3 back-to-back days of racing, Friday to Sunday.

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