ZWIFT First Look - New 'Road to Ruins' Expansion

The ribbon has been cut, so to speak, the new expansion road in Zwift (Watopia) has been opened. Here's my first look ride of the anti-clockwise route around the Road to Ruins!
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[@TheRoshan89]

As a gamer who is now into fitness, zwift is the coolest thing ever!

[@bikebry]

Ah man! I wish I could have caught up or you could have waited so I could have joined you! "No waiting Brian!" Great new roads!

[@cameroncresswell2986]

Love the Foo Fighter reference for the 'road to ruins' Lama

[@jackiegerwitz-dunn4046]

I am really looking forward to exploring this new expansion, I am new to Zwift (3 weeks) but still welcome new roads. Shane, great job sharing and Zwift crew for creating this! Winters here on the windward side of Lake Erie in Buffalo can keep us off the roads many days. With Zwift....problem solved! Thanks for this great video. Good on ya mate!!!

[@THESWPLACE]

Awesome seeing you out on the new roads and thanks for the shout-out! Love the rain forest look, it so reminds me of a place in Belize!. Great first look video! RIDE ON my friend!

[@theOtakuCyclist]

THESWPLACE getting the old band back together I see ⚡️😎⚡️

[@firecogs]

Those roades look the coolest to me by far. Way to go Zwift. Can’t wait to try them.

[@Cookefan59]

Wow. This is three years old!? I’m so new to the game. Excellent video as usual. Thanks Shane.

[@johnnyb1829]

Another great vid Shane.... can't wait to try the new route out this weekend.. oh just bought a Tacx Neo on your recommendations...... and love it ! 👍

[@mattr0815]

Sitting at Level 7.5, I was a little disappointed. I've now booked a vacation day off work for next week and plan to have an epic ride to nudge me up to level 10. I guess that's what Zwift wanted me to do :)

[@jimhansen5395]

Great seeing a Lama on the new route. Very pleasant surprise. And for my money, you can never have too much gravel, although I wouldn't mind if they toned down the dust effect a bit. Will obscure the view in a large group. I love the new graphics though. The environment was great. Made me want to pitch a tent and hike around the ruins and ride the gravel roads for a few weeks.

[@jamesthornton7094]

Rode this route the first time last night. Enjoy your videos.

[@runninginthefamily]

Thanks for the vid Shane. I'm pumped about having a new Neo now!

[@BoroOman]

Thanks Shane great video. I've just reached level 10 so thanks for the preview of my next ride.

[@richarddort5889]

Looks like fun! And with the massive popularity of gravel bikes it makes sense to me for there to be a gravel section on there now.

[@markmcdougall2406]

Thanks for the preview Shane! I'm ~9.8 right now so going for a Zwift ride after lunch! :)

[@ImmortalDrazhar]

Crikey I've got some weight to lose and some levels to gain before I can even keep up with your seemingly casual pace! Brilliant video Shane, thanks for the four since I'm not yet level 10 (having only joined Zwift this month and all.)

[@bendixon2898]

Started watching but will go and look for myself. Goodonyah Shane

[@tomaskalyniuk4233]

yeah i got flagged doing 250 watts rhis happened 5 times contacted zwift 2 times nothing was done

[@scenario1236]

Great First Look Shane! If i'm inside this weekend will try it out...My Neo sings on the gravel too, I assumed it was normal, I was hoping I wouldn't have to return this like I did the Flux.

[@ShawnKurschner]

Just unlocked this morning, can't wait to ride it tonight.

[@Chitown388]

Really nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@quiltedwithlove]

Thanks for the video! Awesome commentary. As a very low Cat D rider I was exhausted by the time I made it to the entrance past the bridge which kind of ruined the experience. It would be nice if any races/rides would start at the entrance past the bridge. I made the loop in 19 minutes though. Way too much road dust. Also wish there was a sprint section. Thanks again!

[@tctc9]

Can’t wait to try it tomorrow morning

[@3DKiwi]

I think it's great and the most interesting ride on Zwift so far. I rode around the loop 4 times and it seems to encourage you to ride it hard and fast so it should be great for racing. Now we just need a whole lot more which it looks like they're working on. Yeah I can see Neo owners turning off the road feel.

[@Shauncat1]

Awesome Shane

[@runben1000]

awesome content mate

[@Garybaxter1]

nice review shane! :-)

[@jabba149]

I hope they have reduced the amount of dust produced on this new course or all of this beautiful scenery will be just one big beige screen when on a group ride

[@channeljmc8819]

cant wait to get a smart trainer and get onto zwift

[@stevenbass6576]

Great video thanks!!

[@tjn0110]

Seeing as there is a level requirement to unlock, I propose next expansion to be "Level 26 Executive VIP Members Only" lounge route.

[@kwc7391]

They did a beautiful job

[@philadams9254]

Reminds me of Crash Bandicoot! Not long before I hit level 10. Looking forward.

[@acousticmany]

I'd love to see zwift add some of the famous climbs of the grand tours.

[@LouDon-ih4sf]

Nice scenery and love the background noise. A bit less dust would be better as group rides will ruin the visual effects. But great road to ride on the trainer 9/10.

[@CravingTrails]

Seen the entire ride, Wow. Am a level 8 rider now, but can't wait to get to level 10 and try it out. The grafix are really nice, i've allways liked riding in the woods and missed these in Whatopia, but this is great! I wonder if this means there will be a new long ride added including this track.

[@1975lap]

Would like to see an additional race start/end near this loop.

[@jessvarey2597]

I wish you could choose where you start, instead of having to ride out along the same roads all of the time. :) Thanks for the vid, Shane. Nice work!

[@jenniferw6081]

Hate the dust. With all the subscription money we pay, Zwift can afford to seal the roads!

[@stephaniegonzalez30]

Flowers appear to be bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes...very common to see along roadsides in Texas

[@conattila]

I’m only level 6 so I enjoyed this very much!

[@Armin_27]

Super cool, looks beautiful! that´s why i buld a decent 2ndhand gaming pc to be able to enjoy the scenery more while suffering :D

[@eCyclingTVGermany]

Hello, how can you move freely in the world? So you can move the camera in the world, but with the normal keyboard shortcut does not work. Many Thanks!

[@janpeterlassen7791]

Great video, thanks! Have new achievements been added along with the new route (like with the volcano loop)? And my reward proposal would be a CX/gravel bike for completing 25 laps on the jungle loop ;)

[@luismedeiros7139]

I watched this video while riding the new course :D ZWIFtception :P

[@pontussoderman4758]

nice touch with the foo fighters song ;)

[@noelyboy6969]

Getting the new tacx neo this week, is swift the way to go

[@gplama]

There's trial versions of all training software out there. Load 'em up and pick the one that works best for you.

[@benswinnerton8161]

What resistance setting do you have your kickr set on?

[@SurfRaven7]

when can we get some in-game Lama kit?

[@johnfarr5415]

So question for you Shane regarding all of those unpaved roads. Sure with the Neo you can feel them...I'm sure that's neat and all but I have a KICKR. Knowing that when riding real gravel and cobbles and planks there's more resistance than proper tarmac, does Zwift increase the road resistance slightly over those surfaces? Or is it only the feel for Neo owners?

[@gplama]

I don't believe there is anything more/less applied to the Kickr resistance. It's just a little shimmy shimmy on the Neo. :)

[@SR14s]

was great to ride the new road, with nice rolling hills. the steep pinches at the start sure is a heart starter though haha, ps you are also correct with the mites and tites

[@iPedal]

Oh man! I thought I would be the first one putting up a livestream but of course you had to provide a much more elaborate and interactive video of the new expansion... I love you and hate you now! Jokes! You're the best! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3u8d3awn7J0p9Em30s

[@JackRussell021]

I am new to Zwift, so I am only a level 4. But if I configure to do reverse KOM and do a manual turn at the right spot, I suspect I can get onto the new route. Agreed about too much dust.

[@3DKiwi]

You won't get past the force field

[@ravingcyclist624]

The new roads did not show up on my ZML. I had version 2.1.2(310). The latest version is 2.1.3. I could see the little white dots running across the fields. :-) People who have the same problem should try updating their ZML version. I made Zwift aware and posted it on the Community Board.

[@MrRol08]

Somebody's going to crash with all that dust ! :)

[@MegaFasTrak]

What is the green fluid in your water bottle?

[@gplama]

Staminade. It's drink mix.

[@jtepsr]

Shane do you use a dedicated road bike for your indoor trainer

[@gplama]

I only have one road bike. I use it for everything. No there are no dramas using carbon bikes on indoor trainers (correctly).

[@karlc9773]

Is it a slow move towards off road riding

[@xj-sl2fb]

what time does the aussie hump day ride start? Is it every week? Very nice route!

[@gplama]

7pm AEST. Check the Zwift Mobile Link schedule or the Zwift schedule on their website for your timezone.

[@kwc1423]

Are there (3) new options: Road to Ruins, Big Loop and Jungle Circuit ?

[@gplama]

I saw two when I quickly clicked through the menus. I believe there are those three after reading a few comments.

[@PDarcy]

Toucan play at that game! Whey hey!!! 😜

[@PDarcy]

The firefly’s are cool. Also the shadow of the rider in front of you from the bike light.

[@zeekryder7735]

Perez the Sloth @ 11:15

[@NathanBudd]

How will the group rides work if you join, but aren't L10?

[@gplama]

Release notes indicate you can still do group rides through there if you're not Level 10.

[@Lodosj]

8:27 more roads to come??

[@philadams9254]

Nah, that just looks like a dead end.

[@b17duf]

Still not level 10....... must ride more!

[@surfinDelMar]

Shane, in your opinion does Zwift warrant a 4K monitor or is a 1080P HD or 720P acceptable? Thanks!

[@gplama]

1080 (FullHD) is more than fine. If you've got a beastly PC/Mac that'll run Zwift in Ultra, then 4K would be a nice option. Not essential though.

[@surfinDelMar]

How is your computer transmitting Zwift to the monitor...cable or wireless somehow? Also, any particular ANT+ dongle you recommend? I have a Stages PM and will be running an Apple MacBook Air. Putting the final pieces of my pain cave together. Thanks.

[@johnora3857]

Is it possible to get the blue thumb in real life like on your cam?

[@gplama]

These were from a Zwift event years ago. They haven’t been seen much since. They need to up their swag game.

[@johnora3857]

@@gplama word!

[@stevezodiac491]

Does road feel never work on zwift on a tacx neo in erg mode ?

[@gplama]

ERG is for training, not really for simulation. I wouldn't want it in ERG myself.

[@stevezodiac491]

@@gplama Just bought my neo recently, that's obviously why my road feel never comes on, I am always training in erg mode. Must try just riding out of erg mode.

[@brianwoods2998]

An easier way to remember it mights up, tights down.

[@gplama]

Tights down. Got it. :)

[@OLHaile]

Next Expansion @8:23?

[@whitestuff10]

I have JUST ridden this and now I'm watching somebody else do exactly the same thing. #mayanrepeats

[@yanicklantaigne75]

Looks like MTB racing is near

[@mattywildman101]

Why don't zwift make rowing erg mode or something

[@gplama]

They're now doing running (unofficially). I'm sure it's on the cards. I'd love to see a whole world of indoor sports included on the one platform.

[@mattywildman101]

Shane Miller yeah it would be so cool I think zwift is a brilliant thing however I would use it if the weather is bad outside

[@EmperorOab]

I need this, but for the worlds of The Elder Scrolls, The Witcher, and LOZ Breath of the Wild!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Peaknik]

Sorry Shane, I am not going to continue to watch the video, I want to discover it by myself! (liked the video though...)

[@BBQPeanut]

awww man all these cool updates on zwift and i can't even ride my bike =/

[@gplama]

What's up Peanut? Crash? Or broken bike?

[@BBQPeanut]

Hit by 4 cars while cycling and a bus while walking this summer. Was Zwifting almost 3 days after I first broke my shoulder, and then a few months later got hit again and broke my elbow and hip was displaced.. one of my bikes was destroyed, my carbon bike seems fine but I'm not sure if it's actually safe given that no one ever sells or buys crashed carbon frames. Hopefully I'll be ready to go next season though! I managed to practice riding with one hand a lot before the second major accident so that was fun.

[@kulahula1]

man looks like Johnny Sins :)

[@mpk2707]

Group rides on the new course is going to be annoying with all the dust from the dirt road.

[@gplama]

Release notes say they've reduced the amounts of dust kicked up.

[@mpk2707]

That's good. Every time you hit the dirt roads you never really know where you end up in the bunch, coming out again. What I'm saying is that I hate the dirt roads because Zwift has, up until now, over done the dust effect. Looking fwd to trying the new loop.

[@OldDavo1950]

Agree too much dirt, but what the hell. I only have a dumb trainer and dont get involved in races. Easy to get dropped when you cant see where you are going.

[@apond58]

I don't really care for more new roads. I'd like them spend more time on structured training plans at consistent times every day. The Group Workouts are the best feature on Zwift. Currently the group workouts are helter-skelter in their timing and content. It is rare that you can find what you want to do, when you want to do it. Maybe they should allow private Group Workouts (i.e., team members who want to train together) on the lightly used Richmond course.

[@gplama]

I had a hunch Group Workouts would be a tough ask to get people hooked into. Training plans can be very specific. As are schedules.

[@soulsnotsmiles336]

nice graphics, but as previously said... too much dust cloud

[@StoppedClockImaging]

Cool but way too much dust!!

[@gplama]

Agreed. Not as much dust as I've covered the pain cave in today installing new downlights though. Crikey. Plasterboard is nasty! :)

[@StoppedClockImaging]

That is nasty!! Just read the update blurb and they have in their words "reduced the dirt road dust effect in large packs of riders" fingers crossed they reduced it enough.

[@bradleysteven183]

Awesome video! I just did a whole “how to” video on how to run using Zwift, and this method allows for super smooth transition from the bike to the run! Check it out if you get a minute!

[@thomasgiallo5899]

First