This is very subjective but a lighter subject compared to other threads.
Every time I ride the Esses, in either direction, I think the designers created a master piece of road.
By far, the best stretch of road in Zwift.
This is very subjective but a lighter subject compared to other threads.
Every time I ride the Esses, in either direction, I think the designers created a master piece of road.
By far, the best stretch of road in Zwift.
Ooo I like this topic.
Not sure I could pick a “best” as there’s so much good content.
The views when doing “Col du Zwift” on Watopia Epic KOM are gorgeous. (EDIT - I see @CouchTo1200K linked a photo below - that’s the spot!)
Titan’s Grove is pretty great too but the ups and downs hit a bit hard, as Lee implied, if you just want a relaxing ride.
If anyone hasn’t seen the downloadable Watopia Map, ZI hosts it here: Download or Purchase a Watopia Course Map | Zwift Insider
EDIT - I’ve been so obsessed with badge-hunting, I need to go re-ride all the routes to figure out my favourites. Loving the suggestions down-thread - did the Esses in the ToW Stage 2 ride yesterday - definitely a fave.
Esses is a good shout, also titans grove but possibly the winner was the jungle before the gravel draft turned it into like riding in quicksand.
The original hilly route is still probably one of the best routes about for riding. It has a little bit of everything and hit the right note.
Some of what came after seemed to keep missing the target - The rollers in the forest are for me to harsh, like they have been set up to be challenging and went a little to far. The underwater tunnels seem a waste now but fit a purpose.
I like Crit city, its a good course, works both directions and does what is needed without the bells and whistles.
The Jungle used to be my “go-to” route before changes to how dirt behaved.
the one that contains the finishing banner
In terms of route to fill an hour ish my favourite would be Watopia figure of 8 has everything and road to ruins used to run it close.
I quite enjoy the pace partner on that route - Makes for a good hour with Brevet.
Edit to add - Perhaps we need a worse road in zwift thread alongside this- But then the Jungle or that twisty road in France will walk it
I really like the mountain Route especially the little rollers just before you get to the top of the KOM
I really like the bypass road at the base of epic kom, something about being on the edge of a cliff with the whimsical waterfalls and ruins is very appealing to me.
R.G.V… A nice spin through the always sunny French countryside.
Grand Central, reminds me of my typical South Downs lane rides March-Nov depending on weather and my health between Bishop’s Waltham/ Hawkley/ South Harting, moderate up/ down/ gentle rolling before it’s time to find the climbing legs again.
Its nice until the last 3km where for some explicit reason they zig zagged the course along the river - I just think it didn’t need so many twists and turns.
I agree the “intestines” aren’t the best. I don’t mind them on my own but it does seem always to be a challenge to keep a group together through that section.
So let’s be more specific: The northern and eastern portions of R.G.V., past Mont Saint-Michel, through the village with the Pave sprint, and up to the aqueduct.
Ocean Lava Cliffside Loop = most underrated route in Watopia.
This spot is always nice to see:
…and I like the longer Makuri routes that start in Neokyo, go out to the countryside, and come back.
I’m a fan of the Titan’s Grove roller coaster. Keeps me on my toes, and feels fun to ride.
It would be easier to talk about the roads I dislike…
Agree 100%. Ocean Lava Cliffside is a top one for me.
@CouchTo1200K. I actually like the cliff side part better going the other direction…you can see over the side better.
Zwift needs to make us a “Ocean Lava Cliffside Reverse”.
Best Race Course… Figure of 8 or Richmond UCI
Quiet spin… R.G.V
Longer ride… Legends and Lava
Total madness… Four Horsemen…
Lots of good routes already mentioned, but some that I haven’t seen mentioned yet are the various dirt paths in Makuri Islands. Those are some of my favorites. Cheers!