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Zwift has opened its latest virtual travel destination, Makuri Islands. Makuri Islands is a new Zwift World primed for future expansion. The first map within Makuri Islands will be Yumezi, a fantastical countryside destination, inspired by Japanese culture. Yumezi boasts a wide variety of road types from tight, flat, winding …

Cycling is pushing boundaries, writes Sports Marketing Surveys' Marc Anderman

Zwift has launched Hide Display, giving Zwifters the chance to explore more and lose themselves in the game’s landscapes without distraction. The feature is available when free-riding and running or participating in a group event or race. The ‘HUD’ will remain a necessary feature when in workout mode or in …

UCI and Zwift are to participate in the Olympic Virtual Series (OVS), a new virtual event launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It will be one of the five sports, alongside rowing, baseball-softball, sailing and motorsport, on the programme of the inaugural edition of the OVS. By collaborating on …

UCI E-Cycling World Champion Jason Osborne has joined Lezyne’s ambassador line-up for 2021. While Osborne’s athletic focus has previously been dominated by rowing, where he’s twice been crowned world champion, he has long had an interest in cycling. His time on the bike has been used to great effect – …

A new digital format Eurobike Insights is to look at some of the bike industry’s ‘most important’ issues, with Messe Friedrichshafen setting up a digital studio to create new opportunities for more varied digital communication to accompany its events. The premiere edition of Eurobike Insights will be analysing the home …

Wahoo is launching its new Kickr Direct Connect accessory. It is the “world’s only” device that allows riders to create a wired connection between their modern indoor ride simulator and their home network. The Kickr Direct Connect, available now, costs £79.99. As of today, Wahoo’s SUF Training System, TrainerRoad, FullGaz, …

Wattbike has announced an integration with virtual cycling platform Rouvy. Wattbike users are now able to connect their Atom, AtomX, Nucleus, Pro or Trainer with the Rouvy app to benefit from an’ immersive’ indoor cycling experience. With connectivity to Rouvy’s smart training app, the Wattbike Atom and AtomX smart bikes …

RGT Cycling has unveiled Racing Parameters, a new function which enables riders to create their own race formats, hosting and competing in time trial and elimination events. Until now, virtual cycling races have adhered to a basic road race setup featuring a mass start where first across the finish line …

Santini has launched a full custom indoor 2021 collection for men and women. The brand has created a range of technical and eco jerseys, singlets, bib shorts and accessories for the growing indoor market. Jon Sangan, UK custom sales manager, said: “Currently, there is a “make do” attitude to indoor …