Zwift has introduced eight new routes in the latest update to its virtual cycling platform. Riders can now compete in and around the nightlife of Neokyo, inspired by the vibrancy of the Japanese metropolis.

Neokyo is part of the Makuri Islands world, which riders can access after installing the latest Zwift update; the Makuri Islands and the new Neokyo map are connected by a road in the rice paddies, where users can

Shortly after, the new Neokyo map will be available for download.

Riders who prefer shorter routes can choose between the 6.1km Railways and Rooftops route or the 3.7km Rooftop Rendezvous circuit. [The 14.1km Neon Flats is a flat route through the city, while sprinters will find valuable terrain at the Sprinters' Playground, where they can enjoy four sprints on a 12.3km course. The other flat route is 9.5 km in the city center and is called Sleepless City.

Riders who prefer a longer ride with a bit of climbing will find Neokyo Allnighter, 24.3 km with four sprints and a King of the Mountain section.

Wandering Flats is 25 km long through the countryside. The longest and steepest route in the new update is Temples and Towers, at 32.5 km and three mountain awards.

The update is available for download now, but Zwift cautions that it may take some time due to the large file size.

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