New routes on Zwift: Urukazi "Islands of the Giants" - extension of the Makuri Islands

Urukazi is the name of the new island landscape on Zwift, which TOUR launched in September along with other new functions and features. has mentioned. The Zwift world of Makuri-Islands was last expanded in November 2021 by Neokyo extended. With Urukazi, there are now a total of over 40 miles, or around 65 kilometres, of Zwift's island world to explore. From the neon-lit town of Neokyo, you can head to the countryside and the coast.

Urukazi (pronounced: woo-roo-kah-zi)

The name Urukazi combines two Okinawan words: "uru", shore, and "kazi", breeze. Both words together are intended to evoke the tranquil and unspoilt character of the southern Japanese archipelago. The new roads show Zwift's interpretation of the landscape of these islands. But you can also drive on cobblestones, gravel and a new surface in the new expansion of the Zwift universe.

How do you get to Urukazi and what can you expect there?

There are three ways to get to Urukazi:

1. Directly over a paddock,
2. from Yumezi southwards through a canyon or
3. From Neokyo, also heading south, the route leads through a cave system to Urukazi.

Urukazi offers a wide variety of routes and landscapes. From an impressive coastline with fast gravel roads that lead directly along the water to lush flora and fauna and a tough test for the legs, it has it all.

These are the eight new routes on Zwift

There are a total of eight new routes to drive. With Urukazi, the Makuri Islands now have over 65 kilometres of roads to offer.

Mech Isle Loop

Short circular route through an industrial estate

• Route: 4 km
• Altitude metres: 38,7 m

Bridges and Boardwalks

The largest island in Urukazi

• Route: 6.3 km
• Altitude metres: 59,5 m

Island Hopper

All the islands of Urukazi in a single round

• Route: 18 km
• Altitude metres: 128,5 m

Fine and Sandy

Mangroves and sandy beaches on a road trip

• Route: 10.6 km
• Altitude metres: 77,1 m

Island Outskirts

A race for the outskirts of Urukazi

• Route: 11.3 km
• Altitude metres: 90,1 m

Makuri 40

"Feel the burn" on this 40 km loop around Makuri

• Route: 40 km
• Altitude metres: 306,6 m

Country to Coastal

Journey from open fields to the ocean

• Route: 33.4 km
• Altitude metres: 274 m

Turf N Surf

A race from the city streets to the sandy beaches

• Route: 24.6 km
• Altitude metres: 195,8 m

Event tip: Tour of the Makuri Islands 3 to 30 November

The Makuri Islands tour runs from 3 to 30 November, so it's in full swing. The tour allows you to explore everything the Makuri Islands have to offer. Stages 5 and 6 will take you along the new roads of Urukazi. For more information and to register for the Makuri Islands Tour, please visit here.