Zwift’s “The Big Spin” event is back for the third year in 2026. This year, it’s safe to say that Zwift has upped its game with this event, bringing a new “mystery spinners” feature and 12 new unlocks.
The Basics
- 4 stages
- Starts March 16th and runs through April 6th
- Prize spinning wheel at the end of each stage
- Rides taking place hourly (not officially a race)
- Option for on-demand completion
Mystery Spinners
New “Mystery Spinners” are hidden throughout the map, marked by treasure chests for riders to discover. When you find one, you’ll get a spin with a chance to unlock rewards from past Big Spin events.
Starting February 27, there will be eight Mystery Spinners scattered across Watopia. This serves as a cool way to add a bit of adventure to your rides and give Zwifters an extra reason to explore parts of the course they might normally skip.
Stages
Stage 1: Desert Discovery
Route: Flat Out Fast
Distance: 21.4km // Elevation: 46m
Stage 2: Hidden Temple
Route: Mayan San Remo
Distance: 21km // Elevation 219m
Stage 3: Lost Coast Adventure
Route: Southern Coast Cruise
Distance: 26.3km // Elevation: 147m
Stage 4: Sand & Sequoias
Route: Sand & Sequoias
Distance: 20.1km // Elevation: 175m
Unlocks
This year, Zwift has added 12 new unlocks for riders to obtain.
- 4 new kits
- The Big Spin Tri-Spoke wheel
- The Big Spin Limeade helmet
- Titan Grove Hat
- Bandana
- Beanie
- Fuego Flats Cowboy Hat
- Jungle Headphones
- MX RIDER bike
Register for The Big Spin 2026: https://www.zwift.com/the-zwift-big-spin
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