Norseman Xtreme Triathlon has a history of pushing Zwifters to their limits, and this weekend Norseman and Zwift have organized a series of rides to do just that while raising funds for childhood cancer research and treatment.
There are two event options: a 12-hour ride that unlocks the coveted black Norseman jersey, and a series of shorter 1-hour events which unlock the white Norseman jersey. These are group ride events, not races, but there is no stated pace or ride leader, so don’t expect them to feel like a social ride!
Norseman Charity Marathon 12 Hour Ride
The event description for this ride starts off with: “This is not for you. Nothing personal. But it’s not. This event is for people with fight. And resilience. And minds tougher than their bodies.”
Intimidating! But it should be. This is a 12-hour event held on Watopia’s tough Four Horsemen route. Late join is allowed, feather and aero boost powerups are in play, and if you finish the event you’ll unlock the black Norseman jersey.
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/norseman/view/4316018
Norseman Charity Mini-Marathon Rides
For the rest of us mortals, 12 1-hour events have been organized beginning at 6am UTC Saturday/2am EDT Saturday/11pm PDT Friday.
These events are on Watopia’s Mountain Route. Late join is allowed, feather and aero boost powerups are in play, and if you finish the event you’ll unlock the white Norseman jersey.
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/norseman
Fundraising Details
This event is fundraising for KiTZ:
The “Hopp Children’s Tumor Center Heidelberg” (abbreviated: KiTZ) is a joint institution of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD) and Heidelberg University (Uni HD). At the same time, it is a therapy and research center for oncological and haematological diseases in children and adolescents. The aim is to scientifically explore the biology of childhood cancer and severe blood disorders and to closely link promising research approaches with patient care.
Learn more at www.kitz-heidelberg.de
You can support the fundraising effort of these events by donating here. There is also information on that page for setting up your own fundraising campaign through that site.
It states in the sign-up: We will unlock the black Norseman jersey if you keep your pedals moving for 12 hours
Does this mean NO stopping pedaling at all, or can u “rest” going downhill? will be a bummer if you stop pedaling going downhill, and get a DQ.
Well, what they state is true.
But I’d also bet money that you could unlock the jersey just by joining the event, riding a bit, and staying logged in until the 12-hour mark.
There’s no honor or achievement in that, of course. But as far as I know Zwift has no mechanism for enforcing a certain level of performance in an event like this to give someone an unlock.
If we actually have to be pedaling the entire time, I need to figure out a way to put my trainer in a giant catbox. 🙂
@Eric Schlange wow even doing the real thing they must have a comfort breaks and fuel stops so sounds a little crazy to me 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
I love my Norseman black jersey. It was very tough to earn it. They never give it for an easy recovery ride.
It says a 12hr ride not race so if people use it as recovery ride what’s the difference? 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️