FemmeCycle Collab has been on a mission to convert riders to racers since 2023. We believe that with the right guidance, community, and opportunities, anyone can discover their inner superpower!
Our new Summer Ramp Up Series is a 3-week women-only race series featuring a different race format each week. Results are based on individual performance only (this is not a team competition), categories are beginner-friendly, and there are four time zones to choose from.
But the Summer Ramp-Up Series isn’t just about racing. It’s a journey designed to boost your confidence and sharpen your tactical skills in different race styles. Every week throws a new challenge your way to ensure you get a well-rounded development experience.
Zwift Ride Giveaway
All participants who successfully complete every race in the series will be entered into an exclusive raffle for a spectacular grand prize! To qualify, you must complete all three mini races in Week 1, and then one race in Week 2 (Individual Time Trial) and one race in Week 3 (Points Race).
The ultimate reward for your dedication? The chance to win a Zwift Ride with KICKR Core! (We’ve got the Ride covered; all we ask is that you cover the shipping!)
Route and Schedule Details
Race times each week will be:
- 9am UTC/5am IT/2am PT
- 4pm UTC/12pm ET/9am PT
- 11pm UTC/7pm ET/4pm PT
- 2am UTC/10pm ET/7pm PT
Each time slot is its own league on ZwiftPower, so you’ll want to race a consistent time slot to compete for maximum points overall.
Week 1 – July 29: Mini Races – Sharpen Your Instincts
We kick off the series with three shorter, intense events, perfect for developing your sprint power and strategic positioning within a pack. You’ll be racing three distinct mini races, each with a unique challenge for racers:
- Course 1 – Bell Lap – 1 lap (2km)
- Course 2 – Macaron – 1 lap (2.6km)
- Course 3 – Sea to Tree – 1 lap (3.8km)
Each race will award finish points only – 100 points for first, 99 for second, 98 for third… down to the last finisher. Points for each race will be added together, and the racer with the most points (out of 300) after the third race will win the week.
Tip: Don’t forget to sign up for all 3 events. When you cross the finish line, exit the race and head to the pen for the next race!
Week 2 – August 5: Individual Time Trial – The Ultimate Test of Power
The second week shifts focus to the individual time trial (ITT). This discipline is a true test of your sustained power output, mental fortitude, and pacing strategy. In “the race of truth” it’s you against the clock, pushing your limits in a solitary effort.
Course – Loch Loop – 2 laps (16km)
You’ll want to load in your best TT bike this week! Draft is turned off, so even though you will see racers around you, you will not benefit from being in their draft. Top finisher will be awarded 100 points, second finisher will get 99 points, third finisher will get 98 points, right on down to the last finisher.
Week 3 – August 12: Points Race – Master the Art of Strategy
Conclude the series with the thrilling points race. This engaging format combines elements of endurance and tactical brilliance as riders accumulate points at designated segments throughout the race.
Course – Mayan San Remo – 1 lap (21.4km)
The race course includes includes two QOM segments and one sprint segment. The segments will award points for Fastest Through the Segment (FTS) and First Across the Line (FAL), down to the 10th rider, and riders will receive finish points as well (100 points for the first rider, 99 for second, 98 for third…).
- Mayan Mountainside QOM – FAL/FTS for top 10
- Itza QOM – FAL/FTS for top 10
- Acropolis Sprint – FAL/FTS for top 10
The sum of all the points (FTS and FAL for the 2 QOMs and Sprint, plus finish points) determines your final score for the week.
Event Signup
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/fccsummerseries
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