Top Zwift Events for the Weekend of May 15-16

It’s a “Giant” weekend on Zwift! Here are our favorite picks of giant-themed and Giant-sponsored rides…

Join Eric and the Zwift Insider Team as we tackle the Mega Pretzel to earn that badge.  This challenge is ‘giant’ in scale… at 111km in length, it’s going to be a long one! Learn more about this ride >

Saturday May 15 @ 3PM CEST/2PM BST/9AM ET/6AM PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2053548

The weekend kicks off early with this social ride led by your favorite AHDR/Giant leaders. The ride will target 1.8-2.2 wkg for the entire ride.

I can confirm that Zwift legend and Giant Brand Ambassador Tim Searle has signed up to ride, so join up and enjoy some good banter with our Aussie friends.

Friday May 14 @ 9PM CEST/8PM BST/3PM ET/12PM PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2072130

The main event of the weekend is ‘Ride Like King 13’ – read a full article about it here.

‘Ride Like King’ is an annual event by Giant and Liv Cycling and now is in its 13th edition. This year, by taking part in the event you will be supporting the World Bicycle Relief charity. For every 1300 km completed during this event, Giant Group will donate a Buffalo Bicycle to World Bicycle Relief (WBR). Giant Group will also match the total number of bikes unlocked by participants, doubling the impact!

Incidentally, it is not widely known but Giant manufacture the Buffalo like that the charity distributes!

Multiple times, see event schedule at zwift.com/events/series/ride-like-king-13

Staying with the theme of World Bicycle Relief, join the vEveresting gang as they train on the Alpe in preparation for their vEversting Challenge on May 29, where their efforts will raise money for WBR.  Feel free to sponsor the team via this link.

Saturday, May 15 @ 8AM CEST/7AM BST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2074147

The ultimate Zwift reward, the Zwift Concept Bike (aka Tron) takes a lot of effort to acquire; you have to climb 50,000 meters of elevation to get your hands on this prize. Join Team Giant Camden on one of their weekly rides around the hilliest routes to rack up elevation to get that bike and it’s also a good endurance ride.  Just be sure to select the Everest Challenge before joining (learn more about unlocking the Tron bike here).

Sunday May 16 @ 9:30AM, 3PM CEST/8:30AM, 2PM BST/3:30AM, 9AM ET/12:30AM, 6AM PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2076069

Finish the weekend with a steady-paced ride (2.5-3 w/kg) for 60 mins, and get an exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow riders as well as Giant pros and community leaders.

Sunday May 16 @ 5PM CEST/4PM BST/11AM ET/8AM PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2076178

Your Thoughts

Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments!