The theme for this weekend’s picks is “Out of your comfort zone.” For one event in particular, this is putting it mildly!
Hardness Weekend Race powered by KALAS eSRT
This is the longest event I have ever seen on Zwift. As it says in the Companion app, “First of its kind, be sure to take part in this.”
The distance is 560km, or if that is too much, try a mere 208 km, in France. The details for the different event categories are as follows but you also need to sign up by completing this form.
This is a ride that will certainly take you “out of your comfort zone” and probably well beyond!
Saturday June 12 @ 9am CEST/8am BST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2036814
Olympic Virtual Series Workout Inspired by Anna van der Breggen
This is Workout #4 of the series, inspired by Dutch cyclist Anna van der Breggen. These group training sessions are intense!
Multiple event times, see zwift.com/olympic-virtual-series
Into the Red by RELENTLESS (No HUD)
Let’s confess. Many of us are slaves to data in Zwift, constantly checking power, heart rate, and any other bit of information that we think will help us put in a good performance. However, this race strips it all away as this is a No Heads Up Display event, which means you will be racing on “feel.”
Personally speaking, I am a ‘slave to data’ so an event like this would certainly take me “out of my comfort zone.” I actually think this would be quite fun and a throwback to the old days before we got obsessed by data. Certainly one to try.
Saturday June 12 @ 12pm CEST/11am BST/6am EST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2128624
Monday’s Mountain Massif – Sunday Recce
Join me as I lead my first group ride (I will be well “out of my comfort zone”)! But I won’t be alone, with Zwift legend Tim Searle on hand to provide advice and guidance. He joins me as part of our two-part Zwift Insider article highlighting the challenges of leading group rides. I will also be joined by members of the 3R VEveresting Academy as they look to shake off any aches and pains from their previous VEveresting success.
Sunday June 13 @ 10am CEST/9am BST/4am EST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2123261
The Stampede (ITT) by Herd Racing League
A 41km individual time trial – that is over an hour of pure torture right there!
Sunday June 13 @ 8pm CEST/7pm BST/2pm EST/11am PST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2130147
Weekend Long Run
Test yourself with a long run! There are various distances, with the longest being 10 miles.
Sunday June 13 @ 2:30pm CEST/1:30pm BST/8:30am EST/5:30am PST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2130066
Your Thoughts
Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments!