It’s a big weekend on Zwift, with multiple big events to participate in, starting Friday. That’s right: this weekend begins early!
Biehler SYN Stage Race
Biehler produce cycling apparel and have been doing so for 15 years, growing into a global brand that uses the most advanced, functional, and eco-friendly fabrics. And they have their very own cycling club, Syndicate Cycling Club (SYN). The fundamental objective of the Biehler Syndicate Cycling Club is to “connect people with the same strong passion for cycling” so that “together we can face the problems that exist in our world, cultivating a better, more conscious and sustainable way of living.”
To celebrate this, they are hosting a 3-stage event on Zwift, with different disciplines to suit each type of rider. With such positive values, this is an event I am keen to be involved in.
It’s also worth noting that if you complete any stage you will unlock the Biehler SYN kit – exclusive only to this event.
Stage 1 – December 3
- World: Makuri Islands
- Route: Flatland Loop
- Lap Distance: 8.1 mi // 13 km (1 lap)
- Elevation: 325 ft // 99 m
- Times: 01:00 CET / 04:00 CET / 07:00 CET / 10:00 CET / 13:00 CET / 16:00 CET / 18:00 CET / 19:00 CET / 20:00 CET / 22:00 CET
Stage 2 – December 4
- World: Watopia
- Route: Hilly Loop
- Lap Distance: 5.7 mi // 9.1 km (3 laps)
- Elevation: 328 ft // 100 m
- Times: 01:00 CET / 04:00 CET / 07:00 CET / 10:00 CET / 13:00 CET / 16:00 CET / 18:00 CET / 19:00 CET / 20:00 CET / 22:00 CET
Stage 3 – December 5
- World: London
- Route: Classique
- Lap Distance: 3.4 mi // 5.4 km (5 laps)
- Elevation: 62 ft // 19 m
- Times: 01:00 CET / 04:00 CET / 07:00 CET / 10:00 CET / 13:00 CET / 16:00 CET / 18:00 CET / 19:00 CET / 20:00 CET / 22:00 CET
See https://www.zwift.com/events/series/biehler-syndicate to sign up
Garmin Never Stop Cycling – Stage 1
Garmin have teamed up with Zwift and from 3rd December are hosting a “choose your own adventure experience.” Garmin will be highlighting unusual routes a few times each day.
Short routes will take place every two hours whilst long routes will kick off every six.
Short Route: Stage One
- World: Makuri Island
- Route: Suki’s Playground
- Lap Distance: 18.5 km
Long Route: Stage One
- World: Watopia
- Route: Dusk in the Wind
- Lap Distance: 52.1km
Multiple event times, see zwift.com/events/series/garmin-never-stop-series-2021 to sign up
Phil’s Cookie Fundough
Last hosted in September, Phil Gaimon’s cookie-themed charity ride (Phil’s Fondo) is back on Zwift, because on 4th December is National Cookie Day in the USA!
It’s one lap of Greater London 8 and one category, so ride at your own pace. Complete the event and unlock a unique cookie-themed jersey. And as it says in the description “please consider a donation to Chefs Cycle for No Kid Hungry!
Donate here: p2p.onecause.com/chefscycle2020/phil-gaimon
Saturday, December 4 @ 5pm CET/4pm GMT/11am EST/8am PST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2459094
3R Ultra Endurance Academy
The 3R Endurance Academy are tackling the PRL Full, the longest route on Zwift. Need I say more!
Saturday, December 4 @ 8am CET/7am GMT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2471823
Neokyo Badge Hunt – Stage 2
If you haven’t explored Zwift’s new expansion, Neokyo, then where have you been?
Zwift have launched a series where we can all team up and ride some of the new routes together, collecting route badges. Stage 2 begins Friday and runs through the weekend.
Stage 2 Details:
- Route: Wandering Flats
- Distance: 25.7 km // 16 mi
- Elevation Gain: 264 m //866 ft
Multiple event times, see zwift.com/events/series/neokyo-badge-hunting-series to sign up
Your Thoughts
Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments!