There are diverse events to try this weekend, including two from our friends in Canada, tackling the mighty Uber Pretzel or Ven-Top, and more. We’ve sorted these events from longest to shortest, since they’re mostly happening on Saturday.
Z Badge Hunt – The Über Pretzel – hosted by Zwift Insider
You may have seen the post earlier this week – Zwift Insider is hosting “The Über Pretzel Badge Hunt Event” on Saturday. This is believed by many to be the hardest route on Zwift, so the most “fun” way to ride it is in a group.
Zwift Insider-hosted rides include Eric on the beacon as well as Discord, plus hundreds of fellow riders to keep you company.
Read all about the event here >
Saturday, December 18 @ 3pm GMT/10am EST/7am PST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2507187
Norseman Holiday Quest
Writing about my sub 60 Ven-Top effort last week hopfully inspired others to attempt the difficult challenge of riding Ven-Top and thus, I have highlighted the event where last week’s drama unfolded.
Good luck. Just completing the Ven-Top climb is a huge achievement in itself.
Saturday, December 18 @ 11am GMT/6am EST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2525123
Cycling Canada Saturday Fundo
To my surprise, there are very few cycling federations very active on Zwift. But Cycling Canada is one that is, and I’ll soon be catching up with them hear of their plans for Zwift, so watch this space. In the meantime it’s worth highlighting this event, which looks to be a lot of “Fundo”!
Every Saturday Cycling Canada hosts a fondo-style ride open to all skill levels and abilities on rotating courses. Course offerings sample some of Zwift’s longer distance routes, with sub-categories split by distance. The event is marked as a “ride”, but Zwifters can expect some action at the front, not unlike an in-person fondo. Join at your own pace to reach your weekly distance target, or challenge fellow Zwifters to race with some higher pace off the front.
This week’s event is on Watopia’s Figure 8 route.
Saturday, December 18 @ 5:05pm CMT/12:05pm EST/9:05am PST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2511544
Toronto Hustle Breakfast of Champions Race
4 laps in Neokyo on the Sprinter’s Playground course totalling close to 50km is going to be a challenge. If you don’t know the route, you will by the time the race finishes.
For more information about Toronto Hustle visit their website.
Saturday, December 18 @ 1:30pm GMT/8:30am EST/5:30am PST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2525162
Club Battles-Cat and Mouse Chase Race
TTR do some fun events. You may have enjoyed their TTR Mini race, like I have done in the past. Sunday’s offering looks pretty unique and fun, check it out.
“The Battle is on!
This is the race between TTR and other clubs. We will feature one club periodically, the rules are simple. Group B need to catch Group C in 5 laps or 2 laps. For 5 laps setting, the start is 2 mins apart. For 2 laps setting, the start is 1 min apart. Follow the leader (if it is available) in each group to form the peloton and gaining the best draft effect. This course is fast and flat, it is only possible to catch/escape by working with each other. And the club with the best team work will get the best fun!”
Sunday’s event is a 5-lapper on Paris’ Champs-Élysées.
Sunday, December 19 @ 11am GMT/6am EST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2528679
Your Thoughts
Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments!
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