This weekend, in anticipation of the upcoming Esports World Championship hosted on Zwift, we’ve focused on events directly (or indirectly) connected to that!
Le Col Big Day In
The UK is being hit by the worst storm in 30 years, and this means that members of the British team such as Illi Gardner and Ed Laverack will have little chance of venturing out for ride. Therefore I recommend jumping on this ride to clock up the kilometres. This event is 122.5km in length, on the Petit Boucle course in France.
Saturday, February 19 @ 8:30am GMT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2795509
Shimano Recon Ride // UCI Cycling Esports World Championships
The event description best summarises the purpose of the ride, which is 32.1km in length, slightly shorter than the World Championship, but hosted on the same course in New York:
“As the official drivetrain partner SHIMANO will support the World Championship this February and we want to make sure you are ready for this. So we organise a series of social Recon Rides with some very well known names from the pro peloton. Join us online in the next weeks leading up to the UCI World Championships on Zwift for the SHIMANO Recon Rides and prepare like an ESPORTS pro.”
Various dates and times
Learn more at zwiftinsider.com/uci-worlds-events-2022/
Cycling Austria UCI Cycling Esports World Championships Prep Ride
In preparation for the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, the Austrian Cycling Federation invites you to a friendly group ride on the championship course with Austrian elite riders select for the race as leaders.
Saturday, February 20 @ 9am GMT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2714739
HopOn Ride presented by Lexus
This week, I had the privilege to interview the 2022 Canadian Esports World Championship Team. It was a real highlight and as a consequence, I’d like to highlight the excellent work that Cycling Canada is doing within the cycling community. This event has been created by the team and is a 60-minute ride hosted on the UCI World Championship course.
“Join the Canadian Cycling community on a fun, inclusive ride open to all in support of HopOn Canada. Established in 2020 by Cycling Canada in conjunction with our Provincial and Territorial partner cycling associations, HopOn Canada is a national introductory cycling program that helps school-aged kids develop basic skills and safety awareness while having fun. In a show of solidarity for this important cause, ALL event participants will ride in the Cycling Canada National Team kit, first unveiled at the inaugural UCI Cycling Esports World Championships.
As an added incentive to participate, Lexus Canada has committed to donating $1 to HopOn Canada for each participant on this ride, so rally your fellow Zwifters and make a difference! To make an individual donation and be automatically entered into a draw for some exclusive prizes, click and share the donation link below. Be sure to keep an eye on Cycling Canada’s social media for the latest news on this exciting new event and tune-in to the YouTube livestream on event-day for a chance to chat with some of Canada’s top cycling personalities and learn more about the cause.”
Donate at:
YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/user/CanadianCycling
HopOn Canada Website: https://www.hoponcanada.ca
Discord Channel: https://www.discord.gg/NTKq4bz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingcanadaofficial
Facebook Event Page”” https://www.facebook.com/events/3991309297629779/
Sunday, February 20 @ 5pm GMT/12pm EST/9am PST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2565208
Your Thoughts
Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments!
