Considering it is Easter, we were expecting the calendar to be awash with big branded events. But surprisingly it’s not, which gives us the opportunity to highlight some great community-led events!
LEQP Provence Badge Hunter Series
When I first started on Zwift and was finding my feet in terms of group rides, I attended many led by LEQP Provence. They were well-led group rides then and are equally as good now.
I am highlighting this event as they are leading a badge hunt on the challenging Four Horsemen course which is 90.4km in length and includes an ascent of the Alpe du Zwift. If you haven’t got this badge and you fancy it, I recommend joining this ride. It will be fun and inclusive.
Sunday, April 17 @ 7:30am BST/8:30am CEST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2947940
10 Horsemen by PETA-Z & MoC®
If 4 horsemen isn’t tough enough, how about 10?
This may very well be the most difficult race ever attempted on Zwift. It’s 2+ laps of the Four Horsemen course, covering a total of 192 kilometers and 4,450 meters of elevation gain. With those numbers, this isn’t so much about racing as it is surviving to the finish.
Saturday, April 16 @ 7am BST/8am CEST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2946154
UNBOUND Endurance Rides
The only branded sponsored ride I am highlighting this weekend, these Saturday UNBOUND events are longer endurance rides that get longer each week. You can ride the new Eastern Eight route that was released during the recent Tour of Watopia and is 54.1km in length, or you can try the slightly shorter 2 laps of the R.G.V route, a favourite from France at 49km.
More about the UNBOUND series >
Saturday, April 16 – Multiple timeslots
See upcoming events at zwift.com/events/series/garmin-unbound-gravel
Z Badge Hunt – Big Loop
For the second week in a row, I am promoting the Badge Hunting ride, this is because it is hosted on a route not as frequently used as it should be, given that it has everything from mountains to a jaunt in the jungle, that route of course is “Big Loop!”
With a distance of 43.1km, and 663 meters of elevation gain, it’s a solid ride.
Saturday, April 16 – Multiple timeslots
See upcoming events at zwift.com/events/tag/zbadgehunt
Seattle Baby Steps 1.0-1.3 w/kg
I’ve identified a gap that there are not enough group rides on Zwift, aimed at those who are new to cycling, or those who are wanting to ride in the 1.0-1.5 w/kg range. I am therefore keen to highlight this event which caters for this audience.
Sunday, April 17 @ 4:15pm BST/11:15am EDT/8:15am PDT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2948080
Your Thoughts
Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments!
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