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Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of February 7-8
Quite a variety of events to feature this weekend: a crazy endurance ride for a good cause, a sweet new kit unlock event, a race series kickoff, and more! See this weekend’s most notable events below…
🤝DBR x Canyon x Cykelnerven
✅ Ultra Endurance ✅ Good Cause
This ride’s just a little bit crazy, yet it’s already got hundreds of crazies signed up!
It’s a 12-hour ride on London’s Classique circuit in support of Cykelnerven, raising awareness and funds for a world free of multiple sclerosis. Join for just the first hour or two if you’d like, or see if you can hang on for the full 12 hours.
Saturday, February 7 @ 8am UTC/3am ET/12am PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/5379446
🤝SYN x RAD RACE Spin
✅ New Kit Unlock
Join this special collaboration ride between Rad Race and The SYN, led at 2.5-3.2 W/kg on 90 minutes of Makuri Islands’ Electric Loop.
We’re featuring this particular event because it includes an unlock of the sweet new SYN x RAD RACE in-game kit (see the IRL version here).
Sunday, February 8 @ 7am UTC/2am ET/Saturday 11pm PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/5412980
🥇 Tugaz Tour 2026: Stage 1
✅ Popular ✅ Unique Event
Tugaz Tour 2026 launches on Sunday with its first stage, held on one lap of the newish London Calling route (20.9km, 357m).
This tour consists of 15 standalone races, all held at a single time slot, always on weekends. The stages are inspired by the main competitions of the Portuguese Cycling Federation and will take place on the corresponding real-world dates. All races will be mass start scratch races – time gaps do not matter, only final placings count.
Registration, rules, results, and everything else related to the Tugaz Tour 2026 can be found on the official website.
Sunday, February 8 @ 10:05am UTC/5:05am ET/2:05am PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/5359137
🤝WOW – High Speed Ride on TT bikes with draft
✅ Fast Miles ✅ Upgrade Hack ✅ Unique Event
Want to accumulate lots of miles quickly? Join this newish and popular group ride, which puts everyone on the fastest TT bike in game (Cadex Tri) with drafting enabled. It’s 100km, but it’ll be a fast 100km!
Riders are on Tempus Fugit, the flattest route in Zwift. Four different pace groups, released so the faster groups catch the slower groups over time.
Bike upgrading hack: on rides with forced bikes, whatever bike you’re on when you join the event is the bike that accumulates the distance/elevation/time. So, for example, you could accumulate lots of distance toward a road bike upgrade, while riding the Cadex Tri in this event.
Sunday, February 8 @ 1:45pm UTC/8:45am ET/5:45am PT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/5413110
🤝🥇 Tour de Zwift, Stage 5
✅ Popular ✅ Unlocks ✅ Race If You Want
We’re nearing the end of Tour de Zwift, with stage 5 wrapping up this weekend, and the final stage next week. If you’re looking for a group ride where you can set your own pace but still have some company, TdZ is just the ticket since hundreds of riders join each event.
Read all about Tour de Zwift 2026 >
Each stage has three route length options. For stage 5 we’ve got some big climbing options: Tour of Fire and Ice (28.1km, 1183m), Glyph Heights (34km, 617m), and Ocean Lava Cliffside Loop (19.2km, 156m).
Hourly events all weekend!
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/tourdezwift2026
How We Make Our Picks
We choose each weekend’s Notable Events based on a variety of factors including:
- Is the event unique/innovative in some way?
- Are celebrities (pro riders, etc) attending/leading?
- Are signup counts already high, meaning the event is extra-popular?
- Does the ride include desirable unlocks or prizes?
- Does the event appeal to ladies on Zwift? (We like to support this under-represented group!)
- Is it for a good cause?
- Is it just plain crazy (extra long races, world record attempts, etc)?
- Is it a long-running, popular weekly event with a dedicated leader who deserves a shout out?
In the end, we want to call attention to events that are extra-special and therefore extra-appealing to Zwifters. If you think your event qualifies, comment below with a link/details and we may just include it in an upcoming post!
Tiny Race Series – February 7 Routes – A Tricky Mix
Tiny Race Series – February 7 Routes – A Tricky Mix
See zwiftinsider.com/tiny for current Tiny Race details.
Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 End of Season Sale Announced
Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 End of Season Sale Announced
Zwift and Wahoo have just launched an “end of season” promotion on the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 smart trainer. The deeply discounted price is as low as it’s ever been, matching Black Friday pricing. If you’re in the market for a full-featured smart trainer at a great price, backed by industry-leading support… this is it.
Promo Pricing
- US $399.99 ($150 discount)
- EU €399.99 (€150 discount)
- UK £399.99 (£100 discount)
The deal begins today (February 5) and runs through March 1 on Zwift and Wahoo’s websites.
While Zwift only sells the KICKR CORE 2 with Zwift Cog and Click, Wahoo sells that version as well as a version with a standard cassette. Here are links to shop at Wahoo:
Price includes 1 free month of Zwift ($20 value) for new subscribers only, and you can purchase the trainer with either the Zwift Cog or a standard cassette.
Premium Features
Wahoo’s release of the CORE 2 in September 2025 shook up the smart trainer world, because the new CORE 2 maintains the affordability and reliability of the original CORE while adding three premium features:
- WiFi connectivity for fast, reliable connections and automatic firmware updates
- Race mode for near instantaneous response
- Bluetooth bridging of heart rate monitors, Zwift Click v2, and the controllers on the Zwift Ride (great for Apple TV users, learn more here)
Key Trainer Specs
- Max Wattage: 1800W
- Max Incline: 16%
- Max Decline: -10%
- Power Accuracy: +/-2%
- Connectivity: WiFi, ANT+ FEC, ANT+ Power, Bluetooth FTMS, and Zwift Protocol
- Cassette: sold with 11-speed cassette or Zwift Cog
- Supported Hubs: 130/135mm QR, 12×142, and 12×148 Thru Axle
- KICKR CLIMB compatible
- Weight: 30 lbs / 13.6 kg
- Dimensions: 23.5×20.5×18.5 in / 59.7×52×47 cm
Learn more about Zwift’s new Click v2 controllers here >
Questions or Comments?
Share below!
Zwift Racing League Week 6 Guide: Greatest London Loop (C/D Scratch Race)
Table of Contents
The sixth and final race of Zwift Racing League 2025/26 Round 3 happens Tuesday, February 10, and we’re in London for a scratch race.
If you’re on a C or D team, you’ll be racing one lap of Greatest London Loop, and this guide is for you. A and B teams will be on two laps of London Loop (click here for that race guide).
There’s much to discuss, including crucial course segments, powerup usage, bike decisions, and strategic options. Let’s go!
Looking at the Route
Here’s the Strava segment for the full Leith Hill climb, so you can analyze it further. It’s a long climb – the longest we’ll race in this round. Plan on 16 minutes minimum, but probably closer to 20 minutes for many C/D riders. It roughly breaks into four sections:
- First 1km: Quite flat and early, so I wouldn’t expect any big moves.
- 1-1.5km: Steep bit starts off the climbing in earnest. The pack will stretch here.
- 1.5-4.5km: Flatter, longer middle section. Sit in the wheels and draft here if you want to conserve energy for the final big kick.
- 4.5-6km: The pièce de résistance, averaging 8.3%. This is where the leading selection of riders will be finalized!
There are two small kickers on the circuit that deserve a mention as well. They may look small on the profile since they’re dwarfed by Leith Hill, but trust me – you’ll notice them in the race:
Powerups
Lightweight (feather): reduces your weight by 10% for 30 seconds.
Use on climbs, when weight matters the most. This is best saved for Leith Hill, particularly on the final section where the gradient is steepest and legs are burning.
Anvil: makes you heavier for up to 15 seconds, so you can descend faster. It won’t hurt you, as it only adds weight when the road is at a -1.5% decline or greater.
Use this when descending the backside of Leith Hill to make it even easier to sit in.
Bike Recommendations
More Route Recons
John Rice
J Dirom
Strategic Options
- Climbers: Lighter riders who can sustain high W/kg will surf wheels on the flats, then light it up on Leith Hill. Your goal: drop puncheurs/sprinters who have the pure watts to beat you in a pack finish.
- Puncheurs: You will struggle on Leith Hill thanks to the climb’s length, but if you can hold on, you’ll stand a good chance of finishing well. For you, surviving Leith Hill may require a combination of riding smart and praying the climbers don’t push the pace too high.
- Everyone Else: If you’re a pure sprinter, or simply a rider with lower fitness than most in the category, you’re going to struggle in this race, particularly up Leith Hill. Your best bet is to pace yourself well on Leith Hill, ride smart to bridge up to riders ahead on flats and descents, and simply finish as high in the list as possible. Remember: every point counts!
Your Thoughts
Any insights or further thoughts on this race? Share below!
Zwift Racing League Week 6 Guide: London Loop (A/B Scratch Race)
Table of Contents
The sixth and final race of Zwift Racing League 2025/26 Round 3 happens Tuesday, February 10, and we’re in London for a scratch race.
If you’re on an A or B team, you’ll be racing two laps of the classic London Loop, and this guide is for you. C and D teams will be on Greatest London Loop (click here for that race guide).
There’s much to discuss, including crucial course segments, powerup usage, bike decisions, and strategic options. Let’s go!
Looking at the Route
Box Hill is a fairly steady 2.7km grade, but the final 300-400 meters of the segment are flat or even slightly downhill, throwing off the stats. The steepest part of the climb, where the pack quickly stretches and elastic snaps, is on the early long stretch before the left hairpin. This section averages 7-8%, and most of the climbing apart from that is around 5%.
There are three kickers on the circuit that deserve a mention as well:
The Box Hill Kicker comes just a few hundred meters after you ride through the Box Hill KOM banner. This one is short, but steep, and everyone’s legs are a big knackered. Pro tip: hit it hard and push across the top, and you can often close big gaps to riders ahead.
Powerups
Lightweight (feather): reduces your weight by 10% for 30 seconds.
Use on climbs, when weight matters the most. This is best saved for Box Hill, particularly on the lower slope where the pace will be high and the gradient is steepest.
Anvil: makes you heavier for up to 15 seconds, so you can descend faster. It won’t hurt you, as it only adds weight when the road is at a -1.5% decline or greater.
Use this when descending the backside of Box Hill to make it even easier to sit in.
Bike Recommendations
More Route Recons
John Rice
J Dirom
Strategic Options
- Climbers: Lighter riders who can sustain high W/kg will surf wheels on the flats, then light it up on Box Hill. Your goal: drop puncheurs/sprinters who have the pure watts to beat you in a pack finish.
- Puncheurs: If your VO2 power lets you compete on Box Hill-length climbs, but you’ve also got some pure sprint watts, you are in the sweet spot to win this race. Pure climbers may try to rip your legs off on the KOMs, but if you can survive, you can roll them in the end.
- Everyone Else: If you’re a pure sprinter, or simply a rider with lower fitness than most in the category, you’re going to struggle in this race, particularly up Box Hill. Your best bet is to pace yourself well on Box Hill, ride smart to bridge up to riders ahead, and simply finish as high in the list as possible. Remember: every point counts!
Your Thoughts
Any insights or further thoughts on this race? Share below!
How the Race Was Lost: Cloud 9 Thunder vs. Wahoo Esports on Cobbled Climbs
How the Race Was Lost: Cloud 9 Thunder vs. Wahoo Esports on Cobbled Climbs
Some races are lost on the climb.
Others on the descent.
Mine was lost at the front door — with a baby monitor as co-pilot.
The setting was perfect. Racing with Team NL Cloud 9 Thunder in a Ladder race against my former teammates from Wahoo Esports, on Cobbled Climbs. Short, sharp efforts. Repeated accelerations. Chaos with intent. Exactly my kind of race. Exactly the terrain where I was determined to show my old mates nothing but my rear wheel.
But the first real battle had already started long before the start pen.
My youngest son was sick. High fever. Unsettled. Inconsolable. With my wife due home late, I had stationed a baby monitor right next to my Zwift setup. As I clipped in, I silently negotiated with fate: please no blue crying lights during the race. Just let me get through this one.
To prevent my two boys from repeatedly checking whether their mother had arrived yet, I made what would later turn out to be a catastrophic tactical decision: I locked the front door from the inside, using the hook.
Ten minutes before the race, the house finally went quiet. I started with cold legs and a fatigued mind, skipping any real warmup. Not ideal — but manageable.
At the start line, another complication. One rider from our team was missing. Confusion, quick chat, and then a decision: we would race four versus four anyway. Whether Wahoo Esports was also short a rider or simply chose sportsmanship, I honestly don’t know — but the race was on.
The first lap hurt, as expected. Then the legs woke up. The rhythm settled. The repeated surges began to feel controlled rather than desperate. The group thinned, the pace sharpened, and I found myself exactly where I wanted to be — in the front selection, feeling stronger with every acceleration.
That’s when I heard it.
Not the baby monitor.
The front door.
Loud knocking.
My wife was home.
And locked out.
I unclipped mid-race and sprinted across the house in cycling shoes. Door open. Quick explanation. Door closed again. A full anaerobic effort back to the bike. Back on. Straight into damage-control mode.
By sheer adrenaline and stubbornness, I managed to claw my way back to the front group just before the next climb. Heart rate pinned. Legs already flooded. Zero margin left.
The elastic snapped immediately.
As the group surged uphill, I had nothing. No kick. No response. Just the slow, inevitable slide backward as the watts refused to come back. The climb didn’t beat me — domestic logistics did.
The race wasn’t lost on Cobbled Climbs.
It wasn’t lost tactically.
It was lost in cycling shoes somewhere between the Zwift setup and the front door.
Lesson learned: always recon the course —
and always, always unlock the house.
Top 5 Zwift Videos: Zwift Tips, Budget Fans, and Lightweight Riders
As we make our way through the long winter months, it may be hard to stay motivated to ride indoors on Zwift. This week’s top video covers tips and tricks for staying entertained on Zwift!
We’ve also included videos about the best budget fans for Zwift, racing as a lightweight rider, Zwift update v1.06, and a gamer’s guide to Zwift.
4 Ways I Use Zwift That Keep Me From Getting Bored
Cycplus Smart Fan vs Vacmaster Cardio 54 | Budget Fans Tested
Why Zwift Racing Feels Unfair for Light Riders
Zwift Update 1.106 // Pairing Screen Updates, New Routes & Robos!
A Gamer’s Guide to Zwift
Got a Great Zwift Video?
Share the link below and we may feature it in an upcoming post!
Rolling Tide Race Series Announced: A Season-Long Race That Grows With You
Rolling Tide Race Series Announced: A Season-Long Race That Grows With You
Rolling Collective (RollCo) has launched Rolling Tide, a new year-long Zwift race series built around a simple but demanding idea: start small, build big.
Rolling Tide begins with a short, sharp opener and increases in distance by 1 kilometer every week, culminating in a full-distance endurance race at the end of the year. More than just another race on the calendar, Rolling Tide is about commitment, momentum, and shared growth, a collective journey where improvement is earned through consistency.
What Makes Rolling Tide Special
A Race that Evolves
Most events test riders on a single night. Rolling Tide tests them over time. Early weeks reward explosiveness and sharp efforts, while later races demand patience, pacing, and resilience. The format naturally evolves, mirroring the way real fitness is built.
A Reason to Come Back
Rolling Tide is supported by an ongoing ZwiftPower leaderboard, encouraging riders to measure progress, track rivals, and build season-long narratives. It’s not just about today’s result, it’s about where you finish after riding the entire tide.
Fair, Competitive, and Inclusive
Each race is run as a categorised scratch event, ensuring competitive racing at every level while keeping the shared experience intact. Whether riders are chasing podiums, rivalries, or personal milestones, everyone starts the journey together.
A Shared Story
Rolling Tide is designed to create familiarity. The same names. The same time slot. The same rising challenge. Riders will remember where they started and who they rode alongside when they reach the final weeks of the season.
Race Schedule and Details
Events occur weekly in 5 timeslots:
- Wednesdays at
- 6:50pm UTC/1:50pm ET/10:50am PT
- 11:50pm UTC/6:50pm ET/3:50pm PT
- Saturdays at
- 11:05am UTC/6:05am ET/3:05am PT
- 5:05pm UTC/12:05pm ET/9:05am PT
- 11:05pm UTC/6:05pm ET/3:05pm PT
The first race kicks off Wednesday in France: a 1km sprint on Macaron. There’s no lead-in, just a hard, straight start through to a harder finish. Can you be quick off the line without the benefit of building up momentum first? Is your pre-race warmup to scratch?
See upcoming Rolling Tide events at zwift.com/events/tag/rollingtide
About Rolling Collective
Rolling Collective (RollCo) is a community-driven cycling club built around shared momentum and riding Forward, Together. Through races, rides, and creative events, RollCo aims to build long-term engagement, meaningful competition, and a culture that celebrates showing up.