This November the Zwift community is invited to join André Greipel, one of the most renowned cyclists in history, for a series of events.
How the Rides Work
André is one of the winningest cyclists in recent history, having amassed a total of 158 victories over a remarkable 16 years riding with some of the world’s top teams. He is known for his strength as a sprinter, earning him the nickname ‘The Gorilla’.
In the “André Greipel Sprint School” series Zwifters can ride alongside André while he recounts some of his favorite sprint victories. You’ll also get in a solid sprint workout!
These events are on circuit routes, and each lap has one or more sprint segments. Each lap André will lead out the community to help them take the green jersey.
These events are intended to be for users of all abilities, so when not on the gas the power will be 1.5wkg.
Schedule and Routes
Events will run for 4 weeks on Wednesdays at 6pm UTC from November 2-23rd.
- Nov 2: LaGuardia Loop Reverse, 10 laps
- Nov 9: Classique, 5 laps
- Nov 16: The Fan Flats, 6 laps
- Nov 23: Sprinter’s Playground, 2 laps
See upcoming events at zwift.com/events/tag/andregreipel
Kit Unlock
Complete any event in the series to unlock the Ryzon x Zwift kit.
I regret not being part of his career farewell zwift Group Ride, I remember over 2,000 people participating and the route was the Champs-Elysees.
this ride was amazing … and it was a big honour to ride alongside such a big superstar in cycling … especially from my home country
Can anyone suggest events with a similar format that are available on US EDT mornings? No celebrities required, just looking for a slow ride with some sprints.
DIRT sprintapalooza on Friday mornings (your time) is exactly this.
Not sure the DIRT Sprintapalooza is happening at the moment but the SZR Funride is a similar format. Friday evening European time, 12:35 EDT.
Not mornings, but Innovation Cycling Steady State ride (it isn’t) is lead by my teamate Trent and his wife Trudy on Tuesdays at 7:30pm your time.
7 sprints in an hour
Snow sprint series Saturday at 11.15 AM EST Is a great format. good practice of sprints and finding a leadout.