“Time Trial Lap” Route Details (Bologna)
This route is a first for Zwift: a GPS-perfect replica of a grand tour stage!
The Bologna “Time Trial Lap” route is a replica of the Giro d’Italia prologue TT stage raced on May 11, 2019, so if you aren’t half-blind from an all-out effort you can enjoy some of the landmarks painstakingly recreated by Zwift’s artists.
Route Basics
Length: 8 km (5.0 miles)
Elevation: 236m (774′)
Map: Bologna
ZIMetrics
Rating: 7.2/100 🛈
Time Estimates 🛈
4 W/kg: 17 minutes
3 W/kg: 21 minutes
2 W/kg: 29 minutes
Start & Finish
Starts at start banner just after starting pens. All events, including multi-lap races, end atop the climb.
Format: Point-to-Point
Restriction: Event only
Ride Achievement Badge: none
Run Achievement Badge: none
Leaderboard Segments |
| Bologna TT (8km, 0%) |
Strava Segments
Bike Selection
Read this post for details on selecting the best frame and wheels for Bologna.
Route Description
We begin at Piazza Maggiore, which is the main square in the heart of Bologna. Other sights here include the Basilica di San Petronio and Fountain of Neptune.
Next, we cover some cobbled streets lined with arcades, past Porta San Felice (the westernmost gate of medieval Bologna).
The climb begins at Arco del Meloncello with a sharp right hairpin. You’ll know you’re halfway up the climb when you hit another right hairpin and go under the stone arch. When you see the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca you’ll know you’re almost there. And when you see the giant Scottie inflatable, give it all you’ve got over the line!
ABOUT MULTI-LAP EVENTS
Single-lap events on this route are straightforward enough: it’s 8km (5 miles) long, beginning at the start line and ending at the top of the climb.
But what about multi-lap events? Many races held on Bologna TT are 2-lap events, but that’s a rather confusing way to describe them. The best way to understand this is to know that a “lap” on Bologna TT is just one time riding from the start to the hilltop finish. Descending back to the start line isn’t counted as a “lap” in any way.
Therefore, a 2-lap event on this route means you still begin at the standard start line, climb to the top, descend down to the start again, turn around, then climb to the top once more. Your event will end atop the second climb, for a total length of 24km (15 miles).
Ridealong Video
Can you give me the altitude details of this course so that I can reconstruct it as a
course profile in my Tacx Bushido ( not smart ) controller.
This will enable me to simulate the climb whilst riding on Zwift.
Hi Eric
I noticed there are strava segments for first three kilometers of the route (although I’m not sure if made by you as the Zwift Insider Verified sufix is not there)? Would it be possible to add other 1km splits as well?
road bike or TT bike if only doing one lap… my dilemma. not a fab climber.
if you have the tron that might be the best, i dont know i have never done it
TT bike for sure ~3w/kg and up…. Not sure where the switch point would be.
Hello,I’m looking for a rout map.
THREE LITTLE SISTERS.TRIPLE FLAT LOOPS.DOWN TOWN TITANS.
EASTERN EIGHT.HANDLE OF GRAVEL(CYCLING).
A little surprised Zwift didn’t promote this route for their TdF2024 events when the peloton climbed the San Luca twice in Stage 2 . . .
Any idea when zwift will bring this back? I occasionally look in the events but its not very handy for looking for this specific event..i did it many years ago and broke my 20 minute power record, and id love another stab at it.
It never left… it’s just up to event organizers to decide to use this route for their rides.
I don’t seem to be able to create an event myself, using my little club. The Ladder Club admins have selected Bologna for next Tuesday’s club ladder race on their advent calendar. Is there a way to DS this route?
Appreciate any help with this!