Zwift has rolled out a fresh Mission for July, and it’s especially fitting given July is Tour de France month in the world of cycling.
The “Climb Tourmalet” mission is all about elevation and is named for France’s Col du Tourmalet, one of the most famous climbs in the world. (A bit of TdF trivia: the Tourmalet has been included in the Tour de France 89 times, including this year!)
Note: signups opened June 23 in game, but the Mission doesn’t begin until July 1.
Getting Started
To begin the Mission, select the mission card on your homescreen and click to register:
Once you’ve registered, clicking the mission card will show your Mission progress.
Completing the Mission
To complete the mission and earn the achievement badge and cap, climb at least 2,115 meters during July. This can be done in one epic ride, or spread across as many rides as you’d like!
Important: elevation gained in Meetups will not count toward this mission.
Climb Portal Coming Soon?
If you recall, Zwift said the new “Climb Portal” feature would be coming this summer, and the Tourmalet would be included in the list of available climbs. Will we be able to climb a virtual Col du Tourmalet in the coming weeks?
We think so. Zwift has been teasing the Climb Portal’s release on socials, and with the Tour de France happening in July, it would make perfect sense for Zwift to release the Climb Portal this week or next.
Unlocks
Complete the mission to unlock the mission badge and 2023 “Watch The Femmes” cap. Note: this same capped is unlocked when you complete one of the rides in July’s “Watch the Femmes” Zwift Ride Series events, which we’ll be detailing in a separate post.
Questions or Comments?
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I need a fresh carrot and not a recycled cap from another event as incentive for the climb if going through the portal — at least temp us with a route badge. A mission badge is ok for the mission, but if doing the climb, I need something more than the satisfaction of reaching the top.
I couldn’t agree more, Tim. Awarding a “watch the femmes” cap for a mission other than “watch the femmes” makes it seem like Zwift is patronizing women. Oh, wait…
I’m not anti-woman, I’m anti-pandering.
I think the Watch the Femmes use of “WTF” by Zwift is very disappointing.
I’m tired of all the swag anyway. 90% of the stuff in Zwift I want to “donate”
carrots are good, I feel a little bit like the earlier WTF events this year, for a certain cobble race. there too was recycling of swag.
Pointless event with a pointless “prize”, why not just roll out the portal!!