With more big events than ever in our virtual cycling paradise, it’s easy to miss some really cool rides! Here are 5 events this weekend that you won’t want to miss.
Special thanks to Jesper at ZwiftHacks with his Events app which provides powerful event filtering tools so we can narrow the weekend list from 400+ events to just a handful.
Esteban Chaves’ Ride For Smile
Join Mitchelton–Scott pro rider Esteban Chaves for a fun, fundraising ride. 100% of donations will go to the Dan Marino Foundation and the Esteban Chaves Foundation: two organizations coming together to help children overcome physical and developmental disabilities. Charitable gifts are encouraged but not required.
Donate at: http://haku.ly/645ae3d3
This ride is all about fun! 60 minutes on Watopia’s Out and Back Again for all levels of riders!
Sunday, 4 pm BST / 11 am EDT / 8 am PDT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/787571
PACK 1.5 Beginners Ride – Coffee with Karen
This event is an easy, beginner-friendly ride aimed at Zwifters looking for a group ride experience at an average lap pace of around 1.5w/kg for 45 minutes. If you’re not speedy and you’re new to group rides here’s a great place to start!
Saturday, 9:30am BST, 4:30am EDT, 1:30am PDT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/802082
ZHR Clydesdale Race
It can be frustrating to always race against others much lighter than yourself, no matter how strong you are! We like the idea of a race for Clydesdales (men over 84kg) and Athenas (women over 70kg), and this race does just that. 5 different categories to choose from (2 for women, 3 for men) based on the Marine Corps divisions for Clydesdale and Athena athletes.
Saturday, 3:05pm BST / 10:05am EDT / 7:05am PDT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/802140
Fearless AGES Women’s Race
Ladies: care to see how you stand up against other women your age? This race is for you! Categories correspond to your age, rather than rider strength or fitness. A: 29 years or under, B: 30-39 years, C: 40-49 years, D: 50-59 years, E: 60 years and over.
Saturday, 7:30pm BST / 2:30pm EDT / 11:30am PDT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/802179
EUROSPORT Polska “eOTA Wyscig Amatorow” Series by ZTPL.CC
This weekly stage race, mostly for amateurs, is being broadcast on EUROSPORT1, and Eurosport’s FB and YT pages. The best male and female racers at the end of the stages will be announced. Race one or all of the stages and watch for top cyclists from around the world out there on course with you!
Saturday, 10:00am BST / 5:00am EDT / 2:00am PST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/802090
Your Thoughts
Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments! And if you participate in any of these events, let us know how your ride went.
Can’t wait to ride with Jens Voigt and a big crew of Paralympic athletes on May 30th 8am PST to support the Challenged Athletes Foundation! https://www.zwift.com/events/view/814161
LEQP Provence Badge Hunter Seriesare running a group ride on the Full PRL in London on Sunday, 7:30am UK time – one for the endurance! Good company for a long ride and plenty of milestones and badges to get!
The ride I’m looking for is 25 volcano laps with you, Monica – wasn’t that going to be an event on the last Saturday of every month?