You may not want to go out this weekend, as there are some special events to try! They include teaming up for a ride with NBA legend Reggie Miller as he looks to set a new World Record for mass participation on Zwift.
Ride With Reggie
I previously reported in detail about this event. “Ride with Reggie” is designed to raise awareness and funding for diversity in cycling, with funds specifically being used to create cycling programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Simultaneously, the goal is to set a World Record for Zwift participation!
The event consists of 3 laps around the Richmond UCI course, totaling 49.2km, and is estimated to take 90 minutes. There are currently over 2,300 scheduled to ride, so it will be fun.
Saturday, November 6 @ 3pm CET/2pm GMT/10am EDT/7am PDT
First event details and signup at zwift.com/events/view/2374952
Backpedal Hill Climb Series
I’ve had some good battles with riders from the Backpedal Team in the Zwift Racing League and so it’s nice to see them hosting some events too. I am highlighting this particular event as it looks pretty fun!
It’s a short 5.3km sprint up one of the hills in London. This first week it is a race up Fox Hill. The Backpedal Hill Climb Series schedule is:
- Race 1: Fox Hill
- Race 2: Hilly KOM
- Race 3: Petit KOM
- Race 4: Innsbruck KOM (halfway)
Saturday, November 6 @ 8:30am CET/7:30am GMT/3:30am EDT
First event details and signup at zwift.com/events/view/2394156
Le Col Training with Legends // Dame Sarah Storey, Fabian Cancellara
Le Col have slipped under our radar with their Le Col Training with Legends Series! Chris Opie (who I connected with when I reviewed their Training with Le Col sessions) has been actively involved in facilitating these. Over the weekend there are two offerings to try: the first session involves Dame Sarah Storey, whilst the second features Fabian Cancellara.
Dame Sarah Storey’s achievements include 17x gold medals, making Sarah the most decorated and successful British Paralympian of all time. Plus she’s earned 23 UCI World Championship titles among a staggering number of world records.
Fabian Cancellara has three Paris Roubaix and three Tour of Flanders wins. He is one of the best classics riders of all time. He has two Olympic gold medals, one silver, and is a 4x Time Trial World Champion.
Multiple dates and times, see custom ZwiftHacks link for complete list
3R LaGuardia Super Sprint Race
I highlighted the start of the weekend with a short, sharp hilly race so I thought it only fair to finish the weekend by highlighting a short, sharp flat race.
This race is incredibly fast and should be tried at least once, just for the experience. It’s so fast, it’s like time around you slows down. All I can say is “watch for the splits” because once they go, they are gone and it’s race over. Have fun, but be ready!
Sunday, November 7 @ 8:35pm CEST/7:35pm GMT/2:35pm EST/11:35am PST
Event details and signup at https://www.zwift.com/events/view/2390056
Your Thoughts
Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments!
