Notable Zwift Events for the Weekend of November 20-21

We appreciate that most Zwifters will be exploring the new streets of Neokyo this weekend, but there are some exciting events going on elsewhere as well, with the headliner being El Giro de Rigo. Let’s dive into this weekend’s picks!

This weekend is the virtual El Giro de Rigo, which was created by pro cyclist Rigoberto Uran.

On Saturday we get a chance to ride with him for an easy 30.1km on the Road to Ruins route in Watopia, before the main event the following day. Lots of time slots for the main event, as well as a prize drawing for a bike! See our detailed event writeup here.

Multiple dates/times. See zwift.com/events/series/2021-el-giro-de-rigo for details and signup.

This is a podcast ride dedicated to getting more women on bikes, celebrating the just-launched Langma Disc range which you can ride on Zwift, and giving you pointers on all things Zwift. Founded in 2008 by Giant executive Bonnie Tu as part of the Giant Group, Liv is the only comprehensive cycling brand in the world dedicated solely to women. 

Route: Watopia’s Waistband
Duration: 1hr

Multiple dates and times this weekend. See zwift.com/events/series/livseries for details and signup.

For Europeans, this event may be a little late at night, but for Zwifters in other parts of the world, this will be an excellent evening or morning race. 

This event is a 3-stage affair and this is stage 2.  It is inspired by the longest road race in Japan, the 210km Tour de Okinawa.

This second stage is a Mountain section and takes place on the Watopia Three Sisters route.

Two event dates/times:
Saturday, November 20 @ 10apm JST (Friday, November 19 @ 8pm EST/5pm PST)
Sunday, November 21 @ 10am JST (Saturday, November 20 @ 5pm PST)

I just completed a Time Trial race on Yorkshire’s Tour of Tewit Well during the Flamme Rouge Racing Series.  I suffered.  The constant undulating course and short punchy climbs, made for an intense 11.1km effort.  I have to confess, I can’t remember the last time I raced that route, but it’s one I will do again, and on a regular basis because it will certainly get you fit.  On that note, I have highlighted these two race events for you to try on this course as I think it will be fun, but also painful.  Enjoy!

Two event dates/times:
Saturday, November 20 @ 9am GMT/4am EST/1am PST
Saturday, November 20 @ 7pm GMT/2pm EST/11am PST

Your Thoughts

Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments!