It’s a big weekend on Zwift, with so many different events to try. But like a breakaway up a mountain, I got it covered!
TdZ Stage 2: Mountain Madness
Stage 2 of Tour de Zwift for cyclists has us tackling climbs of various lengths, across the different worlds, with the long ride tackling the Alpe du Zwift! If you have never attempted this climb, there’s no better way to do it than with hundreds of fellow Zwifters to support you.
Various dates and times
Sign up at zwift.com/tour-de-zwift
Andre Greipel Retirement Ride
Andre Greipel has retired from pro cycling after a career spanning 16 years which included victories at all the Grand Tours. Andre is no stranger to Zwift, and I have ridden with him numerous times, in various group rides. So it only seems fitting that he is joining Zwift for a ride to celebrate his career.
With over 5000 people signed up already, Andre is going to lead the group on four laps of the Champs-Élysées, a course he won on in the 2015 Tour de France. You’ll unlock the Fight ALS jersey in this ride, so be sure to read the ride details to learn how to join Andre in supporting the fight against ALS!
Saturday, January 15 @ 10am GMT/5am EST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2565702
The Le Col Big Day In
Le Col are tackling the Mega Pretzel, 111km’s of road that takes in the Epic KOM as well as the Jungle.
It’s an Open Category ride, so some people will race it, whilst others will keep it steady. If you haven’t completed this route or fancy a challenge, then this will be a good event to do.
Saturday, January 15 @ 8:30am GMT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2621459
3R Ultra Endurance Academy – 12 Hour Challenge
In September I wrote about the 3R 12/24-Hour Ultra Endurance Academy – the day of reckoning has arrived for the first part of the challenge. On Saturday, members of the Academy are going to undertake 12 hours of cycling. The event starts with their standard Saturday Endurance event and riders will stay on after it is completed clocking up the remaining hours. Read more about Saturday’s event >
Team 3R are undertaking this to raise sponsorship for the charity World Bicycle Relief.
The ride is hosted on the Tempus Fugit course.
Saturday, January 16 @ 7am GMT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2628918
Castelli Unlimited
Castelli are launching a new “Unlimited” event, that will run until the end of March, every other week.
The “Unlimited” event has the Castelli Team leading a group ride over the longer routes. Sunday’s ride sees the Quatch Quest route being tackled and will take between 2-2.5 hours.
Sunday, January 16 @ 8:45am GMT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2634582
Your Thoughts
Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments!
Beginner Zwifter. Looking for a 20km ride for this Sunday. Help please.
@Laynie —plenty to chose from under the “events” tab, but if you want concrete suggestions you may need to indicate your time zone and slots. What about the London Loop under Mountain Madness Stage 2 of TdZ? There is a little climb but you will have plenty of company!
Also: André Greipel’s farewell: flat, fast… and there will be huge company at any speed!!