Some big events this weekend to try, especially one which was a real favourite for me last year – “Ride Like King”. I’ve also highlighted one which you could consider a little different.
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Last year’s event was a real highlight, so I am delighted to see this has returned to Zwift, allowing everyone to participate once again. This year marks Giant Group’s 50th anniversary.
One Buffalo Bicycle from World Bicycle Relief will be donated by Giant Group for every 1,000 km ridden, and there will be a range of Giant Ambassadors along with familiar names from AHDR leading the rides. Learn all about the event here >
There are 3 rides per day, with different routes each day to give you some variety if you want to log extra miles for the cause:
- Friday, May 20: Makuri Islands’ Wandering Flats (1 lap, 25.2 km)
- Saturday, May 21: France’s R.G.V. (1 lap, 25 km)
- Sunday, May 22: Watopia’s Waistband (1 lap, 27.8 km)
Sign up for events at zwift.com/events/tag/ridelikeking
Ride with Eric Chon – Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Join Zwift employee Eric Chon in a 45-minute spin around Makuri Island to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Eric is the original Community Support team member and has been at Zwift for over seven years and is the son of Chinese immigrants. He developed a passion for cycling by commuting on the streets of Boston.
The ride will be socially paced between 1.5-2 w/kg.
Saturday, May 21 – 5pm BST/12pm EDT/9am PDT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/2975780
DBR Sunday Race
I am highlighting this event because you get the chance to race on the 2022 Bambino Fondo route, which totals 53.3km. This is the first time that I have seen a Fondo course used for an official race! (It’s possible that this has happened before, but I’ve not seen it, as I would have signed up, given my preference for these longer and hillier routes.)
Sunday, May 22 – 10am BST/5am EDT
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/3000612
National Pizza Party Day Ride
On 20th May, it’s “National Pizza Party Day” – the things you learn from Zwift!
To celebrate, Zwift are hosting a ride and if you complete this event, it’s one of the rare opportunities to unlock a pair of Pizza Socks! (I’d better tell the Zwift Jersey Hunters group, which I highly recommend following on Instagram “zwiftjerseys”.)
This ride is short: 10.2km on 1 lap of the Park Perimeter route in New York. Note there are also National Pizza Party Day Runs scheduled!
Multiple times on Saturday, May 21
See all upcoming National Pizza Party Day events on ZwiftHacks
Zwift Insider Rebel Race
The third race in the first-ever race series hosted by Zwift Insider! Full details can be read here.
There are three events spread over the weekend, two on Saturday and one on Sunday (GTM, at least), giving you the chance to race the “Rebel Routes” which have now made it into Zwift’s official list of courses.
This weekend’s event is hosted on Watopia’s Seaside Sprint route. Six laps of the fairly flat (but a bit rolling) course, with what’s sure to be a fast sprint finish!
Multiple timeslots
See upcoming events at zwift.com/events/tag/zwiftinsider
Your Thoughts
Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments!
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