This weekend sees some innovative races and rides to take part in along with one main event hosted by Off the MAAP.
Off the MAAP – Stage 2
Off the MAAP is back with four stages of racing that unlocks some kit. This weekend it’s Stage 2, which is hosted on Makuri Islands. There are multiple different routes to try to fit what you want to do in terms of distance.
Although this is advertised as a “Group Ride” the Stage 1 event that I took part in quickly turned into a race and my “easy ride” morphed into a frantic battle to stay with the group, which I wasn’t prepared for! But as always it was fun, nonetheless. Ride at whatever pace you’d like, but know you can push it on the front if that’s your desire.
Multiple dates and timeslots
See a list of upcoming events at zwift.com/offthemaap
Zwift Insider Tiny Races
First announced here, Zwift Insider is hosting four short events, in quick succession. As is noted, the point of these events is to “earn ZwiftPower ranking points, get a solid VO2 workout, and just have fun going all-out in a different sort of Zwift race!”
This is the second week of the series, and various tweaks have been made to improve the model.
I’m all in favour of new and innovative events like this as it keeps training interesting and fresh. Furthermore, sometimes it’s not possible to fit in a long race, but you can still get your racing “fix” with these short ones.
Read more about the Tiny Race series >
Saturday August 6, 3 timeslots
See a list of upcoming events at zwift.com/events/tag/tinyraces
Zwift FutureWorks Hardware Requirements Tests
Join this event and help Zwift Test some of their “FutureWorks.” This latest set of events “is designed to allow you to test a race environment where everyone you race against is on similar hardware to you.”
To find the right event for you, look for one of these titles that fits you, and sign up:
- Zwift FutureWorks Test – Smart Trainer/Power Meter Only
- Zwift FutureWorks Test – Smart Trainer/Power Meter + HRM Only
- Zwift FutureWorks Test – zPower Only
- Zwift FutureWorks Test – zPower + HRM Only
These are all 1 lap (27.8km) rides around Watopia’s Waistband.
Read more about these Hardware Requirements Tests on Zwift’s forum >
Multiple timeslots
See a list of upcoming events at zwift.com/events/tag/hardwarerequirement
Zwift Classics – Yorkshire Grand Prix
The Zwift Classics have been a well-attended series of races at a time when many people are riding outside. This event is 18.8km in length and hosted on the Royal Pump Room 8 route, in Yorkshire.
Read more about the Zwift Classics race series >
Multiple dates and timeslots
See a list of upcoming events at zwift.com/events/tag/zwiftclassics
Your Thoughts
Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments!
