This weekend sees a range of good events. Three of our picks are hosted by Zwift, and two by SISU Racing.
Zwift Academy Baseline Ride
I couldn’t be more positive about Zwift Academy Road 2022 and the “Baseline ride” in particular, which is a fun event to try. I very much like the format that sees you ride easily in a group, then at key points it becomes an individual challenge as the “no draft” feature is enabled and you try and post your best times on different segments.
The event is hosted on the “Legends and Lava” route which is quickly becoming a favourite of mine given it has varied terrain.
Read more about the Baseline rides >
Multiple dates and times
See zwift.com/events/tag/zar2022baseline for upcoming events
Handcycle Ride with Challenged Athletes Foundation
You may have already heard that Zwift added a handcycle to the game in this week’s update. But did you know Zwift has partnered with the Challenged Athletes Foundation to host handcycle group rides from Sept 16-23?
Rides will be led at a 1-1.5 W/kg pace, and everyone will be on handcycles in game. Routes vary depending on which day you join. Hop in and experience a handcycle on Zwift (even if you’re powering it from your “footcycle” at home!)
Multiple dates and times
See zwift.com/events/tag/caf for upcoming events
Stage 2: Get Rolling – Sand and Sequoias
The Zwift “Get Rolling” events are another highlight in recent events, and I have to commend whoever came up with the concept in Zwift HQ.
The second race sees you tackle the “Sand and Sequoias” route and is one that is rarely used for racing. Consequently, I was in the wrong position when the race tackled the rolling hills which saw me dropped from the front group!
All this did was inspire me to tackle the event again, this time I decided to do it in the dinosaur costume that was on offer – once you’ve raced in a dinosaur costume, everything else will seem boring!
Despite being dressed as a dinosaur, racing is competitive so be sure to do this one with fresh legs.
(Personally speaking, I think this needs to be added to ZRL. Forget power-ups, dino costumes would be way more entertaining.)
Multiple dates and times
See zwift.com/events/tag/zracing for upcoming ZRacing events
SISU Worlds
I’ve never included two events by the same team before in one of these posts, but on this occasion it is deserved.
This first offering by SISU Racing race gives you the opportunity to gain the status of “World Champion” as SISU Racing is excited to announce the “SISU Worlds.”
This event is held across two weekends this September, in a cycling festival. The aim is to crown a SISU TT and SISU Road World Champion in all grades, with separate events for Women and Men.
This event is their TT offering and consists of 4 laps on the “Two Bridges Loop” in Watopia, totaling 28.4km and 292m elevation.
Multiple timeslots and dates
See zwift.com/events/tag/sisuworlds for upcoming events
SISU Racing SatCRITday – Season 1
I know there is a large proportion of riders on Zwift that really enjoy Crit racing, so I am highlighting this new series to enjoy. It starts this weekend.
As SISU state “We’re excited to launch Season 1 of SISU Racing SATCRITDAY. We’ll race the LaGuardia Loop in New York each Saturday (alternating directions) for eight weeks and crown a LaGuardia Champion and LaGuardia Team Champion across all grades.”
The course selected is going to make for some dynamic racing. Good luck and enjoy!
Multiple timeslots on Friday + Saturday
See ZwiftHacks for a list of upcoming events
Your Thoughts
Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments!
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