As we head into winter we’re seeing bigger signup numbers for events, and this weekend is no exception. Lots of folks already signed up to finish their Zwift Academy requirements, plus lots of riders committed to the RAD RACE and BMTR Flat 100 (Miles) rides. See our picks for the weekend below!
✅ Popular Event ✅ Cool Unlocks ✅ Highly Competitive
Zwift Academy Road 2023 ends Sunday, December 17! If you’ve still got a workout or race to finish, you’ve only got a few days left to do so. (Don’t worry, you’re not alone: lots of folks are already signed up for races or group workouts this weekend!)
Multiple time slots Saturday and Sunday
See upcoming ZA Races
See upcoming ZA Group Workout #6 Events
🤝 RAD RACE x PLATTFUß PODCAST // GRAN FONDO
✅ Popular Event ✅ Endurance Challenge ✅ Achievement Badge ✅ Jersey Unlock
With way more signups than any other event this weekend, RAD RACE must be doing something right! This is a 25-lap ride of the Volcano Circuit, so you can grab those Volcano badges with the help of a group draft while going just over 100km. Pace will be 2.2-2.5w/kg, and the event will be livestreamed on the PLATTFUß PODCAST.
Sunday, December 17th @ 9am UTC
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/4000892
🤝 Bike MS Zwift Community Challenge
✅ Worthy Cause ✅ Jersey Unlock
Bike MS is holding its monthly Global Rides this Sunday. Two events are being scheduled, the first on Ocean Lava Cliffside Loop and the second on Watopia’s Waistband. Each event includes 40km and 60km options, and finishing either event will unlock both Bike MS kits! That’s right… a double jersey unlock!
Come learn about multiple sclerosis and hear stories from MS warriors. Rumor is there will be random trivia at the earlier ride with a prize for those in the US!
Sunday, December 17th @ 12:15pm UTC/7:15am EST/4:15am PST
and 3:15pm UTC/10:15am EST/7:15am PST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/bikems
🤝 Team Velos – Route Bagger Challenge
✅ Beginner Friendly ✅ Jersey Unlock
Once a month, Team Velos gathers to take on one of Zwift’s harder routes in a “Route Bagger Challenge.” Ride leaders hold a steady pace of 1.9-2.1w/kg, and participants get to enjoy friendly banter and helpful wheels!
This month the group is taking on the Shorelines and Summits course which goes over the Epic KOM, including the Radio Tower climb.
Saturday, December 16th @ 3pm UTC/10am EST/7am PST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/3948885
🤝 BMTR Flat 100 (Miles)
✅ Popular Event ✅ Legacy Leaders
One of our most commonly-featured events, for good reason. The BMTR Flat 100 consistently gets big turnouts because it offers four different pace groups on flatter, distance-friendly routes. Be sure to read the event description for details!
Saturday, December 16th @ 1:10pm UTC/8:10am EST/5:10am PST
Sign up at zwift.com/events/view/4007049
How We Make Our Picks
We choose each weekend’s Notable Events based on a variety of factors including:
- Is the event unique/innovative in some way?
- Are celebrities (pro riders, etc) attending/leading?
- Are signup counts already high, meaning the event is extra-popular?
- Does the ride include desirable unlocks or prizes?
- Does the event appeal to ladies on Zwift? (We like to support this under-represented group!)
- Is it for a good cause?
- Is it just plain crazy (extra long races, world record attempts, etc)?
- Is it a long-running, popular weekly event with a dedicated leader who deserves a shout out?
In the end, we want to call attention to events that are extra-special and therefore extra-appealing to Zwifters. If you think your event qualifies, comment below with a link/details and we may just include it in an upcoming post!
Your Thoughts
Got other events that stand out this weekend? Share below in the comments!
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