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    Zwift Fondo Series 2022 Announced

    Eric Schlange
    By Eric Schlange
    December 22, 2021
    LAST UPDATED December 21, 2021
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    Zwift’s monthly fondos have become a popular annual tradition, and they’ve just announced this season’s series which kicks off next weekend… on three new Watopian fondo routes!

    Join thousands of Zwifters working together to put in big efforts. Along the way you’ll unlock an exclusive jersey and build your fitness in ways only long rides can. Allez allez!

    January Fondo Schedule

    The first series kicks off at midnight December 31st GMT, which is 7pm EST/4pm PST December 30th.

    Events repeat every 5 hours until January 2nd at 10pm GMT/5pm EST/2pm PST. There are a total of 15 events currently scheduled.

    See Upcoming Zwift Fondos and Sign Up

    Kit Unlocks

    This is a 3-month series, and each month’s fondo has its own unique kit unlock. These kits are exclusive, meaning they will never be available anywhere else in game. A true badge of honor! Here’s a shot of all three kits:

    From left to right: March, January, and February kits.

    Routes

    Zwift Fondo events have three categories (A, B, and C) which are open to all riders. These categories don’t refer to rider strength or speed – they determine which route you will ride.

    And this year Zwift has created a fresh set of fondo routes! Here they are (click for route details):

    A: 2022 Gran Fondo - 94km (58.4 miles), 1,141m (3,743′)

    B: 2022 Medio Fondo - 77.2km (48 miles), 924m (3,031′)

    C: 2022 Bambino Fondo - 52.3km (32.5 miles), 400m (1,312′)

    Is this a Race?

    Officially, no. But hundreds (possibly thousands) of riders will turn out for each of these popular “fun race” events, and the front of each category will certainly be filled with strong riders going all out.

    As Zwift says, in the end “This is not a race, but some will choose to ride it like one. Do what’s comfortable, and go at your own pace.”

    These events have double draft mode enabled, so be sure to work with others when possible, since this conserves energy.

    Upcoming Fondo Dates

    Here are the dates for February and March Zwift Fondos:

    • February 4-6, 2022
    • March 4-6, 2022

    Fondo Training

    Want to take on a Zwift Fondo, but you’ve never done such a long ride? Check out the Fondo Training Plan in Zwift. It’s 3-4 weeks long, 3 hours/week of work, and will get you prepped to take on your first fondo:

    See Upcoming Zwift Fondos and Sign Up

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    Post below!

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