Zwift has posted a new set of “fast, friendly, and totally unserious” races, dubbed the “Friday Night Fun Races.” These popped up on the calendar unannounced, and are unique in a few different ways, so we wanted to get the word out…
Boost Powerup and Other Surprises
Everyone starts with a boost powerup, with “extras available throughout the race,” according to Zwift. Trigger it for a short, sharp speed boost. Sometimes the powerup gives you one boost, while other times it gives you two.
There are other surprises in store as well, and it sounds like each week will have its own twist. (We’re hearing rumors of dino suits and big wheels being tested, but who knows what Zwift will actually settle on.)
Categorization
You’ll be categorized by your existing Racing Score for fair competition. But in an interesting twist – I think this is a first on Zwift – race results won’t impact your score. Zwift says they’re doing this to keep pressure low and fun high.
Race Times
Races are scheduled at five different timeslots each Friday:
- 9:30am UTC/5:30am ET/2:30am PT
- 4:30pm UTC/12:30pm ET/9:30am PT
- 5:30pm UTC/1:30pm ET/10:30am PT
- 6:30pm UTC/2:30pm ET/11:30am PT
- 10:30pm UTC/6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT
- 1:30am UTC/9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT
Upcoming Races
The first three weeks of races are now on the calendar:
- Friday, July 4: Downtown Dolphin
- 8 laps (15.8km, 136m)
- Friday, July 11: Croissant
- 2 laps (21.8km, 121m)
- Friday, July 18: Glasgow Reverse
- 5 laps (16.3km, 171m)
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/fridaynightfunrace
Share Your Feedback
If you take part in one of these events, share your comments below to let others know how it went!
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