Racers: Iceni Women’s Series Begins August 19

The popular Iceni Women’s Series is back for another 4 weeks of races, and this time around they’re collaborating with Rocacorba Collective! Here are the details…

About the Name

The Iceni tribe was ‘peacefully annexed’ by the Roman Empire at some point before 47 AD, though it was allowed some autonomy. When the king died and Boudicca I became High Queen of Iceni, the Roman Empire saw her unfit to rule and invaded the region. Iceni led a revolt against the Roman Empire and regained its independence, along with the independence of several other tribes. This led to the subsequent formation of the Comhairle, an alliance of the British tribes. Iceni had a major say in Comhairle affairs and became an important center of trade, military, and leadership.

Schedule and Routes

Races happen on four consecutive Tuesdays in just one time slot: 17:30 UTC (18:30 BST/13:30 ET/10:30 PT).

Challenge 1 – August 19: Douce France (1 lap)

• Length: 24.9km
• Elevation: 133m
• Powerup: 1 Aero given at the start of the race
• Sprint & QOM Segments:
  • Ballon Sprint 
  • Aqueduc KOM 
  • Pavé Sprint 
  • Marina Sprint 

Challenge 2 – August 26: Gentil 8 (1 lap)

• Length: 23.1km
• Elevation: 243m
• Powerup: 1 Aero given at the start of the race
• Sprint & QOM Segments:
  • Sprinteur Sprint  
  • Sprint du Cratère Reverse 
  • Ballon Sprint – Bonus Rocacorba Jersey segment (FAL)
  • Petit KOM – Bonus ASS MAGIC segment (FAL)
  • Dos d’Âne Sprint 
  • Sprinteur Sprint 

Challenge 3 – September 2: Figure 8 (1 lap)

• Length: 29.8km
• Elevation: 255m
• Powerup: 1 Feather given at the start of the race
• Sprint & QOM Segments:
  • Hilly QOM Reverse 
  • JWB Sprint Reverse 
  • Hilly QOM 
  • JWB Sprint 

Challenge 4 – September 9: Chasing the Sun (1 lap)

• Length: 35.1km
• Elevation: 316m
• Powerup: 1 Steamroller given at the start of the race
• Sprint & QOM Segments:
  • Alley Sprint
  • Railway Sprint – Bonus ASS MAGIC segment (FAL)
  • Country Sprint
  • Temple QOM – Bonus Rocacorba Jersey segment (FAL)
  • Tower Sprint Reverse

Time and Points-Based Competitions

Individual rankings will be determined by the cumulative time from challenges 1, 2, 3, and 4. In the event of a tie, the rider with the highest total QOM points will be declared the winner. Full results can be viewed in the ZwiftPower League section.

Sprint and QOM segments featured in each week’s challenge will be used to determine prize winners (see below). Sprint and QOM segments will award points to the fastest 6 riders for each segment based on fastest through segment (FTS) results on ZwiftPower.

Prizes

Lots of prizes are up for grabs in this edition of the Iceni Series!

• Overall GC Winner (Categories A–E): Rocacorba Collective will award three months of access to their Training Tier to the winners of each of the five race categories. Learn more
• Grand Prize Draw: Riders who complete all four events and are members of the Rocacorba Collective Zwift Club will be entered into a Grand Prize draw for a two-night stay at Rocacorba Cycling! Learn more
• Overall QOM Winners (Categories A–E): The riders with the most QOM segment points will receive a 20% discount voucher for Garmin.
• Overall Sprint Winners (Categories A–E): The riders with the most Sprint segment points will receive an exclusive 40% discount on Rocacorba gear. Learn More
• Bonus Prizes: Special spot prizes will be awarded for standout performances on selected segments (see above).
  • ASS MAGIC is giving away 50% discount coupons, available for two races in each of the five categories
  • ROCACORBA clothing is giving away 5 Rocacorba Jerseys!

Sign Up

Signup numbers are already high, even though the series is weeks away. Numbers attract numbers, so why not add your name to the list?

Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/iceni >

Categories and Key Rules

All races will have a mass start containing all categories. To differentiate categories, each has been assigned a specific in-game kit as follows:

• Cat A: Garmin (500-1000)
• Cat B: RocaCorba Collective (375 – 499)
• Cat C: Femme Cycle Collab (250-374)
• Cat D: Watch the Party Rocacorba (125 – 249)
• Cat E: TDFFAZ ( 0- 124)

Key rules include:

• All entrants must have a ZwiftPower account with an assigned race category.
• Heart rate monitors are mandatory.
• A power meter or smart trainer is required. No virtual power.
• Riders exceeding 5 W/kg may be reviewed by the organizers. 
• Steering is disabled.

See race guide for complete details >

Powered by Rocacorba Collective

Founded by pro cyclist Ashleigh Moolman Pasio in 2021, the Rocacorba Collective is an inclusive indoor cycling community with a mission to empower and uplift women through cycling.

Though rooted in female empowerment, the Collective welcomes men who support its values and vision. Members gain access to expert training, mentorship, and a dynamic global community – supporting riders from grassroots to pro.

This is more than a cycling club.
It’s a movement.

And it’s making a real-world impact: a portion of proceeds goes toward supporting young girls at the Khaltsha Academy in Khayelitsha through education and cycling.

Questions or Comments?

See the race guide for more info, and post questions/comments below!