This is an open invitation to our entire Zwift family to join us for a worldwide effort to get the “On Fire” badge together! To do so you must complete 25 laps of the Volcano Circuit.
When and How this Will Work
It’ll work much like the PRL Full event where we all ride on the same day, at whatever time is convenient for each of us. I (Monica) will start on Saturday, April 25 at 8 am PST (GMT-7), but you can start whatever time works for you. Since we’re doing a circuit we’ll surely overlap with others’ efforts and see each other out there often!
Each lap is 2.6 miles long. That means you’ll be riding 65 miles. Be sure to prepare accordingly.
Other Badge Options
Is 65 miles too far beyond your riding capacity right now? Still join us to get the “Hothead” Volcano Circuit badge for 10 laps (26 miles).
Is 26 miles too much? Still join us to get the “Warmed Up” badge for 5 laps (13 miles).
Don’t yet have the “100 Clicks” badge? Ride the 25 laps and you’ll get that metric century badge too!
Changing Your Name
I’ll have my Zwift name as “Monica Schlange (25 Volcano Circuit).” If you change your name to add Volcano Circuit too we’ll see each other more easily!
Let’s Do This!
Who is with me? Let’s get a ton of us out there so it’s more fun and we can draft each other!
On which day (date)?
April 25th
Already did this ages ago- it was my first 100K ride. I wont be doing it but good luck!
I was just thinking about going for this yesterday, but didn’t have the time for such a long ride. I hope to join you on the 25th! What bike will you be riding?
Awesome! I’ll be riding the Tron. You?
I haven’t earned the Tron yet, but I’m climbing into the clouds for it! I “bought” a Cervelo P3 that I actually haven’t used in Zwift yet, so I’m looking forward to seeing how fast it will take me around The Cone.
Is this event/challenge for a specific reason?
To get the badge and have fun while doing it! Are you joining us?
What is the badge worth in XP points?
Awesome! The PRL day was a great ride…looking forward to this one too.
So…when are we all going to vEverest the AdZ? 😀
Glad you’re joining us! But vEverest? Ummmm…
You know, doing it in this format is probably the only way I could vEverest, and I say that having done the PRL Full solo (I missed the group event). vEverest…ouchy ouchy ouch 🙂
Yay! I’m in! This is one I’ve been holding off on as I completed some of the bigger routes. It will be great to have company as we do it. The PRL Full was made bearable because of that! Thanks, Monica!
Awesome! See you there!
This is one of those achievements that I have been thinking about doing but just haven’t done yet. Great idea, will be there in the 25th! (PS I was supposed to do my first ever century ride IRL that day but it was cancelled).
Sorry your event was cancelled! Glad you’ll be at this one!
Count me in. I did the PRL Full “with you” but due to timezones I finished before you started! This one I can start a little later and we should pass each other at some point…
Sweet! See you there, Stuart!
Great!!!!!@ Thanks for your open invitation – count me in😁😁😁😁
Awesome!
I prefer doing this counter clockwise
Hmmmm….why is that?
CCW seems flatter
Done 25 laps a few times to help others. may join the fun to help assist everyone….
See you then! Woohoo!!🥳
Awesome!!!
count me in !! this should be a zwift meetup so we can draft each other as well as chat trough discord , could it be possible?
We should all jump on the ZwiftInsider Discord channel regardless of it being “official” or not
Could someone please post the discord invitation link?
Here’s the link to the discord channel. I’m thinking I won’t be on it, but Eric will be.
As for making it a Zwift meetup– we can’t do that as that would mean people can’t do it at whatever time they want.
Oops. Forgot the link. https://discordapp.com/invite/Mx7jp7J?fbclid=IwAR2Iw9blvOfUE5VIogEm9w_L6nAAa9ZQ1r5anPq37ar2M3PNRSvf2OEj_20
Hi Monica,
I have this one still to do, so more than happy to join ya..respect though for all the badges you are competing. how can i sign up?
Edu, just show up!
Count me in. The PRL Full was a blast, painful but a blast 😂.
Awesome! Yes, another painful but fun ride coming your way! Haha!
Monica, you are a rockstar! Great job getting after it, even when the energy is low. I always feel better if I make myself get on the bike when I’m feeling down. I’ll likely join for some laps on the 25th- already have the badge, but it’ll be great to see Zwift friends!
Thanks for the encouragement! And I’m glad you’re gonna be there! So fun together!
I wish you had posted that a week ago. I went for the badge last Saturday, definitely would have preferred to do it in a group effort in two weeks. Took me 2h40mins that felt like an eternity because it got really boring really fast.
So you can join us and make jokes the whole time! Entertain everyone!
This is awesome. Also just in time for Strava Grand Fondo Challenge. Note the total mileage looks right, but each lap is only around 2.53 miles, but you have the initial lead-in of about 1.6 miles, so the total matches.
Thanks, David!
I’m a maybe, I’m on UK time and will try to start at the same time.
Maybe? No, you have to be a definitely!
Haven’t done a century since December, this may just be the push I need (I had 100 mile rides scheduled for Apr,May.Jun but they were all cancelled/rescheduled).
See you there!!!
Count me in. I feel like these non-rigid, multi-hour rides could become a monthly event.
Good idea! What do you think we should do for the next one?
Hoping to remember and join you 😃👍🏻
Set an alarm! See you there!
Awesome! I’m in again as with the PRL Full; and hopefully some clubmates will join as well.
Awesome! See you there, Daniel!
I’m in. Even though the PRL Full hurt some at the end it was a good time doing it with so many people. This is one of the badges I don’t have yet. I should be recovered by then for the vEveresting madness I’m attempting tomorrow. Unless it kills me, that feels like a real possibility lol
How did you vEveresting go? How are the legs feeling now
I’m alive!!! I went in with the goal to finish a base camp (half Everest) with the plan to keep going if I was feeling good. I stopped after 8 hours with 5 times up (17,000 ft). I probably could have ground it out but it would have been miserable and I wanted to do a little more prep.
My current plan is to do a full vEveresting on May 9th in honor of National Police week. I was supposed to ride in the Police Unity Tour this year, a 250 mile ride over 3 days ending at the National Law Enforcement Memorial during National Police Week, but as so many events this year it has been cancelled. I figure doing my first full vEveresting is a good way to honor those who have died in the line of duty.
Sooo…did you die? Jared? JAAAREEEEDDDD???
I’m alive!!! I went in with the goal to finish a base camp (half Everest) with the plan to keep going if I was feeling good. I stopped after 8 hours with 5 times up (17,000 ft). I probably could have ground it out but it would have been miserable and I wanted to do a little more prep.
I did do the Four Horseman route on Saturday (4/18) and even finally got my first sub hour AdZ during it. 26th time up was the charm. Apparently I just needed to a LOT of warmup before the big climb lol.
My current plan is to do a full vEveresting on May 9th in honor of National Police week. I was supposed to ride in the Police Unity Tour (PUT) this year, a 250 mile ride over 3 days ending at the National Law Enforcement Memorial during National Police Week, but as so many events this year it has been cancelled. I figure doing my first full vEveresting during the time I was supposed to be riding in PUT is a good way to honor those who have died in the line of duty.
Well done with your base camp ride! Amazing! And a sub one hour? Dang!
Great idea on May 9th! Sorry your original plans got cancelled! That’s Eric’s birthday that day so I’ll remember you’re vEveresting then too!
I’m with you! Still need that badge and always thought it would be boring on my own … Are we doing the 25 Alpe du Zwift next? 🙂
Uuuhhhh…sure. See you at the top of the Alpe! Mhm, yeah.
What a great idea! I will definitely join you! I can’t wait!
Sweet! See you there, RR!
What jersey are you going with?
Imperial century… I’m never taking that thing off if I can help it 😂
I still need the metric century. This ride would do it
Common jersey is a nice idea – make it one that is rarely worn, but most people can access – Basic3 or Basic4 (available level 2)?
I’ll be in the Tour of California jersey I got a while back. But I’ll have “25 Volcano Circuit” in my name so people can tell I’m doing the challenge.
I’m in ! How make sure about timing ? Just start at the exact hour ?
That’s what I’m doing, but I know others are starting at different times. It’s such a short circuit you’ll see someone at some point even if you don’t start right when they start.
Sounds fun. I’m in.
Excellent! See you there!
Should you time zone be GMT-8?
Daylight savings time messes up everything.
Great idea, I’m in. Let’s double the badge goal, though and try to get everyone a Jensie (100+ ride ons received during the activity). If we append our names with On Fire and just tap our icon in companion app every time we see another participant I bet the 100 will be easy to hit.
If turnout is similar to the PRL Full you will get the Jensie easily; on that ride I got mine 3 laps in.
Monica said to add “Volcano Circuit” to your name so that will help to identify each other.
I’m absolutely down w/ that.
Great idea! I have that badge but will be giving out many Ride Ons so hopefully will help anyone who doesn’t yet have it!
In a group, I assume the Specialized Venge S-Works with rear disk would be the bike of choice, yes? I’m open to discussion.
What about for us plebs on the lower levels :). Go with most aero bike option/wheels?
Maybe Aero (Level 6) + Zipp 808 (level 13)? https://zwiftinsider.com/what-to-buy-at-each-zwift-level/
Yes Alfonso, that’s the fastest aero bike on Zwift. Good choice.
For everyone: just go with the most aero bike and wheels you’ve got, for sure!
trying to unlock the lvl 14 Specialized Allez Sprint before Saturday, or would the standard TT bike be better? (I’m not expecting to do much drafting).
I have none of the Volcano Circuit badges. If I go for the 25 laps (On Fire) in one activty, will I automatically get the other two badges (Warmed Up (5 laps) and Hot head (10 laps)) as well?
Yes you will
What direction you riding? Clockwise or CCW?
clockwise
Sounds like fun (he says now). What pace do you expect to keep?
Ummm…..no idea. I can average about 18-20 mph for longer periods of time when it’s mostly flat. Not sure if that helps. I’m sure others will be going much faster.
At what pace will you be doing the ride?
Here’s what I just wrote above. Does this help?
“. I can average about 18-20 mph for longer periods of time when it’s mostly flat. Not sure if that helps. I’m sure others will be going much faster.”
Thanks! I’m in. That’s a good pace for me.
Would love to do this, but falls on Sunday 3am New Zealand time Zone, so planning to do it later on Sunday or on Saturday
Sweet! I know others are doing it at various times so I’m sure you won’t be alone!
Is this a coincidence or planned, 25 on the 25th?
I wish I had planned that. Sounds more fun that way!
just claim you did 😉
I will be there!
Excellent!
I’m in! This has been on my radar for a bit. I wish I had known about the PRL. With 100 Ride ones, this would get 3 badges for me. Thanks for putting this out there!
Sweet! See you there, Ken!
tempted by this as ive only managed to get the warmed up badge so far, doing it as a group may keep me motived as i think around 30 miles was my max
You’ve got this, Elaine! See you there!
Hi Monica, is it at 15:00 London time please?
I will also join u, still need those badges. 😉 For those interested 8AM PT is 4PM GMT+1 here in Belgium.
Yes, as Bart said it’d be 4pm in London.
I think it should be 17:00 in london. In belgium at
18:00
3pm London time
We’re now on British Summer Time so 8hrs difference. 8am PST is 4pm British Summer Time
I will join from Hamburg, Germany, in the morning hours 🙂
Sweet! This is gonna be fun!
Will join from Hamburg too! What time do u start Ralph?
8am PST is 5pm in Germany.
I do not have any problems with starting at 5pm.
What about you, Phil? I am totally open regarding the starting time.
I am absolutely excited to ride first time my new Trek Madone with the Zipp 808s 🙂
Jo Ralph,
5pm is too late for me. Will Start 6am ;). Maybe See us and race some laps?!
Hi Monica,
I will join you on Saturday. I’m wondering if a TT frame would make sense or not?
Could you give me some advice?
Thanks
Wolfgang
If you’ve in a group, use a traditional frame. If your were to do it alone then the TT bike would be your pick.
If you use a TT frame you wont be able to draft. Not sure if you care about that aspect.
Here’s what Eric wrote in the comments above, in case you didn’t see it: “Yes Alfonso, that’s the fastest aero bike on Zwift. (Specialized Venge S-Works with rear disk) Good choice.
For everyone: just go with the most aero bike and wheels you’ve got, for sure!”
Joining from the UK but a little earlier. Will be an hour or so in when you start but hope to see you on the route. Also hopeful for the ride ons badge!
Same, will be starting at 1pm GMT 🙂
Yeh, I was thinking of starting between 1-2pm BST so see you guys there. Ride on!
excellent! See you both out there!
Hi Monica, I like it- great idea!! yes, we’re definitely in! looking forward to riding with this fun group – Tim and I will be joining at 8am PDT. See you on the volcano circuit!!
Awesome! See you there, Lorri!
Is Eric joining?
I don’t think drafting is going to matter (pretty much anyone is faster) so I’ll just get out the TT bike for bonus XP. See whether I can get to lvl 13 😉
Sounds great! See you there!
Congrats, Route Hero!
If Google is right, 8 am PST should be 5 pm CEST. That might be a bit late for me so I will check if everything is set inside the volcano 😉 and you should find me about halfway through when you start.
That weekend would have been my first outdoor race of the season, covering almost exactly the same distance… Looking forward to it – see you!
See you there, CLF! Sorry your race was cancelled!
Wanted this badge for some time now, but been putting it off just like the full PRL! Any way we can get Zwift-CEO-Eric to give us double drafting for this? Anyone else watch Hulu or Netflix on their longer rides? Maybe I won’t need we have a fun and talkative group…Thanks for motivating me to finally tackle this F-I-R-E M-O-N-S-T-E-R!
Yup I binge watch TV shows during my longer endurance rides. Even shorter recovery ones, basically if I’m z3 or less.
On the PRL Full I was chatting with people so much I hardly even listened to music, let alone watching a show (or 10). Haha.
Hey Monica,
I was inspired by your post and did “your” challenge yesterday.
By the way – I’m a “E”-ranked rider (in best condition maybe on the edge to a “D”) and I can tell that it was a great experience.
At the beginning I was very ambitious and I’ve been trying to improve my lap-time from lap to lap, but this feeling ended very soon :-p
From km 60 on my legs were feeling more and more tired and (roughly) at km 80 the fatigue switched to pain… But I had the will to take the challenge 😉
The last 13 kilometres (at the end there were roughly 103 to complete the 25 rounds) I was in the often mentioned “tunnel” – the legs were aching, but the head was stronger so I could complete it in 3:13 hours at an average of 32,3 kph.
For sure it is not the best time, but I proved myself that I could be able to manage.
In german we say: “Den Schweinehund überwinden”
Wish you much fun – I am sure you will do this with less pain than I did 😉
Sorry for my bad English and many greetings from Germany,
Marcus
Thank you for sharing your experience, Marcus!!! I’m sure your time beat what I’ll get. 3:13 is great!
I like the German saying! Haha! While our last name IS German I know almost nothing of the language, except to shake my head when someone says “Sprichst du Deutsch?” 🙂
Hi Monica. I’m in too. Works out at 3pm GMT. Currently working my way through the routes and badges. Gutted to have missed your PRL ride but hopefully people will join that another day. Amazing achievement to do them all and thank you for capturing your journey. It’s been a great read. See you Saturday. Ride on!
Thanks, Gaz! See you Saturday!