Zwift’s 3rd annual PretzelFest happens this weekend, and it’s much shorter than past years, with events only scheduled over a single 48-hour period. And all events are being held on just one route: the new Makuri Pretzel on Makuri Islands!
About the Route: Makuri Pretzel
Far and away the longest Makuri Islands route, the new Makuri Pretzel covers key roads in each of the Makuri Islands’ three areas: Yumezi, Neokyo, and Urukazi. And it covers them in both directions, which means you hit four different sprint arches in both directions for a total of eight sprint opportunities.
While this route is far from flat, it avoids all Makuri Islands KOM segments. Keep your eyes open in a race, though, as there are plenty of sneaky, draggy climbs that provide ample opportunity for attacks.
(Are PretzelFest rides races? Not officially. Treat them as a casual group ride if you’d like, but you can rest assured there will be riders pushing the pace on the front as well.)
Complete the full route (78.7km with 621m of elevation) to unlock the route achievement badge, a 1550XP bonus, and the Lederhose kit (see below).
Read all about the Makuri Pretzel route >
Event Schedule
Events are scheduled every two hours beginning Saturday, September 21 at 2am UTC (Friday 11pm EST/8pm PST) and ending 48 hours later, for a total of 24 timeslots. Click below to sign up:
Sign up at zwift.com/events/tag/pretzelfest >
Lederhose Kit Unlock
Complete the route to earn the coveted Lederhose kit, Alpine Socks, Shoes, and Hat. This kit is only available to PretzelFest finishers.
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