Today Zwift announced the second annual Spring Training – a 6-week workout series featuring one fresh workout each week “to help you build endurance for those long, outdoor rides.” The series begins April 15 and Zwift says, “Whether your goal is to lead the pack, train for an upcoming event, or just not get dropped, this Spring Training Series will gear you up for the outdoors!”
New this year, women-only events are being held. There’s also a new kit to unlock and a printable worksheet to help guide your training! Let’s dive into the details…
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Workout Details & Schedule
Group workout events are scheduled hourly each day. You can also complete the workouts on your own as on-demand workouts from the Spring Training folder in your workouts library.
Workout 1 – Sweet Spot Foundation, April 15-22
Let’s start by building a strong endurance base!
Long: 48 min // Short: 29 min
Route: Countryside Tour
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Workout 2 – Endurance Escalator, April 22-29
Let’s take it up a notch! We are focused on escalating our endurance and stamina.
Long: 49 min // Short: 30 min
Route: The Muckle Yin
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Workout 3 – Cadence and Cruise, April 29-May 6
Now is time to challenge ourselves with cadence variations to enhance our agility and endurance.
Long: 48 min // Short: 29 min
Route: Big Flat 8
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Workout 4 – Power Surge, May 6-13
Let’s now focus on our ability to handle changes in intensity. This will help us build strength as we move to longer rides.
Long: 52 min // Short: 28 min
Route: Turf N Surf
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Workout 5 – Endurance Ascent, May 13-20
Let’s focus on enhancing our climbing ability with hill climb simulations.
Long: 46 min // Short: 29 min
Route: Downtown Titans
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Workout 6 – Sweet Spot Summit, May 20-27
You’ve reached the end! Let’s now maximize our endurance gains with Sweet Spot Summit.
Long: 43 min // Short: 26 min
Route: Castle to Castle
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Make-Up Days May 27-June 2
If you missed one or more workouts but want to make sure you complete all six stages, there is a make-up week at the end of the series. You can also do the workouts on your own – see below.
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On-Demand Workouts
If you can’t fit a group workout into your schedule, or just prefer to do the workout on your own, all Spring Training workouts are available as “on-demand” workouts from the workout folder. Completing the workout as an on-demand workout counts as completing the stage.
Women’s Events
Women-only Spring Training workout events are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays every two hours. Join the Zwift Women’s Training Club to see the events in the Companion app automatically, or see upcoming ZWTC events at zwift.com/events/tag/zwtc.
Kit and Badge Unlocks
Riders will receive the Spring Training cap after completing one stage, the sunglasses after completing three stages, and the 2024 Spring Training Kit and achievement badge after completing all six stages.
Printable Worksheet
Zwift created a “Spring Training Workout Worksheet” to guide you through this series. It includes tips for getting some outdoor riding in alongside the workout series.
Download the Sprint Training Workout Worksheet >
Learn More
See all upcoming events and other details at zwift.com/spring-training-workouts.
Questions or Comments?
Post below!
One event after another, Zwift seems to be trying to get us to keep paying for the subscription.
Is this a complaint? 😉
No, definitely not. Will definitely take part. I look forward to every new challenge 😉
How do u expect a business to keep its doors open without revenue? I happily pay for their products, It’s like going to the grocery store and expecting good free!!!
Hey, don’t assume anything, just because I forgot the smiley 😠
How many times are we supposed to do each workout, once, twice or more times during the stages? What’s the recommended frequency or volume?
Just once a week, I believe. The workouts are supposed to work into your overall plan, but not be a complete plan in themselves.
The jerseys actually look kind of cool. Most of the event jerseys are more about collecting for me. May wear this one.
Same. I’m rather liking the much smaller z logo they’re using recently, like with the french big spin jersey.
The Z logo has gotten a kind of a reputation problem for many people here.
Anything green is always going to be a good Jersey!
The question I have is, if I do the workouts on my own and not on a group ride, can I choose whatever course I want? I’m on a quest to complete a certain number of badges and I would use these workouts to do that.
Yes, you can choose whatever course you want.
I want to take part in the spring training plan… I’ve registered but the group workouts only allow cat A & B riders…. Am I missing something?
Yes – the category just determines which workout you do (long or short). It’s not a race category.
When in a group event, should the workout automatically appear or should the workout be added once in the event, similar to a meetup?
The workout appears automatically.
Thanks for the response. That is what I thought should happen. Perhaps a clean uninstall and reinstall of the app will correct the issue.
does this earn you an actual achievement badge (i.e. with an XP reward) or is it just a mission badge?
Great training series … LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the kit!