Last week we announced our first set of Zwift Insider “steering-required” Zwift races. Rider feedback was generally positive, with Zwifters telling us that the racing felt more “dynamic” and “strategic”. When you can cut a corner for a more efficient line, change lanes to shake off a wheelsucker, or adjust your position for maximum draft benefit things suddenly feel more immersive and interactive.
Related: read my “How the Race Was Won” post about the first steering race >
This week we’re on a fresh course, and we’ve made changes to the starting pen structure to increase the size of the peloton. See details below!
Changes from Last Week
In the first week’s races we had each category racing alone, but since we are requiring a steering device those individual category pack sizes were a bit small. So this week we’re having all categories start together! This will make for a larger peloton and a more competitive experience, so bring your A-game (even if you’re a C).
Schedule and Route
This 4-week series rotates to a different “steering-friendly” race course each week. For week 2 we’re on Glasgow Crit Circuit for 8 laps. This route has 15 sharp turns where a good steering line can shave time, so ride smart!
Every week has 3 race events scheduled on different days/times for maximum availability. Here are the signup links for this week’s events:
- Wednesday, June 28: 12 pm PDT // 3 pm EDT // 7 pm UTC // 5 am AEST (Thursday)
Sign up here > - Saturday, July 1: 11 am PDT // 2 pm EDT // 6 pm UTC // 4 am AEST (Sunday)
Sign up here > - Sunday, July 2: 1 am PDT // 4 am EDT // 8 am UTC // 6 pm AEST
Sign up here >
Rules and Results
These are simple scratch races, and each race is a standalone event. Category enforcement will be used, with all categories starting together.
A smart trainer or power meter is required to enter (no virtual power racers).
Since we don’t need ZwiftPower for special post-race results processing, final results will be available on screen as soon as you cross the line.
Steering Required
Steering is required to enter the start pens for these race events, so when you log in to the game to join the event, make sure you have your steering device connected. When the join event prompt appears, you can only enter the event if you have a compatible steering device connected.
Zwift Play is quickly becoming the most popular steering device on Zwift, but you can also steer with the Elite Sterzo, JetBlack Smart Turn Block, Elite Rizer, Wahoo KICKR Bike, and Tacx NEO Bikes.
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