Here at Zwift Insider we like to publicize and even host experimental Zwift events, because we know that’s an important part of pushing the platform forward.
Zwift Play controllers launched last week, and with them a renewed interest in experiencing and developing in-game steering. So we’re hosting Zwift’s first-ever series of steering-required races beginning tomorrow.
That’s right: you won’t be able to enter these events unless you have a steering device paired!
The goal here is to find out what it’s like to race when everyone can steer. Until now, if you raced with a steering device you were virtually surrounded by riders without steering. We’re hoping these events attract a critical mass of steering riders who want to experience a new sort of racing on Zwift.
What will it be like when everyone can choose their road position? Will the peloton take the fast line by diving into the corners? Will we see more attacks up the edge of the road, and sprinters veering to shake wheelsuckers?
Schedule and Routes
This 4-week series rotates to a different “steering-friendly” race course each week:
- Week 1: Crit City Bell Lap (12 laps)
- Week 2: Glasgow Crit Circuit (8 laps)
- Week 3: Volcano Circuit (6 laps)
- Week 4: Seaside Sprint (4 laps)
Every week has 3 race events scheduled on different days/times for maximum availability. Here are the signup links for week 1’s events in Crit City:
- Wednesday, June 21: 12 pm PDT // 3 pm EDT // 8 pm BST // 5 am AEST (Thursday)
Sign up here > - Saturday, June 24: 11 am PDT //2 pm EDT //7 pm BST // 4 am AEST (Sunday)
Sign up here > - Sundays: 1 am PDT: // 4 am EDT // 9 am BST // 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 each category starting separately. (Depending on turnout, future events may feature all categories starting together in order to have a critical mass of racers.)
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.
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