The Warrior Games, organizers of the popular Iceni and Tour de Boudicca series, have just announced the next edition of their annual Tour de Andrasta women’s 3-stage race series, starting October 17. See all the details below!
About the Name
Andrasta was an Iceni war goddess invoked by Boudicca in her fight against the Roman occupation of Britain in AD 60. Described as “their name for Victory,” her name has been translated as meaning “indestructible” or “unconquerable”.
Schedule and Route Details
The races have just one time slot, at 10:30 PT/13:30 ET/17:30 UTC. Stage 1 has an extra time slot at 16:00 PT/ 19:00 ET.
Stage 1 – Friday, October 17: InnsbruckConti (1 lap)
Welcome to the Tour de Andrasta! The race begins with a right turn out of the pens, following a reverse Innsbruck loop. Riders will power through the sprint, tackle the Leg Snapper, and make the most of the final flat stretch before facing the decisive big climb.
- Format: Hilly Points Race
- Length: 12.9km
- Elevation: 479m
- Finish Line Points: based on the number of riders participating, down to 1 point for last place.
- Intermediate Point (scored 10,8,6,4,2,1): Innsbruck QOM Reverse
- Powerups: Burrito/Feather/Aero
Stage 2 – Saturday, October 18: Coast Crusher (1 lap)
Stage 2 is here to test your legs! Roll through a charming seaside village, tackle a challenging climb, and loop around the midway point – halfway there! Then descend through a tunnel and head back along the coastal road, hitting multiple sprints as you pass scenic forests, bustling towns, and themed settlements, finishing strong at the final sprint.
- Format: Points Race
- Length: 42.7km
- Elevation: 210m
- Intermediate Points (scored 10,8,6,4,2,1):
- Stoneway Sprint (FTS)
- Acropolis Sprint (FAL)
- Sasquatch Sprint (FTS)
- Woodland Sprint (FAL)
- Woodland Sprint Reverse (FTS)
- Sasquatch Sprint Reverse (FAL)
- Acropolis Sprint Reverse (FTS)
- Finish Line Points: based on the number of riders participating, down to 1 point for last place.
- Powerups: Draft/Steamroller/Aero
Stage 3 – Sunday, October 19: The Magnificent 8 (1 lap)
Stage 3 kicks off in downtown Watopia before winding past volcanoes, waterfalls, and the route’s only big climb. After a blast through the flats and coast, it all comes down to the final push back to town. Get ready for a fierce finish!
- Format: Scratch Race
- Length: 29.1km
- Elevation: 155m
- Finish Line Points: based on the number of riders participating, down to 1 point for last place.
- Powerups: Ghost/Feather/Aero
Sign Up
Want to race the series? Start by signing up for the race events! Numbers attract numbers, so women are encouraged to sign up early.
See all upcoming Tour de Andrasta events at zwift.com/events/tag/andrasta >
Key Rules and More Info
- All entrants must be able to participate in all three stages to have their result stand on Tour de Andrasta league standings.
- Participants must have a ZwiftPower account (learn how to sign up)
- Heart Rate Monitors (HRM) are obligatory for all categories.
- Steering will be disabled.
- Smart trainers and dumb trainers with power meter only, no Zpower racers.
- Riders must match their Zwift profile name and ZwiftPower name, e.g. Jane Doe [XTeam].
- Riders should ensure power meters and smart trainers are calibrated / zeroed out prior to each stage.
- Zwift Racing Score will be disabled.
- Zwift pace group category enforcement will be enabled.
For complete rules and other info, see the Tour de Andrasta Google doc. You may also join The Warrior Games’ Discord to ask specific questions: https://discord.gg/mjZ8ksybkv
Results
Both a team and individual GC will be calculated for the series:
- Team GC: Points earned across Stages 1, 2, and 3 will count toward the Tour de Andrasta Team GC league to decide the 2025 champions.
- Individual GC: Determined by cumulative finish time over all three stages, with the overall winner crowned Tour de Andrasta 2025 champion in every category.
