All About Tour de Zwift 2020 (Ride)

Tour de Zwift will be the largest series of events ever held on Zwift. It’s a 7-stage series, and for each stage Zwifters get to choose between group rides, bike races, and runs. Do just one, or do all three!

Here’s everything we know about TdZ 2020. This page will be constantly updated as new info (stage routes, etc) is released.

Ride or Race

One big change from prior TdZs is Zwift offering riders the opportunity to race each stage. Many riders in the past unofficially raced the stages–but this year Zwift has official race events separate from group ride events.

Group ride events will use double draft mode to help riders stick together and move along at a brisk pace. Race events will use Zwift’s standard draft.

Learn more about TdZ’s open races >

You’ve Got Options

With stages spanning a few days apiece and each group ride category and race covering a different route, Zwifters have several route and effort-level options for each stage.

Can’t get enough TdZ? Ride multiple events in each stage. Perhaps you’d like to enjoy a brisk group ride on a longer route, and race a shorter route? Do it!

Categories

As mentioned above, each stage includes separate group ride and race events.

For group ride events, the category (A, B, C) selected determines your route. This gives riders more control over the length and difficulty of their ride.

  • A: long route
  • B: shorter/easier route
  • C: women only

Race events use the same route regardless of category selection. Racers, choose your category based on FTP w/kg, like most Zwift races:

Mixed (Men & Women) Race Categories
  • A: 4-5 w/kg
  • B: 3.2-3.9 w/kg
  • C: 2.5-3.1 w/kg
  • D: 1-2.4 w/kg
Women’s Race Categories
  • A: 3.7-5 w/kg
  • B: 3.2-3.69 w/kg
  • C: 2.5-3.19 w/kg
  • D: 1-2.49 w/kg

Stage Details

Stage 1 (London): Jan 12-15 (click for route details)

Stage 2 (Innsbruck): Jan 16-19 (click for route details)

Stage 3 (Watopia): Jan 20-23 (click for route details)

Stage 4 (Bologna): Jan 24-27 (click for route details)


Stage 5 (New York): Jan 28-31 (click for route details)


Stage 6 (Richmond): Feb 1-4 (click for route details)


Stage 7 (Yorkshire): Feb 5-8 (click for route details)

Makeup Days: Feb 10-16

Sign up for events at Zwift.com or via Zwift Companion
See all upcoming TdZ events at ZwiftHacks.com >

Prizes and Unlocks

Complete all stages to unlock the exclusive TdZ 2020 kit. This is the kit you’ve seen riders have been wearing for all the TdZ events.

Pro-Am Invitational Races on Tour de Zwift Live

Another new and fun addition to this year’s TdZ is Zwift’s Pro-Am Invitational race seres. These live-streamed invitational races feature top riders taking on the same course we’ll all race, the day before each stage begins. Read all about it here >

TdZ for Runners

There is also a TdZ for Runners happening at the same time as TdZ for Riders. It has its own (secret) unlock and set of 7 stages.

We will publish a separate post covering this, once we get more details.

Registration

Riders and Runners can register for the TdZ using the links below. This just gets you signed up for the overall Tour(s), meaning Zwift will send you reminder emails, etc. You will still need to sign up for each specific stage.

Register for TdZ Ride >
Register for TdZ Run >

Questions or Comments?

Share them below, and we’ll do our best to get answers!

Eric Schlange
Eric Schlangehttp://www.zwiftinsider.com
Eric runs Zwift Insider in his spare time when he isn't on the bike or managing various business interests. He lives in Northern California with his beautiful wife, two kids and dog. Follow on Strava

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