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    Tour de Zwift 2021: Details for Riders

    Eric Schlange
    By Eric Schlange
    December 16, 2020
    LAST UPDATED January 8, 2021
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    Zwift has announced plans for its 3rd Tour de Zwift (TdZ). Launched in 2019 as Zwift’s most ambitious tour at that time, 2020’s TdZ outdid it with even more options for riders and runners. Now in 2021 Zwift is raising the bar even higher with an 8-stage, 40-day tour that covers more routes than any Zwift event to date!

    This year’s Tour de Zwift is all about embarking on the journey. A “Tour de Zwift Passport” will allow us to collect stamps by traveling to one or more destinations in each stage.

    Here’s everything we know about TdZ 2021 for cyclists. We’ll publish a separate post for runners, and update each of these posts if/when more information is released.

    Signing Up

    You can sign up now at zwift.com/tour-de-zwift/ride, or in-game.

    Stage Details

    This year, all TdZ ride events are designated as group rides (not races). Does that mean people won’t race them? Of course not. Some will go all-out, others will just be there for the socializing and sightseeing. Find a group riding at your pace and accomplish your goal, whatever it is! Just know these events don’t count for ranking points on ZwiftPower, and categories (A-D) have nothing to do with w/kg.

    There are 8 stages, and each stage lasts 5 days.

    Each stage has four different signup options: a longer ride, a “standard length” ride, and a shorter ride. There is also a women’s only event option, which uses the same route as the standard ride. Of course, you can take part in multiple versions of each stage: for example by riding in Group A for a Stage 1 event, then joining Group C for another Stage 1 event.

    Stage 1 (Jan 4-8): Favorite Flat Routes

    • Group A (Longer Ride): London’s Greater London Flat (3 laps)
    • Group B (Standard Ride): Watopia’s Volcano Flat (2 laps)
    • Group C (Shorter Ride): New York’s The 6 Train (3 laps)
    • Group D (Women Only): Watopia’ Volcano Flat (2 laps)

    Stage 2 (Jan 9-13): World Champ Routes

    • Group A (Longer Ride): Richmond’s 2015 UCI Worlds (2 laps)
    • Group B (Standard Ride): Innsbruck’s 2018 UCI Worlds Course Short Lap (1 lap)
    • Group C (Shorter Ride): Yorkshire’s 2019 UCI Worlds Harrogate Circuit (2 laps)
    • Group D (Women Only): Innsbruck’s 2018 UCI Worlds Course Short Lap (1 lap)

    Stage 3 (Jan 14-18): Serious Mountain Routes

    • Group A (Longer Ride): France’s La Reine
    • Group B (Standard Ride): Watopia’s Road to Sky
    • Group C (Shorter Ride): Watopia’s Mountain Route
    • Group D (Women Only): Watopia’s Road to Sky

    Stage 4 (Jan 19-23): Scenic Views

    • Group A (Longer Ride): Watopia’s Sand and Sequoias
    • Group B (Standard Ride): France’s Casse-Pattes
    • Group C (Shorter Ride): London’s Greater London Loop
    • Group D (Women Only): France’s Casse-Pattes

    Stage 5 (Jan 24-28): Favorite After-Party Routes

    • Group A (Longer Ride): Watopia’s Volcano Climb After Party
    • Group B (Standard Ride): New York’s NYC KOM After Party
    • Group C (Shorter Ride): Richmond’s Libby Hill After Party
    • Group D (Women Only): New York’s NYC KOM After Party

    Stage 6 (Jan 29-Feb 2): Rolling Hills

    • Group A (Longer Ride): Innsbruck’s Innsbruckring
    • Group B (Standard Ride): Watopia’s Flat Route
    • Group C (Shorter Ride): France’s R.G.V.
    • Group D (Women Only): Watopia’s Flat Route

    Stage 7 (Feb 3-7): Jungle + Gravel

    • Group A (Longer Ride): Watopia’s Jungle Circuit (4 laps)
    • Group B (Standard Ride): Watopia’s Jungle Circuit (3 laps)
    • Group C (Shorter Ride): Watopia’s Jungle Circuit (2 laps)
    • Group D (Women Only): Watopia’s Jungle Circuit (3 laps)

    Stage 8 (Feb 8-12): Urban Routes

    • Group A (Longer Ride): London Classique
    • Group B (Standard Ride): New York’s Park Perimeter
    • Group C (Shorter Ride): Paris’ Champs-Élysées
    • Group D (Women Only): New York’s Park Perimeter

    Make Up Days

    If you miss a stage but want to complete the full Tour, never fear! There will be make up events scheduled from Feb 13-20.

    Stage Unlocks

    There are various kit unlocks available, but Zwift isn’t being terribly specific about what gets unlocked when. We do know there are TdZ socks, hat, and a jersey for both riders and runners!

    • Cycling and running kits
    • Cycling and running hats and socks

    Special Events

    In addition to the 8 stages described above, riders will be able to join two different types of special TdZ 2021 events:

    • Special Guest Rides: Group rides with a special guest leader. Past special guests have included TdF champs, Ironman winners, and sports legends.
    • Rookie Rides: For those who have never done a group ride before, these events will be led by some of Zwift’s most experienced riders to help educate participants about group rides and make their first experience enjoyable. These events will take place every Tuesday and Saturday during the regular tour dates: Jan 4 – Feb 12

    Zwift + Le Col Merch and Colnago Giveaway

    Zwift has teamed up with Le Col to develop some TdZ 2021 merch which can be purchased through Le Col.

    Complete any stage and you’ll get an email offer for $65 USD // £50 GBP off your purchase as well as an entry in a giveaway for a limited-edition Le Col + Colnago C64 road bike ($10K USD // £7.5K GBP value). (See giveaway terms and conditions for details.)

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