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The winter season is well underway. Whether you’re a seasoned Zwifter, new to the platform, or considering joining the global Zwift community over the holidays, there’s definitely something for you on Zwift. From group rides to competitions and challenges, let’s take a look at the unmissable events of the season.
Source: Press Release – Photos: Zwift
December
Rapha Festive 500 – With Christmas just passed, many cyclists were eagerly awaiting the return of the Rapha Festive 500. This annual event sees cyclists worldwide attempt to ride 500 km between Christmas and New Year’s Day. It’s a great dose of motivation to end the year on a high note. For the second consecutive year, virtual kilometers count, meaning it’s now possible to better manage your time and deal with the weather by racking up kilometers from your living room.
=> More info on Zwift Rapha Festive 500
January
It’s time to dust off your passport; warm-up events begin on January 3, 2022, and the first stage will be raced on January 10. This year, for the first time, longer stages will be held on weekends so that the Tour de Zwift can accommodate all schedules. Registrations opened on December 21.
=> More info on Tour de Zwift
Zwift Fondo – The Tour de Zwift isn’t the only major challenge to mark on your calendar. The Zwift Fondo series also returns in January for the fifth time. Stages take place on the first weekend of each month, from January to March, and offer three route choices for each stage (Bambino, Medio, and Gran) to allow every Zwifter to choose and accomplish their own goal.
Wahoo Climbing Mission – This marks the highly anticipated return of missions to Zwift. Held over four weeks, starting January 24, the Wahoo Climbing Mission will challenge Zwifters to climb 20,000ft, with additional unlocks at 10,000ft and 15,000ft. Better start training right away!
Whoop Training Series – In partnership with Whoop, the platform will host the Whoop Training Series from January 3 to 23. Lionel Sanders will lead a number of sessions for the triathlon community, while Tinman Running will lead running sessions and the EF Pro Cycling team will coach cyclists.
Ineos Grenadiers Virtual Camp – The Ineos Grenadiers Virtual Training Camp will also take place in January. The most successful stage race team of its generation, Ineos Grenadiers, will share its training expertise, offering Zwifters the unique chance to ride with some of the sport’s biggest stars.
Zwift Racing League – For those with their eyes on the next competition, how can we not talk about racing on Zwift? Zwift’s biggest racing league returns on January 11 and caters to all levels and time zones. One click is all it takes to join thousands of other cyclists in the ZRL (Zwift Racing League) starting in January.
=> More info and registration on WTRL Racing
Zwift Racing Chase – In addition to the ZRL, Zwift recently launched Z Racing Chase races, which take place every Wednesday. Chase races are a unique format that allows riders of all levels to compete against each other. Riders who register for a Z Racing chase race will be automatically categorized and placed in a group of riders of similar ability, based on their performance in previous Zwift races. Groups start in waves, with the fastest riders starting last. The goal is to catch as many participants as possible without being overtaken. The first to cross the line wins.
=> More info on Zwift Chase Race
Rapha Rising – The second mission on the agenda this winter, Rapha Rising will be a three-stage event, over three consecutive days. The appointment is set for the last weekend of February. Details of this event will be unveiled at the beginning of the year.
Of course, exploring Zwift’s ever-expanding roads and worlds remains one of the best reasons to pedal. From December to March, Zwift will offer new routes and new badges to collect each month. There has never been a better time to be on Zwift.
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