Cycling’s worldwide governing body, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Zwift are pleased to reveal the full series of cycling events for the Olympic Virtual Series, running June 1-27. The Olympic Virtual Series is a new virtual event launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The UCI and Zwift are pleased to invite cyclists from all over the world to participate in a festival of Olympic Virtual Series cycling events. With a focus on mass participation, the Olympic Virtual Series cycling series offers something for every kind of cyclist. Mass participation rides promise to offer a social experience as thousands of cyclists come together in the first Olympic Virtual Series Cycling Series.
In addition to the social group rides, the Olympic Virtual Series Cycling Series will offer the opportunity to benefit from the experience of past Olympians with a series of special podcast rides and Group Workouts.
The podcast rides are with eight Olympians and the workouts are inspired by them and their racing specialities:
The Group Workouts have been designed by these Olympians, designed to help take participants to the next level in their training. Group Workouts offer the opportunity for cyclists to train together in a group setting regardless of their ability.
For those seeking a little bit of friendly competition, Chase Races will offer men and women of all ages and fitness leves the chance to compete against one another. In Chase races, the strongest start last. The aim of the game is to cross that line first, but with select events featuring Olympians on the start sheet, can you do it before getting caught?
On June 23, Olympic Day, cyclists can take to the new roads of Yumezi with 24 mass participation group rides every hour. Each group will be hosted by Olympian and other special guests.
Anyone who finishes an Olympic Virtual Series cycling event will unlock the Olympic Virtual Series-inspired kit in addition to the official bicycle of the Olympics, the Bridgestone Anchor RS9s.
In addition to all the mass participation events, a unique Chase Race will be broadcast on June 18th. The race will see Olympians pitted against celebrities and a few lucky community members seeded. All riders will be gridded and set off over various start intervals. Similar to the open events, the aim is not to get caught. Not to be missed! You will be able to watch the event here.
The IOC and the UCI are offering new Zwifters complimentary access to the Zwift platform throughout the Olympic Virtual Series (1st - 27th June). Codes can be obtained by registering on the UCI Website here.
Registration for all Olympic Virtual Series cycling events are open nowhttps://www.zwift.com/olympic-virtual-series