Comments on: All About the Rapha Festive 500 on Zwift

By: Jonas

Jonas — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:54:41 +0000

They should not own the route for that timeslot. However, Zwift HQ specifically should not be in the habit of taking over community-organised events. And yeah, unsurprisingly people have left the ZZRC ride now as it’s being pushed in the background by an event that is being pushed by Zwift HQ.
The line about ZZRC “missing an opportunity” is just ridiculous. Their chance was organising a good event, and that chance has been removed by Zwift HQ. The idea that having their name be a footnote of a Zwift/Erik Min ride in exchange for having their event cancelled would be an “opportunity” is frankly as insulting as the move by Zwift.

By: Graham

Graham — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 23:32:25 +0000

A couple of comments.
The Festive 500 is over 8 days. That equals 62.5 km per day, but the Zwift rides are only 50kms.
They don’t seem to have picked the flattest courses available.
We’re after kms not climbing metres.
Lastly they don’t seem to have the pacing right.
This morning the D grade was advertised as 2.2kw but was easily 2.5.
There were heaps of comments and complaints.

By: Viking

Viking — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:41 +0000

In reply to BigHead Bull. Yes

By: Tony Richardson

Tony Richardson — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:30:26 +0000

In reply to Jonas. It demonstrates how Zwift feel about community rides... Unsurprisingly their events will always take priority.

By: Bart

Bart — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:00:29 +0000

Does the event start on the 24th Eve, so for example 8pm Eastern or would a ride at 7am Eastern on the 24th count? Thanks

By: BigHead Bull

BigHead Bull — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:55:00 +0000

If I join a ride for the Greatest London Flat and I continue the loop after completing the route, will the extra miles count toward the total for the 500?

By: Eric Schlange

Eric Schlange — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:29 +0000

In reply to Jonas.

I get what you’re saying. BUT the ride is scheduled at a prime time on probably the most prime weekend of the year for long rides (middle of Festive 500).

Should ZZRC be able to “own” that route for that timeslot? Keep in mind they’ve currently got 24 riders signed up, while Eric Min’s ride has 481.

ZZRC, IMO, missed a big chance to combine their ride with Eric’s, get a lot of exposure for their team, and have a better ride experience for everyone involved.

By: Fred

Fred — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:30:55 +0000

Thanks for the post. My strategy will be 100K for three days, a rest day, then 100K for two more days. The 50K organized rides will help; two per day back to back.

By: Jonas

Jonas — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:15:43 +0000

In reply to Eric Schlange. Don't see how that makes any sort of sense. So ZZRC should just be happy to have their event taken over by Zwift because they couldn't be bothered to care about already planned events? Again, this just exemplifies Zwift not really caring about community events. They should've put it on another day and/or time.

By: KBD

KBD — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 12:10:26 +0000

In reply to Cody. Was thinking the same thing