EVENTS

🏆 TSE Tour of Europe (Sponsored by Epica Sport)

www.epicasport.comOpens a new window (sponsor providing prizes for race series)

Latest updates, prize lists, and classifications available at: www.epicasport.com/tse/tour-of-europeOpens a new window
Send us questions and get updates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Team-Santysiak-Epica/61581812632484/Opens a new window

1. Competition structure
The 4-race competition takes place on Zwift and lasts for 4 consecutive weeks.
Each week, an official race takes place on 4 routes (see below) Races take place on a set day and time, with a group start on the Zwift grid.

2. Categories
To ensure balance and fairness, participants are divided into categories based on their Zwift Racing Score (0–1000).
Category D: 0–300 points
Category C: 301 – 550 points
Category B: 551 – 800 points
Category A: 801 – 1000 points

3. Competition structure
There will be race and overall classifications based on finishing points. The format for all four races is a points-based scratch race.
Prizes will be available for both individual race finish and overall classifications.
Each race awards points towards the general classification. See section on Scoring below.

4. Race schedule and courses
Wednesday October 15 – Outer Scotland (3 laps) (33.3km, 312m elevation) – aero powerup
Wednesday October 22 - London Loop (2 laps) (29.8km, 462m elevation) – feather powerup
Wednesday October 29 – Three Musketeers (35.2km, 193m elevation) – steamroller powerup
November 5 – Yorkshire Double Loops (29.6km, 547m elevation) – powerups disabled

5. Scoring
Each athlete's initial score is 0. Each race awards points that increase your individual score. If the category threshold is exceeded, the athlete will automatically move up to the next category starting from the next race. Points scored in lower category will carry over
For each race, points are awarded based on the final position within the category:
1st place = 100 points | 2nd place = 90 points | 3rd place = 80 points |4th place = 75 points | 5th place = 70 points | 6th place = 65 points | 7th place = 60 points | 8th place = 55 points | 9th place = 50 points | 10th place = 45 points | 11th place = 40 points | 12th place = 35 points | 13th place = 30 points | 14th place = 25 points | 15th place = 20 points | 16th place and below (for all finishers) = 15 points (for all finishers)
DNF (not finished) = 5 participation points

6. Individual ranking
The overall individual ranking is calculated by adding the points earned over the four weeks. In the event of a tie, the following tie-breaking rules apply: 1) number of victories; 2) best placement in the last race.

7. Team classification
The team classification will be based on club affiliation. Therefore, the team classification will be based on your CLUB TAG in ZwiftPower. Riders without a club tag will not be counted in team classification.
There is no limit to how many riders from a club may participate. However, for all races, the top 4 rider scores for each team will count towards the team classification.
The team ranking is given by the sum of the points obtained by the four best in each of the four races.

6. Fair Play and rules of conduct

8. Hardware requirements
The use of a certified power sensor or smart trainer compatible with Zwift is mandatory.
The use of unauthorized means (e.g. digital doping, data manipulation) is prohibited.
The organizers reserve the right to verify data via ZwiftPower or by requesting athletes. Those who do not comply with the rules may be disqualified.

9. Awards and recognitions
Specific prizes will be posted at: www.epicasport.com/tse/tour-of-europeOpens a new window prior to the first race.
Individual: The top three in each category will receive prizes offered by epicasport.
Teams: The top three teams in the overall standings will receive prizes offered by epicasport. www.epicasport.comOpens a new window

Any special prizes (discount vouchers for all participants) will be announced before the first stage.