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September 12 – October 09, 2022

Getting faster is about two things: knowing
yourself as an athlete and knowing how to
improve. Whether you want to get in shape,
get faster, or a combination of both, you’ll
go farther as a ZA graduate.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Level up your learning curve with Zwift Academy! Perfect for athletes at every level, join a Baseline Ride to get started, followed by six structured workouts, and take on the final Finish Line Ride to graduate. Join friends near and far in group events or hit the road solo with On Demand sessions available in the workout folder.

  • 6Structured Workouts
  • 1Baseline Ride
  • 1Finish Line Ride
  • Perfect for Cyclists of All Levels

MEASURING YOUR IMPROVEMENT

Great training starts with good data. Zwift Academy begins with a Baseline Ride to determine your starting fitness level. Give it your all to determine what type of cyclist you are and establish a baseline. The four-week program ends with a Finish Line Ride so we can quantify your progress. Download Zwift Companion to keep track of your gains throughout the program.

MEASURING YOUR IMPROVEMENT

Program Overview

The Academy program delivers a crash course in getting faster, stronger, and training smarter. Six structured workouts pinpoint specific energy systems and educate you along the way. Baseline and Finish Line rides that bookend your training journey measure your progress.

Program Overview

WHAT TYPE OF
CYCLIST ARE YOU?

Cycling phenotypes describe a cyclist’s
natural power profile. Are you a sprinter?
A time trialist? Something in-between?
Complete both Zwift Academy Baseline
and Finish Line Rides to find out your
phenotype and learn how to level up
your strengths to get faster.

Your Coaches

Stephen Gallagher

A lifelong racer who represented Ireland at Worlds and the European Championships. He designed the structured workouts as a journey—one that educates and asks you to exert hard efforts on the bike.

Dan Fleeman

Born on a mountain bike, Dan’s medal-winning history as a Brit racer speaks for itself. He brings a rich knowledge of training and structure for a program that’s as tough as it is smart.

Show off your Zwift Academy pride with this year’s kit. Unlock the headband, socks, kit, and bike paint job when you complete all requirements.

GOING FOR THE
PRO CONTRACT?

You must complete two additional
workouts if you’re eyeing the pro
contract. Think of this as an opportunity
to see how you compare to elite athletes.
Work hard, and you might find yourself
on the path to becoming a pro!

FAQ

We're just as excited as you are! Visit www.zwift.com/zaroad to register!

Zwift Academy Road starts September 12, 2022 and ends October 9, 2022.

To graduate from Zwift Academy Road you’ll need to complete the Baseline Ride, the program’s six structured workouts, and the Finish Line Ride—all between September 12 and October 9.

You’ll find the six structured workouts in a folder called ‘Zwift Academy 2022’ on your in-game workout menu screen.There will also be a schedule of group workouts if you’d like company. 

If you are competing for the Pro Competitor contract, you’ll need to graduate Zwift Academy AND complete two additional Pro Contender workouts that can be found in the “Zwift Academy 2022” workout folder under “Pro Contender” workouts.

Note: These two additional workouts for Pro Contenders AND the Baseline Ride must be completed by September 25, 11:59 PM UTC (4:59 PM PT). Check out this page for full details of the pro contender workouts.

Zwift Academy 2022 has been condensed into a four-week program. You’ll find the six structured workouts in a folder called “Zwift Academy 2022” on your workout menu screen. Plus, there will also be a schedule of group workouts if you’d like company. Don’t forget, there are also short and long versions of each of the six structured workouts. The group rides and workouts are also now localized for English, German, French, Spanish, and Japanese languages.

Registration for Zwift Academy closes on October 8, 2022. You can enroll through the website at www.zwift.com/zaroad, on the in-game home screen, or by completing any Zwift Academy event prior to the registration closing window.

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