EVENTS

L39ION of LA Crit Series

Compete with Legends on Neokyo’s latest course

Global Cycling Network calls L39ION of LA “the coolest team in cycling.” Bicycling calls team captain Justin Williams “the world’s most important bike racer.” And your friends at Zwift are calling on you to race the inaugural L39ION of LA Crit series.

Like all crit races, these will be fast and furious. Like the best crit races, they’ll be at night. And unlike IRL crit races, crashing is all but impossible.

FOR NEW AND EXPERIENCED RACERS

Crit racing is so fun and exciting, you barely realize that competing against fellow Zwifters is one of the best workouts you can get. With options for all abilities, the L39ION of LA Crit Series is great for those who are new to competing as well as longtime racers.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR GROUP

All races are grouped by a Zwifters FTP in watts/kilogram (w/kg) . Newbies should probably start out with group D (1 - 2.4 w/kg) or group C (2.5-3.1 w/kg.) The fastest of the fast should register for group A (4+ w/kg). If you’ve raced before, you probably know your category, but there’s more info here: https://www.zwift.com/news/12012-zwift-how-to-choose-your-cycling-race-category?__znl=en-gbOpens a new window

*Please note that those found racing outside of their respective category will be disqualified*

Women can choose between the women’s categories or open categories.

WHAT IF I’M NEW TO RACING?

Get ready for fast fun! 10-time National Crit Champion and mentor to Justin Williams, Rahsaan Bahati is leading a pre-series Group Ride where he’ll share some tips for new racers.

Racers can earn points during every race. Those points are tallied in the overall AKA General Classifications standings.

One caveat: you need to be on ZwiftPower and use a Heart Rate Monitor to earn points. Sign up well in advance. It’s free but can take some time, so give yourself a few minutes

ZwiftPower will level the playing field. If a Zwifter competes in the wrong category, they will not earn points. So be sure to choose well.

ABOUT THE L39ION of LA CRIT SERIES

This is the first year of the 4-event series. Zwifters in Category A events, this is your chance to compete against L39ION team riders. No pressure!

Worst case scenario? You get to use the most popular refrain from the 2021 US Crit Season: “A L39ION racer won.”

Want more info on L39ION? Check out this short video!

RACE COURSE INFO

Be one of the first to ride the event-only crit course in Neokyo. The frenetic and electric nocturnal pulse of Yumezi never sleeps and the sun never rises. Thanks to the insane energy of this urban center, Neokyo is a total rush.

DATES

ORIENTATION/BROADCAST RIDE — December 7th

RACES

Friday, December 10th

Tuesday, December 14th

Friday, December 17th

Tuesday, December 21st