ABOUT

Join the Amgen Tour of California Ride Series every Wednesday as we build up the excitement for the real world race starting May 11. Celebrity guest riders will drop by on occasion.

WIN A VIP TRIP FOR 2 TO THE RACE

We're offering one lucky Zwifter an all-expense paid trip for two people to the Amgen Tour of California. Here's how it works:

- Ride series will take place every Wednesday from February 15 to May 10
- Eligible winner must participate in any 7 of the 10 rides scheduled from February 15 to April 19.
- Following the April 19 ride Zwift will pick at random a rider from those who have participated in a minimum of 7 rides.
- The winner will receive a trip for two people to the Amgen Tour of California. This will include airfare, two nights hotel accommodations to any stage of your choosing and VIP passes to the race.
- Contest is open to all Zwifters 21 years or older.

GUEST RIDER: FRANKIE ANDREU

We kick of the ride series with special guest rider Frankie Andreu. Frankie started his pro career in 1989 with the legendary 7-Eleven pro cycling team and raced professionally until 2000. In 1996 he finished 4th in the Olympic Games Road Race in Atlanta. He finished top 10 in Paris-Roubaix, Het Volk and Paris-Nice and is a Tour de France and Giro d'Italia veteran. Frankie has served as a bicycle race commentator since retiring from racing and remains active in domestic pro racing, often lending his voice and knowledge announcing for professional races.

WATCH AND LISTEN TO THE RIDE

Frankie will be chatting with Amgen Tour of California commentator Dave Towle throughout the ride LIVE from Zwift HQ. You can watch and listen to the ride on the Zwift Community Live (ZCL) channel.

ABOUT THE RIDE

COURSE: Watopia Flat
LAPS: 3
LAP DISTANCE: 6.4 mi / 10.3 km
TOTAL DISTANCE: 19.2 mi/ 30.9 km
PACE: 28-32 kph
RIDE LEADER: Monica Holmes from ZZRC, the host club of the Amgen Tour of California Ride Series.
DESCRIPTION: This is a social ride not a race. The objective is to stay together as a group and have an enjoyable ride for all. Sweepers or stronger rides when available will be operating to help riders with difficulty get back with the group. All are welcome!