Rapha Rising 2023

Three stages. Three of Zwift’s toughest routes. The 2023 Rapha Rising challenge is back—hope your legs are ready. 

We’re calling on all cyclists looking to chase a major challenge: three back-to-back days of epic climbing. We won’t lie to you, this’ll be tough. Conquer it though, and it’ll be one of the most rewarding events you’ve ever done. 

Put your endurance to the test across the last weekend in February

You choose how you want to ride the events, most will just aim to complete this epic achievement, some will want to race!

If you’re trying to turn this series into something a bit more competitive, register on ZwiftPower prior to the challenge in order to participate in the General Classification for time-based, multi-stage results.

Find out how to register for ZwiftPower HERE

See the General Classification results HERE

Total elevation gain for all 3 stages: 3012m

Each stage you complete nets you one piece of virtual swag! 

Complete any Stage 1 event and unlock the Rapha Rising Socks

Complete any Stage 2 event and unlock the Rapha Rising Cap

Complete any Stage 3 event and unlock the Rapha Rising Kit

Note: This year's unlocks are the same as last years. This means that if you unlocked them previously you’ll just have to ride for personal pride and enjoyment, oh and maybe to improve on your position in the General Classification.  

Each stage will be available every two hours across a 36-hour period, with stages overlapping. There will be no makeup rides for the Rapha Rising! Make sure you plan ahead. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! (Until next year anyway…)

Note: Check the schedule of events for exact dates as they may fall differently depending on where you’re riding from. 

Late Join will be disabled for all Rapha Rising events. Join the event early and get warmed up!

Double Draft will be enabled—meaning the drafting effect riders receive will increase by 50% during the rides. 

Make sure you’re also signed up to February's Mission as we’ll be covering the full 3,000m of cumulative elevation required in just one weekend!

Rapha was established in 2004 to address a need for stylish, high performance cycling clothing. It now provides products for every cyclist and continues to push the boundaries of innovation in cycle wear. Alongside this, Rapha has cultivated a global community of passionate riders who come together as members of the Rapha Cycling Club (RCC), the largest club of its kind in the world. Rapha’s retail model and unique brand values come to life in its many rides and events and global network of Clubhouses that combine retail, cafés and cycling culture all under the same roof.