Monday, March 25th
EVENT RULES
This event has the following requirements:
Women only.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
THE SPECIALIZED MIXTAPE CHALLENGE
8 Events, 3 World Champions, 1 Rad Collection
From March 20th - April 20th join us for the Specialized Mixtape Challenge!
In this special collaboration, complete a series of 3 workouts and 5 tour stages to unlock the all-new Specialized Mixtape Collection: a limited edition range of bikes and clothing that’s at once fashion-forward and retro, inspired by the music that moves us.
The workouts are provided by 3 World Champion Specialized athletes — Anna van der Breggen, Chantal Blaak, and Annika Langvad — and come complete with custom Spotify playlists to amplify your training.
THE WORKOUT
Specialized Mixtape Workout #2: Anna van der Breggen
Current World Road Race Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Anna van der Breggen shares one of her favorite workouts. She chose this cadence-focused workout because it's a perfect one-hour effort that goes by fast with small interval blocks. The workout challenges you to switch up how fast you pedal every two minutes during the intervals. Higher cadence training works your heart while reducing the stress on your leg muscles. Anna depends on this workout to train her body to keep her power and heart rate low at a higher cadence, which makes her more efficient in the hardest races.
Anna’s Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1lc3x4zpcd05zm88ie3muj361/playlist/5pKW55H6rDiW30VV32Y5zz?si=zXZrFA7cRFGJ6eThoxOFOpens a new window-A
ABOUT ANNA
Current World Road Race Champion
Anna van der Breggen is a Dutch professional road racer. Raised in a cycling-crazy family, all four of her siblings have raced bikes. She rides for Boels–Dolmans and is versatile as she is fast. Anna is successful in both one-day classics and stage races. And when the course is hilly, she’s even more of a threat. She won the gold medal in the women's road race at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Giro d'Italia Femmine? She’s won it twice. When she’s not in the saddle, she enjoys playing the piano, painting, and knitting.
IS THIS A RACE?
Hardly. The Specialized Mixtape Challenge is designed to help you push your limits. That might mean leaving it all on the proverbial dance floor or just grooving with the community and tunes. If you’ having fun, you’re doing it right.
UNLOCK THE COLLECTION
Every two events completed will unlock a piece of the Mixtape collection.
25% Socks
50% Shoes
75% Helmet
100% Congrats, you’ve unlocked the Mixtape Kit!
ABOUT MIXTAPE
The perfect ride, like the perfect music mix, can elevate your mood. The Mixtape Collection taps into the nostalgia of cassettes and tape decks to crank up the volume of your on-bike style. Just press your foot to the pedal to play, and succumb to the rhythm of the ride.
Tune into the collection here: www.specialized.com/mixtapeOpens a new window
Find out more and plan your next event for the Specialized Mixtape Challenge
https://zwift.com/events/series/specialized-mixtape-challenge/Opens a new window
#mixtape
8 Events, 3 World Champions, 1 Rad Collection
From March 20th - April 20th join us for the Specialized Mixtape Challenge!
In this special collaboration, complete a series of 3 workouts and 5 tour stages to unlock the all-new Specialized Mixtape Collection: a limited edition range of bikes and clothing that’s at once fashion-forward and retro, inspired by the music that moves us.
The workouts are provided by 3 World Champion Specialized athletes — Anna van der Breggen, Chantal Blaak, and Annika Langvad — and come complete with custom Spotify playlists to amplify your training.
THE WORKOUT
Specialized Mixtape Workout #2: Anna van der Breggen
Current World Road Race Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Anna van der Breggen shares one of her favorite workouts. She chose this cadence-focused workout because it's a perfect one-hour effort that goes by fast with small interval blocks. The workout challenges you to switch up how fast you pedal every two minutes during the intervals. Higher cadence training works your heart while reducing the stress on your leg muscles. Anna depends on this workout to train her body to keep her power and heart rate low at a higher cadence, which makes her more efficient in the hardest races.
Anna’s Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1lc3x4zpcd05zm88ie3muj361/playlist/5pKW55H6rDiW30VV32Y5zz?si=zXZrFA7cRFGJ6eThoxOFOpens a new window-A
ABOUT ANNA
Current World Road Race Champion
Anna van der Breggen is a Dutch professional road racer. Raised in a cycling-crazy family, all four of her siblings have raced bikes. She rides for Boels–Dolmans and is versatile as she is fast. Anna is successful in both one-day classics and stage races. And when the course is hilly, she’s even more of a threat. She won the gold medal in the women's road race at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Giro d'Italia Femmine? She’s won it twice. When she’s not in the saddle, she enjoys playing the piano, painting, and knitting.
IS THIS A RACE?
Hardly. The Specialized Mixtape Challenge is designed to help you push your limits. That might mean leaving it all on the proverbial dance floor or just grooving with the community and tunes. If you’ having fun, you’re doing it right.
UNLOCK THE COLLECTION
Every two events completed will unlock a piece of the Mixtape collection.
25% Socks
50% Shoes
75% Helmet
100% Congrats, you’ve unlocked the Mixtape Kit!
ABOUT MIXTAPE
The perfect ride, like the perfect music mix, can elevate your mood. The Mixtape Collection taps into the nostalgia of cassettes and tape decks to crank up the volume of your on-bike style. Just press your foot to the pedal to play, and succumb to the rhythm of the ride.
Tune into the collection here: www.specialized.com/mixtapeOpens a new window
Find out more and plan your next event for the Specialized Mixtape Challenge
https://zwift.com/events/series/specialized-mixtape-challenge/Opens a new window
#mixtape
Getting started with scored races
You'll need to finish a few rides before you can join your first scored race. With more data we'll be able to recommend the best group for you to compete against.