Wednesday, November 7
12:00 AM UTC
Lawson Craddock Climbs For Costa
Group Ride
EVENT DESCRIPTION
ABOUT
Join pro racer Lawson Craddock of Team EF-Drapac as he leads a "Climb For Costa" group ride up the Volcano Climb. All are welcome to join!
WHAT IS THE CLIMB FOR COSTA?
Adrien Costa was one of America’s rising young guns in cycling. In 2014, he became US junior time trial champion and won a silver medal in the World Championships time trial later that year. On July 29, 2018, he was involved in a serious accident while climbing in Mono County, California. When he was scrambling up the climbing route, a large rock, weighing around 4,000 pounds, gave way and pinned his leg against a boulder below. Although his life was saved, the doctors had no choice but to amputate his right leg above the knee. To support medical expenses and increase the community’s awareness, the first week of charity month will be designated to support Adrien Costa.
The Challenge: Climb 400m // 1312ft over the course of the week to unlock special in-game cycling shoes. Once 25,000 Zwifters complete this challenge, Zwift will unlock $25,000 to support medical care and rehab for Adrien Costa.
More info: https://zwift.com/news/9263-ride-with-reason/Opens a new window
COURSE INFO
ROUTE: Volcano Climb
ELEVATION GAIN: 192m / 630 ft
LAP DISTANCE: 22.8 km / 14.2 mi
LAPS: 1
DESCRIPTION: Watopia’s “Volcano Climb” is essentially the Volcano Flat route with the corkscrew climb up the the volcano thrown in. The climb is 3.7km
PACE
This is not a race. Lawson is the ride leader and he will ride at a steady 2.5-3 w/kg pace until the base of the Volcano Climb and then it's ride-your-own-pace to the finish. If you want to enjoy the ride, please stay near Lawson, he's the Zwifter with the yellow beacon above. And remember, you're Climbing for Costa.
ABOUT LAWSON
Lawson made global headlines this year when he crashed during the first stage of the Tour de France, causing a hairline fracture in his scapula, but continued racing. After that crash, he took to social media announcing he was donating $100 for every stage he finished to the Greater Houston Cycling Association in the rebuild of the Alkek Velodrome, where Craddock got his start in cycling and was damaged by Hurricane Harvery. A GoFundMe page was also set up for people to make direct donations to the cause. Craddock finished the race as the "lanterns rouge", becoming the first rider in Tour history to hold last place after every stage and earning nearly US$200,000 for his cause. His career highlights include three top 10 overall finishes in the Tour of California, including 3rd overall in the 2013 edition where he also won the Best Young Rider jersey.
Join pro racer Lawson Craddock of Team EF-Drapac as he leads a "Climb For Costa" group ride up the Volcano Climb. All are welcome to join!
WHAT IS THE CLIMB FOR COSTA?
Adrien Costa was one of America’s rising young guns in cycling. In 2014, he became US junior time trial champion and won a silver medal in the World Championships time trial later that year. On July 29, 2018, he was involved in a serious accident while climbing in Mono County, California. When he was scrambling up the climbing route, a large rock, weighing around 4,000 pounds, gave way and pinned his leg against a boulder below. Although his life was saved, the doctors had no choice but to amputate his right leg above the knee. To support medical expenses and increase the community’s awareness, the first week of charity month will be designated to support Adrien Costa.
The Challenge: Climb 400m // 1312ft over the course of the week to unlock special in-game cycling shoes. Once 25,000 Zwifters complete this challenge, Zwift will unlock $25,000 to support medical care and rehab for Adrien Costa.
More info: https://zwift.com/news/9263-ride-with-reason/Opens a new window
COURSE INFO
ROUTE: Volcano Climb
ELEVATION GAIN: 192m / 630 ft
LAP DISTANCE: 22.8 km / 14.2 mi
LAPS: 1
DESCRIPTION: Watopia’s “Volcano Climb” is essentially the Volcano Flat route with the corkscrew climb up the the volcano thrown in. The climb is 3.7km
PACE
This is not a race. Lawson is the ride leader and he will ride at a steady 2.5-3 w/kg pace until the base of the Volcano Climb and then it's ride-your-own-pace to the finish. If you want to enjoy the ride, please stay near Lawson, he's the Zwifter with the yellow beacon above. And remember, you're Climbing for Costa.
ABOUT LAWSON
Lawson made global headlines this year when he crashed during the first stage of the Tour de France, causing a hairline fracture in his scapula, but continued racing. After that crash, he took to social media announcing he was donating $100 for every stage he finished to the Greater Houston Cycling Association in the rebuild of the Alkek Velodrome, where Craddock got his start in cycling and was damaged by Hurricane Harvery. A GoFundMe page was also set up for people to make direct donations to the cause. Craddock finished the race as the "lanterns rouge", becoming the first rider in Tour history to hold last place after every stage and earning nearly US$200,000 for his cause. His career highlights include three top 10 overall finishes in the Tour of California, including 3rd overall in the 2013 edition where he also won the Best Young Rider jersey.
Lawson Craddock Climbs For Costa (C)
Volcano Climb2.5
3
1Lap
14.3
mi
668
ft