The Specialized Roval Climbing challenge
11 days. 4 routes. Top-of-the-line Specialized & Roval gear providing you with every advantage. The Specialized Roval Climbing Challenge is the perfect place to set a personal best.
We’ll be setting you up with one of the fastest climbing wheel & frame combos ever tested on Zwift, before sending you off to tackle some of our most iconic climbs. Only question is, can you beat your personal best?
Specialized Aethos Bike
Specialized threw out the rulebook to create the ride of your life. The result is the lightest production disc-brake frame ever made, weighing in at just 585 grams.
For once, they’re not in it to win—this is a bike made simply out of love of riding. Whether heading out on your local lanes or the climbs of Watopia from the depths of your garage, the Aethos is all about you, the rider.
Roval Alpinist CLX Wheels
A climber's dream, the new Alpinist CLX is the lightest road clincher wheelset Roval has ever made. Everyone knows that mass is the enemy of a climber’s performance, so the Alpinist CLX is pared down to the absolute minimum, capitalizing on every precious watt of energy without sacrificing any of the strength, ride quality, or durability crucial to long-term performance and satisfaction.
Specialized SL Air Fade Jersey
Whether you're an avid racer, a weekend warrior with countless hours in the saddle, or an indoor virtual tarmac crusher, you’ll need a jersey that keeps you cool to perform at your best. With a slim fit that feels like it could’ve been painted on, this jersey is ideal for riding and racing at the highest of levels.
The Rides and Routes
This challenge goes down between July 20 and 30.
Road To Sky
Test your legs and lungs on the iconic ascent of Alpe Du Zwift. 3,399 ft (1,036 m) of climbing. 21 hairpin turns. The terrain changes dramatically as you zig-zag your way up the mountain ridge and enter unchartered territory.
La Reine
Enjoy twisty river roads and hot air balloon fields as you traverse 8 km of relatively flat tarmac until it’s time to spin up all 3,875 ft (1,181 m) of Mont Ven-Top.
Mountain 8 with Epic KOM finish
Combining the Epic KOM and Radio Tower climb, Mountain 8 serves up 1,968 ft (600 m) of intense, leg-busting climbs. Dig deep and think happy thoughts all the way to the custom finish—you’re almost at the end.
Lutscher
A lollipop route, Lutscher offers a considerable lead-in that puts you to work immediately, having riders climb to the summit in scenic Innsbruck, before doing it again, totalling 2,700 ft (823 m).
Unlocks and Prizes
Complete any event to unlock the Specialized SL Air Fade jersey and be entered into a prize draw to win a set of Roval Alpinist wheels you can use outdoors! You’ll earn an entry for each and every event you complete, so the more you ride, the better your chance of winning! Terms and Conditions apply.
Ride with the Pros
We’ve hooked you up with a setup that’ll make anyone green with envy, with a bike so light the UCI made it illegal for racing—and now the pros want in on the action. Join a ride and you just might find yourself sharing the tarmac with some of the planet’s top athletes. Want a digital selfie? Better be quick, these girls and boys won’t hang around for long!
Is This A Race?
No. The only person you’ll be racing here is yourself. This series isn’t about who’s the quickest—it’s more about challenging yourself and moving as fast as you can personally go.
Terms and Conditions for the Prize draw
Link to Terms and Conditions here