ABOUT

The Giro di Castelli is a 3 stage event open to all Zwifters. Featuring a mix of flat, hilly, and mountain stages, the Giro di Castelli is a personal endurance challenge as you compete against others, yourself, and the clock. Results will be displayed when you finish each stage. Zwifters who complete any stage will unlock a Castelli kit. 3 different kits to be unlocked.

IS THIS A RACE?

No, it's a personal challenge against the distance and the clock. Some participants will ride the event like a race but there is no winner of the Giro di Castelli. It's all about doing your best and trying to complete all 3 stages in 3 days.

GROUPS

- A Group (Long Distance) = The A Group is the long-distance event. It does not mean it's the faster group, it simply means if you choose this group the stage is longer. Men & Women can join this group.

- B Group (Short Distance) = The B Group is the short distance event. It does not mean it's the slower group, it simply means if you choose this group the stage is shorter. Men & Women can join this group.

- C Group (Women-only, Short Distance) = The C Group is the women-only group.

STAGE 1

It's a Giro so we have to start in Bologna! This route is a replica of the 2020 Stage 1 Giro d'Italia course. The first 3km are flat but the rest of the route is uphill. Ouch! For detailed route info go to: https://zwiftinsider.com/bologna-time-trial-lap/Opens a new window

A GROUP // LONG DISTANCE

WORLD: Bologna
ROUTE: Bologna
LAP DISTANCE: 8km (5 miles)
ELEVATION GAIN PER LAP: 230m (757′)
LAPS: 2
TOTAL DISTANCE: 24.6km (15.3 miles).

Note: 2 laps is more than double the one lap distance as it includes the descent and roads in downtown Bologna

B GROUP // SHORT DISTANCE

WORLD: Bologna
ROUTE: Bologna
LAP DISTANCE: 8km (5 miles)
ELEVATION GAIN PER LAP: 230m (757′)
LAPS: 1
TOTAL DISTANCE: 8km (5 miles)

C GROUP // WOMEN ONLY

WORLD: Bologna
ROUTE: Bologna
LAP DISTANCE: 8km (5 miles)
ELEVATION GAIN PER LAP: 230m (757′)
LAPS: 1
TOTAL DISTANCE: 8km (5 miles)