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


GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
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 events.

Find out how to register for ZwiftPower HERE: https://support.zwift.com/categories/zwiftpower-H1OlHY7wwOpens a new window

See the General Classification results HERE: https://zwiftpower.com/league.php?id=1502Opens a new window

COURSE INFO
Stage 1: Climbers Gambit
Length: 27.9 km (17.3 miles)
Elevation: 670 m (2,198‘)
Lead-In: 0 km ( miles)
Map: Watopia
Major Climb: Epic KOM Reverse
https://zwiftinsider.com/route/climbers-gambitOpens a new window

Stage 2: Tour of Fire and Ice
Length: 25.5 km (15.8 miles)
Elevation: 1161 m (3,809‘)
Lead-In: 2.8 km (1.7 miles)
Map: Watopia
Major Climb: Alpe du Zwift
https://zwiftinsider.com/route/tour-of-fire-and-iceOpens a new window

Stage 3: La Reine
Length: 22.8 km (14.2 miles)
Elevation: 1181 m (3,875‘)
Lead-In: 0 km ( miles)
Map: France
Major Climb: Mont Ventoux
https://zwiftinsider.com/route/la-reineOpens a new window

Total elevation gain for all 3 stages: 3012m

UNLOCKS
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.

SCHEDULE
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.


ADDITIONAL INFO
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!

Have you got what it takes to rise to the challenge?