🏆 TSE Tour of Europe (Sponsored by Epica Sport)
www.epicasport.com (sponsor providing prizes for race series)
Click here for the latest prize list. Everyone who finishes at least 2 of 4 races will receive a €30 discount code on all cycling gear at epicasport.com (minimum purchase required, valid in EU area). Riders finishing all 4 races will receive a €60 discount code (minimum purchase required, valid in EU area). Top 3 in individual series classification and top 3 teams (defined by ZwiftPower team tag) will receive cycling gear. Click here for the latest prize list.
Updated classifications will be posted after each stage at the following links: Individual Classification | Team Classification
Results and race links are available on ZwiftPower here.
Send us questions at tse.zwift@gmail.com and get updates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Team-Santysiak-Epica/61581812632484/
- Competition structure
The 4-race competition takes place on Zwift and lasts for 4 consecutive weeks.
Each week, an official race takes place on 4 routes (see below) Races take place on a set day and time, with a group start on the Zwift grid.
- Categories
To ensure balance and fairness, participants are divided into categories based on their Zwift Racing Score (0–1000).
Category D: 0–300 points
Category C: 301 – 550 points
Category B: 551 – 800 points
Category A: 801 – 1000 points
- Competition structure
There will be race and overall classifications based on finishing points. The format for all four races is a points-based scratch race.
Prizes will be available for both race participation and overall classifications (individual and team).
Each race awards points towards the general classification. See section on Scoring below.
- Race schedule and courses
Wednesday October 15 (Zwift race link here) Outer Scotland (3 laps) (33.3km, 312m elevation) – aero powerup
Wednesday October 22 (Zwift race link here) London Loop (2 laps) (29.8km, 462m elevation) – feather powerup
Wednesday October 29 (Zwift race link here) Three Musketeers (35.2km, 193m elevation) – steamroller powerup
Wednesday November 5 (Zwift race link here) Yorkshire Double Loops (29.6km, 547m elevation) – powerups disabled
- Scoring
Each athlete’s initial score is 0. Each race awards points that increase your individual score. If the category threshold is exceeded, the athlete will automatically move up to the next category starting from the next race. Points scored in lower category will carry over
For each race, points are awarded based on the final position within the category:
1st place = 100 points | 2nd place = 90 points | 3rd place = 80 points |4th place = 75 points | 5th place = 70 points | 6th place = 65 points | 7th place = 60 points | 8th place = 55 points | 9th place = 50 points | 10th place = 45 points | 11th place = 40 points | 12th place = 35 points | 13th place = 30 points | 14th place = 25 points | 15th place = 20 points | 16th place and below (for all finishers) = 15 points (for all finishers)
- Individual classification – see here
The overall individual ranking is calculated by adding the points earned over the four weeks. In the event of a tie, the following tie-breaking rules apply: 1) number of victories; 2) best placement in the last race.
- Team classification – see here
The team classification will be based on club affiliation. Therefore, the team classification will be based on your team tag (club) in ZwiftPower. Riders without a team tag will not be counted in team classification.
Please note that to qualify, each team rider must have the team tag active in ZwiftPower. Team results will be calculated by ZwiftPower, based on ZwiftPower team tags.
There is no limit to how many riders from a club may participate. However, for all races, the top 4 rider scores for each team will count towards the team classification.
The team ranking is given by the sum of the points obtained by the four best in each of the four races.
- Hardware requirements and Fairplay
The use of a certified power sensor or smart trainer compatible with Zwift is mandatory.
The use of unauthorized means (e.g. digital doping, data manipulation) is prohibited.
The organizers reserve the right to verify data via ZwiftPower or by requesting athletes complete equipment or weight verifications. Those who do not comply with the rules may be disqualified.
- Series and Participation Prizes
Click here for the latest prize list. Everyone who finishes at least 2 of 4 races will receive a €30 discount code on all cycling gear at epicasport.com (minimum purchase required, valid in EU area). Riders finishing all 4 races will receive a €60 discount code (minimum purchase required, valid in EU area). Top 3 in individual series classification and top 3 teams (defined by ZwiftPower team tag) will receive cycling gear. Click here for the latest prize list.
All individual prize winners (including participation discount codes) must e-mail tse.zwift@gmail.com with screenshots of ZwiftPower profile and race results as validation of identity.. For team prizes, one designated representative must write on behalf of the team.