CRW Rides are open to members and guests. Guests may attend two rides annually before being required to join the club. Riders are expected to adhere to CRW Code of Conduct
This is a Zwift meetup. Registration is via Zwift Companion app. If you didn't receive an invitation on Zwift Companion, contact the ride leader at least one day BEFORE the ride. Registering here is not necessary.
Attendees: We welcome your feedback about your event experience here:
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Ride Description:
This is it, the most challenging single climb in all Zwiftendom: Mount Ventoux!
13 miles, 5033' of climbing. I won't sugar coat it, it's a grind. Expect at least 2 hours of climbing. But if you've ever wanted to do this, doing it in a group is easier than alone.
This is as much a psychological challenge as a physical one. The trick as always is to find that cadence that you can sustain.
We WILL use the coffee break option, probably a couple times. I recommend having a couple of water bottles and something to eat ready. My secret weapon is to have something caffeinated when I feel like giving up.
You CAN do this! And after you do, when someone mentions Mt Ventoux, you can nod knowingly and say "Yeah, I did that."
Note 8:30 start time.
BTW at 1 km before the summit we will pass the Tom Simpson memorial, the cyclist who died climbing Ventoux in the 1967 TDF.
Rubber band and Discord will be on to hear all the gasping and wheezing. If you're not on the CRW Discord server, use the link below for an invitation to join.
Discord
Using Discord on Zwift
How to get an invitation to CRW Discord channel:
Charles River Wheelers - Announcing the CRW Zwift Ride Series!
Let me know if you have trouble getting an invitation code. I may be able to get you one.
Ride Start Location:
Your smart trainer
Ride Leader(s):
John O'Dowd (bikejon@verizon.net) 978-760-4705
Link to Zwift Route
Mt Ventoux
