Have questions about the Zwift Fondo Series? You’re in the right place.
What is the Zwift Fondo Series?
The Zwift Fondo Series is an annual rider favorite of the Zwift community and continues into its seventh season. These mass-start events are designed to ride at your own pace, with three different distances. This year, each month will have a different theme with three distances that have names to match!
The three distances offered each month will follow the traditional lengths of the Bambino, Medio, and Gran Fondos:
- Bambino (roughly 50 km)
- Medio (roughly 70 km)
- Gran (roughly 90 km)
See below for details on monthly themes, distance names, and distances.
Some riders will choose to race these events and some will take their rides at a more leisurely pace. The option is yours! There will also be three new kits to unlock this year, one for each month, regardless of the distance you complete.
How do I sign up for the Zwift Fondo Series?
Visit The at Home Cycling & Running Virtual Training App to sign up!
When does the Zwift Fondo Series start and finish?
The Zwift Fondo weekends will take place the last weekend of each month, starting November 30, 2023, and ending in January 2024:
- November 30, 2023 - December 3, 2023
- December 29, 2023 - December 31, 2023
- January 26, 2024 - January 28, 2024
Scheduled events can be found here.
What if I miss an event?
No worries, every month there are three days to participate (except November, which will be four days). If you aren’t able to join, be sure to plan ahead for the next month’s fondo events.
What are the monthly themes and distances that comprise the Zwift Fondo Series?
There will be three different routes / distances per month for each Fondo:
November: Feast Fondos
- Feast (46.9 km)
- Savory (63.1km)
- Gourmet (91.25 km)
December: Holiday Fondos
- Festive (51.1 km)
- Spark (69.9 km)
- Jolly (94.2 km)
January: New Year’s Fondos
- Elevate (54.1 km)
- Rise (72.7 km)
- Triumph (97.7 km)
Events will be scheduled every 3 hours during the fondo weekends.
How do I find Fondo events in Zwift Companion?
To find the Fondo events in Zwift Companion, you will want to filter by Group Rides.
Can I do a stage more than once?
Absolutely!
Will Zwift Fondo events appear in Zwift Power?
Yes, however, there is no General Classification.
How do I know which challenge to choose?
Unlike other Zwift events, the A, B, and C groups don’t refer to rider strength or fitness. Instead, they correspond to route and distance options.
- A Group // Gourmet, Jolly, & Triumph Fondos = The most epic challenges and ones to check off the bucket list!
- Gran equivalent (roughly 90 km)
- B Group // Savory, Spark, & Rise Fondos = Find a good pace and push to the finish, or find a group with similar goals and work together to complete the distance.
- Medio equivalent (roughly 70 km)
- C Group // Feast, Festive, & Elevate Fondos = Great for the first-time fondo rider or for a shorter challenge.
- Bambino equivalent (roughly 50 km)
What do I get for completing the Zwift Fondo Series?
There is a kit unlock for each month’s Fondo theme. Complete any of the three fondo distances each month to unlock all three kits. There will only be one kit per month, regardless of the distance you choose.
These kits are great! How can I purchase one?
Unfortunately, these kits are not available IRL.
I’m not seeing an earned unlock for the Zwift Fondo Series. Where is my unlock?
Unlocks during the Zwift Fondo Series require you to log out and back into Zwift. If you completed the ride and can’t find your unlock, please reach out to us.
How do I opt-in to make sure I don’t miss any emails?
Just update your email preferences. Check out our article for more info.
What can I do if one or more of my events hasn’t been saved or the kit hasn’t been unlocked after completing the stage?
There are a handful of possible technical reasons your activity didn’t count. They include game crashes, logging in on multiple devices, working out after finishing a stage, or not completing the final lap. The best way to ensure your activity counts is to save and exit the game after completing the stage. If you run into any issues, please reach out to us—we’re here to help!
What can I do if I need help getting started?
Our Support Hub has everything you need to get ready. For basic info on getting started, check out this article. If you’re looking for more helpful tips on getting ready for event day, check out this article.
