"in development"
Episode 1
160,000 riders from around the globe took part in the #zwiftacademy, competing head to head from their own homes in a series of challenges and tests on the virtual roads of Zwift in a bid to become a professional cyclist. Only the very best have made it this far, and now, having analysed all the data, just 10 finalists remain for the finals. Both the men’s and women’s finalists have been flown in from around the world and will be staying in the Zwift Academy in Denia, Spain. They’ll spend five days battling it out in a series of real-life and virtual challenges all hoping to impress the pro team Coaches and Superstars of CANYON-SRAM and Alpecin–Deceuninck, however, there are only two life-changing pro team contracts up for grabs.
Episode 2
After yesterday’s brutal introduction, the Zwift Academy finalists now hit the road as they aim to show the team directors why they deserve to stay and fight for a pro contract! The finalists head out with Mathieu van der Poel and the other pros from Alpecin-Deceuninck and Canyon-SRAM to test their bike handling and group riding skills, before going against the clock in a tough uphill time trial. 💪
Episode 3
In episode 3 of #zwiftacademy, our finalists face their first double day of challenges, first with some skills tests on the road, before heading indoors to the Zwift Arena to take each other on in an epic Zwift race. This will decide who stays and who will face the first elimination of the series!
Episode 4
Episode 4 of #zwiftacademy and it's a big one. Our finalists are taking on two of the world's top pros, Mathieu Van der Poel and Pauliena Rooijakkers - who do you think will come out on top?
Episode 5
In our final episode, a winner will be crowned - and take the chance of a lifetime, a contract with a pro cycling team.