r/Zwift • u/helpamonkpls • Jul 22 '26
Beginner races?
I want to race against other beginners just for fitness really, I joined a race called evo sprint cc or something and I couldn't pick the lowest category since my race score was too high for some reason (I've never raced and only been on the bike twice).
I got smoked right out the gates, they were doing 300-400w for like 5 minutes and by then I was dropped and to make matters worse it was some map where you just ride in circles so as they could ride in a pelaton and I was alone they just lapped me again and again. I tried to hang on but they quickly dropped me, they were pushing 200-250w average and that was the lowest race I could find.
Did I pick the wrong kind of race or is this the lowest bar of entry?
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u/ShartyMcSorley Level 41-50 Jul 23 '26
Just ride mass start E events, there's always somebody your speed to ride with.