Tour4kids is back! This time the race will be using a completely new format, we hope you enjoy it! Note: Prizes will be available if we can get more than 50 riders signed up for the event.
What is Tour4kids?
Tour4kids is a series of races for riders ages 16 and under. The series consists of races around 20-40 minutes long, with 1-2 longer stages in the series. There will be prizes available for the winner of the GC and a lucky prize drawing winner. Already want to sign up? Sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/yi7DWhHnywswLfif9.
Overview
This is an event for riders 16 and under, anyone of all abilities can join this event, most riders will be racing it, but feel free to join in and just spectate or enjoy the ride. For registration, head to the bottom of the page, or click here. Attached to the sign up form is a google document with sign up links.
Registration
In November, kids from all around the world will gather on Zwift to join the event that only happens twice a year. To join in on the fun click on this link: https://forms.gle/swDNwJYeDEE4hswC7.
Info
I have been working very hard to bring all of you riders the best experience we can. This event is for kids ages 16 and under only. The race will be at 8:30 am PST, on Saturday’s and Sunday’s. Convert to local time here. We do understand this time may not work for some riders, but it works for the majority of the Europe and America based riders(which is the majority of the event). If there is enough interest we may run another time zone for those in places like New Zealand, Australia, or Asia. Please leave a comment on this post if the time doesn’t work for you. Depending on how many we get I may run an
Australia time zone.
This year we will be using an all new format, so the winner of the GC will be the rider who have the most points with their best 5 results added up. All of the routes are around 30 minutes or less at race pace, obviously the Alpe will be slightly longer. This iconic event begins on Saturday, November 11th, 2022, if you can’t make it to some of the stages, that is ok, you can still jump in on the fun on the days that you are available!
This event will take place over 4 weeks. If you wish to participate, reading the whole post will be helpful. Please only fill out the google form once, unless you are signing up a sibling. This helps us with the roster and it helps us keep track of who is registered. The points go by whoever is fastest through the segment. There are two separate standings for each different thing like sprints and KOMs. Discord server links will be on the official event.
Stages
Linked to these routes are a post with details on the route. For length, head to the post linked to the route name.
Stage 1: TT – Bologna TT – 1 lap
Stage 2: Road Race – Crit City – 6 laps
Stage 3: Road Race – Volcano Circuit CCW – 3 laps
Stage 4: Road Race – Gotham Grind Reverse – 1 lap
Stage 5: Road Race – Neon Flats – 2 laps
Stage 6: Road Race – Road to Sky – 1 lap
Stage 7: Road Race – TBD – 1 lap
Stage 8: Road Race – Champs-Élysées – 3 laps
Points
Each race you will get points based off of your place, and your 5 highest amounts of points will be the ones added up to form your GC. This is a much easier, and better system than going based off of time as many riders can’t come to every stage. I’d be very surprised if you can come to every stage though! Throughout the race you will be able to accumulate points for the sprint or KOM. The rider with the most KOM points will be the winner for the KOM classification. The rider with the most sprint points will be the winner of the Sprint classification. Points will be given to the first 10 riders across the end of each sprint or KOM segment.
GC Points
Sprint and KOM Points guide:
1st: 10 pts
2nd: 9 pts
3rd: 8 pts
4th: 7 pts
5th: 6 pts
6th: 5 pts
7th: 4 pts
8th: 3 pts
9th: 2 pts
10th: 1 pts
Jerseys
Wearing the jersey if you are the leader of the GC or Sprint is 100% optional. Here are the kits that will represent each.
Prizes/Prize Drawing
For those of you who complete 4 of the 8 stages, you will be entered to win a Tour4kids themed T-shirt! One lucky rider will win the T-shirt! The winner of the GC classification(overall winner) will also win a Tour4kids T-shirt!
Rules
Results will be released within 24 hours of the event finishing. The use of a HRM (Heart rate monitor) is not mandatory and the use of Zpower is ok. You may not accuse anyone of cheating without any formal proof, if you do have proof send a message to one of us through discord. Make sure to have fun and keep this as a friendly and welcoming race. Cheating and bad sportsmanship is not tolerated. To participate you must be 16 or under. If you are looking for a supportive, fun, well organized team. I highly recommend joining Bikely Youth Team on Zwift Power: https://zwiftpower.com/team.php?id=4448. Standings will be posted on a separate post that will be released a few days before the event. With that you should be all set and ready to go. Enjoy the race!