TourS
Tours are for everyone, but not everyone has what it takes to complete them, let alone finish on top of a podium…perhaps you do ?
RACE SCHEDULE
| Event | Date | Race | Course | Format | Journey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super 6IX | Jan 16th Fri | 1 | Libby Hill After Party (RICHMOND) | POINTS | 35 km ^170m |
| Super 6IX | Jan 23rd Fri | 2 | Triple Twist (WATOPIA) | POINTS | 35 km ^255m |
| Super 6IX | Jan 30th Fri | 3 | No Sleep till Brooklyn (NEW YORK) | CT-ITT | 32 km ^247m |
| Super 6IX | Feb 6th Fri | 4 | Three Musketeers (FRANCE) | SCRATCH | 31 km ^195m |
| Super 6IX | Feb 13th Fri | 5 | The Muckle Yin (SCOTLAND) | POINTS | 29.5 km ^300m |
Wildcard Challenge
Zwift KOM REV
First Over Line Top 5
SPRINT Segments
Sprint (REV)
Jarvis Sprint (REV)
CLIMBER Segments
Jarvis (REV)
Zwift (REV)
RULES
– Series 2 review all sections
Top Event Must Knows
Welcome Email
Our events are a little different, you know that or you wouldn’t be reading this message – each registration riders will receive the welcome to the event email and within it we list out the top Event Must knows to smooth the learning curve for new riders, it will not answer all questions but it will reduce the initial uncertainty of what happens next!Â
However, just in case email servers fail us below we have set out what is in the email.
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- Teams can be created by FRR account holders who have the role Team Manager – Contact Race Control to have the role allocated.Teams are registered across 3 Conferences (aka. Regions) APAC, EUROPE and AMERICAS with each having 5 Leagues (Alpha-Beta-Gamma-Delta-Epsilon)
- Each League is mixed racing restricted by vELO 1 Open class (you’ll need a minimum of 3 completed races which helps shape your class). Once a rider’s vELO class exceeds the League limit then the rider must move up.– Epsilon only Copper & Bronze riders– Delta only Copper, Bronze & Silver riders and so on…
- Teams consist of 5 riders who share 6IX roles – 2 Sprinters (SP), 2 Climbers (CL), 1 GC Rider (GC) and one rider has the additional Wildcard role.– Teams have unlimited rosters– Riders can RACE ANY RACE TIME– FIVE event Times each Race– Best 4 scoring riders to count each race and in the final
- 6IX race formats are POINTS, SCRATCH and Team Combined ITT. Roles come into play in POINTS races and in SCRATCH (but only the Wildcard role).
- Wildcard riders are set a challenge in Points and Scratch races, which all other riders can try and affect – for instance be in the Top 5 First over the line in a Sprint..If the Wildcard completes the challenge they earn their Team TWO EXTRA League points so it has a high ask and high reward.
- Team managers must update and select their Teams each week from Friday 10AM UK, vELO classes will be updated. If a rider is available at this point then they are good to go for selection as we have to provide a point by which a rider is eligible even though vELO can change every day.
- Races require riders to join specific PENs defined by their Teams League – Pen titles use these League names – all Pen’s are separate so you will not have a mass start with the other riders it’s just your Level of rider head to head.
- Events RACE PASSES are PRIVATE – we control the availability of them from within your Profile, just click your name and go to the section titled 6IX RACING you will see a Teamsheet when selected and RACE PASS buttons below – race any of the race times available – this is a key chanage for this series to enable global Clubs to create Teams from their Global rider base.
If you still have questions then Email Race Control or post on Discord which is our day to day support hot line – we answer every message and email to support you all the way.
Competition Format
Welcome to Super 6IX Team Racing
Teams consist of FIVE riders, each having a specific role to play each race with one rider nominated as the Wildcard rider to make the 6th element of the racing format.
Series racing is organised across THREE geographic regions. Each region can have FIVE Leagues with just ONE Division.
Race times will be 1830 to 1930 local time, aligned as follows:
- EUROPE – Aligns to London – 1830
- APAC – Aligns to Sydney – 1915
- AMERICAS – Aligns to New York – 1930
- USEASTAM – Aligns to New York – 0545am
- USWESTAM – Aligns to US WEST – 0600am
The Series will run EIGHT (8) races, where the TOP FIVE Teams after race 8 will qualify for the GLOBAL Final for each League – if a Team cannot make the Final their place will be offered to the 6th placed Team.
What is the Series aim ?
To be crowned the Ultimate Racing Team in your League in the Global Final.
Global Finals
Each League Final will be a POINTS based race with the BEST FOUR rider scores to count.
A Teams total score will be the sum of each riders points scored plus the sum of a Teams Wild segment points.
Teams will be ranked based on their total score from most to least number of numbers. Where ties exist the highest total of wild segment points will determine the position.
How will the League Races work ?
The Series consists of 8 races, the Series uses 3 race formats:
- SCRATCH – Teams will be ranked by their combined finish position, best 3 finishers count. Resulting will rank teams in order of Team participants (ie. Teams with 3 scoring riders will rank higher than Teams who only field 2 riders etc..) – to earn Team League points Teams must have at least 1 finisher. Roles are not relevant.
- Combined Team ITT – Teams will be ranked by the combined finish time of the first 3 riders to finish the course – there is no draft. Resulting will rank teams in order of Team participants (ie. Teams with 3 riders will rank higher than Teams who only field 2 riders etc..) – to earn Team League points Teams must have at least 1 finisher. Roles are not relevant.
- POINTS – Teams will be ranked by the total number of rider points scored, best 3 scoring Team riders will be counted – to earn Team League points Teams must have at least 1 finisher, roles are in play
What are the rider Roles and who decides them each race ?
First, ROLES are in play for POINTS races only. Each race the Team Manager will allocate riders their role, considering the course and the riders available – roles can be changed each race. We have four roles as explained below:
- GC Rider – 1 rider per team who will earn finishing points against all other GC riders only, plus finishing points when considering all riders in the race together. Teams must select a GC rider as part of the Team.
- Climber – 2 riders per team who will earn climbing points against all other Climbers only, plus finishing points against fellow Climbers based on their finishing time.
- Sprinter – 2 riders per team who will earn win sprinting points against all other Sprinters only, plus finishing points against fellow Sprinters based on their finishing time.
- Wildcard – 1 rider per team will be allocated the Wildcard Challenge (WCC), as detailed by the 6IX Schedule page
- Complete the Challenge and Teams will earn TWO Bonus League Points which could make alL the difference at the end of the season when considering the top 5* teams qualify for the Final.
- Wild segment comes into play for the Final only
- All riders in play
- First over the line – Top 10 to count
- Team points won – 1st = 10 points – 10th = 1 point
- Wildcard rider earns 5 extra points for placing in Top 10
What happens at the end of Series 2 ?
FRR will review whether a Series 3 will run March/April based on Series 2.
Classification - Rider
Rider Classification
To grade a rider we will use a riders Zwiftracing app OPEN Max 30 day vELO class  for Mixed Racing which is recognised as an accepted indicator of performance.
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League Rider Eligibility
Each League is restricted by rider vELO class as follows:
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Epsilon = Copper and Bronze only
Delta = Epsilon + Silver & Gold
Gamma = Delta + Platinum & Amethyst
Beta = Gamma + Sapphire & Emerald
Alpha = All classes
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Upgrade Limits
6IX runs from October to the World Finals in December vELO classes will rise and fall in this period. Riders can be selected for Teams within the Leagues based on their vELO class. Once a rider becomes too powerful for a League they will nolonger be selectable.
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World Final – Eligibility
- Riders must be eligible for that League by vELO class as at the end of Race 8
- Riders have raced at least ONEÂ 6IX race
IF Teams cannot field enough riders from the criteria then contact Race Control with proposed names for approval.
If Team Managers have any questions or doubts then always contact Race Control for a balanced view on fairness to protect the integrity of the racing.
Classification - Team
Team REGION – LEAGUE
Team Managers determine where they want their Teams to race by selecting their REGION and at what level by selecting their LEAGUE as dictated by the riders they have available.
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FRR members must have or request the Team Manager Role in order to have additional functions to Create and Manage Teams, contact Race Control if you want the role – but only if you have the genuine intention of a Team racing the full series.
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Team Rosters are unlimited to ensure there is complete flexibility to ensure Teams have a full set of riders each race.
Equipment
Equipment
- All riders must use a Smart Trainer as their Primary Power Source in the Alpha League
- Power meters may be used as a primary power source where a Smart Trainer is not available in all other Leagues
- Riders with Trainers/bikes without power meters (ZPower) are excluded
- SPIN bike based setups are NOT allowed for 6IX
- Riders found to be using these setups will be removed from the competition along with the points they have won
- Spin setups are less accurate and produce more watts for less effort
- Riders are expected to use a Heart Rate Monitor (HRM), abnormal performances without HRM may result in event exclusion
- Bike frames will be allocated for all riders (Zwift AERO/TT) – upgrades will be neutralised (sorry), riders may choose their own wheelset
- Dual recording is not mandatory however experienced riders understand the benefit and equally the pitfalls
- All riders must use a Smart Trainer as their Primary Power Source in the Alpha League
Race Etiquette
Race Respect
We all race for fun however we have all come across riders who ride on the dark side or don’t read the rules of the competition. We ask all riders to manage these situations with respect by following these simple rules when in events.
- When in PEN you can remind riders of the rules on showing their role code or where they should be, a simple edit will fix very quickly but bear in mind some riders do not show the messages or use Companion App or perhaps understand your language
- When in race, riders should refrain from calling out riders either openly or privately as ‘resulting’ will highlight them to race control and PEN Penalties can be applied as per the rules
- Riders can submit rider challenges direct to RACE CONTROL via email or direct message on the FRR Discord server – Never do this openly and be assured that Race Control will review every request in the pursuit of fun, fair racing for everyone
Race Pass
Race Pass Access
Within a riders Profile is a section titled 6IX RACINGÂ
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This the single place where Team Managers admin their Teams, riders can see where they have been selected and RACE PASSes are displayed each week.
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Rider Registration
Registration & Racing Requirements
All riders must meet the minimum requirements for accounts and equipment:
- Riders must be OPTED IN to share their race data with ZwiftPower from their Zwift Profile Connections
- Riders must have created and connected a ZwiftPower account – full instructions on this can be found here
- Riders must have an FRR account to allow Team Managers to select them for a Club Team
- Riders must be registered for the Series
- Create an FRR Account if you do not have one
- Register for the Seriesby Clicking Event Registration in your Profile then click +Enter New Event and select the Series from the list
- Riders must complete at least THREE (3) Zwift race events prior to racing to set their profile.
Race Rider Name (In Companion app)
Riders are requested* to identify their role in their Companion App Lastname as follows, Wildcard roles can remain unmarked let’s keep your opponents guessing.
- GC Rider add (GC) to the name
- Climber add (CL) to the name
- Sprinter add (SP) to the name
- Wildcard remain silent
ie. Jill Jones (EVO) (SP)
(*) We ask Team Managers to promote and encourage their riders to support these requests to enhance the racing experience for everyone.
Scoring
FINISH & GC points
segment points
SCRATCH Races – Scoring
Roles are not relevant in these races, all riders are classed the same.
Teams will be ranked by the total number of points scored as derived by the riders finish position.
Wildcards will have a challenge set and must race in their Teams Region race, all other riders can race globallyÂ
Teams will be ranked by the HIGHEST 3 POINT SCORING riders to finish the course.
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Combined iTT Races – Scoring
All roles are not relevant in these races including Wildcards, all riders are classed the same.
Teams will be ranked by the combined finish time of the first 3 riders to finish the course.Â
There is no draft and riders can race globally.
Resulting will rank teams in order of Team participants (ie. Teams with 3 riders will rank higher than Teams who only field 2 riders etc..) – to earn Team League points Teams must have at least 1 finisher.
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POINTS Races – Scoring
All riders earn points from their overall race finish position and their effort from their role specific challenge.
Riders can earn max 200 points per race, split as follows:
– 100 from their finishing position in their race when compared to all race competitors
– 100 from their finishing position when compared to their role competitors
Sprinters/Climbers
– 100 for race finish position when compared to their role competitors
– 100 from their role based segment scoringÂ
- where segment times are compared across Region and League and the same role types only
Wildcards will have a challenge set and must race in their Teams Region race, all other riders can race globally.
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Wildcard
Each Team must have a rider noted as their Wildcard rider. When a rider completes the Wildcard Challenge set for a POINTS or SCRATCH race then Team will earn extra Team League Points.
The 6IX Schedule page will set out Wildcard challenge.
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Wild Segment – Final
League Points are of no use in the Final, the Wild segment allows everyone to contribute, win Team points and your designated Wildcard rider can get a little extra – with the end competition being very close these points could make all the difference to whether your Team gets on to the prize podium or not… so read below and understand how it will work and form your strategy.
- All riders in play
- First over the line – Top 10 to count
- Team points won – 1st = 10 points – 10th = 1 point
- Wildcard rider earns 5 extra points for placing in Top 10Â
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Team points
VADA
VADA Rider Checks
During events riders will produce high performance, it is the responsibility of Race Control to monitor performance and look to maintain a fair racing position across all classes – as this is not just applicable to the highest most powerful riders. We do take this responsibility seriously, we get that we all do this for fun but that doesn’t mean we accept riders who choose the dark side of virtual racing.
Verification will be performed by the FRR vada (FRR Virtual anti doping agency) formed from experienced trusted riders from within the Zwift community who compete and contribute to FRR events.
FRR vada will recommend one of three options to Race Control:
- No action required
- Time sanction
- Event removal/ban
All information submitted will remain confidential and Race Controls decision will be final.
Verification can take place at any point and the process is as follows:
- Race Control contacts riders and Team Manager via email/Discord privately
- Riders may be requested to provide:
- Height and weight video to verify their BIO details
- Zwift setup video including smart trainer, pedals etc..
- Strava and Zwift accounts if private must be granted access to Race Control and .fit files made available for requested events
- Rider may be asked to give their consent to Zwift via email, which Race Control has started, to allow Zwift to confirm to Race Control the Smart Trainer used for the Tour events in question
- Rider photo ID may be requested to further assure the person in a submitted video is the rider with the request
- Riders will be given a suitable amount of time (normally 24 hrs) to review and provide the information requested.
- Riders who fail to cooperate within the time set will have time penalties applied to remove any impact on fellow riders (since we have no ability to prevent a rider from competing) and post Tour excluded from entering future events. We equally notify Zwift.
- FRR Jersey holders will have those Jerseys removed
Support & FAQs
As the Series builds the FAQs will build, this section is split between Team Manager and Rider based questions.
TEAM Q&A
Q: Who can register and manage teams
- A: Only FRR members with the Team Manager Role can administer Teams, Clubs can have multiple Team Managers who can administer all created teams
Q: How many riders can a Team use
- A: Team rosters are not limited in size, this allows for rider upgrades over the course of the series
Q: How many Teams can a Racing Club Register
- A: Clubs are not restricted on how many Teams they can register in a Region/League
Q: What is the minimum number of Teams needed for a League and what would happen if the minimum is not reached
- A: Divisions need at least 5 Teams. Teams registered for Leagues that do not meet the minimum will be offered a division in the next best option
Q: How many riders must race each week for the Team to get points
- A: Minimum of ONE rider needs to race for a Team to earn team points.
Have more questions not addressed here.. then contact Race Control via email or Discord for a quick response
RIDER Q&A
Q: Can a rider register at any time
- A: Yes, new riders can register at any time
Q: Can a rider be selectable for more than one Club
- A: Yes, a rider can set in their Profile their 6IX Racing Club and their Second 6IX Club
Q: Can a rider race multiple races each week for different Teams
- A: No, series 2 allows riders to choose where they will race this flexibility means they can only race for ONE Team each week
Q: How is a riders’ CLASS judged
- A: For Mixed racing we use the 30 day Max vELO OPEN class
Q: At what point does a rider upgrade and must move up a League
- A: Leagues have vELO class restrictions, if a rider exceeds the max class for the League they will need to ride for a new Team in the next League and will not be selectable for their current team
Have more question snot address here.. then contact Race Control via email or Discord for a quick response
RESULTS
| Pos | Club | Team | Code | Wildcard | Team Pts | League Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WMZ | 🥇 WMZ Breakers | WMZB1 | 2 | 25 | 28 |
| 1 | REVOTR | 🥇 On the Rivet Larrikins | OTR | 2 | 23 | 28 |
| Pos | Team | Club | Rider Pts | Wildcard | League Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥇 WMZ Breakers | WMZ | 599 | 2 | 25 |
| 2 | 🥈 On the Rivet Larrikins | REVOTR | 197 | 2 | 23 |
LIVE RACING
| Pen | Role | Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | - | Aron OTR (SP) | REVOTR |
| B | - | Brett Mac (WMZ) | WMZ |
| B | SPRINTER | Fredi Sonderegger | EVOLUTION |
| B | SPRINTER | Hendrik RommeswinkelOTR(G | REVOTR |
| B | - | Paul Lancaster (OTR) | REVOTR |
| B | - | Sarah Wilkey (REVO/OTR) | REVOTR |
| B | SPRINTER | Troy Laughlin (TBR) | WMZ |
| C | SPRINTER | AL C SimpSimpHea | AHDR |
| C | SPRINTER | Brodie Dalton (AHDR Cruis | AHDR |
| C | - | Chris Noot (AHDR) | AHDR |
| C | - | Darren Bender | WMZ |
| C | - | Don Wilkey (OTR) | REVOTR |
| C | SPRINTER | Greg Longson | WMZ |
| C | CLIMBER | Igor Grozdanov | WMZ |
| C | GCRIDER | Josh R WMZCRO WC | WMZ |
| C | CLIMBER | Luke J | WMZ |
| C | - | Mark Arnold | TBW |
| C | CLIMBER | Max Min | GTR |
| C | CLIMBER | N.icole | WMZ |
| C | GCRIDER | Rick Telford (AHDR) | AHDR |