TDG - DOMESTIQUE CHALLENGE

LE TOUR DE GARAGE - DOMESTIQUE CHALLENGE

We have created the Domestique Challenge as the entry point to the TDG with an entry fee of only $45usd you can take part in this exciting event without committing fully to the full entry requirements. This entry you will only receive the exclusive TDG Tee that represents the 1 or 2 week challenges. If you decide once you have completed the challenge that you would like a finishers jersey these will be available for 7 days only once the full TDG is complete. Jerseys will be available for $100usd.  

If you want to do just 1 part of TDG then simply choose PARTS 1, 2 or 3. With Part 3 being the most achievable option due to it being a shorter and flatter course. Each part of the TDG is themed on a particular country, think of it as a national tour that is part of a world tour and as such you will become eligible for the jersey that corresponds with that tour. If for some reason you want a jersey that doesn't represent any country then simply choose the NEUTRAL SERVICE OPTION. If you wish to ride one tour but want the jersey from another tour you will be able to purchase additional jerseys for 1 week only after the end of the TDG. These jerseys will be an additional jersey to the initial choice made at the beginning. Only riders who complete their chosen event will be eligible for purchasing additional jerseys. Additional jerseys will be $100usd per jersey.

1 - TAKE OFF JULY 4 Stage 1 - JULY 12 Stage 9. 138.7km 2119m.

A mix of Time Trial, Passports, Coffee and Bagels will end up being Epic. Stage 1 is the race of truth, the Time Trial it’s just the right way to start Le Tour De Garage. The first 9 days sees riders touching down in all over the world of Zwift, Watopia, Richmond, New York and Innsbruck. The TDG is set to challenge you with a vast variety of terrain, courses and rider tactics. With the opening stage being the Time Trial, we have chosen a German themed jersey based on the many successful Time Trialists that have come from this country. 

PART 2 - PIRATES PARADISE JULY 14 Stage 10 - JULY 19 Stage 15. 144.4km 2028m.

If you love the challenge of a good climb then this part of Le Tour De Garage is for you, the second week of TDG reaches up above the clouds after leaving the flat valley roads at the start of the week we finish at the summit of Alpe-Du-Zwift on Sunday July 19th. A virtual replica of the legendary L’Alpe d’Huez in the French Alps. For those entering this challenge we have chosen an Italian themed jersey in honour of the Italian climber Marco “the pirate” Pantani who holds the three fastest times in history on this climb.

PART 3 - THE BIG FINALE JULY 21 Stage 16 - JULY 26 Stage 21. 89.9km 499m.

The third and final week of Le Tour De Garage see riders leaving the big mountains behind as we head toward the flatter ground for the finale. The week where we finish with a Classique Criterium in front of the crowds, but not before we have another race against the clock to see whose legs have held together and who’s legs are just holding on. With success in GC, Sprinting and against the clock this part of the TDG is in honour of the Australian riders.

NOW, THE NEXT LEVEL. The following parts allow you to do 2 parts of TDG, simply choose which combination suits you best.

PART 4 - EARLY FINISH. 283.1km 4157m.

A combination of PART 1 and PART 2 of Le Tour De Garage we have chosen a New Zealand themed jersey based on New Zealand being situated as 
the first country in the world to call it a day due to their time zone. Many strong riders have come from NZ and being fast means you finish early!

JULY 4 Stage 1 - JULY 12 Stage 9 
JULY 13 - REST DAY (The rest day is a day off from riding, however we understand that you have a life and sometimes things stop you from riding. If you missed a stage during the past week you may "catch up to the bunch" by completing the missed stage on the rest day)
JULY 14 Stage 10 - JULY 19 Stage 15

PART 5 - ACROSS THE POND. 228.6km 2618m.

A combination of PART 1 and PART 3 of Le Tour De Garage we have chosen a United States themed jersey based on Australia and the United States being situated on opposites sides of the pacific. US cyclists have been successful at many cycling formats.

JULY 4 Stage 1 - JULY 12 Stage 9 
JULY 10 - JULY 20 - One Tour ends and another begins, enjoy the break!
JULY 21 Stage 16 - JULY 26 Stage 21

PART 6 - COLD START. 234.3km 2537m.

A combination of PART 2 and PART 3 of Le Tour De Garage we have chosen a Canadian themed jersey based on Canada’s time zone and it’s hard to get out the door when it’s cold outside. But don’t worry about these riders as they always come through at the end of the day.

JULY 14 Stage 10 - JULY 19 Stage 15 
JULY 20 - REST DAY (The rest day is a day off from riding, however we understand that you have a life and sometimes things stop you from riding. If you missed a stage during the past week you may "catch up to the bunch" by completing the missed stage on the rest day)
JULY 21 Stage 16 - JULY 26 Stage 21

Ridden indoors on Zwift, you'll be arriving each day with a new challenge in a new part of Zwift’s virtual world. This challenge is based on participation, we do have the opportunity for some racing if you want some of that action too, however it's not what the TDG is about. By entering this challenge, you will receive and exclusive TDG women’s t-shirt. But the reason you've made it this far is because you like a challenge, once you have completed all stages of your chosen challenge you will be then eligible to receive your TDG Jersey. We value old fashioned hard work and determination, which is why these Jersey's will become a prized possession that you can wear on your group rides and flex on your friends a little that you are made of the right stuff!