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Vacation is over and it’s time to get back to routine. We know it’s not easy to start again after those days of disconnection when the bike stayed parked more than we’d like. But here comes the good news: we’ve prepared the perfect plan to get you back to training with motivation and with real data about your fitness level.
It’s called Back to the Ride: FTP Challenge and it’s a 6-week event that runs until October 26.
What makes this challenge special?
In addition to riding 6 routes from different parts of the world with hundreds of cycling fans who share your passion, this challenge will let you discover the latest BKOOL features. The most important update, and the very essence of this challenge, is the new 8-minute FTP test: long enough to define your training zones accurately. No vague sensations: clear and updated numbers to train smart.
Another key feature of this event is that every week a different route will be unlocked, designed to test you on a new terrain. Six unique stages to see how much you improve!
The prizes waiting for you
It’s not all sweat and pedaling… there are rewards too! Among the participants you could win:
- 2 physical jerseys BKOOL x Tuga
- Virtual rewards pack (BKOOL Coins + premium 3D assets)
- The new official BKOOL virtual jersey (coming soon)
Weekly schedule and routes
Each week you’ll face a different challenge: unique landscapes, varied profiles, and routes designed to help you work on different aspects of your training. From fast, flat rides to rolling terrain that will test your endurance, the Back to the Ride: FTP Challenge is designed to break your routine and push you to measure yourself.
Week 1 (Sep 15–21): Oasis City Route. 45.3 km
Desert landscapes, endless straights and terrain that seems easy… until the heat and monotony start to weigh on your legs. Perfect to test your endurance and keep a steady pace.
Week 2 (Sep 22–28): Lake Bodom. 16.4 km
A route surrounded by nature, forests and lakes. The rolling terrain with short climbs forces you to play with rhythm: perfect for working on intensity changes.
Week 3 (Sep 29–Oct 5): Jackson Hole, WY. 16.5 km
Right in the heart of Wyoming, this route combines mountain landscapes and long roads with the occasional tough ramp. Here you’ll need to show your endurance.
Week 4 (Oct 6–12): Schelde Peloton. 15 km
Welcome to Flanders! Flat, fast, and with the flavor of classic cycling. The perfect terrain to feel like part of a real peloton.
Week 5 (Oct 13–19): Long Island. 18.1 km
A route with a gentle profile, perfect for riding with cadence and working on consistency. Although it has no big climbs, it rewards regular effort and pacing control.
Week 6 (Oct 20–26): Lake Simcoe – Lake Dr East. 16.8 km
The grand finale: a Canadian route with an average gradient of 0.66% and 55.6 m of elevation gain. Long straights and rolling terrain, perfect to test your endurance and close the challenge squeezing out everything you’ve learned in previous weeks.
If you want to get back on the bike with energy, regain your fitness after summer and have a goal that pushes you each week, this is your moment. Challenge yourself, measure your FTP and discover how far you can go.
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