Elite 64 Gather! "3rd GGL Zwift Powered by Wahoo" Bicycle E-sports Tournament: Absolute Champion "Honda" Wins Expert Division!
The 3rd GGL Zwift tournament, organized by RATEL and the GGL Steering Committee, was held on April 23, 2026. Champion Honda won the Expert Division in this virtual cycling event sponsored by Wahoo.
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On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the community e-sports tournament "3rd GGL Zwift Powered by Wahoo" was held, organized by RATEL Co., Ltd. and the GGL Steering Committee.
Zwift, which has been adopted multiple times for the "Olympic Virtual Series (OVS)" organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is an international and authentic virtual sports platform where cyclists from all over the world compete in real-time. It is also a representative existence of "physical e-sports" involving physical exercise.
This tournament was held as an open online competition for everyone from beginners to veteran Zwifters, sponsored by "Wahoo," an American brand that develops innovative connected fitness devices.
Event Name: 3rd GGL Zwift Powered by Wahoo
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Game Title: Zwift
Management: RATEL Co., Ltd., GGL Steering Committee
Sponsorship: Wahoo Fitness Japan Co., Ltd.
Participation Fee: Free
Event Website: https://ggl.wiki/zwift/3-wahoo
Event Overview
The tournament consisted of two divisions: the "U600 Division" based on participant ability, and the "Expert Division" with no participation restrictions. The total number of entries reached 64. The streaming and competition proceeded according to the following timetable:
19:30: Streaming Starts (Live on official YouTube)
19:45: Opening (Greetings and rule explanation)
20:00: U600 Division Start (36 entries / Course: R.G.V. France, 24.9km)
20:35: Interval (approx. 20 mins)
21:30: Expert Division Start (28 entries / Course: Figure 8 Watopia, 29.7km)
22:30: Results & Ending
By holding two races with different difficulty levels and course profiles consecutively, the event was designed for both viewers and participants to enjoy diverse race developments and tactical maneuvers.
The U600 course "R.G.V. (France)" requires appropriate explosive power even within a flat-based layout, while the Expert course "Figure 8 (Watopia)" was prepared as a stage demanding harsh climbing ability and overall strength.
U600 Division Race Report
At 8 PM, the first race, the "U600 Division," started. This division targeted players with a "Race Score" of 600 or less based on recent Zwift data. However, contrary to its position as a "casual division," the entry list of 36 players included experts near the score limit, predicting a fierce battle.
The stage was "R.G.V." in France. A relatively flat layout of 24.9km with 133m of elevation gain. However, the "Aqueduc KOM" waiting in the middle (400m distance, 0.9% average grade, reverse) became the focal point to break the group.
The early stage was flat, so drafting worked strongly, forming a massive main group. Tension reached its peak before the Aqueduc KOM.
In the middle of the race, the race finally exploded upon entering the Aqueduc KOM. The pace jumped instantly, and leading riders began an exchange of incredible power—5 to 7 times their body weight—exceeding the U600 framework. The group was completely fragmented in this harsh climb. Entering the downhill, Zwift's characteristic high-speed descent unfolded. Since braking is unnecessary in Zwift corners, it is extremely difficult to catch up once out of the draft. The lead group was narrowed down to about 10 riders.
With less than 5km remaining, entering a section with continuous small ups and downs, constant attacks and checks were repeated within the lead group. Aggressive players, including Imobori Ningen and Kuropochi, attempted to break away from the pack...
Zwift, which has been adopted multiple times for the "Olympic Virtual Series (OVS)" organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is an international and authentic virtual sports platform where cyclists from all over the world compete in real-time. It is also a representative existence of "physical e-sports" involving physical exercise.
This tournament was held as an open online competition for everyone from beginners to veteran Zwifters, sponsored by "Wahoo," an American brand that develops innovative connected fitness devices.
Event Name: 3rd GGL Zwift Powered by Wahoo
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Game Title: Zwift
Management: RATEL Co., Ltd., GGL Steering Committee
Sponsorship: Wahoo Fitness Japan Co., Ltd.
Participation Fee: Free
Event Website: https://ggl.wiki/zwift/3-wahoo
Event Overview
The tournament consisted of two divisions: the "U600 Division" based on participant ability, and the "Expert Division" with no participation restrictions. The total number of entries reached 64. The streaming and competition proceeded according to the following timetable:
19:30: Streaming Starts (Live on official YouTube)
19:45: Opening (Greetings and rule explanation)
20:00: U600 Division Start (36 entries / Course: R.G.V. France, 24.9km)
20:35: Interval (approx. 20 mins)
21:30: Expert Division Start (28 entries / Course: Figure 8 Watopia, 29.7km)
22:30: Results & Ending
By holding two races with different difficulty levels and course profiles consecutively, the event was designed for both viewers and participants to enjoy diverse race developments and tactical maneuvers.
The U600 course "R.G.V. (France)" requires appropriate explosive power even within a flat-based layout, while the Expert course "Figure 8 (Watopia)" was prepared as a stage demanding harsh climbing ability and overall strength.
U600 Division Race Report
At 8 PM, the first race, the "U600 Division," started. This division targeted players with a "Race Score" of 600 or less based on recent Zwift data. However, contrary to its position as a "casual division," the entry list of 36 players included experts near the score limit, predicting a fierce battle.
The stage was "R.G.V." in France. A relatively flat layout of 24.9km with 133m of elevation gain. However, the "Aqueduc KOM" waiting in the middle (400m distance, 0.9% average grade, reverse) became the focal point to break the group.
The early stage was flat, so drafting worked strongly, forming a massive main group. Tension reached its peak before the Aqueduc KOM.
In the middle of the race, the race finally exploded upon entering the Aqueduc KOM. The pace jumped instantly, and leading riders began an exchange of incredible power—5 to 7 times their body weight—exceeding the U600 framework. The group was completely fragmented in this harsh climb. Entering the downhill, Zwift's characteristic high-speed descent unfolded. Since braking is unnecessary in Zwift corners, it is extremely difficult to catch up once out of the draft. The lead group was narrowed down to about 10 riders.
With less than 5km remaining, entering a section with continuous small ups and downs, constant attacks and checks were repeated within the lead group. Aggressive players, including Imobori Ningen and Kuropochi, attempted to break away from the pack...