The Chop is a fast, flat, time-based weekly handicap race that gives riders of all abilities a chance to win. With strong numbers, it's the week's premier chase race.
“The Chop” is an Aussie cycling expression for a breakaway group that works together to stay ahead before battling it out in the final sprint. It’s a mix of teamwork, tactics and every rider for themselves when the finish line approaches.
Riders start in separate grades, from D through to A, with staggered start times designed to bring everyone together for a thrilling finish. Each grade wears a distinctive AHDR/Zwift kit, making it easy to identify who’s chasing and who’s being caught.
Held on Thursday evenings, no two races are ever the same. Course selection, rider numbers, tactics and the occasional sandbagger all influence the outcome.
Part team time trial, part cat-and-mouse battle, The Chop is all about teamwork, strategy and timing your final attack.
Will you survive The Chop and take the glory?
Season & Round Schedule
2 rounds across the season. Status updates automatically using your local date, including the final day of each round.
Race schedule
Round 10 · Overpower October
8 Oct 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
Race 1 · Start 1
Race scoring: FAL disabled · FTS disabled
8 Oct 2026 · 19:10 Australia/Melbourne · Handicap (Chase) Race
London Classique
Categories: A,B,C,D
5 laps · 5500.0 metres per lap · 16.0 metres ascent per lap · Lead-in 5600.0 metres / 0.0 metres ascent
