The 8th edition of a three day stage race for women, named after the warrior queen Boudicca. Squads of 3-5 riders race for both an individual and a team GC in each of 10 vELO categories, with time deductions on sprints and climbs.
Stage 1 (Fri Jan 8): Glasgow Crit, 6 laps with drafting disabled. All bike types allowed.
Stage 2 (Sat Jan 9): Jarvis Seaside Sprint, 2 laps in Watopia. Drafting is back, with Feather and Aero power-ups.
Stage 3 (Sun Jan 10): Three Step Sisters, the Queen Stage, with Feather and Draft power-ups.
Top 5 on each designated segment earn 5 to 1 seconds off their GC time. Team GC counts the 3 fastest riders, minus deductions earned by all 5.
Clubs must be on ZwiftPower. Team managers send the entry form, and clubs, squads and riders must all be set up on DraftedRacing by Dec 31 2026.
Zwift name must include club and squad, e.g. Jane Doe - AEO Sparks. Team kit on every stage, and the GC leader wears the Queen Bee jersey.
Heart rate monitor required. Smart trainer or power meter only, no ZPower. Weight verification video on day one, and the top 3 per stage are checked.