Strength, Consistency & Determination
The 2024/2025 Zwift Racing League (ZRL) season was an outstanding one for Team CRYO-GEN, with strong podium finishes, key promotions, and consistent performances across all divisions.
League Highlights: Promotions & Achievements
CRYO-GEN teams dominated the league standings, securing eight teams in the top two spots, with four teams earning promotion:
🏆 Champions & Promotions:
- CRYO-GEN Haleakala (AMERICA N E, Div 2) – League champions, promoted to A1.
- CRYO-GEN Stelvio (EMEAW S, Div 2) – Promoted to A1 after a dominant season.
- CRYO-GEN Hautacam (AMERICA N E, Div 2) – Promoted to A1, finishing strong with a Week 6 victory.
- CRYO-GEN Tourmalet (EMEAE C, Div 2) – Promoted to B1, with three podium finishes.
- Other top teams: Galibier (B2), Mt-Evans, Iseran, and Grand-Colombier finished runners-up in their leagues.
❌ No CRYO-GEN teams were relegated! A testament to the strength and consistency across Team CRYO-GEN.
🔹 Notable achievement: Haleakala and Hautacam took 1st & 2nd place in AMERICAS Eastern A2, showing CRYO-GEN’s depth in the region!
Top-Performing Teams: Fighting for the Podium
Several CRYO-GEN teams consistently finished at the front of the pack, showcasing strong form and racing IQ:
- CRYO-GEN Iseran (EMEAE W, Div 1) – 2nd place overall for the third straight season, always battling with DZR (who fielded three B riders in the final race).
- Best moments: Any time they beat DZR, which they managed several times.
- Looking ahead: Finals in April, aiming to prove they’re one of the top C teams in the competition.
- CRYO-GEN Stelvio (EMEAW S, Div 2) – Never finished below 4th, taking two outright wins.
- CRYO-GEN Hautacam (AMERICA N E, Div 2) – Finished strong with a Week 6 victory, securing promotion.
- CRYO-GEN Tourmalet (EMEAE C, Div 2) – Three podium finishes, consistently in the top 4.
- CRYO-GEN Galibier (EMEAW E, Div 3) – Three outright wins, dominant in their division.
- CRYO-GEN Haleakala (AMERICA N E, Div 2) – Three first-place finishes, strong across the season.
- CRYO-GEN Grand-Colombier (AMERICA N E, Div 1) – Closed the season with two wins, proving to be a top team.
The above teams secured CRYO-GEN’s status as a leading force in ZRL, consistently competing at the highest level.
Mid-Table Consistency: Holding the Line
Team CRYO-GEN’s mid-table teams held their own in tough divisions, ensuring a strong club presence:
- CRYO-GEN Mur-de-Huy (EMEAW S, Div 1) – 7th-11th place finishes, a hard-fought season.
- CRYO-GEN Ventoux (EMEAE W, Div 1) – Always 8th or 9th, steady performer.
- CRYO-GEN Santis (EMEAW N, Div 2) – Balanced campaign, 5th-9th place finishes.
- CRYO-GEN Val-Thorens (EMEAE W, Div 2) – A season of consistency, finishing 3rd overall in the league.
- Never finished lower than 6th in any race.
- Best result: 3rd place in Round 2.
- Top points scorers: Nick Hird (355 points) & Philip Helfenberger (311 points), both regularly finishing inside the top 10.
- Always fielded a 6-man team, demonstrating strength and reliability.
- CRYO-GEN Koppenberg (EMEAW S, Div 1) – 2nd-place finishes but inconsistent results.
- CRYO-GEN Mortirolo (EMEAW E, Div 1) – Regular 4th-5th place finishes, solid presence.
The Battlers: Fighting Hard in Tough Leagues
Some teams fought against the odds in highly competitive divisions, showing resilience and determination:
- CRYO-GEN Mauna-Kea (OCEANIA W, Div 1) – Two superb 3rd places, but a DNQ hurt their final standings.
- CRYO-GEN Etna (OCEANIA W, Div 1) – Consistently 8th-11th place in a brutal B1 league.
- CRYO-GEN Mount Aspiring (OCEANIA W, Div 1) – Never lower than 14th in a league of 16, proving their fighting spirit.
These teams showed true grit against elite competition, and their efforts were nothing short of impressive.
Special Recognitions: Teams of the Week & Season
🏅 Teams of the Week:
- Week 3 – CRYO-GEN Stelvio for a superb win in EMEA-W Southern A2.
- Week 4 – CRYO-GEN Iseran for beating DZR in the TTT by 3 seconds.
- Week 5 – CRYO-GEN Mt-Evans (Americas Central C1) & Galibier for their victories.
- Week 6 – CRYO-GEN Hautacam’s first win in AMERICAS Eastern A2 & Mauna-Kea securing another 3rd place.
🏆 Team of the Season:
- CRYO-GEN Haleakala, for their dominant title-winning campaign in AMERICAS Eastern A2.
Looking Ahead: Bigger Goals for Next Season
With big changes coming to ZRL (likely moving to Zwift Racing Score), CRYO-GEN is ready to adapt and compete at the highest level.
🔹 Key targets for next season:
- CRYO-GEN Iseran preparing for ZRL Finals in April, aiming to establish themselves as one of the top C squads.
- CRYO-GEN Stelvio & CRYO-GEN Tourmalet pushing for promotion to higher divisions.
- CRYO-GEN Mur-de-Huy & other mid-table teams looking to build on their chemistry & climb the rankings.
With depth, teamwork, and a hunger for results, CRYO-GEN is set for another dominant season.
Congratulations to all CRYO-GEN teams, captains, and riders!
Let’s come back stronger, faster, and ready for the next challenge.
🚴💨 #CRYOGEN #ZRL #eSPORTS #GOZWIFT #WTRL
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