VVN’s Most Impactful People in Cycling Esports For 2025

The second annual list of innovators and influential individuals impacting the cycling esports world in 2025.
How Far Would You Go To Be Successful in Cycling Esports?

Two Esports Researchers seek to uncover the intrinsic motivations driving virtual athletes to push the boundaries of safety and fair play.
The 12 Stage Tour du Monde 2025 Kicks Off On January 7th

The Tour du Monde 2025, the premier 12-stage series, celebrates its 6th edition, but first on the MyWhoosh cycling esports platform.
24 hrs Atop Ventop—Flamme Rouge Racing’s Charity Club Challenge To Support Fellow Cyclists and Their Families on May 18, 2024

Climb Zwift’s Ventop, individual or as a team, as many times as you can in 24 hours to raise funds for Cyclist Fighting Cancer and the Bodie Hodges Foundation during Flamme Rouge Racing’s 24 hrs Atop Ventop.
USA Cycling Esports National Champion Jacquie Godbe’s 2024 New Year’s Cycling Resolutions

Jacqueline Godbe is the first American to step upon the UCI Cycling Esports World Championship podium, an MD and a PhD. Here’s her list of cycling resolutions for 2024!
Terminal Cancer Isn’t Stopping Zwifter Glenn Utteridge

He was diagnosed with a rare cancer while in the hospital, being treated for a broken neck after a coach ran him over when he was riding.
Zwift Academy Returns With Structured Workouts, Races, and a Pathway to the Pros

Zwift Academy 2023 offers six demanding workouts, challenging races, and a pathway to the pro ranks for two deserving riders.
The Zwift Robopacer Bonanza Challenge is Set For July 8, 2023!

Embrace the Zwiftin’ “off-season” with elite Team SZ racer Gabriella Nordin, Team CLS founder Jon Wakefield, and The Zommunique’s Chris Schwenker
For DIRT 505 Leader Peter “P1” McKenzie, Zwifting With His Son is the Greatest Privilege of His Life

Peter McKenzie and his son Noah’s cycling journey took them halfway around the world to discover everything they needed was at home.
DIRT Cory Rood Wins 340 Mile Iowa Wind and Rock

The self-supported 2023 Iowa Wind and Rock gravel ultra-adventure pushed DIRT Cory Rood past the limit—for 28 hrs 50 min to victory!
Zwift Grant Awarded to The DIRT Dad Fund

Recognizing its commitment to the virtual cycling community, the DIRT Zwift team-inspired organization will receive $5,000 and 20 complimentary Zwift accounts to further its mission.
A Cup of Coffee With The Pixel Puncheur
An interview with one of cycling’s colorful characters, Ben Brown—The Pixel Puncheur—whose digital kit pics lend themselves to esports.
Confessions of an Unapologetic Zwift Indoor Specialist

The Zwift “Indoor Specialist” is the new breed of cyclist that embraces an exclusive passion for virtual cycling and esports.
Biking With Your Children—Year Round, Even When the Weather Doesn’t Cooperate

Zwift is a great way to share the love of cycling and promote a healthy lifestyle with your children.
From Never Riding a Bike to A-Cat Eracing Wins to a Real-Life Cat 3 on the Road and Track in Under Two Years? The Story of Steve Mayes!

The Steve Mayes Cycling Story!
Recent Improvement Upgrades Signal Culture Change at Zwift

Zwift rolls out Handcycles! Full article published in Cycling Weekly!
“Off Season” Virtual Riding at its Finest

Small field sizes in eRacing do not have to mean less fun!
Being an Endurance Athlete Almost Cost Me My Life—A Personal Story of Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis is the most common genetic disease in the Western world and, if undiagnosed and left untreated, can be life-threatening. It was for me.
Zwifter Carrie Matczynski Has A Lot to Celebrate on her Cranniversary

On May 8th Carrie Matczynski will celebrate four years as a brain tumor survivor and Ironman!
Sharron Yaxley—The Mink—200,000 Zwift Kms! An Ordinary Girl With a Stubborn Streak to Persevere and Endure!

In this wide-ranging interview learn what makes Sharron pedal and what almost stopped her in her tracks!