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Virtual cycling experiences differ for males and females, but we can all take advantage of the opportunities available and do our part to make the virtual world a better one!

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The Most Common OTC Pain Relief Drug Worldwide Inspires Risky Eracing Behavior, Or Does It?
The Most Common OTC Pain Relief Drug Worldwide Inspires Risky Eracing Behavior, Or Does It?

UCI Cycling Esports World Champion and tour pro-Jay Vine, his wife Bre, and an elite group of eracers sound off on the tactical mindset differences between indoors and out.

The Nocebo Effect Is Why Your Fitness Tracker May Be Doing More Harm Than Good
The Nocebo Effect Is Why Your Fitness Tracker May Be Doing More Harm Than Good

Fitness trackers, their data, and algorithms have a place as they should. Decide where that place is before your device does it for you.

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What does eSports mean to you?

The Zommunique asked elite eRacers from around the world to share their experience and thoughts on what eSports means to them!

Virtual Platform MyWhoosh is Changing the Cycling Esports Game
Virtual Platform MyWhoosh is Changing the Cycling Esports Game

Free to use with huge prize purses the virtual cycling platform MyWhoosh is a legitimate Zwift contender and is leading the esports charge.

Overhydration—A Cycling Hidden Danger and a Potential Medical Emergency
Overhydration—A Cycling Hidden Danger and a Potential Medical Emergency

Should you take sodium tablets before or during a big event? Exertional Hyponatremia from overhydration is a life-threatening condition that is avoidable by following these simple steps.

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