USA Cycling 2025 Esports World Championship Selection Criteria Clarified
USA Cycling reveals the scheduling change, format, points structure, and other key selection criteria and event details. Here’s what we know!
UCI Releases National Federation Quotas and Preliminary Format for 2025 Cycling Esports World Championships
The fifth edition returns to Abu Dhabi with a three-stage finals format, national federation quotas, and public qualifiers as cycling esports continues to define the discipline.
AusCycling Announce 2025 Cycling Esports National Championships Will Be in April on MyWhoosh
Is AusCycling squeezing the 2025 Esports National Championship hybrid event into a road cycling-shaped hole?
2025 USA Cycling Esports National Championships Info Now Available
Echelon Racing Promotions, in partnership with USA Cycling and MyWhoosh, has released details for the upcoming 2025 USA Cycling Esports National Championships.
Empowering Women in Cycling Esports: Why Ladies-Only Rides and Races Matter Across Every Virtual Platform
The 8-Week Ladies Resolution Series on MyWhoosh Begins on January 29th: Designed to create a supportive and inclusive space for women of all abilities to try cycling esports racing.
2024/25 Restart Invitational Elite Cycling Esports Series on Zwift Begins December 14th
The 2024/25 Restart Invitational Team-Based Series features realistic performance verification standards and Beastmode Prime prizes.
Another Epic Showdown: Froome vs. Contador Goes Virtual on the Indoor Cycling App BKOOL
A chance to ride alongside cycling legends Chris Froome and Alberto Contador in a virtual showdown on the indoor cycling app BKOOL.
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.
Zwift World Series 24/25 is Halfway to the Big Dance: Here’s a Preview of Race 3!
The third round of the Zwift World Series 2024/25 will feature cycling esports’ top elite talent battling for a spot in the Zwift Games.
2024/25 Echelon Racing League and USA Cycling Esports Nationals Details Revealed
In partnership with USA Cycling and MyWhoosh, Echelon Racing Promotions announces a $10,000 Championship and National Qualification.
2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship: First-of-its-kind live final details revealed
Abu Dhabi Welcomes the World’s Best Esports Cyclists for a Rainbow Stripes Showdown Hosted by MyWhoosh
Zwift World Series 24/25 Blasted Off Like a Watt Bomb: Here’s a Preview of Race 2!
The second round of the Zwift World Series 2024/25 will feature a showdown of cycling esports’ top elite talent.
2024 UCI Cycling Esports Finalists Punch Their Tickets to the Live Event in Abu Dhabi
The top twenty riders from the Sept 6th semi-final will represent their countries at the live final in Abu Dhabi on Oct 26th for a chance at the rainbow bands.
A Showcase of Cycling Esports: The indieVelo Grand Tour Begins on September 25th
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the highly anticipated indieVelo Grand Tour,
a premier 5-day event that promises to kick start the 2024/25 season on the platform.
2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships Semi-Finals Details Revealed
UCI and MyWhoosh have released the schedule, format, courses, and viewing information for the September 6, 2024 semi-final.
Cycling Esports Will Be In The Olympics, But Is The Foundation Strong Enough?
Indications suggest that cycling esports will play a prominent role in the 2025 Olympic Esports Games, and the stakeholders must begin preparing now.
What It’s Really Like For This Zwift Racer to Compete in MyWhoosh’s Sunday Race Club!
Nile Battey recalls his month-long introduction to racing MyWhoosh’s premium elite cycling esports event, Sunday Race Club (SRC).
Are You Ready for Flamme Rouge Racing’s Groundbreaking MYTIKAS Games Beginning on July 26th?
Here’s everything you need to know to join a select group of cycling esports pioneers and make your mark on the future of the sport.
USA Cycling Announces 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship Qualifier and Revised Selection Criteria
USAC is hosting a qualification event on MyWhoosh and has finalized the selection criteria to fill the remaining slots for the semi-finals of the 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships.
Zwift Takes Step Toward Commitment to Elevate Homegrown Cycling Esports Stars and Grassroots Growth in 2024/25
For the 2024/25 racing season, Zwift is launching an initiative to recognize elite-level racers with an in game “verified” badge and bottom-up development.
A FIRST Look at the 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship Routes on MyWhoosh
Route recon and reactions from both elite and community racers as they gear up for the fast-approaching qualification round, including an important route change and video commentary.
Zwift Reveals 2024/25 Elite Community Racing Season Plans
The revamped structure, featuring a regular season and Championship, a consistent schedule, a defined pathway from community to elite, and new qualification criteria, provides increased incentives and promises exciting and competitive racing.
Flamme Rouge Racing (FRR) Invites You To Be One of the First to Recon the 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship Courses and Formats
The First Sight Event on the Free-To-Use MyWhoosh Platform on June 26, 2024, features three stages designed in preparation for the live event final in Abu Dhabi.
Flamme Rouge Racing Announces the Groundbreaking MYTIKAS esGames—A Comprehensive Guide
Cycling esports takes a momentous step closer to a multi-platform future with Flamme Rouge Racing’s MYTIKAS esGames beginning July 26
UCI Tells Nations How Many Riders They Can Bring To The 2024 Esports World Championship and Other Details
The Union Cycliste Internationale has notified the National Federations of Rider Quotas for the 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship Semi-Final.
Inaugural Zwift Games 2024: A Complete Guide to the Largest Virtual Racing Event Ever!
The Zwift Games will offer a series of competitions for all abilities and elite races to crown the first Zwift Games Overall Champion.
Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Round Seven Race: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch
Here’s a brief preview of the Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Round 7 Points Hunter, the final race to decide the $10,000 winner-takes-all top prize!
Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Round Six Race: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch
Here’s a brief preview of the Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Round 6 Epic Points Race-69.7 km and 877m of climbing on the PRL Half course.
AusCycling Will Crown Esports National Champion in Live Event Final
The 2024 AusCycling Esports National Championship live final will take place in March at the Brisbane Cycling Festival
USA Cycling Crowns 23 National Champions at the 2024 Esports National Championships
Brian Duffy and Kristen Kulchinsky earn 2024 Elite Esports USA National titles alongside age-group masters and collegiate athletes.
Aussie Cycling Partners With Zwift To Discover Next Generation of Olympic Cycling Champions
AusCycling launches a new talent ID program on the virtual cycling platform Zwift to increase talent depth across all disciplines.
Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Round Five Women’s Race: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch
Here’s a brief preview of the Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Round 5 Women’s race, along with a recap of the exciting action from the men’s race.
Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Round Five Men’s Race: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch
Here’s a brief preview of the Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Round 5 Men’s race, along with a recap of the exciting action from the women’s race.
Cycling Esports Platforms indieVelo and MyWhoosh are Taking Anti-Cheating Seriously: Shedding Light on a Dark Issue
indieVelo and MyWhoosh take responsibility for cycling esports anti-cheating with mandatory pre-certification, real-time flagging, and in-person verification.
Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Round Four Women’s Race: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch
Here’s a brief preview of the Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Round 4 Women’s race, along with a recap of the exciting action from the men’s race.
Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Men’s Round Four: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch
Here’s a brief preview of the Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Men’s Round 4, along with a recap of the exciting action from the Round 3 Women’s race.
Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Round Three Women’s Race: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch
Here’s a brief preview of the Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Round 3 Women’s race, along with a recap of the exciting action from the men’s race.
MyWhoosh Enhances Route Selection and Introduces App Upgrades
MyWhoosh’s recent update revamps the AlUla map, streamlines Strava exporting, and includes a host of engaging user experience upgrades.
2024 USA Cycling Esports National Qualifiers and Echelon Racing League Info Now Available
In partnership with USA Cycling and Zwift, Echelon Racing Promotions announces league and national qualification details, including equipment and performance verification requirements.
IOC Sports Director Opens the Door Wider For Cycling Esports Medal Recognition
In a recent interview, Kit McConnell hints that it is not “if” but “how,” joining other IOC leaders weighing in, intensifying speculation about the potential Olympic inclusion of cycling esports.
UCI and MyWhoosh Confirm October 2024 Live Cycling Esports World Championships Final
The momentous 2024 Live Cycling Esports World Championship event will bring the cycling esports elite to Abu Dhabi, UAE, to award the rainbow stripes in late 2024.
Zwift Games Will Crown World’s #1 Across Three Championship Races
Zwift announces the inclusive community event to discover the world’s top Zwifter in a multi-format competition poised to set new participation records.
Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Round Three: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch
Here’s a brief preview of the Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Round 3, along with a recap of the exciting action of Round 2.
Cycling Canada Returns to Zwift for 23/24 Esports Season, National Team Selection on MyWhoosh
23/24 Calendar Highlights: Weekly Group Rides, Social Rides with Team Canada racers, Fundos, and 2024 Canadian Esports Championships Dates
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.
Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Round Two: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch
Here’s a brief preview of Zwift Grand Prix 23/24 Round 2, along with Zwift and indieVelo’s responses following the annulment of Round 1.
USA Cycling Announces Plans For 2024 Cycling Esports Nationals and Qualifiers
In partnership with Echelon Racing Promotions and Zwift, USAC will crown 2024 National Champions with independent performance verification by indieVelo.
Zwift Grand Prix 23/24—Round One: Format, Course, Teams and Where to Watch
Elite cycling esports racing is back for the 2nd season of the Zwift Grand Prix. Here’s everything that you need to know!
The $100,000 Zwift Grand Prix 2023/24 Details Are Here!
The Zwift Grand Prix details, including participating teams, event formats, scheduled courses, important dates, and the $100,000 for racers.
MyWhoosh and UCI’s World Championship 2024-2026 Partnership is an Investment in Cycling Esports
UCI’s Landmark Decision: UAE-based virtual cycling platform MyWhoosh to Organize Cycling Esports World Championships 2024-2026.
The Influence of the Olympic Esports Series on Cycling Esports: Catalyst for Change or Valuable Lesson Learned
Measuring Success: UCI, IOC, and Zwift Weigh in on the Event’s Impact and its Promising Future for Cycling Esports
“USA Cycling Embraces Cycling Esports and the Olympics Would be a Game-Changer,” Says the Chief of Sports Performance
USAC appointed representatives to a cycling esport selection committee tasked with creating discipline-specific criteria with eyes on a National Team in 2024.
The UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, the Olympics, and What the Future May Hold
What does the UCI’s call for bids to host the Cycling Esports World Championship reveal about the future?
Will Virtual Platform MyWhoosh’s Millions Sway Racer Loyalty and Forge a Path to Professional Cycling Esports?
The $1,000,000 MyWhoosh Championship Series beginning on April 28, 2023, boasts the biggest prize purse in cycling esports history and moves toward securing a living wage for the sport’s elite.
The Virtual Journey to the First Live Illinois State Cycling Esports Championship
On February 25, 2023, REVO race director Gail Kocher joined fellow Chicagoland virtual cyclists live and in person to compete for the right to be called Illinois Cycling Esports Champion.
Inaugural Women’s Zwift Grand Prix Title Awarded
Aeonian takes the crown and solidifies their spot in esports history.
First Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Victors Crowned
The $3,500 Prize Purse Goes to the men of Coalition Alpha
Team INC-led Group Sets Zwift Sub-4 Hour 200 km Mark
Fresh off their record-breaking sub-3 hour 150km, Team Innovation Cycling is the first to 200 Zwift km in under 4 hours.
2023 Esports Worlds Community Watch Party!
Watching Cycling Esports is always more fun with your Zwift community! Join Anna Russell, Chris Schwenker, and special guests on ZCL YouTube!
Team Foudre Announces 2023 Zwift Belgian Cup
Team Foudre and the Federation of Cycling Wallonia-Brussels are organizing a four-round Zwift Belgian Cup beginning March 2, 2023.
Record Breaking Team Innovation Cycling Blazing a Path to First Zwift Sub-4 Hour 200Km Attempt
Fresh off their record-breaking sub-3 hour 150km, Team Innovation Cycling is attempting to become the first to 200 Zwift km in under 4 hours.
Two Epic Zwift Records Set in Three Days
In the span of three days in early January 2023, Zwifters broke the single-day TTT record and set the bar for the first sub-three hour 150 km.
DIRTy 22 Zwift TTT Record-Breaking Recap
DIRTs Stephen Katuska, Christopher “Serkit” Taylor-Kerr, and David Squirrell take down the Zwift single-day TTT record previously co-held by DIRT Tiago Barreira and Christopher “Serkit” Taylor-Kerr.
Team Innovation Cycling Pushing The Envelope For First Zwift Sub-3 Hour 150Km
Join the Select Group of Strongmen and Take to Zwift Makuri’s Twilight Harbor on January 14, 2023, For a Try at Zwift History.
Virtual Cyclist Behavior Study: The Weight of Your Avatar
The project aims to investigate virtual cyclists’ behavior with the stated weight of their avatars when using indoor cycling apps.
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Women’s Round Five—Through the Racer’s Eyes
Zwift Grand Prix Women’s Round Five Race Report by Liz Van Houweling!
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Round Five—Through the Racer’s Eyes
Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Round Five Race Report by Abus Lecol’s Lennert Teugels!
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Women’s Round Four—Through the Racer’s Eyes
Zwift Grand Prix Women’s Round Four Points Hunter Race Report by Saris No Pinz elite racer Liz Van Houweling!
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Round Four—Through the Racer’s Eyes
Elite Esports racer Zach Nehr gives his first-hand account of the Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Round Four, Points Elimination Reverse.
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Women’s Round Three—Through the Racer’s Eyes
Zwift Grand Prix Round Three Race Report by Zwift Academy Finalist and Saris-NoPinz eracer Liz Van Houweling!
Elite Eracer Teppo Laurio is Back From the Bench
Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Round Three Race Report by Wahoo le Col’s Mercurial Fin Teppo Laurio!
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Round Three—Through the Racer’s Eyes
Elite NeXT Enshored Zwift Esports racer James Barnes gives his first-hand account of the Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Round Three, Squad Skirmish.
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Round Three—Through the Racer’s Eyes
Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Round Three Race Report by Toyota Cryo RDT’s Martin Maertens!
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Women’s Round Two—Through the Racer’s Eyes
Round Two Race Report by Saris-NoPinz eracer Liz Van Houweling!
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Round Two—Through the Racer’s Eyes
Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Round Two Race Report by NeXT pb Enshored’s Zach Nehr!
How Esports Great James Joseph Barnes’ Coach Got Him Ready for the Indoor Season
Could training prep really mean doing nothing?
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Women’s Round One—Through the Racer’s Eyes
Zwift Grand Prix Women’s Round One Race Report by Saris-NoPinz eracer Liz Van Houweling!
The Inside View of the Zwift Grand Prix Men’s Round One—Through the Racer’s Eyes
Round One Race Report by NeXT pb Enshored’s James Joseph Barnes!
vCycling News with Titanium Geek – Episode 2!
With prizes in eSports becoming more prestigious and increasing in value, what can riders and event organizers do to ensure that the winners are legitimate?
Team Italy XTRA League – A Mixed Categories Zwift Event That Gives Racers of All Abilities the Chance to Contribute the Team’s Success
With the option of mixed teams and racers assigned to their own category, and with the same score assigned across all the categories, the races are fun, all-inclusive, and the final results fair!
