Virtual Velo Podcast-Ep. 21: Zoe Langham and Adam Thorpe’s Pro Partnership

In Episode Twenty-One of the Virtual Velo Podcast, another installment of “Bridging the Gap Between Athlete and Avatar,” Chris introduces his new co-host, Si Bradeley. Together they welcome Team Great Britain and Wahoo le Col’s Zoe Langham, joined by her partner, and DS, Adam Thorpe.

Zoe overcame a life-threatening congenital illness to stand on the Cycling Esports World Championship podium several times, impacting her aspirations as a Junior Doctor. 

Would she put her profession on hold to follow her other pro dreams? Find out, and learn from Adam why WLCs success is 90 percent planning and zero luck!

To learn more, Zoe opens up in this interview entitled, “Elite Cyclist Zoe Langham is Fortunate for Esports”

Clip in and take a conversational ride with us as we lend a voice to the digital athlete and bridge the gap between athlete and avatar!

Ep. 21: Zoe Langham and Adam Thorpe

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