Virtual Velo Podcast-Ep. 43: Aussie Cycling Esports Indoor Specialists Kate Trdin and Josh Harris

In Episode 43 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, hosts Chris and Emma welcome the Aussie “Indoor Specialist” power couple Kate Trdin and Josh Harris.

Josh held the World Record for the Beer Mile multiple times (four beers and four laps in 4:51), won the Zwift Grand Prix Epic Points Race, finished fourth in the 2024 Zwift Games Overall Championship, and took second in the AUS Cycling Esports Nationals. It was not a subpar 2024 season.

Yet, despite his success, Kate is the esports superstar of the duo, finishing atop the podium at the 2024 AUS Cycling Esports World Championship while balancing a Master’s degree education.

They embody The Zommunique’s vision, a multi-platform model in which cycling esports would develop as a unique stand-alone discipline, and the athletes would evolve to specialize in the nuances of being a cycling esports racer. Josh and Kate share what it means to be a dedicated cycling esports athlete and their goals for the future.

The recently announced Flamme Rouge Racing MYTIKAS esGames is the next step in the evolution of cycling esports. Learn the details of this groundbreaking event and its potential impact on the future of the sports landscape.

Don’t miss out on the unique opportunity to delve even deeper into the intriguing topics discussed in this episode. We’ve curated a selection of articles that inspired our conversation, providing you with exclusive insights.

• Zwift Esports is a Party for Elite Cyclist Josh Harris [Zommunique, April 9, 2023]
• Meet the 2024 AusCycling Esports National Champion Kate Trdin [Zommunique, April 2, 2024]
• UCI Hints to Plans for International Calendar and Ranking System for Cycling Esports [Zommunique, October 9, 2023]
• “It is time to focus on enhancing this key area,” says MyWhoosh’s Draft Physics Consultant [Zommunique, May 23, 2024]

Join us for a conversational ride where we not only lend a voice to the digital athlete but also bridge the gap between athlete and avatar. Let’s explore the exciting future of virtual sport and digital athlete engagement together!