Latest articles by Christopher Schwenker
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‘There's no point to race for 50th place’: Peter Sagan explains why he’s a cycling esports ambassador but won’t compete
As a MyWhoosh ambassador, Sagan admires the sport’s evolution, but does he have the watts to compete with today’s virtual cycling stars?
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Virtual cycling becomes real: We watched the esports world championships live in Abu Dhabi and it absolutely delivered
Exciting racing, celebrity attendance, pyrotechnics: it was so much more than watching people ride their trainers
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Standardised trainers, anti-doping measures, 42 hopefuls and Tadej Pogačar? Your guide to the first-ever live UCI Cycling Esports World Championship final
From the race format to how to watch, here's what to expect of the battle for the virtual rainbow stripes in Abu Dhabi
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UCI to standardise smart trainers used in esports competitions starting at the 2024 Cycling Esports World Championships
In a push toward a more controlled and level playing field, the UCI is looking to test and standardise smart trainers used in the 2024 UCI World Championships this fall.
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The Olympic Esports Games set for 2025: here's what we know about the event
The newly formed games will sit alongside the Olympic program, reported to include gaming, sport simulation, and virtual sports elements like cycling esports
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‘What MyWhoosh is planning over the long term excited us very much,’ says UCI - here’s what’s in store for the Cycling Esports World Championships
Here’s what’s in store for the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, now under MyWhoosh's care.
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'It builds bridges and brings many opportunities': UCI announces deep partnership with the UAE for years to come
UCI welcomes MyWhoosh as main virtual cycling partner while the UAE gears up to host various world championship events
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How Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio is using virtual cycling to change the narrative for African girls
WorldTour cycling pro Ashleigh Moolmna-Pasio is using the tail end of her career to build virtual cycling and computer learning centers in Cape Town to educate and empower women
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Zwift versus Rouvy - how do the two virtual riding platforms stack up?
To determine which aligns best with your objectives, we pit Zwift against Rouvy—two leading indoor cycling apps providing group rides, workouts, races, and social interactions in a virtual environment
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'The toughest part has been gaining weight': World Champion track cyclist Ashton Lambie on finding the watts needed to power a 75-foot boat at 50mph
After switching from track cycling to gravel racing, the American is taking on the role of 'cyclor' in the oldest competition in international sporting history, the America's Cup sailing race.
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Zwift versus TrainerRoad: which indoor cycling training app is right for you?
Whether socially motivated or data-driven, your perfect fit could be one (or both!) of these popular indoor cycling and training platforms
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The 'Met Gala of US Track Cycling' draws stars and dignitaries in support of the sport's youth
Star Track is an intersection of cycling legends, luminaries and policymakers from all corners of the cycling world, united in a singular focus of a successful tomorrow
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Real-world success: top-ranked Zwifter crushes first 'real' bike races
"Outside always felt like this unicorn, something mystical or magical that I couldn’t do," says American Esports elite Kristen Kulchinsky
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‘Give us another try’: Rouvy launches entirely new dashboard that utilizes AI for personalization
Virtual cycling platform Rouvy is rolling out a significant update today, featuring a revamped UI/UX dashboard and enhancements to the core riding experience
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Meet indieVelo — Everything you need to know about virtual cycling's newest platform
Your complete guide to the indieVelo, a new online virtual platform with a racing focus that welcomes the everyday user
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Competitors challenge Zwift's dominance in virtual cycling as UCI accepts bids for future Esports World Championships
What does the UCI's call for bids to host the Esports World Championship reveal about the future of cycling esports?
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Motherhood or an athletic career? An impossible choice no more thanks, in part, due to the rise of esports
With the rise of virtual cycling esports, world-class female endurance athletes no longer have to compromise motherhood and a professional career.
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55,500 Miles Going Nowhere: Confessions of an Unapologetic Zwift Indoor Specialist
An avid cyclist explains why, after years of logging thousand of miles cycling outside and even crossing the United States by bike, he's moved to the virtual world of Zwift.
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Team USA could bring home the rainbow jersey at the Esports World Championship this weekend
New Zwift courses, new race format, world-class competition with real-life outcomes: an Esports World Championship race preview
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Two epic Zwift records were set in three days
Records for most consecutive team time trails and a sub-three hour 150km ride were set in January
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Zwift and Wahoo’s latest updates compared: who is winning the battle for virtual cycling?
Major updates from both platforms in the space of two weeks signifies an intensifying of the battle for indoor domination - we take a closer look at what they offer the user
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One Woman's Journey from Newbie Zwift Rider to Gravel Pro in Two Years
Thirty-three-year-old Physician's Assistant Paige Onweller won the 104-mile pro race at Big Sugar in October, just two years after starting to bike.
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Why introducing handcycles is Zwift’s most important update so far
Disabled athlete representation added to the virtual platform should be the first innovation on a journey towards much greater inclusivity
