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2025 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships: Osborne and McCarthy successfully defend their titles in Abu Dhabi

<p>Tadej Pogačar and Peter Sagan attend virtual cycling’s biggest event live in Abu Dhabi

Take on the MyWhoosh UCI Cycling Esports World’s course like a pro

<p>Two finalists reveal the stage-by-stage strategies that separate the podium from the pack. Exploit their insights to conquer the World’s course for yourself.

'I'll hold 500 watts for an hour on the trainer': Meet the US esports cycling champion chasing a Worlds medal in Abu Dhabi

<p>At just 23, Hayden Pucker has gone from Taekwondo prodigy to national esports champion. The Wisconsin native is relying on his “farm watts” to win on cycling’s biggest virtual stage.

Friday cycling quiz: From early trainers to Esports World Champs, how much do you know about indoor training?

<p>Try out our Friday quiz and test your knowledge of all things 'static training'. Hint: It's not a new fangled invention<p>

How the MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge inspired Stephe Fletcher to bigger things

<p>"It's extra motivation to just do it!" When Stephe Fletcher was told that cycling would help him recover from hip surgery he went for it!

Cycling Weekly takes on MyWhoosh Sunday Race Club!

<p>MyWhoosh's Sunday Race Club provides every cyclist with the opportunity to race like a pro, with real cash up for grabs. Just don't expect an easy ride, as Stephen Shrubsall discovered.

MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge September Goals

<p>This month your challenges include taking to the hills while the bonus challenge is to explore new world and try a race on MyWhoosh!

'I've ridden almost 60,000 miles since having my knee replaced!'

<p>They've caused him a fair bit of pain over the years, but MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge participant Iain Clark can thank his dodgy knees for his road cycling journey over the last 15-years.

MyWhoosh Live Coaching - everything you need to know

<p>Live Coaching will take your indoor training and transform it from a solo slog into a structured, energised and interactive session

'Cycling Saved My Life': MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge rider, Elaine Scott on her driving force

<p>How seeing other women her age racing their bikes inspired one rider to get on her bike in her 40s

More bang for your bucks – does indoor cycling really offer a harder workout than an outdoor ride

<p>As indoor cycling has grown in popularity, a number of myths and perceptions have grown around it – chief amongst them is the idea that riding on an indoor cycling trainer provides a higher quality workout than pedalling outside but that it's also harder. So, are either of these assumptions actually true?

Join the Cycling Weekly Big Ride on MyWhoosh this Thursday

<p>Add some miles to your MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge total or simply enjoy a 45-minute indoor social spin every week

$1M up for grabs at MyWhoosh Championships

<p>The white sails of Sydney’s Opera House, the zig-zag Zurich mountains and colourful Japanese street signage blur past virtual riders in the teaser for the 2025 <a href="https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/what-is-mywhoosh-what-to-know-about-the-ucis-chosen-virtual-cycling-platform">MyWhoosh Championships, which returns with a $1,000,000 prize pot this August.

2025 MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge

<p>We launched the MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge at the beginning of 2025, but it's definitely not too late to join in! Sign up to one of our four ride challenges and we’ll help inspire you to ride further than ever before.

How to strike the perfect balance between indoor and outdoor cycling

<p>Pairing smart indoor<a href="https://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/smart-turbo-trainers-buyers-guide-326710https://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/smart-turbo-trainers-buyers-guide-326710https://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/smart-turbo-trainers-buyers-guide-326710"> trainers<a href="https://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/smart-turbo-trainers-buyers-guide-326710https://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/smart-turbo-trainers-buyers-guide-326710"> with training platforms like <a href="https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/what-is-mywhoosh-what-to-know-about-the-ucis-chosen-virtual-cycling-platform">MyWhoosh has revolutionised how cyclists train, but that doesn’t mean riding on the open road has lost its edge.

Best smart indoor trainers 2025: Our pick of the best direct-drive smart turbo trainers

<p>Traditionally used to eliminate variables like weather during progress and fitness testing, the best smart indoor trainers are fast becoming an essential piece of kit.

Ride to the rhythm with MyWhoosh

<p>Whether you’re a time-crunched weekday rider or a weekend warrior - MyWhoosh’s versatility makes it an ideal partner in aligning fitness with your lifestyle and biology.

What is MyWhoosh? — What to know about the UCI's chosen virtual cycling platform

<p>When the UCI granted MyWhoosh the rights to organize the Esports World Championships for three years beginning in 2024, a collective "What is MyWhoosh?" could be heard. Here's the answer.

Eight of the most common indoor training mistakes and how to avoid them

<p>Indoor cycling is different from riding outside and there are some simple mistakes that you can easily make. Still, they’re not hard to correct (so long as you’re aware of them!)

I rode my bike outside for the first time in four months after a winter cycling indoors - did riding 2,000 miles in my shed prepare me for outdoor reality?

<p>When I went into the shed at the end of October just about to hold 330 watts for a 10-mile time trial, I can now cover this distance with a reading of 400 sparkling watts on the head unit.

Nine things I wish I knew when I started indoor cycling...

<p>With the emergence of a raft of smart indoor trainers, smart bikes and accessories by the bucket load, indoor cycling has all but established itself as a whole new discipline, and as this area of cycling grows so does the list of faux pas one can make.

Indoor trainers damage carbon bikes, and 5 other indoor cycling lies uncovered

<p>Those who ride trainers year-round will tell you that it’s an effective way to stay fit and avoid altercations with motor vehicles. While it’s hard to question these benefits of riding indoors, there are many other assertions about indoor cycling that are questioned as axiomatic.

Why pay for Zwift when you can ride on MyWhoosh for free?

<p>Let’s cut straight to the chase: MyWhoosh is a free-to-use, ad-supported alternative to Zwift which boasts many similar features. As official partner to UAE Team Emirates, the MyWhoosh logo has been emblazoned across Tadej Pogacar’s jersey – and shorts.

MyWhoosh 4.0 is here with virtual gear shifting and dynamic road creation

<p>Virtual gear shifting, dynamic road creation and an enhance user interface have all been announced as part of <a href="https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/what-is-mywhoosh-what-to-know-about-the-ucis-chosen-virtual-cycling-platform">MyWhoosh's latest update.

Best indoor training apps for cycling: virtual riding platforms and training analysis apps

<p>Whether it’s virtual racing and riding or training tracking, planning and analysis, there are plenty of options to choose from - here are our top picks.