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Virtual Velo Podcast
Cycling Esports
Mywhoosh
Zwift
Virtual Cycling
Australian Cycling Esports National Championships
Indie Velo
Esports
Zwift World Series
Indievelo
Team South Africa
Cycling Esports World Championships
UCI Road and Para Cycling World Championships
UCI World Championships
Olympic Sport
Performance Enhancing Drugs
Smart Trainers
UCI
Mytikas Games
Triathlon
Athleteanalytix

Welcome to the Virtual Velo Podcast! Explore the rapidly evolving world of cycling esports with your hosts, Chris Schwenker and Emma Martin. Chris, the cycling esports reporter at Escape Collective, with features in Cycling Weekly, Cycling News, and road.cc, joins forces with Emma, the charismatic cycling commentator for the UCI, MyWhoosh, and Zwift. Together, they bring you the most comprehensive... more

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The 2025 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship finals are set for Abu Dhabi, and once again, Jacquie Godbe is on the start list—continuing her streak of qualifying for every World Championship since the sport began.

The multi-time USA Cycling Espor... more

In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, host Chris Schwenker is joined once again by Jacob Fraser, the UCI’s Cycling Esports Coordinator, for an in-depth conversation ahead of the 2025 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships.

Jacob reflects on ... more

Sweden’s Mika Söderström is a rare cycling talent. A two-time Swedish Road Race Champion and multiple-time Cycling Esports National Champion, she’s one of the only athletes to hold and defend both jerseys simultaneously—yet she still identifies fir... more

In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, join hosts Emma Martin and Chris Schwenker as they welcome back Dr. George Gilbert for his fifth appearance. In this episode, Dr. Gilbert, now the Vice President of Virtual Platforms at TrainingPeaks, offe... more

Power, process, and the pursuit of a World Title. In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, Cycling Canada National Esports Champion Tiffany Penner joins co-hosts Emma Martin and Chris Schwenker for a wide-ranging conversation about her journey in... more

In a landscape dominated by virtual cycling giants like Zwift, MyWhoosh, and Rouvy, why would anyone launch a grassroots platform from scratch? In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, we sit down with Matt Gibbs, the quietly determined founder o... more

In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, Matt Smithson, Director of Esports and Game Operations at MyWhoosh, joins co-hosts Emma Martin and Chris Schwenker for a wide-ranging conversation on the $1 million MyWhoosh Championship and the 2025 UCI C... more

In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, co-hosts Emma Martin and Chris Schwenker welcome Matthew Lefthand—the newly crowned world-record holder for the greatest virtual cycling distance in 24 hours—and Larry Oslund, Records Chair of the World Ul... more

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Mika Söderström
Two-time National Road Champion and esports cyclist
Episode: Ep. 81: Mika Söderström – The 2-time National Road Champ That Identifies as an Esports Racer
Matthew Lefthand
World record-breaking ultra cyclist who's transformed his life through cycling after significant weight loss.
Episode: Ep. 76: The Anatomy of a Record-Setting 24-Hour Zwift Ride
Larry Oslund
Records Chair of the World Ultra Cycling Association.
World Ultra Cycling Association
Episode: Ep. 76: The Anatomy of a Record-Setting 24-Hour Zwift Ride
Ross Burrage
Co-founder of the Masaka Cycling Club and humanitarian working in Uganda.
Masaka Cycling Club
Episode: Ep. 74: Breaking barriers, transforming lives, and building future champions: How cycling esports drives Masaka’s mission in Uganda
Illi Gardner
Elite climber and reigning British and European hill climb champion
Episode: Ep. 73: Is elite cyclist Illi Gardner the best pure climber of her generation?
Kate Trdin
Australian Cycling Esports National Champion
Episode: Ep. 72: Aussie Cycling Esports National Champs Kate Trdin and Josh Harris
Josh Harris
Australian Cycling Esports National Champion
Episode: Ep. 72: Aussie Cycling Esports National Champs Kate Trdin and Josh Harris
Michael Vink
Cycling esports athlete who recently raced with UAE Team Emirates
UAE Team Emirates
Episode: Ep. 69: Michael Vink—Full Circle From MyWhoosh to UAE Team Emirates and Back to Cycling Esports
Kate MacLeod
Cyclist, coach, nutrition consultant, and influential voice in cycling esports
Episode: Ep. 68: Nutrition Coach and Influencer Kate MacLeod-Cycling Esports Performance Insights

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Emma Martin
Co-host and cycling commentator known for her insights in cycling esports, with a background in promoting the sport across various platforms.
Chris Schwenker
Co-host and freelance cycling journalist, recognized for his features in prominent cycling publications and his deep engagement with cycling communities.

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Ep. 82: The UCI’s Cycling Esports Coordinator, Jacob Fraser, talks World Championships and the Sport’s Future
Q: What will be the headline from this year's World Championships?
The goal for this year's Esports World Championship is to have a very fair race and provide a unique opportunity for an athlete to win a rainbow jersey that might not otherwise have that opportunity.
Ep. 81: Mika Söderström – The 2-time National Road Champ That Identifies as an Esports Racer
Q: Do you feel pressure to ride on the road considering you've had such success there and you obviously have significant talent?
Mika acknowledges some pressure but emphasizes that she prefers to do what she finds fun and fulfilling, balancing her road racing and eSports interests.
Ep. 81: Mika Söderström – The 2-time National Road Champ That Identifies as an Esports Racer
Q: How do you manage your Ph.D. studies alongside your training and racing commitments?
Mika explains that she has had to learn to be adaptable and consistent over time to manage her workload and cycling training effectively.
Ep. 81: Mika Söderström – The 2-time National Road Champ That Identifies as an Esports Racer
Q: Can you share a little bit about what first drew you to competitive cycling, both on the road and then eventually in the virtual world?
Mika began cycling as a way to keep fit while recovering from running injuries, eventually developing a passion for both road and eSports cycling.
Ep. 78: Virtually a Niche Within a Niche with Biketerra founder Matt Gibbs
Q: What visual upgrades are coming and what are your priorities in that area?
Matt plans to focus on improving avatar animations and adding more environmental details to enhance the visual experience.

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