The Virtual Velo Podcast p/b TheZommunique.com29 Tammi 2024

Ep. 36: 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships & SRC Annulments Update with MyWhoosh’s Matt Smithson

In Episode 36 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, MyWhoosh's Race Control and Events Manager Matt Smithson gives the first look into the 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship. The format, courses, dates, qualifications, and all the specifics the community has been anxiously awaiting.

The MyWhoosh platform is the home of the World Championship for the next three years, and Matt lets us know why and what to look forward to.

Plus, Matt shares insight into the developing news surrounding multiple high-profile annulments in the Sunday Race Club.

Chris is on the ground in Abu Dhabi while attending a press tour with MyWhoosh and gives his first-hand perspective on the UAE's investment in cycling infrastructure. And a preview into interviews he had with UCI President David Lappartient, the head of Innovation and Esports Michael Rogers, and 2-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar.

For an even deeper dive, check out the following articles cited in the episode.

'It builds bridges and brings many opportunities': UCI announces deep partnership with the UAE for years to come [Cycling Weekly, Jan. 26, 2024 ]
Virtual Platform MyWhoosh is Changing the Cycling Esports Game [Zommunique, Nov. 5, 2022]
MyWhoosh and UCI’s World Championship 2024-2026 Partnership is an Investment in Cycling Esports [Zommunique, Aug. 25, 2023]
Zwift Games Will Crown World’s #1 Across Three Championship Races [Zommunique, Nov. 9, 2023]
Will Virtual Platform MyWhoosh’s Millions Sway Racer Loyalty and Forge a Path to Professional Cycling Esports? [Zommunique, Apr. 19, 2023]

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!

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