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Ep. 82: The UCI’s Cycling Esports Coordinator, Jacob Fraser, talks World Championships and the Sport’s Future

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 last year’s groundbreaking Worlds—the first live final on MyWhoosh—and shares insights into what worked, what didn’t, and how lessons learned are shaping this year’s event. The discussion covers everything from race format changes and qualification controversies to weigh-in protocols, anti-doping measures, and the ongoing push for hardware standardization.

Looking ahead, Jacob offers a candid look at the UCI’s long-term vision: athlete health safeguards, a sanctioned event calendar, international rankings, and how broadcast innovation can capture new audiences.

With Zwift stepping back from elite racing and TrainingPeaks Virtual entering the scene, the landscape is shifting fast, and Jacob provides clarity on where cycling esports is heading next.

Don’t miss out on the unique opportunity to delve even deeper into the intriguing topics discussed in this episode.

Listen to ep. 54 with Jacob here [Spotify]
When ‘close enough’ isn’t good enough: Inside cycling esports’ hardware crisis [Escape Collective, Aug. 19, 2025]
We need to talk openly about weight in cycling esports too [Escape Collective, Aug. 25, 2025]
The UCI’s rocky roadmap for cycling esports [Escape Collective, Mar. 21, 2025]
The UCI takes important measures to protect rider safety and health, and approves 2026 UCI calendars for several disciplines [UCI, Sept. 25, 2025]

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