Ep. 48: AthleteAnalytiX Founder Bjoern Ossenbrink

In Episode 48 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma discuss the Zwift Community Elite 2024/25 season performance verification process changes with AthleteAnalytiX founder Bjoern Ossenbrink.

Bjoern is a pioneer in the space. Beginning as a Zwift beta-tester, he progressed from community racer to leading ZADA, the Zwift Accuracy and Data Analysis team. He is a widely acknowledged expert in online sport cheat detection and cycling esports authenticity.

For the upcoming Zwift World Series and the Zwift Games 2025, Zwift will work with AthleteAnalytiX to provide an independent performance verification solution.

Bjoern believes that AthleteAnalytiX’s systems will become as essential to endurance athletes as Training Peaks and Strava, playing a crucial role in anti-doping efforts that extend beyond digital boundaries into the real world across various sports.

• What must athletes do to meet Zwift’s new pre-verification requirements?
• How is AthleteAnalytiX affiliated with other cycling esports platforms, such as indieVelo?
• Will AthleteAnalytiX accept the MyWhoosh Power Passport?

This insight and more during the enlightening conversation, which has broad implications for the present and future of online and real-world sport.

Don’t miss out on the unique opportunity to delve even deeper into the intriguing topics discussed in this episode. We’ve curated a selection of articles that inspired our conversation, providing you with exclusive insights.

• Zwift Reveals 2024/25 Elite Community Racing Season Plans [Zommunique, June 24, 2024]
• Zwift Takes Step Toward Commitment to Elevate Homegrown Cycling Esports Stars and Grassroots Growth in 2024/25 [Zommunique, July 15, 2024]
• VVN’s Most Impactful People in Cycling Esports For 2024 [Zommunique, March 18, 2024]
• Zwift’s Cycling Esports Commission Chairman and ZADA Lead Move On From the Company [Zommunique, June 20, 2023]

Join us for a conversational ride where we not only lend a voice to the digital athlete but also bridge the gap between athlete and avatar. We invite you to be part of this exciting exploration of the future of virtual sport and digital athlete engagement!