Ep. 75: CEO Petr Samek on Rouvy’s Rise Up the Virtual Cycling Ranks to #2
In a space dominated by gamified worlds and high-profile competition, one platform has quietly carved out its own lane—grounded in realism, driven by innovation, and growing on its own terms.In this e...
19 Juni 202558min
Ep. 74: Breaking barriers, transforming lives, and building future champions: How cycling esports drives Masaka’s mission in Uganda
In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, guest co-host award-winning cycling journalist Aaron Borrill and Chris Schwenker sit down with Ross Burrage, co-founder of Uganda’s Masaka Cycling Club Fou...
5 Juni 202554min
Ep. 73: Is elite cyclist Illi Gardner the best pure climber of her generation?
In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, co-hosts Emma Martin and Chris Schwenker sit down with grimpeur extraordinaire Illi Gardner—multi-time British and European Hill Climb Champion, two-time E...
22 Maj 202548min
Ep. 72: Aussie Cycling Esports National Champs Kate Trdin and Josh Harris
In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, co-hosts Emma Martin and Chris Schwenker welcome Australian Cycling Esports National Champions Kate Trdin and Josh Harris to discuss their standout seasons...
8 Maj 202544min
Ep. 71: Zwift Games 25 Men’s Champion Neal Fryett—Under the Radar, First Over the Line
In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, co-hosts Emma Martin and Chris Schwenker welcome Neal Fryett—one of the fastest finishers in elite cycling esports and a rider who’s quietly built one of t...
25 Apr 202545min
Ep. 70: Conny Björnehall—Making Cycling Esports a Household Name
Sweden is setting the bar for national federations in cycling esports—and at the center of it all is Conny Björnehall, Chairman of Ecycling for the Swedish Cycling Federation.In this episode of the Vi...
10 Apr 202542min
Ep. 69: Michael Vink—Full Circle From MyWhoosh to UAE Team Emirates and Back to Cycling Esports
In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, co-hosts Emma Martin and Chris Schwenker welcome Michael Vink, a rider who’s made his mark on the WorldTour and the virtual world of cycling esports. After...
28 Mars 202553min
Ep. 68: Nutrition Coach and Influencer Kate MacLeod-Cycling Esports Performance Insights
In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, co-hosts Emma Martin and Chris Schwenker welcome cyclist, nutrition coach, and influencer Kate MacLeod. With her diverse athletic background, spanning road...
13 Mars 202551min
