सर्वश्रेष्ठ Virtual Velo Podcast पॉडकास्टस (2024)

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Ep. 59: Eric Hill Announces 2024/25 Echelon Racing League & USA Cycling Esports Nationals 29:53

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In Episode 59 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma welcome Eric Hill, founder of Project Echelon Racing and Echelon Racing Promotions. Eric has been a visionary in blending traditional cycling with virtual racing, supporting the sport and the veteran community through his groundbreaking initiatives. In this episode, we’ll dive into Project E…

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Ep. 58: Training Peaks’ Dirk Friel and indieVelo’s Dr. George Gilbert on Formation of Training Peaks Virtual 47:31

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In Episode 58 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma welcome Dirk Friel, co-founder and Chief Evangelist of Training Peaks, and Dr. George Gilbert, the creator of indieVelo, to discuss their newly formed partnership and the launch of Training Peaks Virtual. The collaboration combines indieVelo’s innovative approach to virtual cycling and espor…

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Ep. 57: 2024 Women's UCI Cycling Esports World Champion, New Zealand's Kate McCarthy 44:18

29d ago44:18

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In Episode 57 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma sit down with cycling esports’ new women’s World Champion, New Zealand's Kate McCarthy, for her first interview since her thrilling victory in the live finals in Abu Dhabi. McCarthy, the only community racer to conquer the elite esports stage, opens up about the emotional rollercoaster leadi…

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Ep. 56: On the Eve of the Cycling Esports World Championships with UCI’s Jacob Fraser and MyWhoosh’s Matt Smithson 43:10

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In episode 56 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, host Chris catches up with Jacob Fraser from the UCI and Matt Smithson from MyWhoosh in Abu Dhabi as they gear up for the groundbreaking 2024 UCI Cycling Esports live event final. Set against the stunning backdrop of Abu Dhabi, this episode is essential listening for any cycling esports fan or enthusiast a…

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Ep. 55: Cycling Esports’ First Men’s World Champion Jason Osborne 33:41

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In Episode 55 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma have a candid conversation with Olympic medalist rower turned WorldTour Pro Jason Osborne. In a heartfelt conversation, Osborne reveals that he’s happier now that he stepped away from Alpecin Deceuninck, free of the burdens of being enslaved by a joyless sport that is no longer worth the ris…

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Ep. 54: UCI's Cycling Esports Coordinator Jacob Fraser 56:25

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In Episode 54 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma sit down with Jacob Fraser, the UCI's Cycling Esports Coordinator. Fraser's journey from early involvement in cycling esports with platforms like Zwift and MyWhoosh to his current role with the UCI showcases his impact on the sport's rapid evolution. His insights shed light on the UCI's comm…

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Ep. 53: Danish Cycling Union’s Esports Director Martin Wang Hjørngaard 32:35

2M ago32:35

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In Episode 53 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma welcome the Danish Cycling Union’s Esports Director Martin Wang Hjørngaard. Denmark is the home of the defending men’s cycling esports World Champion, Bjørn Andreassen, and the second most medals in Cycling Esports World Championship history. The nation’s perennial success is no coincidence.…

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Ep. 52: Cycling Esports Superstar Lou Bates 34:01

2M ago34:01

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In Episode 52 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma welcome Great Britain’s cycling esports superstar, Lou Bates. From a bustling corner of her Zurich hotel lobby, Emma found a coveted Wi-Fi signal and a short window of time. She’s there putting words to the action, calling numerous 2024 Road and Para-Cycling World Champions for the BBC. [Ple…

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Ep. 51: Hayden "Farmwatts" Pucker is the New Breed of Cycling Esports 27:12

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In Episode 51 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and guest host, cycling broadcaster Matt Payne, welcome 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship finalist, the USA's Hayden "Farmwatts" Pucker. He epitomizes the new breed of cycling esports racers making a mark on the sport through their youthful exuberance, competitive charisma, and drive to be …

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Ep. 50: MyWhoosh's Matt Smithson, 2024 Cycling Esports World Championship Semi-Final Recap & Live Final Preview 52:01

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In Episode 50 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma welcome Matt Smithson, MyWhoosh's Senior Director of Esports and Events. Before getting Matt's prediction for who will pull the rainbow-striped jersey over their heads, he shares MyWhoosh's unlikely journey to the 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships Semi-Final, which took place on S…

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Ep. 49: Mt. Washington Record Holder & Cycling Esports Star Kristen Kulchinsky w/Coach Josh Lipka 49:51

3M ago49:51

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In Episode 49 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma welcome Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY24's Kristen Kulchinsky and Coach Josh Lipka. The reigning US National Cycling Esports Champion is on a barnstorming campaign in her first year as a real world cyclist, crushing the course record on every hill climb she entered, including an epic victory a…

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Ep. 48: AthleteAnalytiX Founder Bjoern Ossenbrink 36:40

4M ago36:40

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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 Analys…

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Ep. 47: Elyse Gallegos is 100% All In For Cycling Esports 38:49

4M ago38:49

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In Episode 47 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma welcome elite esports cyclist Elyse Gallegos. The IRONMAN champion and mother to two young boys is proud to represent the USA in the semi-finals of the 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship. Elyse shares her experience balancing family priorities while striving for personal athletic go…

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Ep. 46: FRR’s Richard Vale on the Groundbreaking MYTIKAS Games & Cycling Esports News Update 47:37

5M ago47:37

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In Episode 46 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Flamme Rouge Racing’s Richard Vale discusses the groundbreaking multi-platform MYTIKAS Games and, along with hosts Chris and Emma, explores the essential cycling esports news that all racers and fans need to know! The MYTIKAS games are the first cycling esports event to unfold across multiple platforms, fe…

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Ep. 45: The Research Team Leading the UCI's Smart Trainer Standardization Program 48:57

5M ago48:57

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In Episode 45 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, hosts Chris and Emma catch up with the Purdue University College of Engineering team of Prof. Jan-Anders Mansson and researchers Patrick Cavanaugh and Teal Dowd, who are leading the UCI's smart trainer homologation and data manipulation program. The group is currently in Lucerne, Switzerland, preparing to …

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Ep. 44: Anti-Cheating Esports Researcher Dr. Andrew Richardson and the 2024/25 Zwift Elite Race Book Breakdown 1:01:38

5M ago1:01:38

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In Episode 44 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, hosts Chris and Emma welcome Andrew Richardson, Ph.D., a foremost anti-doping cycling esports research associate at Newcastle University, UK. The scientific review "Zwift's Anti-Doping Policy: Is it Open to Cheating?" published in the International Journal of Esports in early 2022 was one of the first to t…

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Ep. 43: Aussie Cycling Esports Indoor Specialists Kate Trdin and Josh Harris 45:42

6M ago45:42

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In Episode 43 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, hosts Chris and Emma welcome the Aussie “Indoor Specialist” power couple Kate Trdin and Josh Harris. Josh held the World Record for the Beer Mile multiple times (four beers and four laps in 4:51), won the Zwift Grand Prix Epic Points Race, finished fourth in the 2024 Zwift Games Overall Championship, and t…

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Ep. 42: indieVelo's Dr. George Gilbert, Watts Aren't Watts in the Present and Future of Defining Virtual Sport 46:31

6M ago46:31

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For Episode 42 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma welcome back indieVelo founder Dr. George Gilbert for the third time for their first time together as co-hosts. Quickly after the Apple TV release, which makes indieVelo accessible to a broad range of users and devices, he explains why "Watts Aren't Watts" when defining the future of virtua…

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Ep. 41: The Virtual Velo Podcast Ushers In a New Era 56:22

7M ago56:22

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In Part One of Episode 41 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si welcome elite cycling esports racer and award-winning cycling journalist Aaron Borrill. "Captain South Africa" shares how Cycling South Africa supports their National Cycling Esports team as a unique cycling discipline and how he plans to help get his teammates ready for the 2024 U…

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Ep. 40: Ex-Zwift Performance Team Employee Flint McInnis 1:28:21

8M ago1:28:21

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In Episode 40 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si welcome former Zwift employee Flint McInnis for an insightful, forward-thinking conversation on the state of racing on the platform. Flint, a Zwift competition team member and forum moderator, played a vital role in developing the Zwift Racing Score before being affected by Zwift’s recent rest…

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Ep. 39: Lionel Vujasin and Ollie Jones, Zwift Games Championship or MyWhoosh Sunday Race Club? And In-Person Performance Testing in Abu Dhabi 1:30:14

8M ago1:30:14

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For Episode 39 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, cycling esports pioneers Lionel Vujasin and Ollie Jones join the discussion with Chris and Si. Lionel made a splash with a thrilling win at the CVR Cup live event in Vancouver in 2018, while Ollie claimed victory at Zwift Academy the same year and went on to success on the road and beyond. Reflecting on t…

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Ep. 38: Live From The Birthplace of Zwift Cycling Esports with Brian Duffy 1:06:38

9M ago1:06:38

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For Episode 38 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si journeyed over 8,000 miles to Long Beach, CA, the birthplace of Zwift Cycling Esports, to record live together for the first time. They had the opportunity to interview Brian Duffy, the 2024 USA Cycling Esports National Champion from NeXT eSports pb Enshored, and share a ride and insightful c…

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Ep. 37: Why MyWhoosh, not Zwift? The UCI Answers. The Reaction with Zach Nehr! 1:38:06

10M ago1:38:06

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In Episode 37 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Si and Chris invite freelance cycling writer and multi-platform elite esports star Zach Nehr to a roundtable discussion. Don’t let the length of this episode scare you off. It’s packed full of exciting cycling esports news and inside information. Zach has jet-setted worldwide, competing in live esports eve…

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Ep. 36: 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships & SRC Annulments Update with MyWhoosh’s Matt Smithson 1:06:10

10M ago1:06:10

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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 th…

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Ep. 35: Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, Cycling Esports’ First World Champion and Role Model 1:00:11

12M ago1:00:11

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In episode 35 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si chat with Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio. She took time away from training camp with her UCI Women’s Continental AG INSURANCE – SOUDAL TEAM (AGS – BEL) to share what being the first UCI Cycling Esports World Champion on Zwift still and always will mean to her. Ashleigh is a purpose-driven athlete with…

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Ep. 34: WTRL’s Martin Carew Talks Zwift Racing League 1:11:50

1y ago1:11:50

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The Zwift Racing League is quite possibly the largest community-based racing league in the world. Does it also have the most cheaters, cruisers, and sandbaggers? WTRL’s Martin Carew is here to say he’s doing things on his end, but can he and is Zwift doing enough? In episode 34 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si ask those questions and more!…

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Ep. 33: MyWhoosh Speaks Publicly For the 1st Time and The Zwift Games 1:03:04

1y ago1:03:04

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In Episode Thirty-Three of the Virtual Velo Podcast, on the day that virtual platform MyWhoosh and the UCI released details about the 2024 Live Cycling Esports World Championship Final in Abu Dhabi, Race Control and Events Manager Matt Smithson chose the Virtual Velo Podcast to speak publicly for the first time and make the announcement. Chris and …

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Ep. 32: Echelon Racing Returns to Zwift, USA Cycling National Championships, and Zwift Grand Prix Round One Controversy 52:32

1y ago52:32

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In Episode Thirty-Two of the Virtual Velo Podcast hosts Chris and Si sit down with Project Echelon Racing’s Eric Hill. USA Cycling has just unveiled the plans for its third-annual Cycling Esports Nationals, and Project Echelon is returning to Zwift to put on the event. Eric has reached out to the cycling esports platform indieVelo for performance v…

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Ep. 31: From Virtual to Real-World Victory with Kristen Kulchinsky, the $100,000 Zwift Grand Prix, and Exciting News From the UCI 47:22

1y ago47:22

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In Episode Thirty-One of the Virtual Velo Podcast, hosts Chris and Si sit down with elite cyclist and Indoor Specialist Kristen Kulchinsky and her coach, Josh Lipka, to discuss her recent triumphs on the road. Kristen’s victories are not just a personal milestone but also a legitimization of the impact of indoor specialists in real-world cycling co…

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Ep. 30: This Season on Zwift-The Racer's Edition 48:00

1y ago48:00

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In Episode Thirty of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si dive into some hot topics following attendance at the “This Season on Zwift” press conference. Here’s a quick rundown of what they discuss: Zwift is All-In on Racing: The duo breaks down what this renewed focus means for the racing community within Zwift and what changes racers can expect …

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Ep. 29: MyWhoosh, Zwift, the UCI, & the Esports World Championships—Wuht just happened? 46:48

1y ago46:48

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In Episode Twenty-Nine of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Si and Chris discuss the news that hit like a bomb, sending waves of shock and “wuh?” reverberating through the virtual cycling and esports community. On August 17, 2023, the Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI) announced that it awarded the Cycling Esports World Championships to the cycling esports…

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Ep. 28: Zwift’s Winningest Elite Esports Racer James Joseph Barnes 1:01:39

1+ y ago1:01:39

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In Episode Twenty-Eight of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Si and Chris sit down with cycling esports nice guy James Joseph Barnes. James’ passion for Zwift and cycling esports is palpable as he describes his ideals for elite racing, community integration, engagement, and the vision for the future. James shares insight through the perspective of an athle…

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Ep. 27: indieVelo’s Dr. George Gilbert on the Innovation That Could Transform the Cycling Esports Landscape 34:51

1+ y ago34:51

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In Episode Twenty-Seven of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Si and Chris sit down with cycling esports platform indieVelo’s founder, Dr. George Gilbert. indieVelo’s recent game update included Fully Customizable User Interface Functionality Support through Modding. Zwift’s former Cycling Esports Commission Chairman explains the technical foundation built …

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Ep. 26: Was the Olympic Esports Series a Success For Cycling Esports, with Zach Nehr! 55:56

1+ y ago55:56

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In Episode Twenty-Six of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Si and Chris pull back the curtain on the Olympic Esports Series with elite racer Zach Nehr. NeXT p/b Eshored’s Nehr was one of 16 athletes chosen to compete in the inaugural event in Singapore, June 22-25, 2023, etching his mark on cycling history. Rock Star treatment, autographs, media, rider (de…

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Ep. 25: indieVelo Founder and Former Zwift Esports Chair Dr. George Gilbert 1:04:57

1+ y ago1:04:57

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In Episode Twenty-Five of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Si and Chris sit down with cycling esports platform indieVelo’s founder, Dr. George Gilbert. Dr. Gilbert shares his background as a foremost astrophysicist, the coder of the global telephone network, and the health challenges that almost stole his life and athletic career. He gives the plain truth…

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Ep. 24: Zwift Play, Multi-input Beta Gaming Experience, and What it Means For Zwift As We Know It 49:48

1+ y ago49:48

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In Episode Twenty-Four of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Si asks Chris what he learned about the Zwift Play Controller and Beta Gaming Experience while attending the Zwift press conference announcing the new hardware. What does it say about the company’s path and the general state of virtual cycling and esports? The two explore the question while bringi…

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Ep. 23: 66-Day Nutrition Challenge Wrap-up with Winner, Shawn McAfee 47:49

1+ y ago47:49

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In Episode Twenty-Three of the Virtual Velo Podcast, host Ken and Joy interview the DIRT 66-Day Nutrition Challenge winner, Shawn McAfee. Joy Murphy is a USA Tri-Level 1 Certified Coach, EnJoy Fitness founder, a regular contributor to The Zommunique, and the guest host of The Virtual Velo Podcast. The DIRT 66-Day Nutrition Challenge is a team-based…

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Ep. 22: Elite Cyclist Richard Barry is Live and In-Person! 46:14

1+ y ago46:14

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In Episode Twenty-Two of the Virtual Velo Podcast, another installment of “Bridging the Gap Between Athlete and Avatar,” Chris and Si sit down with Zwift team NeXT Esports pb Enshored's Cyclist Richard Barry. Richard has toed the line as an elite cyclocross racer alongside big-time names like Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock. Yet he considers competin…

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Ep. 21: Elite Cyclist Zoe Langham and Adam Thorpe’s Pro Partnership 52:25

1+ y ago52:25

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In Episode Twenty-One of the Virtual Velo Podcast, another installment of “Bridging the Gap Between Athlete and Avatar,” Chris introduces his new co-host, Si Bradeley. Together they welcome Team Great Britain and Wahoo le Col’s Zoe Langham, joined by her partner, and DS, Adam Thorpe.Zoe overcame a life-threatening congenital illness to stand on the…

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Ep. 20: Machine Learning and AI in Cycling Coaching feat. Coach Shayne Gaffney 49:48

1+ y ago49:48

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In Episode Twenty of the Virtual Velo Podcast, our host, Ken, interviews Coaches Joy Murphy and Shayne Gaffney to discuss the rise of Artificial Intelligence-based tools for cycling coaching. Shayne Gaffney is the owner of GC Coaching and a pioneer in using Zwift as a tool to help train his athletes. He has developed many of Zwift’s training plans …

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Ep 19: Elite Zwift Cyclist Marc Mäding Overcame On and Off the Bike 34:15

1+ y ago34:15

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In Episode Nineteen of the Virtual Velo Podcast, another installment of “Bridging the Gap Between Athlete and Avatar,” Chris introduces Team Germany and Wahoo le Col’s Marc Mäding fresh off a podium placing in the 2023 Zwift Esports World Championship. It wasn’t a fancy cycling success story for Marc, who was 50 kg when anorexia and bulimia caused …

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Ep 18: Elite Zwift Cyclist Jacqueline Godbe is Much More Than 3rd in the Esports World 54:41

2y ago54:41

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In Episode Eighteen of the Virtual Velo Podcast, another installment of "Bridging the Gap Between Athlete and Avatar," Chris introduces Jacqueline Godbe, the two-time US National Esports Champion, and the first American to step on the World Championship podium. Jacqueline is a Chemist, a Radiologist, and an extremely cerebral and introspective indi…

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Ep. 17: 2023 Cycling Esports Worlds Wrap up with Winner Bjorn Andreassen and Lionel Vujasin 1:00:47

2y ago1:00:47

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In Episode Seventeen of the Virtual Velo Podcast, another installment of “Bridging the Gap Between Athlete and Avatar,” Chris wraps up the 2023 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships with Winner Bjorn Andreassen and Legend “the wolf” Lionel Vujasin. The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat. Cycling is the most beautiful sport partly because o…

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Ep. 16: Team USA 2023 Cycling Esports Worlds Preview with Jenn Real and Zach Nehr 59:20

2y ago59:20

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In Episode Sixteen of the Virtual Velo Podcast, the first installment of the spinoff we’re calling “Bridging the Gap Between Athlete and Avatar,” Jenn Real and Zach Nehr join Dave Towle and Chris to preview the 2023 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships. Jenn Real is the DS for the USA Women’s national team and brings a depth of experience and pe…

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Ep. 15: Worlds Predictions and Esports Future with US Nats Champ Holden Comeau 1:10:38

2y ago1:10:38

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In Episode Fifteen of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Ken, Nathan, Dave, and Chris chat with the former US National Esports Champion and the Director of Analytics for the virtual cycling platform, MyWhoosh. The ride-or-die DIRT guy from the Indoor Specialists days now races for Saris-NoPinz. Indoor cycling World Record Holder-175 rpm for an hour! Nathan,…

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Ep. 14: J Bruhn is Esports Feel Good Story 1:09:18

2y ago1:09:18

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In Episode Fourteen of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Ken, Nathan, Dave, and Chris chat with the true gentlemen of esports, J Bruhn. J was the first DIRT community racer to qualify for the Cycling Esports World Championships in 2022. Check out the report and interview with J here. A frustrated cyclist posing as a triathlete, J realized his elite cycling…

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Ep. 13: The Legend and Lure of Matt Yankow 59:04

2y ago59:04

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In Episode Thirteen of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Ken, Joy, and Chris explore the legend of the man known as Yankow, Matt Yankow. 400 Watt time trial averages, 4-minute gap sweeps, 40 broken smart bikes (that's a slight exaggeration), and he's not competitive. Call it complacent. Joy did in this report when she ambushed Yankow, "Powering Through Con…

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Ep. 12: If Zwiftin’s a Crime, Then Give me Time with Saris NoPinz Michael Egan 1:09:06

2y ago1:09:06

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In Episode Twelve of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Ken, Joy, and Chris welcome elite eracer Saris No Pinz Michael “Eganski” Egan. Not one, not two, but three Zwift bans! Overcame a battle with rare B-Cell Lymphoma and lost 50 pounds! His lifelong commitment to being hyper-fit for survival and why he calls elite-level Zwift racing a circus. Honest, sinc…

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Ep 11: The Mercurial Fin Elite Esports Cyclist Teppo Laurio 1:06:30

2y ago1:06:30

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In Episode Eleven of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Ken, Nathan, and Chris, with a little help from Dave Towle, welcome elite eracer Wahoo Le Col's Teppo Laurio. Tim-tim, tom-tom, asterisks, obelisks, Tron bike in 7 days, trenching, SISU, Mumintrolls, Finland Fun Facts, Ghetto Funk, and Teppo raps! Intrigued? Oh yeah, we threw in a bit of behind-the-sce…

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Ep. 10: The Death of the Cycling Off-Season with Zwift’s Coach Shayne Gaffney 1:02:01

2y ago1:02:01

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In Episode Ten of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Ken, Joy, and Chris discuss the state of the cycling off-season in today’s multi-discipline and platform climate with Level 1 USA Cycling Coach and founder of GC Coaching, Shayne Gaffney. Shayne has created 85% of Zwift’s training plans and guides the performance of a host of virtual and real-life athlete…

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