Cycling in Abu Dhabi is better than any cycling in London. At least, that’s what a group of cyclists told me in January 2024 at Yas Marina Circuit, a race track best known for being the venue of F1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

A lot has happened to the UCI Esports World Championships since it was last held in February 2023.

The fast-growing indoor cycling app, MyWhoosh, has today announced it is to become an Official Partner for the UCI’s outdoor Road World Championships in a deal that will span the next three editions.

Zwift may have been the category leader in virtual cycling for some time, but the UCI and MyWhoosh are ushering in a new era for virtual and real-life racing alike.

When I first heard about the MyWhoosh Sunday Race Club (SRC), I thought it was too good to be true. 45km races against WorldTour-level competition, high-level performance verification, and dynamic categorization every Sunday

MyWhoosh has just added six controllable bots to its platform, letting you mix them into your workouts for new challenges. Chase them around to up the effort, race them through a course, or just watch them ride along for kick and giggles.

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and MyWhoosh announce that the fourth edition of the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, to be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will take place in October 2024.

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

Once a mere concept, virtual cycling has become a practical alternative to traditional cycling.

Cycling is more than just a means of transportation or a hobby; it is a pathway to better health.