The Virtual Velo Podcast p/b TheZommunique.com
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The Virtual Velo Podcast p/b TheZommunique.comMar 21, 2023
This Season on Zwift-The Racer's Edition
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 moving forward.
- Zwift and Wahoo Make Peace: Chris and Si share their take on the resolution between Zwift and Wahoo and discuss its implications. They also ponder if it’s enough to keep the RGT platform afloat.
- Zwift and indieVelo Partnership: The podcast delves into what this partnership for independent performance verification means for the integrity of Zwift races, specifically the Zwift Grand Prix. They discuss whether this changes anything in the racing scene.
- New Features in “This Season on Zwift”: Finally, they talk about upcoming updates, new routes, and gear in Zwift, sharing their thoughts about how these additions will impact the user experience.
Tune in to get an insider’s perspective on all the latest Zwift news and what it means for the virtual cycling community.
For an even deeper dive, check out the following articles cited in the episode.
- MyWhoosh and UCI’s World Championship 2024-2026 Partnership is an Investment in Cycling Esports [The Zommunique, Aug. 25, 2023]
- Competitors challenge Zwift’s dominance in virtual cycling as UCI accepts bids for future Esports World Championships [Cycling Weekly, May 17, 2023]
- Zwift and indieVelo’s Partnership Leads the Way For Legitimization of Cycling Esports [The Zommunique, Sept. 6, 2023]
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Ep. 29: MyWhoosh, Zwift, the UCI, & the Esports World Championships—Wuht just happened?
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 platform MyWhoosh for the next three years.
There’s international intrigue, corruption, politics, and significant ramifications for the future of cycling esports. The guys take an in-depth look at the past and current history of MyWhoosh, Zwift, the UCI tender process, the decision, and what it means for the sport.
For an even deeper dive, check out the following articles cited in the episode.
- MyWhoosh and UCI’s World Championship 2024-2026 Partnership is an Investment in Cycling Esports [The Zommunique, Aug. 25, 2023]
- Competitors challenge Zwift’s dominance in virtual cycling as UCI accepts bids for future Esports World Championships [Cycling Weekly, May 17, 2023]
- What is MyWhoosh and is it a legitimate free alternative to Zwift? [Cycling News, May 13, 2022]
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Ep. 28: Zwift’s Winningest Elite Esports Racer James Joseph Barnes
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 athlete who witnessed the birth of online racing and is vested in its evolution and success.
The NeXT pb Enshored Esports rider is a prolific winner at Zwift’s highest level. He lifted an inaugural Olympic Esports Series trophy and explained why he feels elite esports is the driving force behind moving virtual cycling forward.
Is Zwift Play steering the next evolution in racing? The Zwift Racing League, the upcoming Zwift Grand Prix, and the importance of competition from other platforms to move the bar higher, James, Chris, and Si touch on it all. Plus, a deep dive into a few other cycling esports rabbit holes!
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Ep. 27: indieVelo’s Dr. George Gilbert on the Innovation That Could Transform the Cycling Esports Landscape
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 from the ground up to set the framework for the revolutionary upgrade.
In addition, as a service provider partnering with other virtual cycling platforms, international organizations, and governing bodies, he proclaims, “We’re at an inflection point in the way that online cycling will happen in the future, and the industry will evolve.”
Chris and Si spoke about these articles he wrote during the discussion.
- Zwift’s Cycling Esports Commission Chairman and ZADA Lead Move On From the Company
- New Virtual Cycling Platform indieVelo is Defining the Future of Esports
- The UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, the Olympics, and What the Future May Hold
- indieVelo—Lessons Learned From My First Three Races
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Ep. 26: Was the Olympic Esports Series a Success For Cycling Esports, with Zach Nehr!
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)selection, technology, equipment, photo finishes, and more! Was it a success for the future of cycling esports? Stay tuned for reaction following the interview from Chris and Si!
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Ep. 25: indieVelo Founder and Former Zwift Esports Chair Dr. George Gilbert
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 about his time at Zwift and the circumstances behind his decision to move on to indieVelo. In addition to the why, what, how, and who that powers indieVelo in its evolution of cycling esports and defines the future of the sport! Will cycling esports ever be a medal sport? You’ll be surprised to hear what he had to say.
Chris spoke about these articles he wrote during the discussion.
- Zwift’s Cycling Esports Commission Chairman and ZADA Lead Move On From the Company
- New Virtual Cycling Platform indieVelo is Defining the Future of Esports
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Ep. 24: Zwift Play, Multi-input Beta Gaming Experience, and What it Means For Zwift As We Know It
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 bringing up the recent departure of several members of Zwift’s Esports Division to form indieVelo, what the heads of National Cycling Governing Bodies worldwide think of esports, a recent interview with USACs Jim Miller, and what it will take to legitimize esports at the international level.
Chris spoke about the articles he wrote during the discussion.
- Zwift says About New Zwift Play Controller and Beta Gaming Experience, “Indoor Cycling is About to Get More Interesting”
- New Virtual Cycling Platform indieVelo is Defining the Future of Esports
- “USA Cycling Embraces Cycling Esports and the Olympics Would be a Game-Changer,” Says the Chief of Sports Performance
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Ep. 23: 66-Day Nutrition Challenge Wrap-up with Winner, Shawn McAfee
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 contest focused on three daily values:
- Did you hit your self-selected calorie goal?
- Did you drink alcohol?
- Did you eat within your self-selected feeding window?
There were two members of each team to ensure accountability and camaraderie.
Shawn McAfee, the challenge winner, is a long-time Zwifter and one of the original members of Team DIRT. Shawn is an active race organizer on the DORBA: Dallas Off Road Bicycling Association board.
What motivated Shawn to eat sensibly and make healthy life choices daily? Nutrition seems simple (it isn’t); however, it isn’t easy to stay motivated.
It requires determination and commitment to make lasting lifestyle changes. Listen as we get an in-depth look at the 66-day challenge and the struggles Mac overcame to win.
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Ep. 22: Elite Cyclist Richard Barry is Live and In-Person!
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 competing in the 2023 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship live event for Team Ireland in Glasgow, Scotland, a career highlight.
He tells why live in-person arena events HAVE TO BE the future of esports and what he and Si spoke about while raising a pint together during the post-race bash!
To learn more about Richard, check out this wide-ranging interview entitled "Elite Cyclist Richard Barry is Taking Esports Into His Hands."
Please contribute to Team Innovation Glenn Utteridge's fundraiser for Bowel Research and support an impactful member of the virtual cycling community.
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Ep. 21: Elite Cyclist Zoe Langham and Adam Thorpe’s Pro Partnership
Zoe overcame a life-threatening congenital illness to stand on the Cycling Esports World Championship podium several times, impacting her aspirations as a Junior Doctor.
Would she put her profession on hold to follow her other pro dreams? Find out, and learn from Adam why WLCs success is 90 percent planning and zero luck!
To learn more, Zoe opens up in this interview entitled, “Elite Cyclist Zoe Langham is Fortunate for Esports”
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Ep. 20: Machine Learning and AI in Cycling Coaching feat. Coach Shayne Gaffney
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 and is a former Zwift Product Manager.
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.
Will Artificial Intelligence take over the role of coaches, or will it be a tool that frees up coaches’ resources to focus on things the machines cannot? Please give it a listen to discover our thoughts and what the future of A.I. holds for your training!
Other key points:
- Shayne discusses using technology to scale his coaching business
- Joy discusses loving the rich data that she gets from her athletes
- Joy discusses the merits of AI coaching tools for athletes that prefer to be self-coached whether it is out of interest or financial constraints
- Ken and Shayne talk about the future of linking training stress, nutrition and recovery using A.I.
For more expert insight from Joy and Shayne, check out the Training & Performance page.
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Ep 19: Elite Zwift Cyclist Marc Mäding Overcame On and Off the Bike
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 his body to shut down, landing him in the hospital for 14 months.
Marc shares his struggles on and off the bike, including his obstacles during Race 3 of Worlds.
To learn more, Marc opens up in this post he wrote himself entitled, “Marc Mäding—Not a Fancy Cycling Success Story”
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Ep 18: Elite Zwift Cyclist Jacqueline Godbe is Much More Than 3rd in the Esports World
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 individual. Those aren't even the titles she's most proud of! There's more!
Read "A Cycling Chemist’s View: Reducing Activation Energy for Efficient Training" to learn how Jacqueline juggles her professional and athletic careers, and "Honest Race Nutrition: What Pro Jacqueline Godbe (Really) Eats To Win"
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Ep. 17: 2023 Cycling Esports Worlds Wrap up with Winner Bjorn Andreassen and Lionel Vujasin
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 of its razor-thin margins between success and failure and the torrent of emotions that it evokes.
After the 2023 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship, Denmark’s Bjorn Andreassen and Belgium’s Lionel Vujasin find themselves on either end of the emotional spectrum. How did they get there?
For more race details, check out this report entitled “The Zwift Community Crowns Two Esports World Champions in 2023.”
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Ep. 16: Team USA 2023 Cycling Esports Worlds Preview with Jenn Real and Zach Nehr
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 perspective.
Zach Nehr is a key player for the Team USA Men, and his insight as a freelance cycling writer, coach, and long and successful career on the road makes for a fascinating deep dive.
Does the US have a legit chance? Yes! After listening, you’ll know why.
Read Dave’s predictions and background on America’s hopefuls in this article Chris wrote for Cycling Weekly.
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Ep. 15: Worlds Predictions and Esports Future with US Nats Champ Holden Comeau
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, Dave, and Holden give their 2023 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship predictions. While Holden shares his insight into Zwift racing history and the creation of the only virtual cycling platform dedicated to racing.
MyWhoosh puts over $300,000 on the line each month, and Holden puts his reputation out there as the man who's tapped with taking cheating out of esports.
To learn more about MyWhoosh and Holden's work, read, "Virtual Platform MyWhoosh is Changing the Cycling Esports Game."
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Ep. 14: J Bruhn is Esports Feel Good Story
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 potential racing on the virtual platform Zwift. J shares his insight into Team USAs chances in the upcoming 2023 Worlds and the dominance of his NeXT pb Enshored team.
Learn more about J in this article entitled, "How the Top-Ranked Men’s Zwift Eracer Got There and Does He Intend to Stay"
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Ep. 13: The Legend and Lure of Matt Yankow
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 Contentment-Satisfaction, Complacency, or a Crutch?"
He called 200-mile Unbound Gravel "a fun ride" and knows that people think he's annoying, but he does it anyways. He broke a year-long sugar fast with the last piece of cake he ate the year before. His wife thinks he's one-dimensional, but after listening, you'll know that's not the case.
To learn more, check out "An Interview with Zwift Academy Group Ride Sweeper Matt Yankow."
Check out The DIRT 66-Day Nutrition Challenge details here and join the fun by forming healthy habits and registering here.
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Ep. 12: If Zwiftin’s a Crime, Then Give me Time with Saris NoPinz Michael Egan
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, sincere, and suggestive language from one of virtual cycling’s confounding characters. Toeing the line with Michael Egan!
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Ep 11: The Mercurial Fin Elite Esports Cyclist Teppo Laurio
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-scenes elite Zwift Esports racing stuff too!
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For more Teppo, check out this interesting interview.
Ep. 10: The Death of the Cycling Off-Season with Zwift’s Coach Shayne Gaffney
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 athletes.
The VVP crew peppers the coach with everything they want to know about training and performance but are afraid to ask. Shayne followed the “tangents” to touch on several hot training topics, including the mental side of cycling and reconnecting with your “Why!”
Ep. 9: Zwift Academy Finalist Liz Van Houweling
In Episode Nine of the Virtual Velo Podcast, former World #1 Zwift Esports racer Liz Van Houweling takes time from packing her kit to chat with Joy, Ken, Nathan, and Chris before boarding a plane for the Zwift Academy Finals in Denia, Spain.
Liz shares her not-so-smooth racing season, including her experience at the 2021 USA Cross Nats, her summer at #1, and the ZADA verification nightmare that led to Zwift Grand Prix annulment.
The VVP squad gets her honest insight on the Zwift Grand Prix before taking a deep dive into Liz’s sincere thoughts about the Zwift Academy Finals. There’s a lot to talk about as Liz opens up about her realistic expectation, feelings, hopes, and dreams.
Good luck, Liz!
To learn more, check out Get to Know Esports Racer Liz Van Houweling.
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Ep. 8: Cycling Esports Legend Lionel Vujasin!
In Episode Eight of the Virtual Velo Podcast, cycling esports legend Lionel Vujasin sits down to chat with Joy, Ken, Nathan, and Chris in a rare interview.
Leo opens up about his rocky relationship with elite esports, his love-hate with the UCI Cycling Esports World Championship and why he almost didn’t get a ticket to the dance, and so much more.
From the early days, to a day in the life, and the honest scoop on the legend of “The Duck.”
Ep. 7: What’s New, Exciting, and All The Whining About on Zwift!
In Episode Seven of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Joy, Ken, Nathan, and Chris discuss and debate the recent Zwift announcement!
With the perspective of the community and elite eracer clearly in view, the cast looks to the future of virtual cycling and esports.
Ep. 6: The DIRT Dad Fundo Across America check in with Chris!
In this episode, Joy and Ken catch up with Chris from Goshen, Indiana, population 34,586, as he passes the 40 day mark on the DIRT Dad Fundo Across America Adventure! We hear the good, the bad, and the ugly of this epic ride.
Also, Joy fills us in on what broke the integration with the Zwift Activity Monitor and Ken tells us about his minor car accident that culminated in being stabbed and ending up in the emergency department. True story, you can't make this stuff up!
Ep. 5: A Day in the Life of Zwift Community Live’s Nathan Guerra and Dave Towle
In Episode Five of the Virtual Velo Podcast, the Virtual Velo crew pulls back the curtain for a behind-the-scenes look into the inner workings of Zwift Community Live.
The new addition to the squad Nathan Guerra and his broadcast partner and special guest Dave Towle share a bit of background, best and worst moments, and what it takes to extinguish the kitchen fire before it becomes a five-alarm blaze.
You will be fascinated as a fly on the wall as “The Voice of Zwift” and “The Voice of American Cycling” riff about the impact their partnership has made on the cycling landscape and each other.
Check out this great The ZOM interview with David Towle to learn more about this sincere and genuinely passionate cycling fan.
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Ep. 4: One Woman’s World of Esports with Special Guest Team USAs and World #1 ranked Zwifter Liz Van Houweling
In Episode Four of the Virtual Velo Podcast, the Virtual Velo crew introduces the addition of Zwift Community Live's Nathan Guerra to the squad as they welcome World #1 Zwifter Liz Van Houweling.
Liz shares what it felt like to take fifth in the UCI Cycling Esports World Championship and all the behind-the-scenes non-cycling challenges she faced to get there!
Coach Joy and Liz share their perspectives as female eracers in the mixed-gender esports landscape!
Nathan and Liz discuss the Zwift Knockout Series and confirm that it WAS as exciting and hard as it looked—for them both! In addition to highlighting the individual effort by Liz that Nathan calls one of the Greatest Moments in Zwift Racing History!
Then the whole crew offers their take on the bombshell news of the unfortunate layoffs at Zwift and what it means for the future of virtual cycling!
Check out this great The ZOM interview with Liz, this feature describes her World Championship emotions in her own words and her unique perspective as a top female eracer in a male-dominated virtual World in this original article!
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Ep. 3: Panel Discussion-Is Wahoo/RGT a Good Thing For the Virtual Cycling Community?
David Owen—You may know David as the current editor of TitaniumGeek, the home of the first all-inclusive Zwift User Manual and its journey through gadgets, cycling, and virtual cycling platforms.
David is an early adopter of Zwift and RGT and has extensive knowledge of the others, like Sufferfest, TrainerRoad, Rouvy, SYSTM, VirtuPro, and MyWhoosh. A cycling coach and founding member of the Kiss Racing Team, he credits virtual cycling and the community for helping him conquer melanoma.
Oh yeah, he’s also a self-proclaimed subject of the independent state of Derbados!?!
Si Bradeley—You love his informative and entertaining Zwift Racing League recons found on his Si Bradely YouTube channel, but that’s only the tip of his virtual cycling iceberg.
At age 15 Si became the youngest Spin instructor in the UK and joked with his school friends, “I led your Mum’s Spin class last night.” In 2001 Si set the Guinness World Record for indoor cycling with a grueling 58 consecutive hours in the saddle.
His authoritative knowledge of multiple virtual cycling platforms and passion for the virtual cycling community, in which he is fully immersed, make him a perfect guest.
Check out this great The ZOM interview with Si!
Clip-in and take a conversational ride with us as we explore the many facets of the bombshell announcement and look to the future. Zwift has a massive headstart, but Wahoo/RGT is primed to cover the gap as all platforms prepare for a photo finish to a race that never ends, we hope!
Ep. 2: Glucose Monitoring and the Recreational and Competitive Cyclist
Cyclists love to geek out on data! Continuous glucose monitoring is a trendline that is here to stay! Take a deep dive into the topic of continuous glucose monitoring with the Virtual Velo squad and special guest, beta-Zwifter and Supersapiens test athlete Pete Butler!
Ep. 1: Some Cyclists Aren't Virtual Cyclists - Who Knew?
Welcome to the Virtual Velo Podcast powered by The Zommunique‘!
In Episode One, the squad introduces the Virtual Velo Podcast mission against the backdrop of the Traditional vs. Virtual Cycling debate found in The ZOM article entitled “Some Cyclists Aren’t Virtual Cyclists-Who Knew?“
Dr. Adam dishes his recipe for filling our plates each episode with the discussion of cutting-edge cycling-specific nutrition research.
From the female point of view, Coach Joy plans to fill our heads with practical applications of the latest coaching trends affecting cyclists.
Chris takes his perspective as The ZOM creator to share engaging topics of interest, raise awareness of significant current events in the virtual cycling community, and adds a twist as a PT and long-time hack amateur bike racer.
All the while, Ken keeps the light-hearted conversation flowing and adds insight into the nuances of virtual cycling culture that only a founding member of Zwift’s largest team can bring.