The Virtual Velo Podcast p/b TheZommunique.com

Jan 24 2025 65 ep. 54 mins 21
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Welcome to the Virtual Velo Podcast powered by The Zommunique'. Step into the rapidly evolving world of cycling esports with your hosts, Chris Schwenker and Emma Martin. Chris, a respected freelance cycling journalist with features in Cycling Weekly, Cycling News, and road.cc, joins forces with Emma, the charismatic multi-discipline cycling commentator. Together, they bring you the most comprehensive in-depth reporting, expert interviews, and balanced coverage of the emerging discipline of virtual cycling esports across multiple platforms, like Zwift, MyWhoosh, TrainingPeaks Virtual, and more.

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Ep. 65: The Team Behind the Success of Women’s Team—AEONIAN

Jan 24 2025 41 mins  
How does a women’s cycling esports team grow from just five members to dominating at both the elite and community levels in a few short years while remaining true to the inclusive motto: We are stronger together? In episode 65 of The Virtual Velo Podcast, hosts Chris and Emma sit down with Karla Williams, co-founder of Aeonian Race Team, along with committee members Berdien Dris

Ep. 64: Bike Racer, Heart Surgery Survivor, and Advocate, Cody McKay

Jan 16 2025 42 mins  
In Episode 64, a special episode of the Virtual Velo Podcast, we’re bringing you an inspiring conversation with Cody McKay, founder of Project Heart, and our very own Chris. Both are passionate cyclists with a unique perspective—overcoming life-altering cardiac challenges to return to and thrive in the endurance sport they love. Cody, a 33-year-old competitive cyclist from Otta

Ep. 63: CVR Cup and Smash Your Fitness Founder Frank Garcia

Jan 09 2025 42 mins  
In Episode 63 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, a true pioneer in the cycling and tech worlds, Frank Garcia joins Emma and Chris. As the founder of Improvement Interactive, Frank has built custom business software for industry giants, but his influence extends far beyond that. In the world of virtual cycling, he’s a visionary—having competed in one of the first-ever races on Zwift a

Ep. 62: Cycling Esports Superstar Gabi Guerra

Jan 04 2025 65 mins  
In Episode 62 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Emma and Chris sit down with elite cycling esports superstar Gabi Guerra to uncover her journey from a humble upbringing in Brazil to competing on the global stage. Gabi shares how skateboarding first sparked her passion for elite sports and paved the way for her to champion women’s representation. We explore her unexpected leap into co

Ep. 61: NeXT eSports pb Enshored Cycling Team President Greg Abbott

Dec 20 2024 50 mins  
In Episode 61 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Emma and Chris welcome NeXT eSports pb Enshored cycling team president Greg Abbott. The results for Abbott and his team of elite global talent are undeniable—multiple Zwift elite team titles, several national esports champions, and numerous UCI Cycling Esports World Championship finalists with top-ten placings. Abbott opens up about the

Ep. 60: Zwift Pauses Elite Racing—Community Weighs In On Smart Trainer Issues

Dec 06 2024 63 mins  
In Episode 60 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris welcomes cycling journalist Aaron Borrill, an elite racer who has competed in multiple UCI Cycling Esports World Championships. Aaron discusses his role as Captain of the South African Esports National Team, the innovative ways Cycling South Africa supports cycling esports, and how their approach could inspire a roadmap for the futur

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

Nov 15 2024 29 mins  
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 Echelon’s mission and its impac

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

Nov 08 2024 47 mins  
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 esports with Training Peaks’ well-e

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

Nov 02 2024 44 mins  
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 leading to her title: missed flig

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

Oct 25 2024 43 mins  
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 as they prepare for the thrilling a