UCI Cycling Esports World Championships explained

The UCI Cycling Esports World Championships is a world championships for online bicycle road racing organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The first edition was held on 9 December 2020, featuring a men's and women's event over a virtual 50 kilometer route with 483 meters of simulated elevation gain on the Zwift platform.^[1] The event featured strict anti-cheating protocols as well as 11 power ups that competitors could use during the race.^[2]

The 2022 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships took place on February 26, 2022, once again on Zwift.^[3] WTRL hosted several open Continental pre-qualifiers during November 2021 where the best were invited to join the invite only Continental Qualifiers.^[4]

Winners

Women

Hosts

Year	Platform	World
		Watopia
2021	Event not held
		New York
		Scotland
	MyWhoosh[5]
	MyWhoosh
	MyWhoosh

All Medals

Updated after 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships.

External links

• • 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships at Zwift

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships breaking new ground . . UCI.org . 10 December 2020.
2. Web site: That's Right, the UCI E-Sports World Championship Just Happened . Bicycling.com . 10 December 2020 . 10 December 2020 . Wagner, Kate.
3. Web site: The UCI confirms Zwift to host 2022 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships on 26 February 2022 . UCI.org . . 27 October 2021 . 11 October 2021.
4. Web site: Qualify for the 2022 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships on Zwift! . Zwift.com . . 27 October 2021 . 11 October 2021.
5. Web site: Simone Giuliani . 2023-08-18 . UCI moves Esports World Championships away from Zwift, awards to MyWhoosh . 2024-04-18 . cyclingnews.com . en.