The Zommunique'

Using a computer keyboard may be easy while sitting at a desk, but not so much slogging it out on a Virtual climb. Introducing the TrainingPeaks Hub – a companion app that lets you easily chat with your friends and teammates during a TrainingPeaks Virtual ride. Explore upcoming events and chat using your phone without struggling to reach over your handlebars.

The fifth edition of the championships and the second live event final will take place on November 15th in Abu Dhabi, UAE, at the Space 42 Arena under the ongoing partnership between the UCI and MyWhoosh. The road to Abu Dhabi includes both federation-controlled and open-entry pathways. The UCI will allocate approximately 70% of the 150 semi-final spots through national federations, which can select riders via internal processes or qualifying events as detailed here.

The fifth edition of the championships and the second live event final will take place on November 15th in Abu Dhabi, UAE, at the Space 42 Arena under the ongoing partnership between the UCI and MyWhoosh. The road to Abu Dhabi includes both federation-controlled and open-entry pathways. The UCI will allocate approximately 70% of the 150 semi-final spots through national federations, which can select riders via internal processes or qualifying events as detailed here.

Editor’s note: Since early June 2023, we’ve highlighted the rapid evolution of indieVelo with weekly update posts. Not everyone receives the emails or is a member of the various social media groups, and the more searchable mentions available, the better to promote the indieVelo, err, Training Peaks Virtual vision. The name is different, and the once-a-week cadence might change, but the commitment to promoting the platform hasn’t wavered. We’re making your training experience smoother than ever.

The UCI has finalized its national federation quotas and unveiled early competition details for the 2025 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, confirming a familiar rider allocation structure and a few notable tweaks to its newest world title event. The fifth edition of the championships and second live event final will take place on November 15th in Abu Dhabi, UAE, at the Space 42 Arena under the ongoing partnership between the UCI and MyWhoosh.

Editor’s note: Since early June 2023, we’ve highlighted the rapid evolution of indieVelo with weekly update posts. Not everyone receives the emails or is a member of the various social media groups, and the more searchable mentions available, the better to promote the indieVelo, err, Training Peaks Virtual vision. The name is different, and the once-a-week cadence might change, but the commitment to promoting the platform hasn’t wavered.

Happy New Bike Day! This week’s release of TrainingPeaks Virtual brings lots of new goodies to enhance your ride – three brand new bike frames, and five new wheelsets have arrived. Get ready to take on the Virtual world with Time Trial frames from Giant and Scott, the sleek Liv EnviLiv, and an array of new wheels, including deep-section rims, 4-spokes, and disc wheels to help perfect the look of your avatar.

Have you found all the eggs yet? With just a few days remaining in the annual TrainingPeaks Virtual Easter Egg Hunt, riders have collectively uncovered approaching 100,000 eggs – and counting! Remember, finding all 10 eggs puts you in the running to be one of our lucky prize winners. Don’t miss your chance for some egg-citing rewards… Meanwhile, our commitment to delivering a seamless experience continues.

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt! The TrainingPeaks Virtual community is buzzing with excitement over the 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Designed to spark curiosity and help motivate your training with some extra Spring miles, the Easter Egg Hunt has captured the imaginations of tens of thousands of like-minded riders who have already been out searching for them.

VVN’s Most Impactful People List sets out to recognize the athletes and individuals who have truly shaped cycling esports—both on and off the bike. These are the game-changers, the groundbreakers, the difference-makers. By spotlighting them, we aim to humanize the personalities behind the avatars and build the kind of athlete-fan connection that’s vital to the growth and sustainability of this emerging sport.