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 philosophy and inner workings behind his team’s success and what sets them apart as one of the leading forces in cycling esports.

How does the team balance optimizing performance with ensuring rider safety, advocacy, and setting industry standards? And how are they building a business foundation that attracts sponsorships and drives the sport’s growth? What challenges does the team face, and how do they overcome them?

Join us as we dive into these topics and more, wrapping up 2024 with insights into the evolving world of cycling esports.

Plus, stay tuned for some exciting changes coming to the MyWhoosh Sunday Race Club in 2025!

Don’t miss out on the unique opportunity to delve even deeper into the intriguing topics discussed in this episode. We’ve curated a selection of articles that inspired our conversation, providing you with exclusive insights.

• USA Cycling Crowns 23 National Champions at the 2024 Esports National Championships [Zommunique, Jan 9, 2024]
• The NeXT Big Thing in Elite Women’s Cycling Esports [Zommunique, June 16, 2023]
• 2024/25 Echelon Racing League [Zommunique, Dec, 2024]
• 2024/25 Restart Invitational Elite Cycling Esports Series on Zwift Begins December 14th [Zommunique, Dec 1, 2024]
• Zwift Postpones Elite Racing Season Due to Smart Trainer Accuracy Concerns [Zommunique, Dec 4, 2024]
• Zwift Reveals 2024/25 Elite Community Racing Season Plans [Zommunique, June 24, 2024]

Join us for a conversational ride where we not only lend a voice to the digital athlete but also bridge the gap between athlete and avatar. We invite you to be part of this exciting exploration of the future of virtual sport and digital athlete engagement!