[image] Taken from Eric Min’s IG - UCI announces eCycling recognised as official discipline!! This is massive news😊

Wonder if anyone’s hacked their smart trainer so it can report +10 watts. That would be interesting! Takes a while for that sort of hack to be democratised online, but there are some very tech savvy riders. Either way it will all add to the drama and intrigue to come. Loving how Zwift is changing …

I’ve never raced on Zwift nor spend too much time on it. But I think it’s good that the UCI is getting involved, this might draw in new companies or investors. Who knows what the future of indoor biking might bring, they already added ‘steering’ with the MTB showcase at Eurobike. Perhaps in the f…

If only you had the option NOT to watch…

Zwift partnering with the UCI for e-cycling serves only the ego of the team at Zwift rather than the actual needs of the market and broader cycling community. I guess I’m not surprised, but I’m just sad. It is deeply disappointing that they chose to go this route for their esport and I’ve been hold…

I’m interested to hear what alternative route they could have taken at this point?

Literally any other route that doesn’t involve going after a flat to shrinking viewership sport/format that has consistent difficulty in maintaining stable brands for viewers to follow. The UCI is the only group that wins with this deal and Zwift just sacrificed the opportunity to do something much…

OK, I see where you’re coming from. As I understand, the UCI have partnered with Zwift for the 2020 World eCycling Championship. After that it’ll be up for grabs again. I wonder if it will force some of the competitors to up their game. However, they will need to up the game considerably for the…

Don’t get me wrong, I actually enjoy the occasional Zwift race and it fits my version of “fun”. I just don’t think Zwift needs the UCI at all. The EWS didn’t need the UCI. My great hope was that Zwift racing/competition could be something that goes beyond the current definition of “fun”. Execution…

Perhaps we will see groups like KISS or others take the wheel and make a presence in Zwift racing, outside of the UCI umbrella, a bit like CVR did? But that may not be possible now since the UCI might see any large move like that as a threat to their position in this area? As others, I am hesitant…

Why is it e-cycling? What does ‘e’ stand for? I thought e as in e-bike means electrical. :thinking:

eCycling recognised by UCI

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eCycling recognised by UCI

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