Cycling e-sports is a digital cycling discipline in which athletes compete in a virtual environment using real bicycles, smart trainers, and specialised platforms. The athletes’ physical effort is directly translated into digital movement on the screen, so race results are determined by real performance, tactics, and riding decisions.
Competitions take place on virtual courses that can replicate real routes or be created digitally. Races are organised in various formats – from short, high-intensity rides to longer distances and stage events. In cycling e-sports, power (W), heart rate, and weight ratio are highly important, as well as tactical group riding and the ability to adapt to the course profile.
Cycling e-sports provides the opportunity to compete regardless of weather conditions or geographic location. This discipline is rapidly developing internationally, with National and World championships being organised, and cycling e-sports is becoming an important part of modern cycling, combining technology, sport, and competitive excellence.
