Abu Dhabi, Nov. 15 -- Virtual cycling is making the sport more accessible to people of various ages and levels, and the cycling world is welcoming every type of cyclist to participate in the future of the game, said Jacob Fraser, Cycling Esports Coordinator of the union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).
Fraser made the remarks on Friday, one day before the kick-off of the 2025 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, the fifth edition of the tournament.
"Virtual cycling is like an opportunity for people to ride bikes when they can't, because it gets dark earlier, when they live in a busy city, when the weather's inclement, or it's not safe. When they can't ride the bike outside or ride down a mountain or do any other version of cycling, virt...