Esports

Background and Introduction:

Esport racing and training has become hugely popular in recent years due to improved technology; helping time-strapped cyclists ride at home and avoid inclement weather or busy city roads. Esport bike races have already been held and broadcasted online; drawing a virtual audience of fans. There has been a significant rise in the profile of these platforms due to the global lockdown due to Covid-19.

Cycling New Zealand recognise the value of these virtual platforms to support traditional outdoor racing, and are committed to developing opportunity/s through selected platforms that provide benefit for all our stakeholders; to create an ownership of the Esports category for the sport of Cycling.

The platforms we would recommend are listed below: