Echelon Racing Promotions and USA Cycling Partner with Zwift for Esports League and National Championships
USA Cycling has joined forces with Echelon Racing Promotions and Zwift to bring forth an enthralling six-race series and the 2024 Esports National Championships. This collaboration will see races taking place in December 2023 and January 2024.
The first three races in the series will serve as qualifiers for the highly anticipated 2024 USA Cycling Esports National Championship. These championships will then act as qualifiers for the UCI Cycling Esports World Championship. Dates for the World Championships will be announced soon.
All of the Echelon Racing League events are open to competitors of all nationalities and will have various categories that cater to racers of different skill levels. However, racers wishing to compete in the National Championships must possess a current USA Cycling License.
The racing schedule for the series includes various exciting events such as the Bell Lap Criterium, Innsbruck KOM After Party, Casse-Pattes Circuit, and the USA Cycling National Championships, among others.
For additional information about the race series, interested parties can visit the Echelon Racing League website or contact echelonracingleague@projectechelonracing.com.
The Echelon Racing League was established by the UCI Continental Project Echelon Racing Team as a means to foster and strengthen the cycling community by bringing together virtual and real-life riders and racers in collaboration with national governing bodies. The league aims to grow the sport of cycling through an innovative and sustainable model.
Zwift, on the other hand, is a fitness company that combines the world of gaming with exercise. Their platform enables users to explore immersive 3D worlds while connecting wirelessly to exercise equipment. From friendly races to social rides and structured training programs, Zwift aims to create a fun and interactive fitness experience for its diverse community.
This partnership between Echelon Racing Promotions, USA Cycling, and Zwift is set to revolutionize the world of esports and provide an exciting platform for cyclists to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level.
