For seven members of Great Britain’s Esports squad, the journey to the World Championships in Glasgow tomorrow has only just begun... cycling
It's official, and for a few select British cycling esports elites, the 26 January announcement is the first step toward the sport's ultimate goal. British Cycling announced the 17-rider roster representing Great Britain in the 2023 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships on February 18, 2023. For seven Rainbow Jersey hopefuls, the journey's just begun.
"At first, I thought about whether my nerves would cope with competing with an audience watching as I get nervous even at home! I was also a bit put off at the thought of people watching my pain faces live! But after giving it some more thought, I realised that it is an amazing opportunity and that I have to go for it! It will make the event memorable, whatever result I achieve in the race, and it will be nice to share it with teammates in person.
According to a spokesperson representing EventScotland, the excitement is building because “The map has taken inspiration from the Scottish landscape and the city of Glasgow, which alongside other venues across Scotland, will play host to the inaugural 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships this year.
EventScotland is hosting the event, and their spokesperson speaks to the enormity of the occasion. “Alongside our partners, EventScotland is excited to be hosting the ‘In Real Life’ Final element as part of the wider Cycling Esports World Championships taking place virtually around the world on Saturday, 18 February.
The momentous nature of the event is not lost on the UCI, whose spokesperson highlights,"The unprecedented format of the competition, with the three races “The Punch,” “The Climb” and “The Podium” has been chosen to bring more thrills to the event and push the contenders to their limits. The new concept moves away from the traditional scratch race format to maximise the viewing experience for fans.
The decision was also easy for British Men's team member Movistar’s Jimmy Kershaw, who will make the five-hour drive from Nottingham:"I was excited because I love racing in front of people, and at times, I get mates around for big races to make me more hype, so it will be cool to race with the team in the same room and should help with tactics too."
The racers competing at the live final in Glasgow will also be using identical equipment. Wahoo, the UCI's official partner, supplied each athlete with asmart trainer, believing that using the same high-quality equipment means everyone competes on a level playing field, ensuring the prestigious event's fairness.
For many on the Great Britain esports squad, the challenges were too much to overcome to make the journey to Glasgow. For this young and evolving sport, many athletes faced barriers, be it financial or work obligations, that prevented them from accepting the invitation. The time and expense are simply too much. Incidentally, the standard ticket to attend the event is £30.
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