Having really taken off during the pandemic, esports racing continues to thrive, with the eSports Winter Series returning next week. The series is being run by Cycling Ireland and the Racing Without Borders (RWB), a major eRacing Irish team.
Riders will race across a variety of stages, including punchy, climbing and flat stages as well as an individual time trial. All races will be held on Friday evenings, starting at 7:05pm.
Riders will be divided into categories A, B, C and each category will use the new Zwift Racing Score, which you can familiarise yourself with by following this link.
There will be ten rounds and this year's series will involved both a points competition and and a general classification, with five mandatory rounds for anyone riding the general classification competition.
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The riders with the lowest accumulated time will be named general classification winners. Points will be awarded based on riders finishing positions across all stages, for the points classification.
“It’s fantastic to have this series back again for the 2024-25 winter," said Richie Sheerin of RWB. "It’s wonderful that Cycling Ireland is onboard with eSports and recognizes its benefits within the community setting.
"I’m also grateful that they have entrusted me and RWB to run the series again. My mission with RWB is to push the boundaries of virtual cycling in a safe, all-inclusive environment for every existing and aspiring athlete.
"Ireland has a rich history, and as the name suggests, we Race Without Borders as one team, united by a common bond; the love of cycling, the benefits of community, and the very Irish need for ‘a bit of craic'.”
A comprehensive guide including scoring break down and route information for the series is available by following this link. More detail will be unveiled about Para Esports Races next month. You can enter by following this link.
