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Date & Time
| Event | Format | Date | Gender | Time CET |
Time GST |
Time CDT |
Time AEST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open 1 | Stage 1 - sprint | 3rd August | Men | 18:00 | 20:00 | 11:00 | 02:00 |
| Stage 1 - sprint | Women | 19:00 | 21:00 | 12:00 | 03:00 | ||
| Open 2 | Stage 1 - sprint | 7th August | Men | 14:00 | 16:00 | 07:00 | 22:00 |
| Stage 2 - All Out | Women | 15:00 | 17:00 | 08:00 | 23:00 | ||
| Open 3 | Stage 1 - sprint | 10th August | Men | 19:00 | 21:00 | 12:00 | 03:00 |
| Stage 2 - All Out | Women | 20:00 | 22:00 | 13:00 | 04:00 |
Stage Details
Open 1, 2, 3 Stage 1– Sprint
Stage 1 will be a sprint stage. The riders will have 15 minutes to set the fastest time on a defined 300- meter segment, which is part of a 1.6km circuit. The fastest rider through the segment will score the maximum points, and points will cascade down according to their positions.
This is a highly tactical stage because riders could opt to wait until the very last moment in the race and sprint through the segment, ensuring no one else can set a faster time. Alternatively, riders could go early and set the best time and patiently wait to see if it is beaten, saving their energy for the later stages.
Points are awarded as follows to the top 20 riders as ranked by their fastest time through the segment during the session.
Fastest time // 40, 38, 36, 34, 32, 30, 28, 26, 24, 22, 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2
Open 1 Stage 2– Strategist
Open Event 1 will have stage 2 “Strategist” and it will see riders contest a 9km circuit, which has a unique climb that is more than 1.5km in length.
The course has points available for those who reach the base of the climb first, as well as points available at the top of the climb.
Points will also be awarded on rider position across the finish line. The finish line is not at the top of the climb, so you need to save some energy over the climb, to race to the finish.
Points are awarded as follows to the first 20 riders across each point. Baseoftheclimb//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 Topoftheclimb//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 Finishline//40,38,36,34,32,30,28,26,24,22,20,18,16,14,12,10,8,6,4,2
Open 2,3 Stage 2– All Out
Stage 2 for Open Events 2 & 3 will consist of 3 laps on a 4km criterium circuit, with points available across the line after each lap, with double points available on the final lap. There is one key point to note which is the finish line on each lap is at the top of a 50-second climb, at a 12% gradient.
Points are awarded as follows to the first 20 riders across the finish line on each lap.
Lap1//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Lap2//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Lap3//40,38,36,34,32,30,28,26,24,22,20,18,16,14,12,10,8,6,4,2
Public Qualification Ruleset
All participating riders must follow the allocated ruleset and pre-verification process before registering for the open qualifiers.
This event will be governed by the UCI Cycling Esports Regulations and for any areas specific to cycling esports that the existing UCI Cycling Esports Regulations do not already cover, this Technical Guide & Race Book and the MyWhoosh Cycling Esports Rules and Regulations shall apply.
All riders must have a valid UCI license as issued by your region’s National Federation.
All riders must have completed at least two Sunday Race Club events prior to the Semi-Finals as part of pre- verification.
Results
- The winner is the person with the most accumulated points after stage 2.
- Results can be found at MyWhoosh Race Results
- All riders will be verified following the standard post-race verification process on MyWhoosh.
- Once verified, the qualified finishers will be contacted and invited to the semi-final.
- Riders that qualify for the Semi-Finals must have a valid UCI registered license as issued by your National Federation and participate in at least two Sunday Race club events before 25th of August
- In case riders have the same points, the position in stage 2 will determine the higher placing.
- Qualified riders will receive confirmation of qualification directly from MyWhoosh via email notification.
- Riders will be added to their existing National Federation team and will be expected to follow all rules and regulations moving forward to the semi-finals.
Event Instructions
1. Review the Roadbook and Ruleset
- Read through the entire Technical Guide and MyWhoosh Ruleset.
- Ensure understanding of all rules and guidelines.
2. Complete the Power Passport Test (PPT)
- Power passport, equipment setup, height, and weight must be recorded in the same, continuous video. Use an iPhone or iPad that can be moved around (See Pages 17-21 of the MyWhoosh Ruleset for instructions)
- The continuous video showing height measurement, equipment setup, and height must be taken before the PPT. The weigh-in must be taken after the test within the same, continuous video.
- Connect all required data sources to the MyWhoosh app (smart trainer, heart rate monitor, and power meter).
- Perform the MyWhoosh Power Passport Test found in the MyWhoosh application. (Go to the Workout tab and find the Power Passport in the Testing folder)
- Upload the video to YouTube as an unlisted video. Use the video’s link in the pre-verification form
3. Register for the Event
- Registration for the event will be done on the website. Before you can register for a premium event you must ensure you have a verified account. This is important if you are a new user.
- Complete the registration on the Events page. SRC user use the weight from the latest final, new riders the weight from the ppt
- Ensure you meet all technical requirements (smart trainers, power meters, etc.). (See Pages 10-11 of the MyWhoosh Ruleset)
4. Fill Out the Pre-Verification Form
- Complete the pre-verification form with all necessary details.
- Upload unlisted YouTube links for the PPT test video, weigh in video, height video, and equipment video. (weigh-in submitted 4 hours prior to the start, no less than 1 hour.)
- Provide Strava link and details of primary and secondary power sources.
- Ensure consistency of weight and height details across all profiles and videos.
5. Post-Race Requirements
- Upload your activity to the MyWhoosh app immediately after each race stage.
- Report any performance concerns regarding other racers within 24 hours via email to racecontrol@mywhoosh.com
- Follow all communication protocols with race control for any questions or concerns.
Date & Time
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| 6th September 2024 | 21:00 GST |
Official Racebook
OFFICIAL SEMI-FINAL RACEBOOK
Participants / Start Lists
MEN'S START LIST
WOMEN'S START LIST
Stage Details
The semi-final will consist of two stages, with racers competing from anywhere as long as they are fully verified and using equipment that meets the MyWhoosh Cycling Esports Rules and Regulations Part II Section 10.
Riders will be required to as part of their National Federation and be available to join a streaming service for the event.
MyWhoosh will work with National Federations to ensure their best talent is represented and can request wildcard spots to accept extra athletes that have legitimately been unable to qualify for their national team. This decision is at the discretion of the UCI.
The event will cover 2 of the same stages as the live Final. The races will be points-based, with the top 20 riders qualifying for the live final in Abu Dhabi at the finish of two stages.
* All point values subject to change prior to the event.
Semi-Final Stage 1: The Strategist
The first semi-final stage will see riders contest a 9km circuit, which has a unique climb that is more than 1.5km in length.
The course has points available for those who reach the base of the climb first, as well as points available at the top of the climb.
Points will also be awarded on rider position across the finish line. The finish line is not at the top of the climb, so you need to save some energy over the climb, to race to the finish.
Points are awarded as follows to the first 20 riders across each point.
Baseoftheclimb//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Topoftheclimb//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Finishline//40,38,36,34,32,30,28,26,24,22,20,18,16,14,12,10,8,6,4,2
Semi-Final Stage 2: All Out
Stage 2 will consist of 4 laps on a 4km criterium circuit, with points available across the line after each lap, with double points available on the final lap. There is one key point to note which is the finish line on each lap is at the top of a 50-second climb, at a 12% gradient.
Points are awarded as follows to the first 20 riders across the finish line on each lap.
Lap1//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Lap2//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Lap3//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Lap4//40,38,36,34,32,30,28,26,24,22,20,18,16,14,12,10,8,6,4,2
Date & Time
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| 26th October 2024 | 18:00 GST |
Finals Venue
ADNEC Marina Hall
Address: Al Khaleej Al Arabi St – Al Rawdah –
Al Ma’arid – Abu Dhabi
Stage Details
At the conclusion of the Semi-Final, MyWhoosh and the UCI will verify all the riders before announcing the 20 riders for the Live Final. Riders and National Federations will be notified before the public announcement, with riders having 48 hours to accept their place in the Live Final.
If a rider does not accept the invitation, the replacement will be based on the finishing position in the Semi-Final through a roll-down system. All places granted for the live final will be of an individual rider nature, not slots for National Federations.
The UCI will be engaging with potential wildcard athletes. The UCI reserves the right to grant a maximum of 4 Wild Cards per gender directly to the Live Final.
For all Wild Card riders, they shall be a part of their National Federations. From thereon, these riders will be ‘officially’ part of National Federation teams under the guidance of each National Federation.
All finalists will be invited to Abu Dhabi for the Live Final and will have their air tickets and accommodation covered by MyWhoosh. Riders should expect to be in Abu Dhabi for a minimum of 4 days.
In the final, all riders will start with zero points and the UCI World Champion will be the person with the most accumulated points from the final three stage races.
* All point values subject to change prior to the event.
Stage 1: The Sprint
Stage 1 will be a sprint stage. The riders will have 15 minutes to set the fastest time on a defined 300- meter segment, which is encapsulated in a 1.6km circuit. The fastest rider will score the maximum points, and points will cascade down according to their positions.
This is a highly tactical stage because riders could opt to wait until the very last moment in the race and sprint through the segment, ensuring no one else can set a faster time. Alternatively, riders could go early and set the best time and patiently wait to see if it is beaten, saving their energy for the later stages.
Points are awarded as follows to the top 20 riders as ranked by their fastest time through the segment during the session.
Fastesttime//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Stage 2: The Strategist
Stage 2 will see riders contest a 9km circuit, which has a unique climb that is more than 1.5km in length.
The course has points available for those who reach the base of the climb first, as well as points available at the top of the climb.
Points will also be awarded on rider position across the finish line. The finish line is not at the top of the climb, so you need to save some energy over the climb, to race to the finish.
Points are awarded as follows to the first 20 riders across each point.
Baseoftheclimb//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Topoftheclimb//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Finishline//40,38,36,34,32,30,28,26,24,22,20,18,16,14,12,10,8,6,4,2
*This is identical to Stage 1 in the Semi-Finals.
Stage 3: All Out
Stage 3 will consist of 4 laps on a 4km criterium circuit, with points available across the line after each lap, with double points available on the final lap. There is one key point to note which is the finish line on each lap is at the top of a 50 second climb, at a 12% gradient.
Points are awarded as follows to the first 20 riders across the finish line on each lap.
Lap1//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Lap2//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Lap3//20,19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
Lap4//40,38,36,34,32,30,28,26,24,22,20,18,16,14,12,10,8,6,4,2
*This is identical to Stage 2 in the Semi-Finals.
Rules and Regulations
This event will be governed by the UCI Cycling Esports Regulations and for any areas specific to cycling esports that the existing UCI Cycling Esports Regulations do not already cover, this Technical guide and the MyWhoosh Cycling Esports Rules and Regulations shall apply.
MyWhoosh reserves the right to make any modifications to the MyWhoosh platform and/or rider accounts to enable any aspect of the UCI World Championships. Any changes post Aug 1 will be communicated to riders.
1 Anti-Doping Requirements
Anti-Doping Requirements will be under governance of the UCI.
2 Equipment Regulations
For the semi-finals, riders will use their own smart trainers, which will need to meet the requirements of the MyWhoosh Cycling Esports Rules and Regulations Part II Section 10.
3 Hardware – Live Final
MyWhoosh has partnered with Elite, who will be supplying their premium trainer, the Justo. All athletes that qualify for the Live Final will be sent an Elite Justo at least 4 weeks before the event. This will remain the athlete’s property at the event’s end.
4 Race Regulations
Fair Play and good sportsmanship are of utmost importance to us. We expect all participants to compete with honesty, integrity, and respect for fellow cyclists. Any form of unsportsmanlike behavior, including harassment, cheating, and/or abuse, will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification and/or annulment from the race. We refer to the Fair Play principles and Code of Conduct in the MyWhoosh Rules and Regulations Appendix A.
5 Verification
All athletes competing in the Semi-Final Stage of the 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships on MyWhoosh must undergo MyWhoosh’s independent verification process and have satisfactorily completed a MyWhoosh Power Passport test prior to the event.
This Power Passport test is available in the MyWhoosh workouts section and takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. The test will be validated by the MyWhoosh team before being accepted as a verified test.
Riders will also need to compete in a minimum of three MyWhoosh Premium Events using the equipment they will use for the Semi Finals. This will assist in setting a baseline for their equipment and physical indicators for the verification system. National Federation qualifiers held on MyWhoosh will count towards the three events.
6 Results
All results shall be deemed as provisional until the UCI or an official commissaire deem them official, regardless of any reply, camera angle, or individual screen. The finish line placement accuracy will be determined by the official source onsite. All riders that participate are subject to anti-doping and performance verification processes, including post-event verification.
In the event there is a tie in points, the riders shall be ranked according to their finish place in the final stage of the race.