MYWHOOSH is it the future of CYCLING Esports? 

Thanks Byron, it’s well worth a look

Totally fair comment and view @miles1467 and I think I may make a similar choice if the situation was the same but two monthly memberships involved 🍻👍

💯 agree the dynamics are clearly a tough one and not great at this stage. I am aware there was a steering issue this weekend, for Kenny avatar stayed left and it was really hard to get into the draft. Same for me though, got dropped rode solo :-)

Thanks @gregfox785 really appreciate your comments. 🙏👍

Well worth trying again. I know the onboarding and accessibility is progressing .

Updates downloading 💪

I tried it on my iPhone 14 Plus - Screen mirroring to ATV - it worked excellent!

I think the Apple TV release is almost here . That’s a big piece of the puzzle for sure and will make it much more accessible

@filipfeyaerts3733 the turbo trainer is always the main power source and controller as you say. The secondary device is just there to validate the numbers post race.

Yes agreed they are very high currently and something I think MyWhoosh need to look at. I have a good gaming PC and the FPS not ideal.

lol, are you serious? It looks so clunky what are they using the GPU for? mining crypto? 😂

Yes the game needs optimization, but on the other hand a 1080 is an older GPU. It’s four generations old.

@@ketle369 1080ti equals a 3060 in performance.

It runs fine and is fully playable on my MacBook Pro from 2015 with Radeon 2GB (about 1/4 of the performance of a GTX 1080), although with almost minimal graphics settings and looks horrendous. Zwift looks much better on the same laptop

Totally agree the dynamics need work but let’s not forget that Zwift took many years to get to where it is now as you say. I think MyWhoosh have the foundation for a great racing platform.

Like many soccer clubs😅

indeed. For those who do not know what it is, this is the definition: Sportswashing is a term used to describe the practice of nations, individuals, groups, corporations, or governments using sports to improve reputations tarnished by wrongdoing. So I think you shouldn't be reviewing (or using it). It is not "free", it is financed with a goal: to influence your thinking and make you feel better towards the government that finances it,

This is a very difficult and complicated topic and let’s not forget that with out the investment from many international government linked brands, teams, sports people our sport would be a very different place. Look at how many riders and teams in cycling are supported by Middle Eastern countries and China on that matter, do we take the same view on those riders and teams and refuse to support …. I don’t have the answer but I think the statement is to broad .

I know the platform well and we had Dr George on our podcast a few months back.

does it have something like magic roads?

That's what I'm using right now but considering to give Mywhoosh a try since the graphics look more appealing. Indievelo is great but just want to try different platforms.

I am sure he will be. He racing in MyWhoosh most Sundays.

Seems very strange .

The categories are dynamic but I don’t know how they look at that as you see various “zwift A(+)” riders riding in category B and even C on My Whoosh … So for all B-, C and D riders My Whoosh will be a huge disappointment I guess …

It’s difficult to give a full picture in the categories but will dig deeper and see if I can add that to a follow up video

In 99% nobody answers as it's unproductive. Black PR doesn't need proofs, you just need to repeat your statement as much as possible until it start looking as beliefs of the majority .

You can go to Human Rights Watch and navigate by country. They have a one-paragraph summary where they explain how what you call "modern-day culture" is all appearances while they keep carrying out their strong policies against dissidents, political opponents and free thinkers, with particularly appaling treatment of women and migrant workers. You can read more details in their World Report 2024, and in the many links to news about individual cases.

Interesting view for sure, do people take the same view with products made in china where the government may or may not be linked! Food for thought

@@SiBradeley yes, many ppl and governments view that issue in the same way. Some do not. Often the ones that makes a profit/gains from it, such as Ronaldo, or big corporations that makes huge money from it

Good question, I am not 100% it does at the moment but I think this will be an area for development soon

Absolutely I have no commercial attachment to MyWhoosh or anyone associated with their organisation. However I do ride on the platform, and I race on the platform and have won money in the Sunday Race club, same as any rider can.

@@SiBradeley Thanks for a straight forward, no bullshit and precise answer 💪

I’m super interested to see what additional gamification MyWhoosh bring this year though. I hope steering get some additional work.

Voice chat is there. 🤙

Loved Socom on ps2!

discord

Interesting and thank you for your comment @the_real_cansin I am actually just re downloading Rouvy and hoping to get some rides in for a Rouvy review coming soon.

@@SiBradeley​​⁠ I recommend using the camera mode ‘Me’ so you will be ride without visible avatar. I also usually hide the other riders :)) because the virtual graphics in the video not so good. I prefer seeing only the nature :) Thanks.

I do understand your view and we did discuss sport washing already in the podcast we did.

@@SiBradeley: Still you review it and bring it to the attention of people, thus helping promote it. To be honest, I do not think you fully understand what sportswashing is, how it works, and why it is important not to faclitate it. But hey, it is RU-vid, everything for the views.

@@eagerbobdid you make a video about it?

Let’s exercise caution about casually labeling everything that originates or is associated with the Middle East as ‘sports washing’. Not to say it doesn’t happen - it’s been a part of cycling and sports sponsorship for many decades - from all parts of the world. However, casual use of the term also reinforces even older cultural stereotypes and biases.

@@rivingtonandstantondon’t think it’s casually labeling; the movement is obvious in cycling and soccer/football. Middle eastern countries don’t have a cycling history. Why would they have the countries name spelled all over the jersey? Uae, emirates, israel etc. It’s not even one, there are several. Why are they ‘buying’ soccer championships and famous soccer players? The whole sport washing backfired last soccer world championship. What about female (soccer) players? Can they go to saudi arabia without problems? Or does there always need to be a ‘guide’ and covering of their bodies etc. Uci, Fia and fifa aren’t trustworthy, are they? There’s too much money involved. Back on subject: how and why did mywhoosh get the uci-label? Are you giving your personal data to the people / government behind mywhoosh? Weight, health, internet behaviour etc. Would you do the same if it was a russian app or north korean (or even the usa)? If it’s free it usually means…. Right. I think it’s a good think to be sceptical and keep asking questions. I don’t think it’s a good thing governments ‘own’ sportteams. Sports and politics (and religion) should be seperate.

@occyman I can assure you no money changed hands to out the video together. Your right the draft dynamics certainly need work and yes you need to manage when you apply the power to get timings correct. I actually totally support the power passport test and regular testing. As always appreciate your input and views.

@@SiBradeley testing every three months is stupid and it’s all bots apart from Sunday nights - people are only using it one night a week due to money.

@@occyman 100% agree it is very empty sometimes.

The company behind the platform is based in the UAE. Pretty obvious UCI got a bag of money to make it the eWorlds platform.

The crazy part about this "monetization" is it's all smoke and mirrors. The money being paid out to top racers is not based on profitability. It's just a bribe used to attract top riders. The money will eventually go away because no one really watches eracing enough to bring in advertisers. It's all a big scam.

I understand your view totally Mattias and recently done a lot of reading and listening when it comes to UAE and what they appear to be doing.

Hey @freerider93 I can confirm that no money changed hands to make this video. Appreciate your input and insight. Totally agree that at the moment the majority of virtual riders are not racers. It’s a niche within a niche .

Wow man, tell us how you really feel, 👎👎

​​@@SiBradeleyI'm pretty sure part of you entusiasm comes from the prizemoney you got, as you also mentioned in the video, so yes, money transfer did happen. I've seen this change of attitude on several other riders. Once they win some money, then they make a 180 degree mindset change.

I wish I could respond saying I love my Samsung on android. But sadly I am iPhone all the way 😂