Christopher Schwenker
A physical therapist with over 25 years of experience, Christopher Schwenker is on a journey to give back to the cycling community for rewarding experiences and fulfilling relationships through the pages of his virtual cycling blog, The Zommunique’, and his cycling-related non-profit, The DIRT Dad Fund.
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![Americas cup boats](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ct3Cjphf5mfwSpDh5RYbdB-320-80.jpg)
The Rise of Cyclors: The high-wattage cyclists who power America's Cup teams
By Christopher Schwenker published
Feature How many watts does it take to power a 75-foot carbon-hulled sailing yacht at speeds over 55 mph?
![Smart trainers in an indoor space](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5mLizt6ki8DDE85gAN6QSd-320-80.jpg)
UCI to develop smart trainer standardisation process to level esports playing field
By Christopher Schwenker published
News "We are not the trainer police" says governing body
![Zwift academy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pahk8MWvW9RcDCWhfhbatR-320-80.jpg)
10 ways Zwift Racing is exactly like real-life road racing, but also totally different
By Christopher Schwenker published
Indoor cycling's most established racers share the similarities and differences between cycling's fast-growing discipline and its roots
![MyWhoosh indoor cycling app](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7xgNAUMQSd6e74cby62iGS-320-80.jpg)
What is MyWhoosh and is it a legitimate free alternative to Zwift?
By Christopher Schwenker published
Feature Just another virtual cycling app? Or can MyWhoosh pose a legitimate rival to the Zwift-dominated indoor space and rewrite the cycling e-sports script?
![A screengrab of Zwift gameplay](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TxeqFbiCUN3Ds3NNuoSCGj-320-80.jpg)
Is Zwift's Anti-Doping Policy enough to eradicate cheating culture?
By Christopher Schwenker published
Feature Not according to a paper published in the International Journal of Esports, but Zwift disagrees
![A tricycle rider in Zwift](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ekw25FP4JCii4ZqXrpeFjT-320-80.jpg)
Zwift to add Adaptive Athlete Representation to the platform
By Christopher Schwenker published
News The indoor cycling app commits to true-to-life equipment and avatar integration but has not committed to a deadline
![RGT Cycling handcyclists](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TE7Z3BSsE4bx4b87HKiCz4-320-80.jpg)
RGT leads the charge for inclusion of disabled athletes in virtual cycling
By Christopher Schwenker published
Feature Project Echelon Racing, in a joint venture with RGT cycling, recently hosted a dedicated virtual event for handcyclists - marking a move for the inclusion of disabled athletes
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The Rise of Cyclors: The high-wattage cyclists who power America's Cup teams
How many watts does it take to power a 75-foot carbon-hulled sailing yacht at speeds over 55 mph? -
UCI to develop smart trainer standardisation process to level esports playing field
"We are not the trainer police" says governing body -
New indoor cycling app launched by former Chairman of the Zwift Esports Commission
Built with a focus on e-racing, with crosswinds, cornering and tyre grip considerations as well as inbuilt streaming and dual-recording, indieVelo has Olympic-sized aspirations
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10 ways Zwift Racing is exactly like real-life road racing, but also totally different
Indoor cycling's most established racers share the similarities and differences between cycling's fast-growing discipline and its roots -
What is MyWhoosh and is it a legitimate free alternative to Zwift?
Just another virtual cycling app? Or can MyWhoosh pose a legitimate rival to the Zwift-dominated indoor space? -
Is Zwift's Anti-Doping Policy enough to eradicate cheating culture?
Not according to a paper published in the International Journal of Esports, but Zwift disagrees
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Zwift to add Adaptive Athlete Representation to the platform
The indoor cycling app commits to true-to-life equipment and avatar integration but has not committed to a deadline -
RGT leads the charge for inclusion of disabled athletes in virtual cycling
Project Echelon Racing, in a joint venture with RGT cycling, recently hosted a dedicated virtual event for handcyclists - marking a move for the inclusion of disabled athletes