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MyWhoosh has officially announced the dates for its 2026 Championship, which will take place from July 7 to 14. With a record prize pool of one million dollars and a format open to riders of all skill levels, the virtual cycling platform aims to make this edition the biggest in its history.
Source: Press Release
Over the course of seven days, participants will compete across seven virtual worlds: Switzerland, California, Hudayriyat, Bhutan, Colombia, Canada, and Saudi Arabia. The men’s course will total 436 km with 5,463 m of elevation gain, while the women’s course will cover 316 km with 4,156 m of elevation gain.
MyWhoosh’s stated goal is clear: to make high-level virtual competition accessible to everyone. The organizers aim to attract participants far beyond the circle of e-cycling specialists, with multiple skill levels, additional leaderboards, team awards, and strictly equal prize money for women and men.
“We want the championships to be seen as a true athletic challenge, but we also want them to remain accessible to amateur cyclists,” explains Matt Smithson, director of esports and gaming operations at MyWhoosh. According to him, riders capable of maintaining approximately 3.5 W/kg for men and 2.5 W/kg for women can expect to achieve significant results and earn financial rewards.
A Demanding Week of Racing
The 2026 route will feature a gradual increase in difficulty. After hilly stages in Switzerland, California, and Hudayriyat, riders will face the repeated climbs of Bhutan before a queen stage in Colombia—a true litmus test with its long climbs and steep gradients.
After a rest day, an individual time trial in Canada could shake up the standings before a final fast stage in Saudi Arabia, ideal for sprinters but also for last-minute attacks on the general classification.
A record prize purse and numerous classifications
MyWhoosh is focusing on a broader distribution of prizes. In addition to the general classifications, bonuses will be awarded to stage winners, the best sprinters, climbers, young riders, masters (age 45 and older), and the top teams.
The platform has announced a total prize pool of one million dollars, distributed across the various competition categories, with equal amounts for women and men.
Focusing on Amateurs
Following the 2025 edition, which brought together participants from 47 countries and generated more than 200,000 km of virtual riding, MyWhoosh now aims to double the number of competitors.
To illustrate this commitment to inclusivity, the platform is highlighting several amateur riders. Among them are 59-year-old Anna Svardstrom from Sweden, a former triathlon champion and finalist at the UCI eSports World Championships, and Bridget Bremner from Australia, who returned to sports through virtual cycling after battling breast cancer. These examples reflect the growing diversity of the MyWhoosh community.
Registration is open until June 30
Registration is now open and will close on June 30. All participants must pass the MyWhoosh Power Passport test, except for riders who have recently participated in Sunday Race Club events, who are automatically qualified.
With a challenging course, an unprecedented prize pool, and a strong commitment to making the competition accessible to as many people as possible, MyWhoosh hopes to make its 2026 championship the global benchmark for virtual cycling for the general public.
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