AusCycling National Club Esports Series returns for 2025 on MyWhoosh

Riders, start your trainers, the AusCycling National Club Esports Series is back for 2025 and this year we are racing on virtual roads of MyWhoosh, from Australia to Belgium and beyond.  

The series will take riders to some iconic cycling locations around the virtual globe: from the familiar roads in our backyard of Sydney and Wollongong, to Area 52 in California, the bergs of Belgium and the desert of AlUla.  

Hosted by AusCycling and MyWhoosh, the six-round series decides which is the best esports club in the country.   

Waratah Masters Cycling Club has dominated since 2020 when the competition began. But will their reign continue, or will another club emerge victorious in 2025?  

Here’s what to know ahead of this year’s series starting on June 12 on MyWhoosh.   

Race format 

Five of the six rounds will be a points race where riders will be able to score points not just at the finish line but also at designated sprint and climb segments.  

There are big bonus points on offer throughout the races so team tactics will be crucial to collect as many points as possible. You can’t just wait until the end for a sprint, but if you do, maybe you should send a team mate up the road to get those bonus points. 
 
Intermediate sprints and climb segments are awarded based on fastest-through-segment (FTS) and given to the top 10 fastest times (with points from 20 down to 2).  

Except for Round 3, when we hit the boards for a points score. Points will be awarded to the first 20 riders on each lap.   

Round 2 is the only race with no official segments, so it will all come down to the final finish line sprint.  
 
In addition, the first 30 riders across the finish line will score points (30 down to 1). 

Club rankings 

 The AusCycling National Club Esports Series is a competition between clubs, not individuals. 

Your placing in each round gets converted to points for your club – from 30 points for the winner, down to 1 point for finishing 30th. In addition, every participant earns 1 point for finishing a race. 

Points across all grades are tallied together to determine your club’s position on the leaderboard. 

The format rewards breadth and depth: clubs do best when they place multiple riders across several grades for men and women.  

Para-cycling returns for 2025 

Returning in 2025, the series will now also have a category for para-cycling. 

Para-cyclists will race in their usual racing category however, an additional set of results will be provided according to their para-cycling classification, based on their race time. 

Routes and schedule 

Races will start at 7:30pm AEST on Thursday evenings over six rounds between June and July. Route profiles can be found on the National Club Esports Series page.

Round 1 – June 12 

Australia, Cities loop (25.7km, 256m): A rolling course with one key climb at 5.5km (1.9km, ~100m). It’s a launchpad for early attacks. Sharp tactics and team coordination will be key at the Sydney Harbour Bridge Sprint (17.3km) to collect the bonus points, before a fast finale.  

Round 2 – June 19 

California – Area 52 (21.8km, 129m): Flat and fast. This stage is all about raw power and team control. With no official segments, expect a tactical drag race to the finish where timing is everything.   

Round 3 – June 26 

UCI Stage 1 (20.4km/12 laps, 84m): Track riders this one is for you. With points awarded to the first 20 riders each lap, this stage is all about positioning, consistency, and repeated sprint efforts. 

Round 4 – July 3 

Belgium, Ardennes (30.6km, 256m): A relentless series of short, sharp climbs defines this Belgian classic. Four punchy bergs—Koppenberg, Eikenberg, Volkegemberg, and Kouterberg—offer repeated chances to split the pack. With no sprint segments, it’s a pure climbers' test.  

Round 5 – July 10 

Alula, Tour of Hegra, (30.8km, 108m): A flat course over two laps,the key feature is the Al Diwan sprint segment (340m at 5.3km), hit twice. With fastest-through points up for grabs, expect explosive speed battles and precise lead-outs. 

Round 6 – July 17 

Australia, Wollongong (SRCW) – Queen Stage, (35.0km, 502m): The Queen Stage and finale brings serious elevation with two decisive climbs and two sprint segments. Expect GC shakeups, breakaway heroics, and a hard-fought sprint for the final crown.  

How to take part  

To register is easy, your club first must add the Club to https://mywhooshinfo.com/clubs/, then all you have to do is join your team, and the events you wish to race in the series. 

The series is open to AusCycling affiliated clubs only. Riders must be aged 17 or above and hold a current membership. 

In addition to a para-cycling category, there are five grades for men and women categorised by a rider’s Functional Threshold Power. They are:  

• Pro Elite - 5.0 w/kg FTP or higher 
• Pro - 4.3 – 4.9 w/kg FTP 
• Neo pro - 3.7 – 4.2 w/kg FTP 
• Expert - 3.0 – 3.6 w/kg FTP  
• Sport - FTP up to 2.9 w/kg 

Each rider is automatically categorised based on their best 20-minute W/kg effort from the last 3 months (or that week’s race). This number is then multiplied by 0.95 and used to calculate the rank.   

You’ll need a power source (a smart trainer or power meter), and Pro-Elite and Pro riders will also need a heart rate monitor. If you’re good enough to make the podium, you may be asked to send in a weigh-in video, so keep your phone within reach. 

Note that trainer difficulty will be forced to 100%. In-game equipment will be neutralised, so there will be no performance advantage based on your choice of frame, wheels, etc. 

For full regulations and more details, visit the AusCycling National Club Esports Series page.