Power, process, and the pursuit of a World Title. In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, Cycling Canada National Esports Champion Tiffany Penner joins co-hosts Emma Martin and Chris Schwenker for a wide-ranging conversation about her journey in cycling esports—from her early days in sport to lining up in Abu Dhabi for the 2024 UCI World Championship final.

Tiffany shares what life looks like off the bike, how she trains, and what it means to carry the maple leaf into competition. She reflects on the current state of cycling esports in Canada, her goals for the 2025 Worlds, and how she approaches some of the more sensitive aspects of elite-level racing, including weigh-ins and athlete well-being.

A thoughtful and powerful presence in the virtual peloton, Tiffany offers a glimpse into what drives her—and where she believes the sport is headed.

Don’t miss out on the unique opportunity to delve even deeper into the intriguing topics discussed in this episode.

• 2025 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship: Public Qualifier, Semi-Finals, and Finals Details [Zommunique, July 12, 2025]
• Revamped format revealed for the 2025 Cycling Esports World Championships [Escape Collective, Aug 14, 2025]
• UCI Releases National Federation Quotas and Preliminary Format for 2025 Cycling Esports World Championships [Zommunique, June 13, 2025]
• USA Cycling 2025 Esports World Championship Selection Criteria Clarified [Zommunique, July 25, 2025]
• VVN’s Most Impactful People in Cycling Esports For 2025 [Zommunique, Apr 8, 2025]

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