FIVE FACTS ABOUT ERIC MIN

1

Born in Seoul, South Korea. His family moved to New York City when he was 7.

2

He got hooked on cycling in his teens and joined a local racing club.

3

He loves cycling for its sense of community, camaraderie and competitiveness.

4

Is a master napper, able to use short naps to keep himself fueled during busy days.

5

Has three kids, which is partly why he’s dedicated to making indoor training fun.

thanks to the Virtual L’Etape du Tour de France and the Discover Rides. More than 117,000 (rides were completed), covering more than 3 million miles.

Q

How many professional athletes participate in Zwift?

A

Hundreds of professional athletes train extensively on Zwift. Geraint Thomas, 2018 Tour de France winner, is a frequent Zwifter, recently riding three 12-hour stints to raise money for the NHS (the United Kingdom’s National Health Service).

Q

What’s the future for Zwift after the pandemic ends?

A

With the popularity of the Virtual Tour de France and the first UCI Esports World Championships, I think it’s only a matter of time before we see virtual racing as an Olympic sport.