Lou Bates is one of Great Britain’s strongest indoor bike racers, bound for the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships this weekend.
A former rower, she turned to triathlon in her mid-twenties and competed in Ironman events, also once finishing fifth at the Barcelona marathon. She then dedicated herself to cycling, winning the National Hill Climb Championships in 2016, before being introduced to indoor racing on Zwift at the end of 2019. She has since represented GB in international competitions, and, this Saturday, will race on MyWhoosh at the World Championships in Abu Dhabi, UAE, having qualified first in the semi-finals rankings.
