The first edition was held on 9 December 2020, featuring a men's and women's event over a virtual 50 kilometer route with 483 meters of simulated elevation gain on the
Zwift platform. The event featured strict anti-cheating protocols as well as 11 power ups that competitors could use during the race. The
2022 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships took place on February 26, 2022, once again on
Zwift.
WTRL hosted several open Continental pre-qualifiers during November 2021 where the best were invited to join the invite only Continental Qualifiers. From the 2024 edition, the UCI has decided to hold the championships on the
MyWhoosh platform and organize the finals on-site in
Abu Dhabi,
UAE. == Hosts ==