Name: Cornelia Engström
Hometown: Leksand, Sweden
How did you get into cycling? I was running a lot. Aimed to complete a marathon under 3 hours. Back injury in 2019, so tried cycling. Had never tried a real racing bike before that. Thought it looked boring until I started. Found Zwift as the weather in Sweden does not always allow outdoor cycling, and now I’m hooked!
How many years have you competed on Zwift? 4 years
Are you part of a virtual team? eSRT
What do you love most about racing? It’s captivating, you’re invited to keep up, there are many others. You train, take in, have fun, have to be on your guard and suddenly you have trained hard and had fun.
What is your favorite style of race (eg points, scratch, iTT, TTT, Chase, duathlon)? Scratch
What is your favorite women’s Zwift race series? A tough series with long races and elements of several tough slopes.
What is your most memorable racing experience, inside or outside or BOTH Iceni on March 13, 2021 on Innsbruck’s Achterbhan (47 km). It was a great feeling after. I survived!
What is your favorite food to eat after the race? Fresh pasta, giant prawns, garlic and a creamy sauce.
What advice would you give to a woman participating in her first Zwift race? Have fun and always try to stay in the pack.
Any upcoming races you are looking forward to? ZRL
