Name: Emily Arcuri
Hometown: Portland, Oregon USA
How did you get into cycling? I got into cycling because I signed up to do an Ironman and had to learn how to ride a bike 112 miles 😆 I am also a triathlon coach with Campfire Endurance and I encourage my athletes to get on Zwift in the winter months to make training fun and engaging.
How many years have you been racing on Zwift? I’ve been on Zwift for at least 6 years.
Are you part of a Virtual team? I am on F3 racing.
What do you love most about racing? I love racing on Zwift because of the camaraderie amongst the women racing as well as with my team. My team hosts a Zoom call for racing and it’s great to connect with others while pedaling my heart out!
What is your favourite style of race (e.g. points, scratch, iTT, TTT, Chase, duathlon)? I prefer hill climbs, ITT, and duathlon!
What is your favourite Zwift women’s race series? I love all the Warrior Games races!
What is your most memorable racing experience, inside or outside or BOTH? My most memorable racing experience has been competing in the Ironman world champs in Kona. I actually got to meet several of the folks I Zwift race with at the event!
What is your favourite food to eat post race? Post race I like to eat french fries, ice cream, and cookies. Basically potatoes and sugar.
What advice would you give to a woman entering her first Zwift race? I like to share with anyone who is interested in cycling to get on Zwift and do a race! Any race! There is no better workout out there, and no better way to become a stronger cyclist than to pedal your heart out in a race.
Any upcoming race you are looking forward to? I am just coming back from having a baby, and I’m looking forward to completing a 70.3 triathlon this summer.
