Name: Erin Ayala
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
How did you get into cycling? I started in triathlon and quickly realized I was best at the bike. I started to lean more into cycling, and the rest is history!
How many years have you been racing on Zwift? I think I started using Zwift in 2018 or maybe 2019. I’ve been racing pretty consistently since 2020.
Are you part of a Virtual team? REVO
What do you love most about racing? The team camaraderie is great, and it’s great for my motivation and training consistency during the cold, dark, and dreary Minnesota winters.
What is your favourite style of race (e.g. points, scratch, iTT, TTT, Chase, duathlon)? Points or scratch races–especially flat ones 🙂
What is your favourite Zwift women’s race series? I love Zwift Racing League because we get some pretty good field sizes.
What is your most memorable racing experience, inside or outside or BOTH? Unbound 200. I’m not a crier, but couldn’t help myself as I crossed the finish line that first time.
What is your favourite food to eat post race? Cheeseburger, fries, and a cold IPA.
What advice would you give to a woman entering her first Zwift race? Just do it! You never need to be ready, fit enough, or fast enough. Everyone belongs! Also, the starts are super fast, so make sure you wind up early. I’m always out of the saddle with a VO2 max effort a few seconds before the start. It’s much different than IRL racing, but just as fun!
