Ep. 78: Virtually a Niche Within a Niche with Biketerra founder Matt Gibbs

The Virtual Velo Podcast p/b TheZommunique.com

In a landscape dominated by virtual cycling giants like Zwift, MyWhoosh, and Rouvy, why would anyone launch a grassroots platform from scratch? In this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, we sit down with Matt Gibbs, the quietly determined founder of Biketerra—a browser-based, community-powered alternative that’s carving out space in a sport already defined by consolidation.

We explore the origins of Biketerra, its unique approach to user-generated routes, the surprising way it’s bringing fans closer to events like the Tour de France, and whether there’s a future for independent platforms in a landscape ruled by million-dollar budgets. Matt also opens up about business realities, growth goals, and where he hopes Biketerra will be in a year—and beyond.

Is Biketerra a bold vision ahead of its time, or virtually a niche within a niche? Tune in and decide for yourself.

Don’t miss out on the unique opportunity to delve even deeper into the intriguing topics discussed in this episode.

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• USA Cycling 2025 Esports World Championship Selection Criteria Clarified [Zommunique, July 25, 2025]
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