As virtual e-racing becomes increasingly competitive, teams are looking for every possible advantage.

The concept of e-racing may seem unnatural to seasoned cycling enthusiasts, but to win in the virtual world, teams must execute their strategies and riders must produce the necessary power output.

Watts count the same in eRace as in the real world. That's why the world's first fully professional e-racing team is a partnership between Danish component specialist CeramicSpeed and German bike brand Canyon.

Officially known as the Canyon ZCC, the team competes in Zwift-sanctioned eRacing events, and Canyon employee Rhys Howell is the team's founder and manager and believes CeramicSpeed's ultra-efficient bearings will make a big difference "We believe that riders will be able to ride the most efficient bike possible," says Howell. He says, "We are very excited to be working with CeramicSpeed to ensure that riders have the most efficient drivetrain available, and I can think of no other discipline in cycling where the drivetrain itself plays such an important role as in eRacing."

CeramicSpeed is known for its bearing technology, promising energy savings on rotating components such as hubs and bottom brackets. in the virtual cycling world of eRace, aerodynamics are irrelevant, weather is irrelevant, but drivetrain friction and drag are the win or lose.

Canyon ZCC team rider Lionel Vujasin believes that CeramicSpeed components make a noticeable difference. They say it's a small gain, but I say it's a gain. eRacing, every watt of drivetrain efficiency is a critical factor! We are thrilled to have CeramicSpeed join us, and racing with the new setup confirms that the total smooth feel, coupled with the improved power transfer, is incredible.

Of all the components that CeramicSpeed supplies to the Canyon ZCC eRacing team, the bottom bracket is probably the most important. The brand's oversized pulley wheels are also used on the Canyon ZCC team bike, with CeramicSpeed's low-friction UFO chain connecting the drivetrain.