German Olympic rower Jason Osborne and Ashleigh Moolman Pasio became the first Cycling Esports world champions on Wednesday (9th December), from the comfort of their homes.
They each saw off top elite cyclists from around the world, racing live online using the Zwift software platform, on a virtual road course

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Ashleigh Moolman Pasio

Ashleigh Moolman Pasio and Jason Osborne crowned first Cycling Esports world champions

The inaugural official world championships in virtual cycling will take place on Wednesday (9 December) when 132 riders from 22 nations take part in the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships in the virtual world of Watopia.
Although a road-based event, the championships will see the best riders across varying disciplines

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Things you need to know about the first UCI Cycling Esports World Championships

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Simone

Simone Biles - Olympics.com

Sweden

Armand

Armand Duplantis - Olympics.com

Mikaela

Mikaela SHIFFRIN

Ilia

Ilia Malinin - Olympics.com

Thomas DE GENDT

Thomas

Italian rider Giulio Ciccone claimed the climbers challenge title in the first 'The Challenge of Stars' virtual road cycling race.
The Trek-Segafredo man beat Thomas De Gendt of Lotto Soudal in the final, streamed on Olympic Channel.
Eight of the top male climbing specialists took part in the straight knockout

The Challenge of Stars

The eight climbers of 'The Challenge of Stars'

Ciccone crowned king of climbers in 'The Challenge Of Stars' virtual cycling race

Thomas DE GENDT

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Ashleigh Moolman Pasio and Jason Osborne crowned first Cycling Esports world champions

Things you need to know about the first UCI Cycling Esports World Championships