A fast-paced tactical cycling game where every kilometer is a decision. Play your cards, manage your energy, time your attacks and fight for victory across Grand Tours, stage races and legendary Classics.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Cycling Champion is in Early Access because I want to continue expanding and improving the game together with the community.

The core gameplay, full Season Mode and Challenge Mode are already playable, but I still have several major features and improvements planned before reaching version 1.0.

Player feedback has already helped shape multiple updates since launch, particularly around difficulty, AI, balance and race presentation.

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The current plan is for Cycling Champion to remain in Early Access for approximately one year.

This may change depending on development progress and community feedback, as I want version 1.0 to feel like a meaningful step forward rather than simply reaching a fixed date.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Planned on the road to 1.0:

1vs1 Multiplayer
Quick Race Mode
Race/Stage Editor
Expanded rider selection
More race environments and visual variety
Additional progression and content
New challenges
Gameplay and AI improvements
Balance and quality-of-life updates


Smaller updates will also continue to add content, improve balance and respond to player feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version already includes:

Full Season Mode
Grand Tours, short stage races and Classics
Rider progression
General Classification and Mountain Classification
Challenge Mode
Multiple difficulty levels
Different rider attributes and specializations
Steam Achievements
Full controller support

The main gameplay loop is complete and playable from start to finish, although content, presentation, balance and game modes will continue expanding throughout Early Access.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“I'm not planning on changing the price when we leave early access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Player feedback is a major part of Early Access development. I regularly read Steam discussions and reviews, and feedback has already resulted in balance changes, more aggressive AI, UI improvements and visual updates.

I plan to continue using community feedback to help prioritize features, balance changes and quality-of-life improvements on the road to version 1.0.”
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About This Game

EVERY KILOMETER IS A DECISION

Cycling Champion is a fast-paced tactical cycling game where cards, energy management and timing decide every race.

You don't need an hour to experience the drama of a cycling stage. Races are condensed into short, tactical battles where every kilometer gives you another decision to make.

Attack too early and you may run out of energy.

Wait too long and your rivals could be gone.

Choose your moment.

PLAY YOUR CARDS

Every section of the race gives you a hand of action cards.

Attack to break away from the peloton.

Move Up before an important climb or sprint.

Keep the Pace and stay safely positioned.

Recover when your energy starts running low.

Sprint when everything comes down to the final meters.

Your cards are limited, so every decision matters.

MANAGE YOUR ENERGY

Winning isn't just about attacking.

Every effort costs energy, and pushing too hard can leave your rider completely exhausted before the finish.

Sometimes the smartest move is to attack.

Sometimes it's to wait.

And sometimes you have to risk everything.

ATTACK AT THE RIGHT MOMENT

Mountains, descents, flat roads and sprints create different tactical situations.

Use your rider's strengths, read the race and decide when to make your move.

A perfectly timed attack can win a stage.

A badly timed one can lose an entire Tour.

RACE A FULL CYCLING SEASON

Build your rider and compete across a season inspired by professional cycling.

Take on:

  • Grand Tours

  • Short stage races

  • One-day Classics

  • Mountain stages

  • Sprint stages

  • Individual challenges

Fight for stage victories, overall classification and the mountain jersey as you progress toward the biggest races of the season.

CHOOSE YOUR RIDER

Different riders are built for different races.

Climbers thrive when the road goes uphill.

Sprinters dominate fast finishes.

Classics specialists shine on demanding one-day races.

Choose the right rider for the challenge and make the most of their strengths.

CYCLING WITHOUT THE WAITING

Cycling Champion captures the tactics and tension of professional cycling in short, accessible races.

A stage takes only a few minutes to play, making it easy to jump into another race while still giving every decision consequences.

FEATURES

  • Fast tactical cycling races

  • Card-based decision making

  • Energy and fatigue management

  • Grand Tours, stage races and Classics

  • Full Season Mode

  • Challenge Mode

  • Rider progression

  • Different rider specializations

  • Multiple difficulty levels

  • Stylized low-poly graphics

  • Steam Achievements

  • Controller support

Attack. Recover. Sprint. Choose your moment and become the Cycling Champion.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Some code assistance tools and limited generative AI techniques were used during development. Some card artwork has been refined with the assistance of AI-based editing tools.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 / Intel HD Graphics 620 or equivalent
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560 or equivalent
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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