Hi everyone! Today I want to give you a first look at one of the main changes coming in Update 0.1.5: a complete rework of Challenge Mode . The biggest change is the introduction of unlockable riders . Each rider will be different, with their own strengths and weaknesses, and you’ll need to complete different objectives to unlock them all. Challenge riders will also wear unique jerseys that won…
Update 0.1.4 – More Crowds and More Balancing Hi everyone! Thanks again for all the feedback I continue to receive. This update focuses on further balancing the game and adding more spectators to key parts of each stage. Version 0.1.4 · The Climber, Descender, and Endurance attributes in Season Mode are now slightly less powerful. · Rival AI is now a little more aggressive. · During climbing se…
Hi everyone! First of all, thank you so much for all the feedback I’ve been receiving. I hope this update helps satisfy your cycling appetite! Version 0.1.3 · Mountain climbs now award more points depending on their length: · 1–2 segments: 3, 2 and 1 point. · 3–4 segments: 6, 4 and 2 points. · 5 or more segments: 8, 5 and 3 points. · If the general classification leader is also leading the moun…
Hi everyone! This update focuses on improving the visual feedback during races and making the game’s 2D elements look smoother and cleaner. Version 0.1.2 · Redesigned the energy bar. · Improved the visual feedback shown when energy is consumed or recovered. · Improved the visual feedback when a rider bonks during a sprint. · Fixed the artwork of the Bonk card. · Smoothed most of the game’s 2D i…
Hi everyone! I’ve been reading your feedback since launch, and this first balance update focuses on making races more challenging and improving the pacing of longer stages. Version 0.1.1 · Increased rival AI difficulty across all three difficulty settings. · Adjusted energy consumption in 20-segment stages. · Increased the chance of drawing a Bonk card. · Fixed several minor UI issues. Please k…
Today is finally the day: Cycling Champion launches in Early Access at 3:00 PM CEST! The last month has been a particularly challenging one for me. I have moved house, returned to my full-time job, and, with two children at home, finding enough free time has not always been easy. Because of this, I have not had as much time as I would have liked to polish and promote the game before release. St…
The original plan was to launch Cycling Champion on June 18, but due to personal circumstances, it became completely impossible for me to reach that date in the way I wanted to. I can finally confirm an official release date: Cycling Champion will launch on Steam on July 16. Until then, I’ll keep working to polish the game as much as possible, fix bugs, and add as much content as I can. And the…
Cycling Champion is an arcade cycling game with a tactical and accessible approach. The idea is simple: to experience the excitement of a cycling race without having to spend hours learning complex systems. Each stage becomes a sequence of quick decisions, where choosing the right moment to attack, recover energy, or save your strength can make the difference between winning the stage or runnin…
This solo dev adventure started back in 2020, during the pandemic. Those afternoons were long, and there was not much to do other than playing other games. I think Animal Crossing was probably my number one game during those months. I have always loved cycling, and the Grand Tours have always been part of life at home. Years ago, I played a few cycling video games, but they quickly became too s…
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