#bike-racing

#bike-racing

"This is a format that is broadcast-friendly, spectator-first, and built to create viral moments through a competitive setup that never stands still," said Clare Grady, who also serves as the general manager of the Bay Breakers pro.

Whether you're at a professional level or just racing for fun, bike racing is fundamentally about enduring pain and outsmarting your competitors in the process.

It's designed as a replica of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI rally car; an icon of its era and a fitting metaphor for gravel cycling.

Losing comes in multiple forms, and on Wednesday's Dwars door Vlaanderen, Wout van Aert's team epitomized a particularly embarrassing defeat.

"It was getting harder and harder every lap. I was also not focussed enough so I was starting to make a lot of mistakes. I was getting a bit annoyed at myself, so I was happy to cross the finish line."