vCycling News Episode 2

About vCycling News

Virtual Cycling News will bring you news, rumours and reviews on all things RGT whilst looking at some of the other online training apps that are available. The show is hosted by Mike Lister, an eRacer with over 15,000 miles logged on Zwift and RGT and Riley Harvey, who is involved with several regular group rides and events on RGT. Between them they seem to know everything that is going on right across the community

Welcome to vCycling News, in this episode we look at the latest news and events, discuss the latest rumours including potential RGT app updates, review Lou’s Group Ride, take a look at Hustle City and peek inside Mike’s pain cave.

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Mike Lister – Mike has clocked up 10,000 miles on Zwift and 5,000 on RGT. He is a keen racer who enjoys riding tactical crit races or longer events of 75-100km. He also organises the weekly team time trial event on RGT and is involved with the annual 2 week stage race Tour du Monde.

Riley Harvey – Riley has been a regular on RGT since the early days and has also dabbled with BKool, he’s a weekend regular as a prominent member of Team Lou, helping to support group rides and introduce new members to the indoor cycling scene.

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