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Stuck in the indieVelo VLOdrome

A seasoned virtual cycling enthusiast waxes poetic on his evolution from a savvy, albeit naive, indieVelo Beta-tester to forging an identity and purpose in helping to redefine the future of cycling esports.

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indieVelo—Creating an Event

A comprehensive guide providing step-by-step instructions enables all users on the virtual cycling platform indieVelo, to create, organize, promote, and broadcast/stream their own races and group rides.

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indieVelo Team Showcase

Tactical Team-based racing is at cycling esports platform indieVelo core, and these teams make it possible. Find your team here!

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