Everyone knows about artistic cycling, right?
Some version of the Indoor Cycling World Championships have been around for 60 years, the most recent held last week in Stuttgart, Germany. The competition consists of artistic cycling and cycle-ball.
Artistic cycling requires competitors to perform 25-30 of a possible 120 tricks in five minutes. Cycle ball consists of two teams of two players trying to score by striking the ball with the front or rear wheel or their body.
Simple, right?
It's #artistic #cycling and it takes #madskills! FULL VIDEO: http://t.co/ilwU7lAvt4 #skills #acrobatics #whoa http://pic.twitter.com/xKc19Qb17v
— @BikeRoar
The days of being impressed by a simple double ride appear to be over.
Next level Cycling! #Stuttgart2016 http://pic.twitter.com/wpLB2XRjQp
— @UCI_Indoor
Germany's Bugner brothers (above) stacked up well against the competition, claiming first in the men's pairs division.
As if it didn't seem hard enough with just one bike, there are group routines, as demonstrated by these Slovakian women.
Amazing bike skills for Slovakia 🇸🇰
Wondering if @petosagan can do it too! #Stuttgart2016 http://pic.twitter.com/7tv3AvLP0A
— @UCI_Indoor
Canada was represented by Clemence Boss-Andet.
Canada's @CyclingCanada Clemence Bosse-Andet routine twice faster than usual! #Stuttgart2016 http://pic.twitter.com/wB2FQdQn8f
— @UCI_Indoor
The Quebec City native specializes in acrobatic bicycle, which she studied at a circus school in her home province.
Artistic cycling mixes gymnastics with cycling in a unique way, and while it might not be the most-watched sport, it has reminded us of another artistic version of a common winter sport.
These artistic cyclists will leave your wheels spinning
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