Introducing 'Cycle Ball'- The Hybrid Sport You've Never Heard Of
Just when you think you have seen it all Europeans come out with something even crazier. Cycleball is a sport that combines special bikes and soccer.
How does the sport work? Watch Cycling YouTube channel Global Cycling Network’s profile of the sport below.
Cycleball is basically a game of soccer played on bikes. Riders pedal their bikes around the court and shoot by spinning the bars and firing the ball with the back of the front wheel.
Cycleball players have insane ball-handling skills. They can track stand, wheelie, and dribble the ball in circles like Maradona. It is incredible to watch.
The cycleball players can also shoot. They get more heat on the ball than an unathletic bike writer could dream of with feet and a ten-step runup.
The bikes cycleball players use are unique. Their wheelbase is very short for maneuverability and the seat is very far back. This is to make popping up easier. Cycleball bikes also employ vertical bars. This is to make it easier to shoot the ball with the front wheel. See a specialty cycleball bike below.
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Even though the GCN host struggles to pick up the sport, It still seems like a fun biking activity. I hope to be able to try one day.
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