Virtus Cycling World Series Kicks Off a Thrilling Competition Year

The 2025 AusCycling Road National Championships, sanctioned by Virtus, have set the tone for an exciting year in cycling and the Virtus competition calendar for 2025. The event kicked off on 8th January and concluded on 12th January in Perth, Australia. Riders took three challenging new courses in Perth’s inner-city Kings Park as the centrepiece for Australia’s most prestigious cycling race.

The curtain rose on the first edition in Perth with the Time Trial, where riders went head-to-head against the clock in a thrilling contest. The fast-flowing circuit around Bold Park, spanning the Town of Cambridge and the City of Nedlands, featured just enough climbing to keep the race interesting and challenging. Each anti-clockwise lap took the riders through the scenic Bold Park, passing near City Beach, before powering along the highway to complete the 9.8-kilometre loop.

With impressive performances in both the individual time trial and the road race, athletes with intellectual impairment from Australia and France dominated the podiums, showcasing their incredible talent and determination.

Cameron Marshall from Victoria’s Hawthorn CC claimed first place in the II1 Men’s individual time trial, finishing the 19.2 km course in 28:24.77. Josue Hodebourg Rinna from France secured second place with a time of 29:05.28, while Kealy Kitkevics from Australia’s Gold Coast CC took third, finishing in 30:33.42.

In the II2 Men’s category, Ange Richiero from France dominated the time trial, coming in first with a time of 34:53.40, followed by fellow Frenchman Vincent Pomorski, who finished second in 36:53.40.

The road race track was formed by the 13.6-kilometre circuit that twisted and turned through King’s Park, offering a challenging route for the riders. The peloton raced alongside the stunning waterfront of the Swan River before heading straight into Perth’s CBD. A key highlight of the course was the punchy climb up William Street and Malcolm Street, which peaked just 400 metres before the final straight. These late-stage climbs, combined with the uphill drag within King’s Park, created a dynamic and demanding race. The diverse terrain ensured that the competition was open to a wide range of riders, making for an unpredictable and thrilling event.

In the II1 Men’s road race, Josue Hodebourg Rinna of France won the 41 km race with a time of 1:04:23. Cameron Marshall closely followed in second place, just 21 seconds behind, while Kealy Kitkevics secured third place.

In the II2 Men’s category, Vincent Pomorski reversed the time trial outcome by winning the road race in 1:17:20, with Ange Richiero finishing 21 seconds behind to take second place.

These thrilling performances set the stage for what promises to be an exceptional year in cycling, with more exciting events on the horizon.

Full results can be accessed from here.