With cyclists in Dubbo still required to ride on their own, many are taking to social media platforms to get their social interaction that cycling in a group would normally provide.
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While the roads and trails around Dubbo are still popular venues for outdoor activity, it is platforms such as Zwift and Fulgaz that are providing racing opportunities.
Riders can test themselves against the Tour de France circuit, attempt to win an Australian Championship in Ballarat, or join in with the World Champions as they conduct training rides.
Western Region Academy of Sport graduate, Bathurst's Emily Watts has recently used Zwift to ride up Mount Everest.
Williams was joined by many cyclists around the world as she rode for over eight hours to climb the nearly 9000 metres.
Dubbo's Simone Grounds uses these race platforms to maintain her racing edge.
Representing her Dhuez Racing Team, Grounds competes in the Hunter Virtual Racing Series.
While Grounds' race craft sees her dominate on the road, the transition to virtual racing has unique challenges.
"A virtual race is flat out from the starting gun. If you don't stay in the lead group from the outset there is very little chance of making up ground."
While on the road there is a chance to rest the legs on a down hill or when drafting another rider in virtual land you need to stay on the peddles from start to finish if you want a chance at the win.
It is for this reason riders see races named 'Sufferfest', Sweatfest', or 'Sweatin with the oldies'.
In an initiative to provide competitive racing in Australia, Cycling NSW are conducting a State of Origin Series, between NSW and Queensland Cyclist.
With grades to cater for all levels of rider the three round series begins Thursday night and comes with commentary and is available to live stream.
This may be the first chance for many cyclist to race in virtual land and is sure to be a challenge.
Those not wanting to race are still using the indoor setups to prepare for racing when it resumes.
Dubbo Under 15 Cyclist Georgia Farr has setup a training area in her garage.
All numbers including time, distance, speed, heartrate etc are recorded and sent to her coaches who can offer advice and encouragement.
They can even watch the training live and give instant feedback.
Socially all it takes is to name a place and a meetup time in one of the virtual riding lands and riders can ride in a group and chat as they would normally.
All from their own lounge room or shed.
