Eurosport have released the first ever 360° VR film shot during a competitive cycling race.

The footage was captured on South African National Champion Jaco Venter’s Dimension Data bike during stage 10 of the 2016 La Vuelta a Espana. The video gives fans a unique view from inside the peloton as well as a fascinating insight into the tactics used by professional cyclists competing in a Grand Tour.

Eurosport released a short excerpt – incorporating in-race stats and updated positions – on their Facebook page, with the full experience available on the Eurosport Virtual Reality app.

The network created the app in order to differentiate its coverage from rivals and offer viewers a unique perspective. Having already produced captivating content from the Alpine Skiing World Cup and Roland Garros, Eurosport creating another stunning video should come as no surprise.