Fun School 2: For the Under-6s
DOSEducational
How it plays
The player races along courses viewed from the rider’s perspective. The objective is to complete events competitively while balancing pace, stamina, and positioning against computer-controlled riders.
Races are structured around international Grand Prix competition. Progress depends on maintaining an effective rhythm and avoiding premature exhaustion; careful control is more important than simply holding maximum speed. The DOS version is designed for single-player competition.
Plan your run
Conserve effort during less decisive sections of a race instead of maintaining maximum intensity throughout. Increase pressure when overtaking or approaching the finish, while preserving enough stamina to respond to rival riders.
Learn each course’s timing and use consistent pacing. Risky bursts are most useful when they create a clear positional advantage rather than when the field is still tightly grouped.
Before you begin
Treat stamina as a limited resource and avoid exhausting it early.
Use stronger efforts selectively when passing or finishing.
Practice course timing before attempting aggressive race strategies.
The Cycles: International Grand Prix Racing is a road-cycling sports simulation developed and published by Accolade for DOS in 1989. It presents bicycle racing from a forward-facing perspective, with the player managing speed and endurance while competing in international events. The game emphasizes sustained race management rather than arcade-style collisions or stunt play. Its presentation and rules-oriented approach give it a more methodical character than many contemporary sports titles. Reception was modest and specialized, with its appeal concentrated among players interested in unusual computer simulations and cycling rather than mainstream action games.
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