Pro Cycling Manager 2017
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision
Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
50/100
Growth Value
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
Risk
MODERATE
Engagement Patterns
Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Before your teen starts a long racing season or joins an online league, agree on natural stopping points together — finishing a stage or a race is a great place to pause, and the game genuinely supports this.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test
The game focuses entirely on professional male cycling; no named female characters are present in any meaningful interaction.
Parent Pro-Tip
Playing alongside your teen and asking them to explain their roster decisions and race strategies out loud is a fantastic way to develop verbal reasoning and planning skills — this game rewards thinking like a real sports director!
What your child develops
Pro Cycling Manager 2017 is a rich sports simulation that places strategic thinking at its core. Players must manage rosters, negotiate contracts, allocate budgets, plan race strategies, and adapt tactics in real time — all of which exercise genuine higher-order thinking skills. The game's layered decision-making (scouting, training load, stage-by-stage tactics, sponsor obligations) provides strong development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and planning skills. Older teens with an interest in sports management, economics, or real-world geography will find meaningful learning transfer opportunities, as the game incorporates real race routes, team dynamics, and sports science concepts like stamina and pacing.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
YOUR TEAM, YOUR STRATEGY, YOUR VICTORIES Become the manager of a professional cycling team and compete against today's best riders in over 200 races (500+ stages) across the world, including iconic races such as La Vuelta and the iconic Tour de France. The most important decisions are in your hands.