competitive cycling

Pedal-powered racing sport

Competitive cycling encompasses racing on bicycles across various formats: road racing over long distances, track cycling in velodromes, mountain biking on rugged terrain, cyclocross combining cycling with obstacles, and BMX on dirt courses.

The sport demands exceptional endurance, tactical awareness, and drafting skills.

Major events include the Tour de France and Olympic competitions.

She's been into competitive cycling since college.

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time trial · pack · cyclocross · echelon · BMX racing · interval training · race director · peloton · grand tour · musette · road racing · lycra · mountain biking · watts · finish · podium · sprint finish · aerodynamic

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