Cycling

Cycling is a sport that involves riding a bicycle on various types of terrain, from smooth asphalt to rough mountain trails. The two main types are road cycling and mountain biking, which are differentiated by the type of bicycle used and the terrain on which they are performed.

Cycling requires stamina, strength, and technique, making it a highly competitive and physically demanding sport.

Road Cycling

• Speed Racing: Performed on paved roads. Cyclists race over set distances, which can range from short time trials to multi-stage races covering hundreds of kilometers. Bicycles are lightweight and built for speed.

Mountain Biking

• Technical Navigation: Takes place on off-road trails with various obstacles. It requires precision and control while riding over rough terrain.

Track Cycling

• Indoor Racing: Held on specially designed tracks with steeply banked corners. Races can be based on speed, endurance, or tactics.

Cyclocross

• Mixed Terrain: A form of racing that involves cycling on a variety of surfaces including grass, pavement, and mud, with obstacles that may require the rider to dismount and carry the bike.

Bike Polo

• Team Sport: A team sport played on a hard, smooth surface. Teams score by striking a small ball into the opposing team's goal with their mallets while riding bicycles.

• Cycling is part of the Olympic Games, with events in road, track, mountain biking, and BMX disciplines.
• There are also world championships organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) for various disciplines.

Wikipedia: Cycling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycling

Union Cycliste Internationale: Disciplines https://www.uci.org/road/disciplines