Beginner's Guide to road cycling

Road racing cyclist 

     Road cycling requires great stamina, a high ability to control the bike and most importantly - the tactical know-how. It is this ability of the cyclist to "read" the race and calculate the number of forces on the whole stage gives him a chance to win. In road cycle race, there are many disciplines, designed for different riding styles and types of training athletes - from the racing circuit for punching and powerful riders to multi-day racing stages for which you want an ultra-endurance athlete. There are also sports leagues for different age groups, from junior to senior age for men and women, as well as with the system of categories from the 4th to the discharge of professional elite. All this provides a huge amount of competition for riders athletes.

Road Bikes 

     The geometry and the technology of the sharpened bicycle speed. Bicycles are ultra lightweight frame made ​​of steel, aluminum or carbon fiber (carbon fiber), narrow 700C (622mm diameter) wheels, slick tires width of 23mm for low rolling resistance and low weight. Road bikes have low handlebars and a plurality of gear ratios in the speed change to cope with a variety of terrain. 

 

Venues Cycling 

     Most of the traditional road races take place on the open road with the accompanying car for marking the beginning of the tail race. Racing on a cutting or Track bicycle occur in closed ring road or on a specially built cycle track. 

 

Competition 

     Road Cycling - a bunch of events and stages that take place on the open road on a predetermined route or number of laps. Races may be either separate from or within a league or series. Of special note is the so-called 'Criterium' - circular cycling, usually taking place in the city, a distinctive dynamism and tactical tricks riders.

Grand tour 

     Combines three of the largest competitions of the season. In May, the Giro d'Italia, in July, the Tour de France (France), and in September - Vuelta a Espana. Each three-week cycling includes heavy mountain stages and speed races with separate start. Victory in any of them is considered the main objective in career cyclist.