Road cycling
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Difficulty
Beginner – Expert
Duration
1 hour – several days
Location
Made-up roads, mountain passes, racing circuits
Season
Spring – autumn
What is road cycling?
Road cycling is done on light bikes built for speed and efficiency on tarmac.
It works both as a way of keeping fit and as a competitive sport.
It lets you cover long distances at a steady effort.
It puts fitness, tactics and stamina together.
Types of road cycling
Recreational cycling
Relaxed rides for exercise and a look around.
Road training
Sessions for building stamina and speed.
Competitive cycling
Organised races on tarmac routes.
Long rides
Journeys over big distances on a road bike.
Mountain road cycling
Routes with real climbing and descending.
How does a road cycling ride work?
Choosing the route
You settle the distance, the difficulty and where you will stop.
Checking the bike
You check the tyres, the brakes and the drivetrain.
Warming up
Warming up cuts the risk of injury.
Covering the route
You keep a rhythm that suits what the ride is for.
Recovery
Drinking and eating properly matter after the effort.
Who is road cycling for?
Beginners
For anyone wanting to take up riding on tarmac.
Active people
An excellent way of keeping fit and well.
Cycle tourists
For seeing whole regions over long distances.
Sporty types
For training, racing and performance.
Cycling groups
Good for organised rides and for cycling clubs.
road cycling experience level
Recreational ride
Short distances on easy routes.
Endurance ride
Middle distances at a steady effort.
Mountain road ride
Routes with long climbs and a lot of altitude gain.
Performance cycling
Training sessions and organised races.
At a glance
Racing bike
It is set up for speed and efficiency.
Pedalling rhythm
A steady rhythm saves a good deal of energy.
Food
It matters a great deal on the long rides.
Staying hydrated
It wants watching, especially over long distances.
The weather
The weather affects both comfort and safety.
Road traffic
You have to keep your wits about you on public roads.
road cycling kit
Road bike
A light bike with a riding position built for efficiency.
Cycling helmet
Recommended whenever you are on the bike.
Cycling clothing
A jersey and shorts made for the job.
Cycling shoes
They make your pedalling more efficient.
Cycling glasses
They keep the wind and the grit out of your eyes.
Repair kit
A pump, a spare tube and the basic tools.
GPS bike computer
It keeps track of the route and of how you are going.
road cycling safety
Riding on public roads calls for attention and for following the rules.
Frequently asked questions about road cycling
A road bike will give you the best of it on tarmac.
Yes, by starting with short routes at a moderate pace.
Anything from a few kilometres to rides of several hundred.
Yes. It builds stamina and cardiovascular capacity.
Yes. There is no shortage of road racing.
Spring, summer and autumn are the busiest stretches.
Building stamina and speed, and seeing places by bike.