Touring, off-road and racing are popular activities around the world. Important considerations are, ergonomic fit of the body with the bike, preventing traumatic injuries in collisions, preventing overuse injuries, and proper training for intensity and volume. Bicycling involves anaerobic and endurance intensities.
COMPETITIVE BICYCLING EVENTS
All-Terrain (ATB)
Rider is usually on heavier, low gear bikes with big tires and upright handlebars. Course is hilly and/or bumpy.
Criterium
Cyclo-Cross
Off-Road race where rider wins with the most laps on a one or two mile rough terrain course.
Road Race
Stage Race
Touring
Track Racing
Triathlon
Ultra Race
