Query: bicycle sport races

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100 years for a million trees race <=SEP=> The 100 years for a million trees race was a single day road cycling race held in Mali in 2007 between the cities of Fatoma and Mopti over a distance of 60 kilometres. The race was held symbolising the start of the 100 years for a million trees project supported by professional cycling team Saunier Duval-Prodir, after the 100-year existence of the main sponsor Saunier Duval.

1903 Tour de France <=SEP=> The 1903 Tour de France was the first cycling race set up and sponsored by the newspaper L'Auto, ancestor of the current daily, L'Équipe. It ran from 1 to 19 July in six stages over 2,428 km (1,509 mi), and was won by Maurice Garin.The race was invented to boost the circulation of L'Auto, after its circulation started to plummet from competition with the long-standing Le Vélo.

1905 Tour de France <=SEP=> The 1905 Tour de France was the third Tour de France, held from 9 to 30 July 1905, organized by the newspaper L'Auto. Following the disqualifications after the 1904 Tour de France, there were changes in the rules, the most important one being the general classification not made by time but by points.

2008 Tour de Vineyards <=SEP=> The 2008 Tour de Vineyards was a cycling tour centered on the New Zealand city of Nelson, and was held between 2 and 5 January 2008. The men's race was eventually won by New Zealander Jeremy Yates, while fellow New Zealander Serena Sheridan took out the woman's title.Full results of the race can be found on the cyclingnews.com website, here.

2009 Paris–Tours <=SEP=> The 2009 Paris–Tours is the 103rd edition of this single day road bicycle racing event and is organized by the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), which also runs the Tour de France. The 230 km event took place on October 11, 2009 and was won by Philippe Gilbert, the Belgian rider for Silence–Lotto in 5 hours, 12 minutes, 23 seconds.

2014 Diamond Tour <=SEP=> The 2014 Diamand Tour was a women's bicycle race in Nijlen, Belgium. It was held on 15une over a distance of 125 kilometres (77.7 miles). It was rated by the UCI as a 1.2 category race.

3-Länder-Tour <=SEP=> The 3-Länder-Tour der Sparkassen Versicherung was a multi-stage road bicycle race held around three Länder of Germany: Hessen, Thuringia and Baden-Württemberg. Since 2005 it is  part of the UCI Europe Tour, being organised as 2.1 race.The race was previously known as Hessen-Rundfahrt, taking place in the Bundesland of Hessen, but in 2006 it expanded its territory to take place in the states of Thuringia and Baden-Württemberg.

94.7 Cycle Challenge <=SEP=> The Momentum 94.7 cycle challenge is the world's second-largest timed cycle race, after the Cape Argus Cycle Race. It is held annually on cycle challenge Sunday, the third Sunday of November in the city of Johannesburg. Between 20,000 and 30,000 participants complete the challenging 94.7 km (58.8 mi) course every year. The event's main sponsors are 94.7 Highveld Stereo and Momentum.The 94.7 Mountain Bike Challenge is held the weekend before the road race.

Amaury Sport Organisation <=SEP=> The Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) is part of the French media group, EPA (Éditions Philippe Amaury). It organises sporting events including the Tour de France, Vuelta a España and Paris–Nice professional cycle road races, and the Dakar Rally. In 2008 it began the Central Europe Rally, a rally raid endurance race in Romania and Hungary.The Tour de France was instituted by the newspaper L'Auto in 1903.

American Bicycle Association <=SEP=> The American Bicycle Association (ABA) is a United States-based Bicycle Motocross (BMX) sports governing body in Gilbert, Arizona created by Merl Mennenga and Gene Roden in 1977. It is the largest sanctioning body in the United States concerning BMX. It has tracks in Canada and Mexico as well as in the USA.

Amstel Curaçao Race <=SEP=> The Amstel Curaçao Race is a road bicycle race held on Curaçao, an island off the Venezuelan coast. The race is generally about 80 kilometres long and is held at the end of the cycling season. Since it is not as competitive as many other races (it is not included in the UCI World Tour), the Amstel Curaçao Race is considered to be an 'after-party' to the cycling season.

Anne-Caroline Chausson <=SEP=> Anne-Caroline Chausson (born 8 October 1977 in Dijon) is a French professional cyclist who competes in bicycle enduro, bicycle motocross (BMX), downhill time trial and cross-country mass start, dual, and four-cross mountain bicycle racing. She is best known for having won thirteen Union Cycliste Internationale senior mountain bike world championship rainbow jerseys, fourteen European mountain bike championships, and five consecutive Mountain Bike World Cup downhill series (1998-2002).

Auensteiner-Radsporttage <=SEP=> Auensteiner-Radsporttage is a women's staged cycle race which takes place in Germany and is currently rated by the UCI as 2.2.

Australia World Cup <=SEP=> The Australia World Cup was a women's professional road bicycle racing event held annually in Australia from 1998 to 2008 as part of the UCI Women's Road World Cup. The location of the race varied: in 1998, it was held in Sydney; from 1999 to 2001, it was held in Canberra; in 2002 it was held in the Snowy Mountains and; from 2003 to 2008 it was held in Geelong, Victoria.

BMX <=SEP=> BMX, an abbreviation for bicycle motocross, is a cycle sport performed on BMX bikes, either in competitive BMX racing or freestyle BMX, or else in general on- or off-road recreation. BMX began when young cyclists appropriated motocross tracks for fun, racing and stunts, eventually evolving  specialized BMX bikes and competitions.

BMX racing <=SEP=> BMX racing is a type of off-road bicycle racing. The format of BMX was derived from motocross racing. BMX bicycle races are sprint races on purpose-built off-road single-lap race tracks. The track usually consists of a starting gate for up to eight racers, a groomed, serpentine, dirt race course made of various jumps and rollers and a finish line. The course is usually flat, about 15 feet (4.6 m) wide and has large banked corners that help the riders maintain speed.

Bicycle and motorcycle dynamics <=SEP=> Bicycle and motorcycle dynamics is the science of the motion of bicycles and motorcycles and their components, due to the forces acting on them. Dynamics is a branch of classical mechanics, which in turn is a branch of physics. Bike motions of interest include balancing, steering, braking, accelerating, suspension activation, and vibration.

Bicycle frame <=SEP=> A  bicycle frame is the main component of a bicycle, onto which wheels and other components are fitted. The modern and most common frame design for an upright bicycle is based on the safety bicycle, and consists of two triangles, a main triangle and a paired rear triangle. This is known as the diamond frame. Frames are required to be strong, stiff and light, which they do by combining different materials and shapes.

Bicycle suspension <=SEP=> Bicycle suspension is the system, or systems, used to suspend the rider and bicycle in order to insulate them from the roughness of the terrain.

Bobby Encinas <=SEP=> Bobby Encinas (born 1961 in Canoga Park, California) is a former professional "Old School" Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years were from 1973 to 1980. He was one of the first superstars in BMX and one of its most savvy promoters. Raised in the barrio of Canoga Park, he had a juvenile criminal record for theft and was on probation for consuming alcohol and drugs before he was 12 years old. He credits BMX for saving him from a life of crime.

Bordeaux–Paris <=SEP=> The Bordeaux–Paris professional cycle race was one of Europe's Classic cycle races, and one of the longest in the professional calendar, covering approximately 560 km (350 mi) - more than twice most single-day races. It started in northern Bordeaux in southwest France at 2am and finished in the capital Paris 14 hours later. It was held again in 2014.

Brazilian Cycling Confederation <=SEP=> The Brazilian Cycling Confederation or CBC (in Portuguese: Confederação Brasileira de Ciclismo) is the national governing body of cycle racing in Brazil.The CBC is a member of the UCI and COPACI.

British Cycling <=SEP=> British Cycling (formerly the British Cycling Federation) is the national governing body for cycle racing in Great Britain. It administers most competitive cycling in Great Britain, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. It represents Britain at the world body, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and selects national teams, including the Great Britain (GB) Cycling Team for races in Britain and abroad.

Cadel Evans <=SEP=> Cadel Lee Evans AM (/kəˈdɛl/; born 14 February 1977) is a former Australian professional racing cyclist and winner of the 2011 Tour de France. Early in his career, Evans was a champion mountain biker, winning the World Cup in 1998 and 1999 and placing seventh in the men's cross-country mountain bike race at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Cadel Evans is a four time Olympian.Evans turned to full-time road cycling in 2001, and gradually progressed through the ranks.

Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race <=SEP=> The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is an annual professional one-day road bicycle racing for both men and women starting and finishing in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, and routed along the picturesque Great Ocean Road. The first race was held in 2015, as the farewell race for Cadel Evans - Australia's only Tour de France winner or Road World Champion.

Cape Town Cycle Tour <=SEP=> The Cape Town Cycle Tour is an annual cycle race hosted in Cape Town, South Africa, usually 109 km (68 mi) long. It is the first event outside Europe to be included in the International Cycling Union's Golden Bike Series.South Africa hosts some of the largest, by number of entrants, sporting events in the world with three being the largest of their type. The Cape Town Cycle Tour, with as many as 35 000 cyclists taking part, is the world's largest individually timed cycle race.

Chinese Cycling Association <=SEP=> The Chinese Cycling Association (in Traditional Chinese: 中国自行车运动协会) is the national governing body of cycle racing in China..It is a member of the UCI and the Asian Cycling Confederation.

Classic cycle races <=SEP=> The classic cycle races are one-day professional cycling road races in the international calendar. Most of the events, all run in western Europe, have been fixtures on the professional calendar for decades and the oldest ones date back to the 19th century. They are normally held at roughly the same time each year. The five most revered races are often described as the 'Monuments'.For the 2005 to 2007 seasons, the Classics formed part of the UCI ProTour run by the Union Cycliste Internationale.

Classica Citta di Padova <=SEP=> Classica Citta di Padova was a women's one-day cycle race which took place in Italy and was ranked by the UCI as 1.1 in 2013 and 1.2 in 2012 having been Nationally ranked in previous seasons.

Coors Classic <=SEP=> The Coors International Bicycle Classic (1980–1988) was a stage race sponsored by the Coors Brewing Company.  Coors was the race's second sponsor; the first, Celestial Seasonings, named the race after its premium tea Red Zinger, which began in 1975.  Over the years, the event became America's national tour, listed as the fourth largest race in the world after the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España.

Cootamundra Annual Classic <=SEP=> The Cootamundra Annual Classic, also known as the Coota Classic or Coota Annual is a bicycle handicap race starting and finishing in the New South Wales town of Cootamundra.  First run in 1955, the race is traditionally held on the last weekend in August.  Today it's one of the oldest open road races in New South Wales.

Croatian Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Croatian Cycling Federation or HBS (Croatian: Hrvatski biciklistički savez) is the national governing body of cycle racing in Croatia.The HBS is a member of the UCI and the UEC.

Cuban Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Cuban Cycling Federation or FCC (in Spanish: Federación Cubana de Ciclismo) is the national governing body of cycle racing in Cuba.The FCC is a member of the UCI and COPACI.

Cycle sport <=SEP=> Cycle sport is competitive physical activity using bicycles. There are several categories of bicycle racing including road bicycle racing, time trialling, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX,  and cycle speedway. Non-racing cycling sports include artistic cycling, cycle polo, freestyle BMX and mountain bike trials.

Cycling <=SEP=> Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, exercise or sport. Persons engaged in cycling are referred to as "cyclists", "bikers", or less commonly, as "bicyclists". Apart from two-wheeled bicycles, "cycling" also includes the riding of unicycles, tricycles, quadracycles, and similar human-powered vehicles (HPVs).Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number approximately one billion worldwide.

Cycling Federation of India <=SEP=> The Cycling Federation of India (Hindi: भारतीय साइकिलिंग महासंघ) is the national governing body of cycle racing in India.It is a member of the UCI and the Asian Cycling Confederation.

Cycling South Africa <=SEP=> Cycling South Africa or CyclingSA is the national governing body of cycle racing in South Africa.CyclingSA is a member of the Confederation Africaine de Cyclisme.

Cycling Time Trials <=SEP=> Cycling Time Trials is the bicycle racing organisation which supervises individual and team time trials in England and Wales. It was formed out of predecessor body the Road Time Trials Council in 2002.

Cycling in Melbourne <=SEP=> Cycling in Melbourne, Victoria is common for recreation, commuting and sport. The city has an extensive network of off-road bicycle paths, as well as designated bicycle lanes on many streets. There is an active cycling culture enhanced by a relatively flat topography, and a generally mild climate.Cycling in Melbourne was a very popular form of transport at the turn of the 19th century, however mass car-ownership saw a dramatic decline in cycling during the 20th century.

Cycling in New York City <=SEP=> Cycling in New York City is associated with mixed cycling conditions that include dense urban proximities, relatively flat terrain, congested roadways with "stop-and-go" traffic, and streets with heavy pedestrian activity.

Cycling in New Zealand <=SEP=> Cycling in New Zealand, while relatively popular as a sport, bicycle use is a very marginal commuting mode, with the share hovering around 1-3% in most major cities. This is due to a number of factors, principally safety fears.

Cycling in San Francisco <=SEP=> Cycling in San Francisco has grown in popularity in recent years, aided by improving cycling infrastructure and community support. San Francisco's compact urban form and mild climate enable cyclists to reach work, shopping, and recreational destinations quickly and comfortably. Though San Francisco's famed steep hills can make cycling difficult, many parts of the city are relatively flat, including some of the most densely populated.

Cycling team <=SEP=> A cycling team is a group of cyclists who join a team or are acquired and train together to compete in bicycle races whether amateur or professional - and the supporting personnel. Cycling teams are most important in road bicycle racing, which is a team sport, but collaboration between team members is also important in track cycling and cyclo-cross.

Cyclo-cross <=SEP=> Cyclo-cross (sometimes cyclocross, CX, CCX, cyclo-X or ‍ '​cross) is a form of bicycle racing. Races typically take place in the autumn and winter (the international or "World Cup" season is October–February), and consist of many laps of a short (2.5–3.5  km or 1.5–2  mile) course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles requiring the rider to quickly dismount, carry the bike while navigating the obstruction and remount.

Cyprus Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Cyprus Cycling Federation (CCF) (Greek: Κυπριακή Ομοσπονδία Ποδηλασίας, Κ.Ο.ΠΟ) is the national governing body of cycle racing in Cyprus.The CCF is a member of the UCI and the UEC.

Dave Lloyd (cyclist) <=SEP=> Dave Lloyd (born 12 October 1949), is an English former professional cyclist. Lloyd began racing in 1969 and came seventh in the Milk Race and rode in the 1972 Munich Olympics. In 1973 he turned professional with Raleigh, and over the next three years he won the national 5000m pursuit championship twice and set a national 50-mile road record. In 1976 a heart condition forced a three-year break from cycling. On recovery he restarted as an amateur and over six years won  125 of 133 races.

Dominican Republic Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Dominican Republic Cycling Federation (in Spanish: Federación Dominicana de Ciclismo) is the national governing body of cycle racing in the Dominican Republic.It is a member of the UCI and COPACI.It covers the disciplines of road racing, track cycling, cyclo-cross, BMX, mountain biking and cycle speedway.

Donny Robinson <=SEP=> Donald Robinson (b. June 17, 1983, in Napa, California, U.S.) is an American professional "New/Current School" Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years are from 1999 to the present. His moniker is "dR", his initials. The use of the lowercase "d" for his given name is perhaps related to his relatively diminutive physical size. A past nickname, "Scrawny", was definitely linked to his small stature, since even when very young he was the smallest child in his age group.

Drafting (aerodynamics) <=SEP=> Drafting or slipstreaming is a technique where two vehicles or other moving objects are caused to align in a close group reducing the overall effect of drag due to exploiting the lead object's slipstream. Especially when high speeds are involved, as in motor racing and cycling, drafting can significantly reduce the paceline's average energy expenditure required to maintain a certain speed and can also slightly reduce the energy expenditure of the lead vehicle or object.

Ecuadorian Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Ecuadorian Cycling Federation or FEC (in Spanish: Federación Ecuatoriana de Ciclismo) is the national governing body of cycle racing in Ecuador.The FEC is a member of the UCI and COPACI.

El Tour de Tucson <=SEP=> El Tour de Tucson is one of the largest road bicycling events in the United States. The El Tour de Tucson was started in 1983 by cyclist Richard DeBernardis, current president of the Perimeter Bicycling Association of America. The ride takes place every November in Tucson, Arizona. The first El Tour attracted nearly 185 riders while in recent years between 7,000 and 10,000 cyclists will attend.

Electric bicycle laws <=SEP=> Many countries have enacted electric bicycle laws to regulate the use of electric bicycles. Countries such as the United States and Canada have federal regulations governing the safety requirements and standards of manufacture. Other countries like the signatories of the European Union have agreed to wider-ranging legislation covering use and safety of their term EPAC (electric pedal-assisted cycles).However, confusion remains regarding the various laws involving electric bicycles.

Escalada a Montjuïc <=SEP=> The Escalada a Montjuïc (English: Scaling of Montjuïc, Spanish: Escalada a Montjuic) was a one-day, two-stage road bicycle racing race held in Barcelona, Spain since 1965. It washeld in the middle of October, as one of the final races in the European season. Since 2005, it wasorganised as a 1.2 category race as a part of the UCI Europe Tour.

Federación Mexicana de Ciclismo <=SEP=> The Mexican Cycling Federation (in Spanish: Federación Mexicana de Ciclismo) is the national governing body of cycle racing in Mexico.It covers the disciplines of road racing, track cycling, cyclo-cross, BMX, mountain biking and cycle speedway.It is a member of the UCI and Confederacion Panamericana de Ciclismo.

Franck Bouyer <=SEP=> Franck Bouyer (born March 17, 1974 in Beaupréau) is a French former professional road bicycle racer, who competed as a professional between 1995 and 2013. Bouyer competed for the Castorama, Agrigel, Française des Jeux, Bouygues Télécom and Team Europcar squads during his career.

Freddy Maertens <=SEP=> Freddy Maertens (born 13 February 1952 in Nieuwpoort) is a Belgian former professional racing cyclist who was twice world road race champion. His career coincided with the best years of another Belgian rider, Eddy Merckx, and supporters and reporters were split over which was the better. Maertens' career swung between winning more than 50 races in a season to winning almost none and then back again. His life has been marked by debt and alcoholism.

Furnace Creek 508 <=SEP=> Furnace Creek 508 is an ultramarathon bicycle race that takes place annually each October since 1989 in Southern California. Its route starts in Santa Clarita, California (25 miles north of Los Angeles), goes northeast to Towne Pass and drops into Death Valley, traverses Death Valley in the southern direction, crosses Mojave Desert and ends at Twentynine Palms, California.

GP Ciudad de Valladolid <=SEP=> GP Ciudad de Valladolid is a women's professional road bicycle racing event held annually in Valladolid, Spain.  It was first run in 2010 and serves as a race of the UCI Women's Road World Cup.The 2012 race was cancelled for financial reasons.

Gibraltar Cycling Association <=SEP=> The Gibraltar Cycling Association is the governing body for bicycle racing in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.The national governing body for the territory is British Cycling in the United Kingdom.

Giro d'Italia <=SEP=> The Giro d'Italia (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒiːro diˈtaːlja]; English: Tour of Italy) is an annual stage race bicycle race primarily held in Italy, while also occasionally passing through nearby countries. The race was first organized in 1909 to increase sales of the newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport; however it is currently run by RCS Sport. The race has been held annually since its first edition in 1909, except when it was stopped for the two world wars.

Giro del Piemonte <=SEP=> The Giro del Piemonte, since 2009 known also as Gran Piemonte, is a semi classic European bicycle race held in the Apennine Mountains, Italy. The race first took place in 1906. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour. It is usually held a few days before the more important race Giro di Lombardia.In 2007, the race was not ridden because of sponsorship problems, but in 2008 it was back again.The 2013 edition was again cancelled due to financial problems.

Giro di Puglia <=SEP=> The Giro di Puglia (English: Tour of Apulia)  was a road bicycle racing stage race. It consisted of three or four stages. It was first held in 1972, but last took place in 1998.

Giro di Sardegna <=SEP=> Giro di Sardegna (Tour of Sardinia) was a stage road bicycle race held on the island of Sardinia, an Italian region. It was rated 2.1 on the UCI Europe Tour. The race returned in 2009 after 11 years, but only lasted a further three editions before being cancelled due to budgetary problems in 2012.

Golan (cycling race) <=SEP=> Golan was an elite series of women's professional one-day road bicycle races held in Syria. The event consisted of three one-day races (Golan I, Golan II and Golan III) and each of the events were rated by the UCI as a 1.2 races.

Gracia-Orlová <=SEP=> Gracia-Orlova is a women's staged cycle race which takes place in the Czech Republic and Poland, created in 1987. Since 2004, it starts in Dětmarovice, in the Moravian–Silesian Region, in the east of the Czech Republic. A mountain stage is competed in Kuźnia Raciborska, in the Silesian Voivodeship, in the south of Poland. The finish to the final stage is located in Orlová, in the Moravian–Silesian Region.

Grand Prix Eddy Merckx <=SEP=> Grand Prix Eddy Merckx was a cycle race around Brussels, where Eddy Merckx was born. It was held between 1980 and 2004, disappearing after the creation of the UCI ProTour in 2005. The race was initially an individual time trial, becoming a Team time trial of two riders in 1998.

Grand Prix Elsy Jacobs <=SEP=> The Festival Luxembourgeois du cyclisme féminin Elsy Jacobs formerly known as the Grand Prix Elsy Jacobs is an international women's road bicycle race held in Garnich, Luxembourg. Since 2008 this event is on the UCI women's elite cycle racing calendar.

Grand Prix of Maykop <=SEP=> The Grand Prix of Maykop is an elite women's professional one-day road bicycle race held in Maykop, Russia, and is currently rated by the UCI as a 1.2 race.

Grande Boucle Féminine Internationale <=SEP=> The Grande Boucle Féminine Internationale, formerly known as the Tour Cycliste Féminin, was one of the Grand Tours of women's cycle races. Grande Boucle means "big loop" and describes the individual stages which form a circuit around France.

Greg LeMond <=SEP=> Gregory James "Greg" LeMond (born June 26, 1961) is an American former professional road racing cyclist. He is also an entrepreneur and anti-doping advocate. LeMond won the World Championship twice and the Tour de France three times. He was born in Lakewood, California, and raised in ranch country on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, near Reno.

Guam Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Guam Cycling Federation or GCF is the national governing body of cycle racing in Guam.The GCF is a member of the UCI and the OCC.

Harry Leary <=SEP=> Harry Clarence Leary Jr. (born February 22, 1959 in Lynwood, California U.S. Later raised in West Covina, California) was a "Old School" professional bicycle motocross (BMX) racer.Nicknamed "Scary Harry Leary", and later "Turbo", the former for his aggressive racing style, the latter was a moniker coined by Bicycle Motocross Action magazine when he "Turboed" himself into finishing National No.

History of cycling in Syracuse, New York <=SEP=> Cycling in Syracuse, New York, has been common on the roads and paths for recreation, commuting, and as a sport since the latter part of the 19th century.During the 1890s bicycling was a new mode of transportation and a popular sport, however, overall bicycle usage declined with the advent of the automobile in the early 20th century. By mid-century, the bicycle was considered a child's toy.

Honduran National Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Honduran National Cycling Federation (in Spanish: Federación Nacional de Ciclismo de Honduras) is the national governing body of cycle racing in Honduras.It is a member of the UCI and COPACI.

Hoosier Nationals <=SEP=> Also see: Sports in Evansville.The Hoosier Nationals is a BMX National Series race that is a part of the National Bicycle League racing schedule. The Hoosier Nationals take place on the BMX course at Burdette Park in Evansville, Indiana. The National Series races are the highest level or racing in the USA for BMX

Hoosier Nationals ABA <=SEP=> Also see: American Bicycle Association.The Hoosier Nationals is a BMX National Series race that is a part of the American Bicycle Association racing schedule. The Hoosier Nationals take place on the BMX course at Steel Wheels BMX in Portage, Indiana. The National Series races are the highest level or racing in the USA for BMX

Indonesian Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Indonesian Cycling Federation or ISSI (in Indonesian: Ikatan Sepeda Sport Indonesia) is the national governing body of cycle racing in Indonesia.The ISSI is a member of the UCI and the OCC.

James Moore (cyclist) <=SEP=> James Moore (14 January 1849 – 17 July 1935) was an English bicycle racer. He is popularly regarded as the winner of the first official cycle race in the world in 1868 at St-Cloud, Paris, although this claim seems to be erroneous. In 1869 he won the world's first road race Paris–Rouen sponsored by Le Vélocipède Illustré and the Olivier brothers' Michaux Bicycle Company. Moore covered the 113 km (70 mi) in 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Jan Ullrich <=SEP=> Jan Ullrich (German pronunciation: [ˈjan ˈʊlrɪç]); born 2 December 1973) is a German former professional road bicycle racer. Ullrich won a gold and a silver in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. He won the 1999 Vuelta a España and the HEW Cyclassics in front of a home crowd in Hamburg in 1997. He had podium finishes in the hilly classic Clásica de San Sebastián. His victorious ride in the 1997 Tour de France led to a bicycle boom in Germany.

Japan Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Japan Cycling Federation (in Japanese: 日本自転車競技連盟), abbreviated to JCF is the national governing body of cycle racing in Japan. It was established in 1995 to cover both amateur and professional cycle racing.It is a member of the UCI and the Asian Cycling Confederation.

Joey Bradford <=SEP=> Joseph Bradford (born October 10, 1989 in Monterey, California USA) is an American professional "New/Current School" Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years are from 1999 to the present. His nickname is simply "Joey".

Kermesse (cycling) <=SEP=> A kermesse, also spelled kermess, and kermis in Flemish is a style of road bicycle race that is common in Western Europe.  Typically kermesse races are found in Belgium, especially in the northern Flanders region, where they are the most popular style of amateur bicycle race.  They also exist in the Netherlands.

LOTOJA <=SEP=> The LoToJa Bicycle Classic is a 206-mile (332 km), one-day amateur bicycle road race from Logan, UT to Jackson Hole, WY, USA. It is usually held in September the first Saturday after Labor Day, and attracts national and International participants. LoToJa is one of the longest one-day road cycling races in the U.S, and is the longest one-day race sanctioned by USA Cycling, the sport's governing body based in Colorado Springs, CO.

La Course by Le Tour de France <=SEP=> La Course by Le Tour de France is an elite women's professional one-day road bicycle race held in Paris, France, and is currently rated by the UCI as a 1.1 race. The race is organised by the ASO.The inaugural edition of the race was run before the 21st stage of the 2014 Tour de France on 27 July. The race consisted of 13 laps on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, making a distance of 89 kilometres.

Laurent Fignon <=SEP=> Laurent Patrick Fignon (French pronunciation: ​[loʁɑ̃ fiɲɔ̃]; 12 August 1960 – 31 August 2010) was a French professional road bicycle racer.He won the Tour de France in 1983 and in 1984. He won the Giro d'Italia in 1989, and nearly captured the Tour for a third time that same year before being edged by Greg LeMond by 8 seconds in the final stage time trial, the closest margin ever to decide the Tour. Fignon won many classic races, including taking Milan–San Remo back to back in 1988 and 1989.

List of cycling topics <=SEP=> The following is a list of cycling topics.

List of men's road bicycle races <=SEP=> This is a list of important men's road bicycle racing events. The list only includes road races, and no track, mountain or cyclo-cross races.

List of women's road bicycle races <=SEP=> This is a list of women's women's road cycling races. The list only includes the most important women's road races, and no track, mountain or cyclo-cross races.

Lithuanian Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Lithuanian Cycling Federation or LDSF (in Lithuanian: Lietuvos Dviračių Sporto Federacija) is the national governing body of cycle racing in Lithuania.The LDSF is a member of the UCI and the UEC.

Lucas Brunelle <=SEP=> Lucas Brunelle is an influential American videographer of bicycle stunts. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

Main Divide Cycle Race <=SEP=> The Main Divide Cycle Race is a single day road cycling race run by Pegasus Cycling Incorporated held annually in late summer in New Zealand, starting from Darfield on the Canterbury Plains and running for 109 km to "The Main Divide" (908m) just north of Arthurs Pass Village. Along the way there is a King/Queen of the Mountains competition at the summit of Porters Pass (942m). Total vertical ascent for the race is 1,660m.

Maratona dles Dolomites <=SEP=> The Maratona dles Dolomites (Dolomites Marathon), is an annual single-day road bicycle race covering seven spectacular mountain passes in the Dolomites. Open to amateur cyclists, the Maratona—with 9,000 riders from over 40 nations—is one of the biggest Italian Granfondo bicycle races. National Geographic described it as "one of the biggest, most passionate, and most chaotic bike races on Earth."

Milad de Noor Tour <=SEP=> Milad de Noor Tour is a men's stage race cycle race which is scheduled to take place in Iran and was rated by the UCI as 2.2 and forms part of the UCI Asia Tour.

Milan–San Remo <=SEP=> Milan–San Remo, otherwise called "The Spring classic" or "La Classicissima", is an annual cycling race between Milan and Sanremo, in Northwest Italy. With a distance of 298 km (~185.2 miles) it is the longest  professional one-day race in modern cycling. It is the first major classic race of the season, usually held on the third Sunday of March. The first edition was held in 1907.Today it is one of the five Monuments of cycling.

Moldavian Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Moldavian Cycling Federation (Romanian: Federaţia de Ciclism a Republicii Moldova), abbreviated to FCM, is the national governing body of cycle racing in Moldova.The FCMis a member of the UCI and the UEC.

Moldova President's Cup <=SEP=> Moldova President's Cup is an international road bicycle racing tournament in Chişinău (Moldova), it was created in 2003.

Monegasque Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Monegasque Cycling Federation or FMC (in French: Fédération Monégasque de Cyclisme) is the national governing body of cycle racing in Monaco.The FMC is a member of the UCI and the UEC.

Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb <=SEP=> Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb is an annual American racing event designed to raise money for Albany, New Hampshire's Tin Mountain Conservation Center, which promotes appreciation of the environment.

Mountain bike racing <=SEP=> Mountain bike racing (shortened MTB or ATB racing) is a competitive cycle sport held on off-road terrain. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) recognised the discipline relatively late in 1990, when it sanctioned the world championships in Purgatory, Colorado. The first mountain biking world cup series took place in 1991. Its nine-race circuit covered two continents—Europe and North America—and was sponsored by Grundig.

Mountain biking <=SEP=> Mountain biking is the sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially designed mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.Mountain biking can generally be broken down into multiple categories: cross country, trail riding, all mountain (also referred to as "Enduro"), downhill, freeride and dirt jumping.

National Bicycle Association <=SEP=> The National Bicycle Association (NBA), later known as the National Bicycle Motocross Association (NbmxA), was a United States-based Bicycle Motocross (BMX) sports sanctioning body originally based in Soledad, California that was created by Ernie Alexander in 1973 and ceased operations as an independent body in 1981. It was the first and for its first few years until 1980 the largest sanctioning body in the United States concerning BMX.

National Pedal Sport Association <=SEP=> The National Pedal Sport Association (NPSA) was a South Eastern USA regional Bicycle Motocross (BMX) sanctioning body originally based in Palm Harbor, Florida. It then soon after moved to Dunedin, Florida, for most of its existence. Then in its last years Pinellas Park, Florida, was its headquarters.

Nelson Chanady <=SEP=> Nelson Chanady (born November 19, 1963 in Miami, Florida U.S.) is a former American "Old School" professional Bicycle Motocross (BMX) racer whose prime competitive years were from 1981–1987

Nevada City Classic <=SEP=> The Nevada City Classic (previously: Tour of Nevada City; Father's Day Bicycle Classic), one of the most historic and challenging professional cycling races in the US, is held in Nevada City, California. Established in 1960, the Nevada City Classic commonly occurs on Father's Day and brings in thousands of visitors to Nevada County. While the first race brought out approximately 1,500 spectators, the numbers have swelled to 15,000 spectators in recent years.

North Star Bicycle Festival <=SEP=> The North Star Bicycle Festival, is a ten-day series of cycling events that take place at sites around central Minnesota and now Wisconsin. The festival has gone by multiple names since its creation in 1999 as Tour de Wings. It was known as the Great River Energy Bicycle Festival for 2000–2008, the Minnesota Bicycle Festival in 2009, and the Nature Valley Bicycle Festival for 2010–2013.The festival takes place in mid-June.

North Star Grand Prix <=SEP=> The North Star Grand Prix is a men's and women's road bicycle racing stage race held each June in Minnesota, United States, as part of the North Star Bicycle Festival. An event was added in Menomonie, Wisconsin in 2010. The race ranks 2.1 on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar of pro/élite stage races from 2.1 (highest) to 2.8 (lowest).The 2010 Grand Prix had six stages: three criteriums, two road races and a time trial.

Omloop van Borsele <=SEP=> Omloop van Borsele is an elite women's professional road bicycle race held annually since 2002 in Borsele, Netherlands.  Since 2012, the event also contains a time trial. The time trial is together with the GP Leende part of the Dutch national time trial competition.

Oregon Bicycle Racing Association <=SEP=> The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association is a bicycle racing organization based in the U.S. state of Oregon.

Pakistan Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Pakistan Cycling Federation PCF is the national governing body of cycle racing in Pakistan. Pakistan Cycling Federation was established in 1947 and is based in Peshawar. PCF's main Road bicycle racing event is the Tour de Pakistan.

Panasonic Sport Deluxe <=SEP=> The Panasonic Sport Deluxe is a road sport bicycle by National (later, Panasonic), which was exported to the United States from 1971 to 1989.  Originally built in Osaka, Japan, later bikes may be either of Japanese or Taiwanese origin. The Panasonic Sport Deluxe utilized Suntour and Shimano group parts such as derailleurs, shifters, and crankset.

Paris–Brest–Paris <=SEP=> Paris–Brest–Paris (PBP) is a long-distance cycling event. It was originally a 1200km bicycle race from Paris to Brest and back to Paris. It is one of the oldest bicycling events still regularly run (the oldest being the Catford CC Hill Climb). The last time it was run as a race was 1951. This year's edition of PBP ran from 16th August to 20th August 2015.

Paris–Roubaix <=SEP=> Paris–Roubaix is a one-day professional bicycle road race in northern France, starting north of Paris and finishing on the Belgian frontier. From its beginning in 1896 until 1967 it started in Paris and ended in Roubaix; since 1968 the start has been in Compiègne (about 85 kilometres (53 mi) north-east from Paris centre). The finish is still in Roubaix.

People's Choice Classic <=SEP=> The People's Choice Classic, nicknamed the Down Under Classic, is a criterium around Rymill Park in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. The race precedes the Tour Down Under.

Peruvian Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Peruvian Cycling Federation (in Spanish: Federación Deportiva Peruana de Ciclismo) is the national governing body of cycle racing in Peru.It is a member of the UCI and COPACI.

Portuguese Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Portuguese Cycling Federation or UVP-FPC (in Portuguese: [União Velocipédica Portuguesa]  Federação Portuguesa de Ciclismo) is the national governing body of cycle racing in Portugal.The UVP-FPC is a member of the Union Cycliste Internationale and the Union Européenne de Cyclisme.

Presidency Tour <=SEP=> Presidency Tour is a men's one-day cycle race which is schedules to take place in Iran and was rated by the UCI as 2.2 and forms part of the UCI Asia Tour.

Primavera Rosa <=SEP=> The Primavera Rosa was an elite women's professional one-day road bicycle race held between 1999 and 2005 in Liguria, Italy as part of the UCI Women's Road Cycling World Cup. The race was a female version of Milan–San Remo being organised on the same day and finishing in Sanremo shortly before the men but racing over a shorter distance, hence the start was in Varazze. The 2006 edition was initially planned but cancelled before the event.

Profronde van Almelo <=SEP=> Profronde van Almelo (English: Prof tour of Almelo) is an elite men's and women's professional road bicycle racing event held annually in Almelo, Netherlands. The first edition was in 1983 and since 2008 the event also includes a women's race. In 1987 and 1988 the race was a stage within the Ronde van Nederland, a UCI category 2.1 event.

Prova Ciclística 9 de Julho <=SEP=> The Prova Ciclística 9 de Julho (Portuguese for July 9 Cycling Race) is a single day road bicycle racing event held in Brazil. It was created in 1933 by journalist Cásper Líbero. He worked at the Gazeta Esportiva sports newspaper and created the race to honor the Constitutionalist Revolution that occurred in the state of São Paulo in that date of the previous year. The race currently exists as both a men's and women's competition. The men's competition is part of the UCI America Tour.

Qatar Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Qatar Cycling Federation (in Arabic: الاتحاد القطري للدراجات الهوائية) is the national governing body of cycle racing in Qatar.It is a member of the UCI and the Asian Cycling Confederation.

Race Across America <=SEP=> The Race Across America, or RAAM, is an ultramarathon bicycle race across the United States that started in 1982 as the Great American Bike Race. RAAM is one of the longest annual endurance events in the world. All entrants must prove their abilities by competing in any of several qualifying events, completing a course within a specified time period. In length the RAAM is comparable to the Tour de France, but the races differ to a great extent.

Race stage <=SEP=> In sports, a stage, or leg, or heat, is a unit of a race which has been divided in several parts for the reason such as length of the distance to be covered, as in a multi-day event. Usually, such a race consists of "ordinary" stages, but sometimes stages are held as an individual time trial or a team time trial.

Racing bicycle <=SEP=> A racing bicycle, also known as a road bike, is a bicycle designed for competitive road cycling, a sport governed by according to the rules of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The UCI rules were altered in 1934 to exclude recumbent bicycles.The most important characteristics about a racing bicycle are its weight and stiffness which determine the efficiency at which the power from a rider's pedal strokes can be transferred to the drive-train and subsequently to its wheels.

Red Zinger Bicycle Classic <=SEP=> The Red Zinger Bicycle Classic (1975–1979) was a road bicycle racing stage race.

Red Zinger Mini Classics <=SEP=> Red Zinger Mini Classics (RZMC) is a series of youth boys and girls road bicycle races held annually across the state of Colorado from 1981–1992, and revived again in 2010.  The RZMC races served as an opportunity for young cyclists to get involved in the sport, and attracted hundreds of young boys and girls age 10-15 to each racing event.

Redlands Bicycle Classic <=SEP=> The Redlands Bicycle Classic is a cycling stage race located in Redlands, California, United States that has been held since 1985. It consists of two road races, an Individual Time Trial and a Criterium. It is a 4-day/4-stage race that covers approximately 350 miles. The annual event is sponsored by the city of Redlands.

Road bicycle racing <=SEP=> Road bicycle racing is a bicycle racing sport held on paved roads. The term "road racing" is usually applied to events where competing riders start simultaneously (unless riding a handicap event) with the winner being the first to the line at the end of the course (individual and team time trials are another form of cycle racing on roads).

Road cycling <=SEP=> Road cycling is the most widespread form of cycling. It includes recreational, racing, and utility cycling. Road cyclists are generally expected to obey the same rules and laws as other vehicle drivers or riders and may also be vehicular cyclists.Road cycling is an activity most commonly performed on a bicycle.

Road running <=SEP=> Road running is the sport of running on a measured course over an established road (as opposed to track and field and cross country running).These events are usually classified as long-distance according to athletics terminology, with races typically ranging from 5 kilometers to 42.2 kilometers in the marathon. They may involve large numbers of runners or wheelchair entrants. The three most common IAAF recognized distances for "road running" events are 10K runs, half marathons and marathons.

Rock Racing <=SEP=> Rock Racing (UCI Code: RR) was a cycling team founded in 2007 by Michael Ball. The team is affiliated with Ball's Rock & Republic clothing line. Rock Racing received media attention for hiring outcasts in the sport, including those tainted by performance enhancing drug scandals.

Roman Kreuziger <=SEP=> Roman Kreuziger (Czech pronunciation: [ˈroman ˈkrojtsɪɡr̩]; born 6 May 1986) is a Czech professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team Tinkoff-Saxo. Kreuziger is an all-rounder, with climbing and time trial abilities, becoming a contender for the General classification of stage races. He is also considered one of the biggest talents of the sport after winning the 2004 Junior Road World Championships and the 2008 Tour de Suisse at the age of 22.

Rund um Berlin <=SEP=> The Rund um Berlin was a classic cycling race which was based around the German city of Berlin. It was the oldest cycling race in Germany until it disappeared in 2000. Although it was one of the oldest races in the world, its importance was merely restricted to Germany. It was usually only contested by Germans and only three times the winner was not German.

Shay Elliott Memorial Race <=SEP=> The Shay Elliott Memorial race is a one day race held in Spring in Ireland. It is run in honour of former Irish professional cyclist Seamus Shay Elliott. The race was previously known as the Route de Chill Mhantain. It became the Shay Elliott Trophy in the late sixties, then the Shay Elliott Memorial after his death in 1971. The race is the most prestigious Irish one-day event after the national championships.

Shropshire Star Newport Nocturne <=SEP=> The Shropshire Star Newport Nocturne is Britain's first flood lit road bicycle race and is biennial held in Newport, Shropshire. The race was first run in 1970 at a distance of 109 miles (175 km). The race was first run as a night race under flood lights in 1989 and returned in 1990 and 1991 in this format. The economic recession of the early 1990s forced the event to be cancelled in 1992.

Single-speed bicycle <=SEP=> A single-speed bicycle is a type of bicycle with a single gear ratio.

Sochi Cup <=SEP=> Sochi Cup is a men's one-day cycle race which takes place in Sochi, Russia and was rated by the UCI as 1.2 and forms part of the UCI Europe Tour.

Strade Bianche - Eroica Pro <=SEP=> Strade Bianche - Eroica Pro, formerly known as Eroica (2007–08), Strade Bianche - Eroica Toscana (2009) and Strade Bianche (2010–14) is a road bicycle race held annually near Siena, in the region of Tuscany, Italy.The name Strade Bianche (Italian for White Streets) comes from the historic white gravel roads that make up part of its route.

Swedish Cycling Federation <=SEP=> The Swedish Cycling Federation  or SCF (in Swedish: Svenska Cykelförbundet) was established in 1900, and is the national governing body of cycle racing in Sweden.The SCF is a member of the UCI and the UEC.

Top Gear Races <=SEP=> In Top Gear, a BBC motoring show, one of the show's regular features since 2002 is various forms of racing the presenters undertake, either against each other or against invited guests. The show has featured a number of epic races, where one of the presenters — Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, and occasionally The Stig — drives a car in a race against the others in another form of transport.

Tour Down Under <=SEP=> The Tour Down Under is a cycling race in and around Adelaide, South Australia. The race attracts riders from all over the world. In 2005, the Tour Down Under was promoted by the Union Cycliste Internationale to the highest ranking outside Europe. In 2007 Premier Mike Rann and tourism minister Jane Lomax Smith launched a campaign for the Tour Down Under to become the first race outside of Europe to secure ProTour status from the UCI.  ProTour status would guarantee all the world's top teams.

Tour Languedoc Roussillon <=SEP=> Tour Languedoc Roussillon was a women's staged cycle race which took place in France and was rated by the UCI as 2.2.

Tour de Berne <=SEP=> Tour de Berne is an elite professional road bicycle racing event held in Berne, Switzerland with races for men and women.

Tour de Mumbai <=SEP=> The Tour de Mumbai (also known as Mumbai Cyclothon) is an annual professional road bicycle racing classic one-day race held in Maharashtra, India, named after Mumbai. It is classified by the International Cycling Union (UCI) as a 1.1 category race as part of the UCI Asia Tour.

Tour de Snowy <=SEP=> The Tour de Snowy was an international women's road bicycle race held in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia from 1998 to 2002. The Tour had from five to nine stages and attracted professional women cyclists from around the world as an important event in the women's road racing calendar.Originally sponsored by the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority and the NSW Department of Sport & Recreation, the Tour De Snowy was discontinued in 2003 due to lack of sponsorship.

Tour de Vineyards <=SEP=> The Tour de Vineyards is a road cycling race held in and around Richmond, New Zealand. The race exists of both a men's and a women's competition over four stages.

Tour de l'Abitibi <=SEP=> The Tour de l'Abitibi is a junior bicycle stage race taking place in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Quebec, Canada. The race was first held in 1969 and did not, at the time, include non-Canadian teams. It has since become an international competition part of the Junior Nation's Cup (Coupe des Nations Junior) and is currently the only junior-level race in North America sponsored by the Union Cycliste Internationale.

Tour du Grand Montréal <=SEP=> The Tour du Grand Montréal was an annual women's road bicycle racing stage-race in Canada, between 2002 and 2009. It was rated by the UCI as a 2.1 category race.

Tour of Adygeya <=SEP=> Tour of Adygeya is a women's staged cycle race which takes place in Russia and is currently rated by the UCI as 2.2.

Tour of Chongming Island <=SEP=> The Tour of Chongming Island, officially the Tour of Chongming Island International Cycling Race is an annual elite women's road bicycle racing stage race held in Shanghai, China, named after Chongming Island. The Tour consists of two races: a stage race and a one-day race. Between 2007 and 2009, the one-day race was a time trial; in 2010, the time trial was replaced by a one-day race, referred to as the Tour of Chongming Island World Cup, that is part of the UCI Women's Road World Cup.

Tour of Galicia <=SEP=> The Tour of Galicia (Spanish: Vuelta a Galicia; Galician: Volta a Galicia) is an annual cycling race held in Galicia, Spain. It was first held in 1933 and was held a further five times between 1934 and 1984. The tour did not take place from the outbreak of the Spanish civil war in 1936, until the end of the second world war in 1945.In 1986, it became a regular annual race. The most successful rider was Xoán Vázquez Del Pozo, who won the race four times between 2011 and 2014.

Tour of Marmara <=SEP=> The Tour of Marmara (Turkish: Uluslararası Marmara Bisiklet Turu) is an international road cycling race organized by the Turkish Cycling Federation at towns in eastern Marmara Region of Turkey. It is part of the UCI Europe Tour having a rating of 2.2.It was first held in 2010 between October 28–31, at which 70 racers of ten international teams competed in four categories.

Tour of Oman <=SEP=> The Tour of Oman is an annual professional road bicycle racing stage race held in Oman since 2010 as part of the UCI Asia Tour. The race is classified as a 2.HC (as of 2012). The race is organized by the Amaury Sport Organisation, and was held for the first time between 14 and 19 February 2010. The race is a men's competition consisting of six stages.

Tour of Qatar <=SEP=> The Tour of Qatar is an annual professional road bicycle racing stage race held in Qatar. Since its foundation in 2002, the tour has been part of the UCI Asia Tour. The tour consists of a men's competition over six stages, and a women's competition over four stages – previously three stages, between 2009 and 2012 – held a week before the men's race. Because Qatar is entirely flat, the tour is almost always won by a sprint or classics specialist.

Tour of Somerville <=SEP=> The Tour of Somerville is an annual series of bicycle races held in Somerset County, New Jersey. The races are held over Memorial Day weekend with the premiere race held on Monday.  The series of races are called "tours" due to a New Jersey state law forbidding racing on highways for prizes. In 1940, Fred "Pop" Kugler, a local Bicycle shop owner and professional bike racer, decided to start a bicycle race in his home town of Somerville.

Tour of South China Sea <=SEP=> The Tour of South China Sea is an annual professional road bicycle racing classic one-day race held in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau since 1996 as part of the UCI Asia Tour. It has been held during Christmas holiday every year since 1996 to celebrate the handover of Hong Kong and Macau to China. The race was won four times by Wong Kam-po. The race is currently rated by the International Cycling Union (UCI) as a 1.2 category race.

Tour of Çanakkale <=SEP=> The Tour of Çanakkale (Turkish: Cumhurbaşkanlığı Bisiklet Turu) is a professional road bicycle racing stage race held annually in and around the Çanakkale Province in Turkey. It was first organized in 2015 and is rated as a 2.2 event. The inaugural edition was won by Ahmet Akdilek.

Track cycling <=SEP=> Track Cycling is a bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes (but many events are held at older velodromes where the track banking is relatively shallow) using track bicycles.

Transrockies <=SEP=> The TransRockies is an annual 7-day, 400 km mountain bicycle race from Fernie, British Columbia to Canmore, Alberta. Described in its early days as the "toughest mountain bike race on earth", the TransRockies had a reputation for tough climbs, long days, relentless mud and highly changeable weather.

Triathlon <=SEP=> A triathlon is a multiple-stage competition involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines. While many variations of the sport exist, triathlon, in its most popular form, involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall course completion time, including timed "transitions" between the individual swim, cycle, and run components.

Trofeo Pantalica <=SEP=> The Trofeo Pantalica was a professional road bicycle race held annually in Province of Syracuse, Italy. The last edition took place in 2003.

UCI ProTour <=SEP=> The UCI ProTour was a series of road bicycle races in Europe, Australia and Canada organised by the UCI (International Cycling Union). Created by Hein Verbruggen, former president of the UCI, it comprises a number of 'ProTour' cycling teams, each of whom are required to compete in every round of the series.

USA Cycling <=SEP=> USA Cycling or USAC, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a national governing body for bicycle racing in the United States. It covers the disciplines of road, track, mountain bike, cyclo-cross, BMX, and collegiate racing. In 2009, USAC had a membership organization of nearly 66,800 membersUSA Cycling is associated with the UCI, which governs international cycling and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).

USA Pro Cycling Challenge <=SEP=> The USA Pro Cycling Challenge is an annual multi-day professional road bicycle racing stage race that first took place in Colorado in 2011. Originally announced on August 4, 2010 by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and Lance Armstrong as the Quiznos Pro Challenge, the event carries on the state's cycling legacy, which was most notably highlighted by the Coors Classic that ran from 1980 to 1988. On February 4, 2011 Richard E.

Union Cycliste Internationale <=SEP=> The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI; pronounced: [y.njɔ̃ si.klist ɛ̃.tɛʁ.na.sjɔ.nal],  French for "International Cycling Union") is the world governing body for sports cycling and oversees international competitive cycling events. The UCI is based in Aigle, Switzerland.The UCI issues racing licenses to riders and enforces disciplinary rules, such as in matters of doping.

Velothon Berlin <=SEP=> Velothon Berlin (officially Garmin Velothon Berlin, formerly ProRace Berlin) is a single-day road bicycle race held annually in May in Berlin, Germany. It is part of the UCI Europe Tour as a 1.1 race. It is part of the UCI Velothon Majors series of races organised by Lagardère Unlimited, which also includes Velothon Wales, Velothon Stockholm and Velothon Vienna. These events are characterised by mass-participation sportives before an elite race along a lengthened route.

Welsh Cycling <=SEP=> Welsh Cycling (Welsh: Beicio Cymru. Formerly the Welsh Cycling Union) is "the internationally recognised" governing body of cycling in Wales. It has over 140 cycling clubs in Wales. It administers all six cycling disciplines—BMX; cyclo-cross; mountain biking (downhill and cross-country); road racing; time trials; and track racing.

World Ports Classic <=SEP=> The World Ports Classic is a European two day cycle race held between the port cities of Rotterdam and Antwerp, organized by ASO as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour.The riders start in Rotterdam and finish the first day in Antwerp before riding in the opposite direction on the second and final day. A leader's jersey is awarded to the winner of the first stage to be defended on the second stage.