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types of cycling
*Cycling en route
It is characterized to be disputed on asphalt although in certain tests it is circulated by non-paved roads. Within the road cycling there are the following tests:
One day online test. The most successful tests of this type are called classic and they include the so-called monuments of cycling.
Test in stages. They are disputed in a minimum of two days with a classification by times. It consists of stages online and trial stages. Highlights Vuelta a España, Giro d'Italia and the most prestigious the Tour de France. The goal is to finish all the stages in the shortest possible time.
Critériums: Test on route in a circuit closed to circulation.
Individual time trial.
Test against the clock by teams.
Climbing against the clock or time trial.
*Track cycling
It is characterized by racing in a velodrome and with track bicycles, which are modified road bikes. There are several types of tests among which exist:
- Individual speed
- Team speed
- Kilometer against clock
- Individual persecution
- Persecution by teams
- Race by points
- Keirin
- Scratch
- Madison
- Elimination race
- Omnium
*Mountain biking
Cross Country (Cross Country)
Typical specialty of mountain biking. Bicycles usually have front suspension only, although they also begin to use rear suspensions. This test consists in giving a certain number of laps to a circuit, whose length is usually between 8 and 11 kilometers.
Descent (Downhill (DH)) 2
Specialty in which one competes in a totally downhill path, with jumps and obstacles both natural and artificial. Bicycles carry front and rear suspensions with shock absorbers and hydraulic oil, as well as disc brakes, wider tires and chain guards or chain guards. The protective equipment is very similar to motocross since it has a closed helmet, breastplate, elbow pads as well as forearms, shin guards, knee pads, goggles and gloves. It is the most extreme modality in the sport of cycling.
Four Cross (4X)
Specialty similar to the descent in which four cyclists compete simultaneously in a downhill circuit with spectacular obstacles and jumps. Win the first to reach the finish line.