Union: UCI
First Played: 1868, France, Paris
Team Members: 4-12
Equipment: Bicycle, Helmet,
Area: Outdoors
Olympics Played: Men: 1896 Women: 1984
Description:
Cycling is a sport that emerged as a result of the development of the two-wheeled bicycle. The increasing popularity of cycling for entertainment, transportation and competition has further developed the sport of cycling
History:
The first experimental bicycle race was held in Saint Cloud in 1868. The French Cycling Federation was founded in 1881. The first endurance race suitable for modern conditions was held in France in 1890. In 1891, the Bordeaux-Paris race, which was the first example of long-stage tours, was organized, followed by the Paris-Brest-Paris race. The Tour de France, which was organized in 1903 and was the largest of the international cycling competitions, was organized by Henri Desgrange and L'Auto magazine, which was an important breakthrough for cycling. Amateur road races were included in Olympic races from 1896, and track races from 1900. The International Cycling Federation (UCI) became the sole organization of this sport after FIAC, which was founded in 1900, dissolved itself at the congress held in 1993.
Field Measurements:
Velodrome races: 1000-meter sprint race, 4000-meter team sprint race, 1000-meter individual race against the clock, 4000-meter individual sprint race, points race, double (tandem). Velodrome: An oval shaped, inwardly sloping 333 meter long and 7 meter wide bicycle racing track. Tandem (double) races: Conducted on two-person bicycles according to the rules of speed racing. However, the distance is 1500 meters. Road races: Individual and team races on the road. The distance cannot exceed 70 km for women, 190 km for men and 280 km for professionals. The width of the track must be at least 5 meters from the start and at least 8 meters in the last kilometer. Teams consist of 4-12 cyclists. Cycle Cross: Conducted on a 32 kilometer special track, crossing normal roads, overcoming fences, water obstacles and fallen trees.
