A Brief Education in Cycling
On the list of the most high-profile sports in the world, cycling does not necessarily fall within the top ten. In fact, most of us know very little about the sport in general. Though bicycles are among the most familiar objects known to man, we are much more likely to associate them with training wheels and leisurely bike rides, not competitive, heart-pumping athletic activity. While the Tour de France and the Olympics bring some attention to the sport, it remains largely unknown. Cycling seems to simply fly under the radar. And while cycling isn't necessarily the most popular or well-known sport in the world, it is not insignificant. The reality is that cycling is really quite exciting to follow and is extremely beneficial to practice. The bicycle - the tool used for the sport of cycling - is primarily a means of transportation. Largely used for getting from one place to another and for recreation, it is also used in sport and athletics. Cycling races date back to the 19th ...