The best in the world

  • Home
  • Technics
  • Finance
  • Ratings
  • Cars
  • Movie
  • People
  • Home
    • Technics
    • Finance
    • Ratings
    • Cars
    • Movie
    • People

Home Ratings

The most popular bicycle races in the world

Share
Pin
Tweet
Send
Share
Send

In the 19th century, bicycles were used not only in civilian life, but also during hostilities. Thousands of soldiers on bicycles participated in the Boer War in the territory of modern South Africa. At the same time, bicycle racing has evolved from amateur entertainment to a professional sport. The first winner of the world championship in the sprint bike race from 1893 to the end of the 19th century was an American Arthur Zimmerman.

Introducing you list of the most famous bicycle races in the world.

10. The Six Days of Bremen

These six-day competitions, held since 1933, gather up to 125,000 spectators. They are held in the German city of Bremen. Many winners from European and world championships take part in bicycle races. In 2016 (January 14-19), in addition to the twelve best teams in the Six Day Bremen races, there will be amateur races and races for women.

9. “Tour Down Ander”

In 2005, Australia's most important cycling race was assigned category 2.HC - the highest for racing outside Europe. And in 2008, “Tour Down Ander” became the first non-European bicycle race to receive UCI ProTour status. Competitions are held near Adelaide, across the plains and hilly territories.

8. La Primavera

The longest one-day bicycle race in the world (298 km). Its participants start from Milan and complete the journey to San Remo. It was first held in 1907. La Primavera is one of the five most prestigious and respected classic bike races. This magnificent five are called Monuments of cycling.

7. "Tour of Flanders"

The rating of the best cycling in the world includes another one-day classic cycling race, this time not Italian, but Belgian. She, like La Primavera, is one of the Monuments of Cycling. It was first held in 1913.

6. “Giro d’Italy”

One of the three Grand Tours of Europe. It has been carried out since 1909 for 3 weeks. The winner of this bike race is awarded a pink jersey. The pages of the Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper were pink, the editor of which presented the idea of ​​creating a bicycle race to attract readers.

5. “Switzerland tour”

The 2015 cycling race rating continues, which every year the Alpine landscape of Switzerland tests for strength. So athletes get ready for the Tour de France. The first Swiss Tour was held in 1933.

4. "BMX World Championship"

The annual competition, which in July 2015 was held in the Belgian Heusden-Zolder. Two Russians, Svetlana Admakina (Olympic discipline BMX) and Natalia Afremova (race with a separate start) got silver and bronze, respectively.

3. "World extreme games"

Annual Summer Extreme Games are held in Los Angeles, USA. During the performances, athletes show stunts in the park, a stunt at speed and at a height, a stunt in a pipe and stunts in conditions close to urban ones (railings, steps, etc.).

2. "Tour of Spain"

The three-week Vuelta or “Tour of Spain” has existed since 1935. Along with the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia, it is one of the three most prestigious bicycle races in the world. Since 2010, the leader of the Tour of Spain has been awarded a red T-shirt, and before that, its color changed several times according to the decision of the organizers, who revived the event after long breaks.

1. The Tour de France

It is the most popular cycling race in the world. Competitions last for three weeks and end in Paris, on the Champs Elysees. They consist of 21 stages, each of which lasts one day. In order for the rider’s time to be taken into account and accumulated, he needs to complete the stage. The length of the Tour de France ranges from 3,000 to 4,000 km; the length of the route changes annually. In 1926 there was the longest track (5745 km). The winner of the race receive a yellow jersey.

Share
Pin
Tweet
Send
Share
Send

Watch the video: THE REALITY OF RACING THE MTB ENDURO WORLD SERIES!! (June 2025).

Similar Articles

Systemically important banks of Russia 2018, list of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation
Finance

Systemically important banks of Russia 2018, list of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation

2020
The most powerful Pokémon in Pokemon Go
Ratings

The most powerful Pokémon in Pokemon Go

2020
The highest paid professions in Russia 2019
Finance

The highest paid professions in Russia 2019

2020

Leave Your Comment

Recommended

Rating of the largest regional banks in Russia

Rating of the largest regional banks in Russia

2020
Top 10 red-haired beauties of Hollywood

Top 10 red-haired beauties of Hollywood

2020
Rating of the best series about love

Rating of the best series about love

2020
The most powerful speaker system in the world

The most powerful speaker system in the world

2020

Popular Categories

  • Medicine
  • Cars
  • Games
  • Cities and countries
  • Food and drink
  • Information and News
  • The most in the world
  • Coronavirus
  • Movie
  • Tourism

Recent

Most Popular Franchises 2020 in Russia

The most popular cleaning equipment - Karcher steam cleaners

Where to invest in 2019 - 5 ideas from experts

Top 10 tips for choosing a CASCO insurer

20 most beautiful places in Russia, 40 cool photos

Rating of cities with the most beautiful residents

Actual

Rating of Russian regions by salary
Ratings

Rating of Russian regions by salary

2020

The average salary in Russia exceeded the mark of 26 thousand rubles per month. However, the level of remuneration in different regions differs significantly. Today we offer you a rating of Russian regions by salary. It should be noted that the cost of living in most leading regions and regions is quite ...

Jokowi supporters try to prevent anti-Jokowi activist from entering Batam

The most beautiful castles in the world (Photo + Video)

2020
Jokowi supporters try to prevent anti-Jokowi activist from entering Batam

Where to invest during the 2020 crisis

2020
Jokowi supporters try to prevent anti-Jokowi activist from entering Batam

10 airlines allowing the transportation of animals in the cabin

2020
Jokowi supporters try to prevent anti-Jokowi activist from entering Batam

Top 10 Causes of Road Accidents

2020

The best in the world

The best in the world.

Recent

  • Irons rating 2017, 5 best models by reviews
  • 10 most unpopular crossovers in Russia
  • 10 tallest trees in the world

Popular Categories

  • Ratings
  • People
  • Technics

© 2025 https://efuc.org

  • Food and drink
  • Games
  • Cities and countries
  • The most in the world
  • Technics
  • Articles
  • Tourism
  • Nature
  • Books
  • Information and News

© 2025 https://efuc.org