The cycling is an activity that brings together a number that use sport bicycle. It is one of the most popular sports with world fame whose presence has gained space in the Olympic games.
The bicycle is directly related to cycling, the first antecedents of this vehicle are found in the civilizations of China, Egypt and India. In 1790, a device similar to the bicycle that we know today was presented at the Versailles court. This device was called Celeriferous, it was made up of a one meter long bar joined by two wheels, it moved thanks to the impulse of the feet on the ground. Then in 1839 the velocipede was created, it was the first pedal bicycle, which was designed by a Scotsman Kirkpatrick Macmillan.
Cycling as a sport was born in the middle of the year 1890, although it was in Italy in the year 1870 that the first road cycling race was held. But it was from the year 1900 that many of the categories of cycling were established.
The cyclist is considered a very hard-working athlete, who needs a series of physical and mental conditions to develop the sport. Among the basic elements for cycling, the athlete must have a shirt made with special fibers that provide effective waterproofing that protects the cyclist from the cold and wind, tight and padded pants that reach almost to the knees, called culottes. Also, of the special shoes that fit on the pedals.
Within the cycling categories are the following.
Motocross by Bicycle: it is a form of cycling in which acrobatics are used, this discipline began to be practiced in 1960.
Mountain Biking: it is a discipline that combines landscapes, dirt roads and physical activity. It is a very complete sport, since different parts of the body work, such as arms and legs. In addition, it helps improve physical endurance and blood circulation.
Track Cycling: this category is characterized by being developed in a velodrome, which is an artificial rectangular track with curves at the corners. A sprint bicycle is used, whose pedals are located higher than in racing bicycles, this is so that the cyclist when pedaling does not hit the track.
Road Cycling: it is a type of competition cycling that takes place on roads, unlike track cycling that is practiced in a velodrome.
