Cycling is a sport and physical activity that involves riding bicycles for recreation, fitness, transportation, or competition. It includes various disciplines such as road cycling, track cycling, mountain biking, and BMX. Cycling requires endurance, strength, balance, and strategic pacing.
Cycling is popular worldwide and features major professional events such as the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España. Competitive cyclists train extensively to improve stamina, speed, climbing ability, and teamwork, especially in road racing formats.
Beyond sport, cycling promotes a healthy lifestyle and environmentally friendly transportation. It is accessible to people of all ages and skill levels and plays an important role in fitness, urban mobility, and global sports culture.