Road cycling – The history of cycling

Road cycling, also known as road racing, is the oldest form of cycling sport. While mountain biking and BMX date from the second half of the 20th century, road cycling as we know it today emerged in the late 19th century, alongside legendary races that remain on the professional calendar. From steel frames to carbon frames, wool jerseys to Lycra cycling shorts, fixed gears to 11-speed cassettes, and frame-mounted shifters to electronic drivetrains… the road bike is no longer simply a means of transport. Its equipment has evolved over the decades to deliver ever greater performance and ergonomics while reducing weight.

ROAD CYCLING – A WIDE RANGE OF EQUIPMENT

There are many ways to enjoy road cycling: criteriums, long-distance rides, touring, sportives and cycle touring… Whether you’re competing or touring, you need the right equipment to spend hours in the saddle in the best possible conditions. Probikeshop offers the full range of components, clothing and accessories you might need for road cycling: from road bike chainsets, rim-brake wheels and disc-brake wheels to road bike handlebars , saddles and GPS bike computers.

A more recent addition to the market is power meters, which help you measure your power output and performance more accurately.

Of course, cyclists’ gear has also evolved considerably, from road cycling helmets and cycling shoes, to cycling jerseys, jackets and other technical clothing.

Discover all the leading road cycling brands:

• Campagnolo, Shimano and SRAM.
• DT Swiss, Fulcrum, Zipp...
• Components from Ritchey, Deda, FSA, Pro, Easton...
• Gear from Castelli, Oakley