Road cycling – The history of cycling

Road cycling, also known as racing cycling, is the oldest form of cycling as a 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 the legendary races still on the professional calendar. From steel frames to carbon frames, wool jerseys to Lycra cycling shorts, fixed sprockets to 11-speed cassettes, and frame-mounted gear shifters to electronic shifting… the road bike is no longer just a means of transport. Its equipment has evolved over the years to deliver ever-greater performance and ergonomics at a lower weight.

ROAD CYCLING – A WIDE RANGE OF EQUIPMENT

Road cycling takes many forms. Criteriums, long-distance rides, leisure rides, sportives, cycle touring… whether you race or tour, you need the right equipment to spend hours in the saddle comfortably. 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 handlebars , saddles and GPS bike computers.

A more recent addition to the market is the power meter, which lets you measure your power output and therefore your 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