Cycling

Cycling is one of the popular recreational activities practiced all over the world. The exercise, used as a means of transport, is also regarded as one of the famous adventure sports . Since the time of advent, cycling has come a long way, and has become a popular sport among the masses. Cycling is enjoyed by people of almost every country across the globe.

Cycling as a sport can have many variations. These variations are made on the basis of vehicle used for the purpose. Cycles can be of different types like unicycles , bicycles , tricycles and quadricycles. The sport is cycling is governed at the international level by the Union Cycliste Internationale and the International Human Powered Vehicle Association . A number of cycling competitions and event are held by these organizations across the countries. With the passing time, the sport cycling has become more and more challenging and has been included under the adventure sports . Other than sports, cycling can also be used for utility and commercial purpose.

Apart from the vehicle itself, many other gears are used by the sportsmen involved in cycling . These gears include helmet, cycling shoes, gloves and others. The cycling sports, which have become immensely popular as adventure sports, are—