Road cycling

Road bicycles generally have thinner tires, lighter frames with no suspension, and a set of drop handle bars to allow riders to get in a more aerodynamic position while cycling at higher speeds.

[4] In 1817, Karl von Drais created the first bicycle which used heavy steel and wood, but since then, the road bicycle industry has adopted aluminum, carbon fiber, and titanium as the main materials for production.

[6] On May 31, 1868, cycling officially became a sport with the first race occurring at Saint-Cloud Park in France.

[7] Since its origins, millions of people have adopted road cycling for either recreation or commuting.

[11] Some tips for crash prevention are:[11] Some of the major companies within the road cycling industry are:[12]