better odds bring bigger winnings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\nDifferent Types of Cycling Sports<\/h2>\n \n\n
\n This section will cover some of the most popular professional bicycle sports categories and their sub-categories<\/strong>. We hope that the information we provide will help you make the right decision when betting on different types of cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n As mentioned above, there are three major categories of cycling: road cycling, track cycling, <\/strong>and mountain biking<\/strong>. In each category, cyclists compete on different terrains and use specific equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n Road Cycling\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n As the name implies, this form of cycling takes place on different roads, including paved roads, wooded trails, grass, or steep roads. It\u2019s the most popular type of cycling<\/strong>, naturally, attracting not only large crowds of cycling fans but also betting enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n Road cycling involves two most common competition formats: mass start events <\/strong>and time trials.<\/strong> In mass start events, cyclists race in groups to reach the finish point. Usually, those kinds of events are called stage races<\/strong>. The most popular stage race events include the Tour de France, Giro d\u2019Italia, <\/strong>and Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n Some road race events are held in one day where cyclists race a distance as long as 290 km. Those races are called single-day races<\/strong>. In time trials<\/strong>, single cyclists or teams race a course alone against the clock to determine the tournament winner.<\/p>\n\n\n Other popular road cycling sub-categories include cyclo-cross, cycle speedway, randonneuring, <\/strong>and ultra-distance race.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Track Cycling\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n Track cycling races are usually held on specifically-built banked tracks called velodromes<\/strong>. It is also a hugely popular sport and even has been introduced at the Olympics.<\/p>\n\n\n There are two major formats of track cycling: sprint<\/strong> and endurance<\/strong>. In sprint races<\/strong>, cyclists rely on their sprinting power and tactics to race over a small number of laps to overcome opponents. The main sprint events include team sprint, keirin, and track time trial.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n On the other hand, endurance races <\/strong>focus on longer distances, where cyclists race to test their stamina, speed, and tactics. The most popular endurance events include individual pursuit, team pursuit, scratch race, points race, Madison, <\/strong>and Omnium.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Track cycling betting is particularly prevalent among punters as it offers special markets <\/strong>and decent odds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Mountain Biking\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n As the name implies, mountain bike races are held over rough, mountainous terrain. Compared to other types of cycling, mountain biking originated relatively late \u2013 in the 1990s. MTB racing offers a unique and extensive variety of race types, including:<\/p>\n\n
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