Cycling is a popular exercise and leisure activity, in addition to competitive sports. In cycling, you must ride through a marked terrain or track using your muscles are your sole source of power. There are various branches within cycling, where the most common are road cycling, mountain biking and track cycling.

Road bicycles are light bikes with narrow tires. Races are run on country roads with joint start, tempo riding or stage races that take place over several days. In mountain biking, the athletes cycle on trails with rugged and challenging terrain. Forests and gravel roads are well suited and are often used for trails in cross-country running. Mountain bikes are sturdily constructed with wide, knobbly tires. Track bikes, on the other hand, are very light bikes that can achieve great speed. Track cycling can take place on indoor wooden velodromes, or concrete or asphalt tracks outdoors. In cycling, you can compete individually or in a team.