answersLogoWhite

0

Bicycle Racing

Bicycle Racing is a very popular European sport, and it is starting to gain popularity in America. It involves either a single person, or a team racing while on bicycles. Any questions regarding racing with bikes, racing teams, or different bike races can be asked here.

500 Questions

What is a cycling arena called?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The general name for an arena where cyclists ride round and around on a banked track is a velodrome.

On top of that, each arena usually also has its own individual name.

Who has won the most cycling races?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The most all time medals won in Olympic equestrian events is 8 by Reimer Klimke of Germany (6 gold, 2 bronze), Isabell Werth of Germany (5 gold, 3 silver), and Anky van Grunsven of Netherlands (3 gold, 5 silver).

How much money did the winner of the Tour de France get in 1903?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

I believe the match race between Seabiscuit and War Admiral was 'winner take all' $100,000.

Is the viking tri bike any good?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Looking at the spec it's at the lower end of the scale. It should do OK as an exercise/commuter bike, but you won't see many of them lined up for races.

How much money does the tour De France riders make?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The people competing in the TdF are all profesional athletes. Meaning they work for a team, and receive a basic salary from that, depending on how good they are. There can be bonuses for wins.

Most Money comes from sponsorships, and Commercial deals - if you're famous enough to be interesting.

What are the ages of the riders in the 2009 tour de France?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The riders ages range from 21 to 38 years old.

How much money do professional cyclists make?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Professional mountain bike racers make between nothing and around $60,000 a year. Racers that make over $10,000 probably make up about 5% of the total. By and large, being a "professional mountain biker" relates to your level of skill, not income …

What are the rules of Track cycling?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

AnSwEr

You need to have a track bike, a track bike is different to any other bike so if its your first time go to your local bike store and they will be able to help. you need to have a velodrome around your area a velodrome is an oval circuit and on each corner it gets steep. and all you do is race around in circles

Who was the first Australian to win a stage of the Tour de France?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Philip Grant Anderson was not only the first Australian to wear a yellow jersey in the Tour de France, but was the first non-European to do so.

In 1981, Anderson lead the race during the 117km Saint-Gaudens to Saint-Lary-Soulan stage and came in 10th overall. In 1982, Anderson wore the yellow jersey for 9 days and won the second stage of the Tour.

In 1991, Anderson won the Rennes to Quimper stage of the race.

What is the average speed of the winner in the Tour de France?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Depends.

On the flat, maybe 25 mph, downhill maybe 50, uphill maybe 15.

Which Cities hosted the Tour de France?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

There are a lot of citys that hosted the tour, for a full list: http://www.letour.fr/HISTO/us/TDF/villes.html In total, there are 587 different citys or places.

What needs do racing animals have?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Same as any other animal + better food and dedicated training, if they are to win.

Who can enter the tour de France?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

You cannot enter the Tour de France; the UCI and ASO invite ProTour/UCI sanctioned teams to compete.

How much does 2nd place win in the tour de france?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

The second place in the general classification wins €200,000. (First place is €450,000 ; third place is €100,000).

Why are there teams in the tour de France?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Simply because a group of riders can do better than riders competing on their own, which turns most longer races into team events. If you want bicycle races that are run individually, look for time trial events.

First 5 times winner tour de France?

User Avatar

Asked by Wiki User

Lance Armstrong (has 7 total victories).