Road cycling is the discipline of riding fast on smooth tarmac, on a drop-bar bike with narrow tires (23–30mm), aggressive geometry, and (typically) a 2x drivetrain. The fitness ceiling is the highest of any cycling discipline — elite road riders sustain 5–6 W/kg for hours — but even casual riders can comfortably cover 50–100 km within their first season. Below is everything BikeTips has on road cycling, from gear and bike choice through advanced training.
Bike choice and setup
- Road bike vs hybrid
- Women’s road bikes vs unisex
- Can you ride a road bike on gravel?
- Choosing road bike handlebars
- Legendary vintage road bike brands
Training and fitness
- Zone 2 training for cyclists
- FTP testing & training zones
- Cycling cadence guide
- How to bike uphill
- Cycling nutrition: before, during, after
- Recovery techniques for cyclists