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Regions Europe is the birthplace of cycling: the first “running machine” was constructed in Germany in 1816. Cycling and, with it, bicycle racing, soon became very popular in the …
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Regions Europe is the birthplace of cycling: the first “running machine” was constructed in Germany in 1816. Cycling and, with it, bicycle racing, soon became very popular in the …
events The bicycle as we know it today originated around 1860. The first competitions were organised quite soon after that.Liège-Bastogne-Liège was first organised in 1894. It was…
Hall of Fame Ever since its inception around 1880, bicycle racing has had its cycling greats and heroic stories. In this category you can share any information you have about past…
Bikes & Gear Bicycles combine simplicity and complexity and are more than mere vehicles that convert muscle power into movement. They facilitate transport, work and relaxation and…
Cycling is one of the best ways for people to achieve good health and fitness. Following topics are treated :InjuriesTrainingNutritionRulesDoping
Clothing Cycling outfits have evolved enormously over the years. The transition from traditional to synthetic materials, in particular, caused a major breakthrough in terms of cyc…
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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINBIKE MARATHONS IN EUROPE :
Bike Festival Willingen
Willingen - Germany
Annually in mid-June
Course : 129 km (80.15 miles)
3280 Altimeters
Black Forest Ultra Bike
Kirchzarten - Germany
Annually third weekend of June
Course : 116 km (72.08 miles)
3350 Altimeters
Dolomiti Super Bike
Niederdorf - Italy
Annually in early July
Course : 111 km (68.97 miles)
3000 Altimeters
Salzkammerguttrophy
Bad Goisern - Austria
Annually in mid-July
Course : 208 km (129.24 miles)
7000 Altimeters
Montafon Marathon
Schruns - Austria
Anually last weekend of July
Course : 145 km (90.09 miles)
4400 Altimeters
Grand Raid
Verbier - Switzerland
Annually, 3rd weekend of August
Course: 145 km (90.09 miles)
5800 Altimeters
Nationalpark Bike Marathon
Scuol - Switzerland
Annually last weekend of August
Course : 138 km (85.74 miles)
4010 Altimeters
Ultra Raid de la Meije
Villar d'Arène - France
Penultimate weekend of September
Course : 112 km (69.59 miles)
5150 Altimeters
Roc d'Azur Marathon
Fréjus - France
Annually weekend around mid-October
Course : 83 km (51.57 miles)
2700 Altimeters
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