Cycling team
A cycling team is a group of cyclists who compete together in bicycle racing events. These teams are often sponsored by commercial companies, and they participate in various cycling competitions around the world.
Structure[edit | edit source]
Cycling teams are typically composed of several types of riders, each with specific roles:
- Team leader: The main rider who is supported by the team to win races.
- Domestique: Riders who support the team leader by setting the pace, providing draft, and fetching supplies.
- Sprinter: A rider who excels in fast finishes and short, high-speed races.
- Climber: A rider who specializes in riding uphill and excels in mountainous terrain.
- Time trialist: A rider who excels in individual or team time trials.
Sponsorship[edit | edit source]
Cycling teams are often sponsored by companies that provide financial support in exchange for advertising. The team's name usually reflects its main sponsor. For example, a team sponsored by a bicycle manufacturer might be named after the brand.
Competitions[edit | edit source]
Cycling teams compete in various cycling events such as:
Training and Strategy[edit | edit source]
Teams employ various strategies to win races, including:
- Drafting: Riding closely behind another rider to reduce wind resistance.
- Breakaway: A group of riders who escape from the main peloton to gain a time advantage.
- Lead-out train: A formation used to position a sprinter for a race-winning sprint.
Categories[edit | edit source]
Cycling teams are classified into different categories based on their level and the competitions they participate in:
Notable Teams[edit | edit source]
Some of the most successful cycling teams in history include:
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