ROAD CYCLING

It is the most widespread form of cycling where riding the bicycle is on paved roads.  It includes:

• Recreational: self-cycling tour/ride for pleasure and adventure but not sport, commuting or exercise.  It could be short for a day or long for weeks or months and either self-organized or sponsored by an organization to raise fund such as charity institutes.  
• Racing: cycle sport discipline. It is the most popular professional form of bicycle racing, in terms of numbers of competitors, events and spectators. 
• Commuting: The use of a bicycle to travel from home to work and vice versa.  
• Utility cycling: any cycling is used as a means of transport rather than as a sport or leisure activity. It is the original and most common type of cycling in the world. 

The bicycles used in road cycling have thinner tires, lighter frames with no suspension.  To have aerodynamic position while cycling at higher speeds the handlebar are designed in drop shape.   

On flat road, the professional rider can average around 25 mph (40 km/h) when compared to intermediate cyclist averaging about 18 to 20 mph (29 to 32 km/h).  

This discipline includes various events such as road races, time trials, criteriums, and stage races like the Tour de France.