Old 05-06-21, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by PimpMan
Does this sport has a name i can read about because i never heard of it.
Bicycle racing. The Tour de France - as you referenced in your thread title - is one example of a bicycle racing event. There are many, and quite a lot of variety of different types.

Originally Posted by PimpMan
This actually brings me to the second point i forgot to make - when one is riding for health, not to compete with others.
It is possible to do both.

Originally Posted by PimpMan
Whats the actual difference if one ride light bicycle fast with many speeds vs one rides heavier bicycle slower speed, IMO at the end of the day person with heavier bicycle puts more effort into pedaling...
This is false. The weight of your bicycle doesn't change your effort. Weight (among other factors) will change how fast you go with that effort.
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