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...r French, [[Italy|Italian]], [[Belgium|Belgian]] and [[Switzerland|Swiss]] races were invited. The first GP Wolber was held in [[1922]]. When the [[World Cy [[Category:Cycle races]]

...of Man Tourist Trophy]]''' was the first of the Isle of Man TT races. The races took place on [[28 May]] [[1907]] over the [[St. John's Short Course|Short ...nishment stop, [[Oliver Godfrey]] had to retire when his 5hp [[Rex]] motor-cycle caught fire.

...0 kilometres (350 miles) - more than twice the distance of most single day races. It would start at [[Bordeaux]] in south-west [[France]] at 2am and finish ==Last races==

The '''Coppa Placci''' is a [[classic cycle races|semi classic]] [[Europe]]an [[Road bicycle racing|bicycle race]] held betwe [[Category:Cycle races in Italy]]

[[Category:Cycle races]] [[Category:Classic cycle races]]

Formats of track cycle races are also heavily influenced by aerodynamics. If one rider closely follows, ...wered Vehicle Association]] is a separate organisation that runs recumbent races, including the human-powered speed record.

...by the rules. [[Running]] a distance is the most basic form of racing, but races are often conducted in [[vehicle]]s, such as [[boat]]s and [[automobile|car Early records of races are evident on [[pottery]] from [[ancient Greece]], which depicted running

As is not unusual for road cycling races, the course has changed many times over the years. In 2005 the race took pl [[category:Cycle races]]

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...ther than the much more usual, [[reciprocating engine]] of the four-stroke cycle. [[image:4-Stroke-Engine.gif|framed|right|four-stroke cycle]]

...o [[track cycling|track]], [[mountain biking|mountain]] or [[cyclo-cross]] races. ==One Day Races==

...ther than the much more usual, [[reciprocating engine]] of the four-stroke cycle. [[image:4-Stroke-Engine.gif|framed|right|four-stroke cycle]]

...called ''La Doyenne'' ("the oldest"), is one of the five '[[Classic cycle races]]' of the European professional [[Road bicycle racing|road cycling]] calend [[Category:Classic cycle races]]

..., in the [[Hautes-Pyrénées]] département before establishing the Gladiator Cycle Company in 1891. He sold his very successful company in 1896 for a substant ...ecame involved with [[Grand Prix motor racing]], winning a number of major races, including the [[Vanderbilt Cup]] in the [[United States]] and twice settin

...an]] [[cycling]] race. It is traditionally the last great [[Classic cycle races|Classic]] of the European professional cycling calendar and since 2005 part [[Category:Cycle races]]

...ime trial championship of the world and as a [[Classic cycle races|Classic cycle race]]. [[Category:cycle racing]]

...f important cycling events|semi classic]] single day [[Road bicycle racing|cycle race]] held in the [[Belgium|Belgian]] province of [[East Flanders]]. The r ...''[[Het Nieuwsblad]]''’s running of the more famous [[Classic cycle races|'Monument' Classic]] [[Tour of Flanders|Ronde van Vlaanderen]]. Indeed Omlo

...969]] the race was not held. However between [[1939]] and [[1945]] similar races were organised. [[Category:Cycle racing]]

...stance varying depending on the ground conditions. Like many international cycle sports, CX- as it is sometimes abbreviated- is administered by the [[Union Compared with other forms of cycle racing, tactics are fairly straightforward, and the emphasis is on the ride

...en Petit-Breton]] won. Today it is regarded as one of the '[[Classic cycle races|Monuments]]' of the European professional cycling calendar, and is part of Being the longest of all professional one-day cycling races at around 294 km in its 2005 edition, MIlan-San Remo is an unusual test of

[[category:Cycle races]] [[category:Cycle racing in the Netherlands]]

...i Metzgete and the Meisterschaft von Zurich) is a European [[Classic cycle races|Classic cycling race]] held annually in [[Zurich]], [[Switzerland]]. Althou ...years, giving it the longest continued existence of any of cyclings major races. For many years the event was held in early May, not an ideal date as the m

* A collision occurs on Bray Hill during lap 2 of the 1939 Junior TT Races when S.A.Sorenson riding an [[Excelsior]] collides with H.B.Waddington and ...ng lap 5, Mario Simo collides with a post and crashes his [[Terrot]] motor-cycle. He suffers head and chest injuries and is taken to hospital. Also during l

'''Paris-Tours''' is a [[France|French]] single day [[Classic cycle races|classic]] [[cycling]] race which takes place in October towards the end of ...run as an amateur competition in 1896, making it one of the oldest cycling races in the world, it was organised by the magazine Paris-Velo, who described t

[[Category:Cycle races]] [[Category:Cycle racing in Belgium]]

...he event was first run in 1876 making it the oldest of the Italian classic races and one of the oldest in the World. The event is organised by the RCS media [[Category:Cycle races]]

...[[Europe]]an [[Road bicycle racing|bicycle race]]. It is one of the oldest races on the international calendar. * [[1967]]-[[1972]] - no races

...g of steep jumps and obstacles. [[Professional]] Supercross [[contest]] [[races]] are held almost exclusively within professional [[baseball]] and [[footba ...s, there are significant differences as well. For example, the Supercross races are heavily advertised and televised motorsports events held within major c

...idual time trial|individual]] and [[team time trial]]s are another form of cycle racing on roads). It is one of the most physically demanding sports that o ...the world. While the sport has spread throughout the world, these historic races remain the most prestigious for a cyclist to win.

...part of the [[UCI ProTour]] and is regarded as one of the '[[Classic cycle races|Monuments]]' of the European professional cycling calendar. [[Category:Classic cycle races]]

...ha Motor Company|Yamaha]] team in [[MotoGP]], riding a 500 cc [[Two-stroke cycle|two-stroke]] machine where he finished 15th on the championship. In [[2003]], he signed for [[Suzuki]] to ride their 990 cc [[Four-stroke cycle|four-stroke]] [[GSV-R]], remaining with the team for the [[2004]] and [[200

...ha Motor Company|Yamaha]] team in [[MotoGP]], riding a 500 cc [[Two-stroke cycle|two-stroke]] machine where he finished 15th on the championship. In [[2003]], he signed for [[Suzuki]] to ride their 990 cc [[Four-stroke cycle|four-stroke]] [[GSV-R]], remaining with the team for the [[2004]] and [[200

...rack, motocross races often include more than 40 racers whereas Supercross races are generally limited to about 25. ...here is a tie, then the racer who scored higher in the second of the day's races will be awarded the higher overall position.

[[Category:Cycle races]] [[Category:Cycle racing in France]]

During the years before the [[1901]] edition, several other road races began, including Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Vienne-Berlin (582km), Rennes-Brest, [[Category:Cycle racing in France]]

...nimal protection for spectators and riders. 222 people have died since the races began. ...ous, undulating terrain made the TT race series the most significant motor-cycle road-racing competition in the world.

...ze marque, to be at least considered, was yet quite nice. The minor street races in the country ended and this model mainly landed in the middle of the resu ...l and a 125 cc two-stroke engine with horizontal cylinders was introduced. Cycle champ Gino did some branding and even put his name on wines and after shave

...t meetings having taken place in the 1920s. It is similar to Speedway with races usually taking place over 4 laps from a standing start. Unlike Speedway, wh ...governing body of British motorcycle sport, the '''[[AutoCycle Union|Auto Cycle Union]]''' ('''ACU''') who organise an annual British championship.

...els. Most drivers in the late model stock class run these super late model races at a lighter weight, to compensate for the smaller engine. Local level trac ...t and right handed sidecar machines with the engines up to 1000cc. Sidecar races are some of the most exciting in Grass Track sport with the driver and pass

...le de Motocyclisme (FIM)]] in 1949. There have traditionally been several races at each event for various classes of motorcycles, based on engine size, and ...whether the engine was a [[two stroke cycle|two-stroke]] or [[four stroke cycle|four-stroke]]. Consequently, all machines were two-strokes, due to the grea

...impression at the early [[1952]] Milan Show, introducing the Ducati 65 TS cycle and the Cruiser, the world's first [[Four Stroke|four-stroke]] scooter. Des Ducati began by building a 250 cc racer. The prototype won most of its races in America, many running in conjunction with 500 cc events.

...and right-handed sidecar machines with the engines up to 1000 cc. Sidecar races are some of the most exciting in Grass Track sport with the driver and pass ...he event. The session determines either the starting positions in the heat races or the starting positions in the feature event. There are other methods of

...fuel options. [[Gasoline]] [[Two-stroke cycle|2-stroke]] or [[Four-stroke cycle|4-stroke]] engines are the most common type, but other types of propulsion ...port to be practised, although only [[homologated]] ones can have official races.

== List of Peace Races == [[Category:Cycle racing]]

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...cking mechanism was licensed from the [[Coventry]]-based [[Rudge Whitworth Cycle Company]], which had developed the patents since 1908. ...ributed to countless Ferrari and Maserati victories in Sport and Prototype races from [[Le Mans]] to [[Nürburgring]], from [[Sebring]] to [[Monza]].

...''Enduro'' often applies to any type of long-distance, off-road motorcycle races, its true technical definition usually refers to a set of rules, varying by ...nd are amongst the most well known long-distance off-road races. Off-road races that span multiple days and that have different types of stages, some that

[[Image:Wankel Cycle anim en.gif|right|thumb|The Wankel cycle. The "A" marks one of the three apexes of the rotor. The "B" marks the ecce ...l engine, the four [[stroke (disambiguation)|strokes]] of a typical [[Otto cycle]] engine are arranged sequentially around an [[Oval (geometry)|oval]], unli

...all [[sport]]ing aspects of [[motorcycling]]. The disciplines are not all "races" or timed-speed events, as several disciplines test a competitor's various Indoor races consist of either a polished concrete floor with coke syrup or other media

...o wear the [[Rainbow jersey]] for a full year. Unlike other UCI-sanctioned races, the World Cycling Championship is competed for by nationality, not by comm [[Category:Cycle racing|WCC]]

[[Category:Cycle races]] [[Category:Cycle racing in Italy|Giro d'Italia]]

In concept, a rotary engine is simple. It is a standard [[Otto cycle]] engine, but instead of having an orthodox fixed [[cylinder block]] with r ...tary engines. The most famous motorcycle (probably because of winning many races) is the [[Megola]] motorcycle with a radial rotary engine inside the front

...nds, while top speed is over 325 km/h, with a fuel consumption in combined cycle (ECE+EUDC) 13.7 L/100 km while producing 320g/km of CO₂. Ferrari unveiled their new GT2 racer for the 2011 races sanctioned by the ACO. The 458 GT2 drops the "flex splitter" found in the r

...ngine typically wants larger ports that remain open longer in terms of one cycle, something that is fairly easy to arrange with a sleeve at the cost of a mo ...] to this design, and contrary to public opinion, they were fast; many won races. [[Daimler]] used the principle in its V-12 which it brand-named the 'Doubl

...streak ended, another Italian cycling [[legend]], [[Alfredo Binda]], won 4 races in a row. [[Learco Guerra]] succeeded him with 5 consecutive wins. Since th [[Category:Cycle races in Italy]]

...sports torpedo'' could participate in "750 race" class, simply dismounting cycle fenders. ...uphill, on circuits citizens or derived within military airbases but also races most famous and challenging (often six or twelve hours) as the 12 hours of

...[[UCI ProTour]], and is considered to be one of the five '[[Classic cycle races|Monuments]]' of the cycling season. Milan-Sanremo is traditionally held in

'''[[Classic cycle races|Single-Day Races and Classics]]''' <br /> ...the war - 1936 and 1937 - and once after it (1946). He won [[Classic cycle races|classics]] such as [[Milan – San Remo]], the Giro di Lombardia and the [[

...[[military]] and local [[police]] applications, [[courier]] services, and cycle [[sports]]. ...automobile]]s and [[aircraft]]. J. K. Starley's company became the ''Rover Cycle Company Ltd.'' in the late 1890s, and then the ''[[Rover (car)|Rover]]'' au

...more than fourteen hours total. This has reduced driver fatigue during the races. ...have also been part of the schedule since 2001, usually running exhibition races during qualifying days, a few hours prior to the sessions for the Le Mans e

...dely considered to be one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world alongside the [[Indianapolis 500]] and the [[24 Hours of Le Ma Like many European races, the Monaco Grand Prix predates the current World Championship. The princip

...me the "semi-official" racing department of Alfa Romeo, no longer entering races as a factory effort due to the poor economic situation of the company. With ...12C36, a Tipo C now fitted with a new V12 engine of 4064 cc. In the major races, the [[Alfa Romeo 12C| Monoposto 12C]] 36 and 37 could not match the Merced

...mous for rough terrain and cobblestones, it is one of the '[[Classic cycle races|Monuments]]' or Classics of the European calendar. It has been called the ' Paris-Roubaix is one of the oldest races of professional [[Road bicycle racing|road cycling]]. It was run first in [

...an competing as a [[motorcycle racing|motorcycle racer]], participating in races at [[Faenza]], [[Lugo di Romagna]], and [[Imola]]. In 1940, he first took p ...00 ''siluro''''']], featuring torpedo-like bodywork and [[Fender (vehicle)|cycle fender]]s (separate mudguards). The car still used the same Fiat engine, mo

...D'Or''. This they did, often placing first, second and third in the same races, and dominating the international endurance race circuit. Distinguished by ...e version named the ''Jota'' which would cement this image by winning many races and impressing the motorcycle press enough to guarantee its place in Laverd

Cycle to the Fair of Milan in 2005 is presented the evolution of the chassis Mult

There have traditionally been several races at each event for various classes of motorcycles, based on engine size, and ...whether the engine was a [[two stroke cycle|two-stroke]] or [[four stroke cycle|four-stroke]]. Consequently, all machines were two-strokes, due to the grea

...trength, level of fitness, and expected usage. When buying from specialist cycle shops, it may be less expensive to get the gears altered before delivery ra ...s]] like to use a larger chainring at the front, up to 54t or 55t. In some races involving steep climbs, some professionals opt for a triple chainring at th

...ng engines specially designed for competition. At that time, as still, the races were an important promotional vehicle for Remondini, an important system fo | [[Engine]] || Otto mono vertical cylinder cycle (4T) air-cooled

...requent stops and starts and effective energy recovery and release in this cycle. Another solution is the use of battery electric buses that follow the prin ...ehicle can outrun Dodge Viper and Ferrari sports cars in quarter mile drag races.

...he mean speed (approx. 40 m/s) then back to zero, and then another similar cycle to terminate the circle. Maximum piston acceleration occur at TDC and is in ...and the World Championship was run under F2 rules in 1952 and 1953, but F1 races were still held in those years. The Indianapolis 500 used pre-war Grand Pri

Since women could not cycle in the then-current fashions for voluminous and restrictive dress, the [[bi ...ion of the [[International Human Powered Vehicle Association]] which holds races for "banned" classes of bicycle. One such [[Sam Whittingham|vehicle ]] cur

...]], who previously worked for [[Moto Guzzi]], and most recently Ducati. [[Cycle World]] and Australian Motorcycle News magazine named it the best [[sportbi Between 1948 and 1976 MV Agusta motorcycles have won over 3000 races.

...stigation into the bona-fides of the bike by the governing body - the Auto Cycle Union of New South Wales. The bike was accepted when the Ducati factory sen

...eat pro cycling achievement, more prestigious than winning most single day races, regardless of one's overall standing in the GC. Although the number of sta As in all [[road bicycle racing|road races]], current national road race champions can wear their national jerseys in

..., making an impression at an early-1952 Milan show, introducing their 65TS cycle and Cruiser (a four-stroke [[motor scooter]]). Despite being described as t ...small single cylinder machines that were successful in the Italian 'street races' up to the large capacity twins of the 80s. Ducati introduced the [[Ducati