Road Bicycle Racing - Types of Riders

Types of Riders

Within the discipline of road racing, different cyclists have different (relative) strengths and weaknesses. Depending on these, riders tend to prefer different events over particular courses, and perform different tactical roles within a team.

The main specialities in road bicycle racing are:

  • Climber
  • Puncheur
  • Time trialist
  • Sprinter
  • Domestique
  • All-rounder

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