A road bicycle is a bicycle designed for riding on paved roads, built with a lightweight frame, narrow smooth tires, drop handlebars and a riding position intended to maximize speed and efficiency over distance rather than comfort or off-road capability. Developed and refined alongside the rise of competitive road cycling from the late nineteenth century onward, the type became the standard machine of professional stage races such as the Tour de France, and its frame geometry and componentry have been continually optimized for aerodynamics, weight and power transfer as materials moved from steel to aluminum, carbon fiber and other advanced composites. Beyond racing, road bicycles are widely used for fitness riding, touring and commuting, and the category remains one of the two broad families, alongside the mountain bike, into which most modern bicycle design divides.
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SignificanceRoad bicycle racing involves team and individual competition, from one-day races to multi-stage events like the Tour de France. 1 Sources
1. Bicycle racing, Wikipedia
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involves both team and individual competition
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