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> Bikes benefit a lot from […] smooth asphalt (not cobbles) Bicycle riding societies were some of the more vocal proponents on paved roads (predating the auto

> Bikes benefit a lot from […] smooth asphalt (not cobbles) Bicycle riding societies were some of the more vocal proponents on paved roads (predating the automobile): * https://www.vox.com/2015/3/19/8253035/roads-cyclists-cars-history https://www.vox.com/2015/3/19/8253035/roads-cyclists-cars-hi... * https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2011/aug/15/cyclists-paved-way-for-roads https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2011/aug/1... * https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/american-drivers-thank-bicyclists-180960399/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/american-drivers-thank...

sharkweek 4y ago
And now of course some of the most prestigious races in the professional cycling world are across predominantly cobbled roads as a form of torture for those racing. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hD4Vtdmow7B4Jf4XiWPH5g.jpg https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hD4Vtdmow7B4Jf4XiWPH5g.jpg
- throw0101b 4y ago
  Also lots of competition on non-paved roads: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclo-cross https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclo-cross
  - sharkweek 4y ago
    As a former (and not great) CX racer, this sport should not be talked about, as it's a cruel beast to those who dare and try. (Kidding, of course, it's a wildly entertaining form of racing)
  - loeg 4y ago
    And MTB and Gravel racing, of course.
- sasawpg 4y ago
  With the most exciting Sunday in the entire year of racing coming up!
- SyzygistSix 4y ago
  On a well-made steel crossbike or touring bike, rough roads and dirt roads are a downright joyful experience.