Europe has been the destination of cyclists and no wonder that this sport has been dominated by Europeans. Though the history of bicycles dates back earlier, the first event could only be held in the second half of the 19th century.
In these early years, Bicycling sports started, races were usually performed on the shorter distances because the poor user-comfort and build materials did not allow drivers to drive fast for long periods of time. Constant technology advancements made the machine meaner and leaner.