#OlympicGames

Imagine this: you’re on a bike, pushing your body to its absolute limit for over six hours. You’ve already covered more than 250 kilometers—the distance from Bangkok to Hua Hin—up steep mountains and down winding roads. Now, after all that, you have to summon a final, explosive burst of speed to beat 100 other riders in a frantic sprint to the finish line. This is Olympic Road Cycling, a sport that is as much a high-speed chess match as it is a brutal test of human endurance. It’s a world of strategy, teamwork, and lone-wolf attacks where a single decision can make or break a race. This guide will break down everything you need to know, from the bikes and the gear to the clever tactics that decide who gets the gold.

Picture this: two athletes, standing under bright lights in a square ring, surrounded by thousands of cheering fans. The bell rings, and for the next three minutes, they engage in a dazzling display of speed, power, and strategy. This isn’t just a fight; it’s a physical chess match where every move is calculated. Welcome to the world of Olympic boxing, one of the oldest and most thrilling sports on the planet.