a sequence of races, run on consecutive days in which riders compete for the fastest overall time
a sequence of road races , run on consecutive days in which there are normally individual and team competitions
A race that takes place over a number of days - from three days like the Criterium International, to three weeks like the Tour de France. A stage race is decided by the general classification.
A bike race held over successive days, with a different course each day. Stage races can last anywhere from three to 25 days. The rider with the lowest total time (or accumulated points) after completion of all the stages wins the overall race. Team Leader - The rider for whom the team rides in order for the leader to win a stage or race.
a multi-day event consisting of various types of races. The winner is the rider with the lowest elapsed time for all races ( stages).
A bike-race format in which different races (stages) are held on different courses in the same geographical region over a period of consecutive days -- all of the stages together compose the "race." The rider with the lowest cumulative time after all of the stages wins the race. The Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, etc, are stage races.
A series of individual races - time trials, road races, circuit races or criteriums - grouped into one event that lasts several days. The rider who has the lowest accumulated time for all stages determines the winner. The most famous stage race in the world is the Tour de France, which spans 2,500 miles in 21 or 22 days.
a multi-day event consisting of point-to-point and circuit road races, time trials and, sometimes, criteriums. The winner is the rider with the lowest elapsed time for all stages.
A race comprised of multiple one-day races, or stages. The Tour of California is a stage race. Technical. A descent or other portion of a race that is twisty, steep or otherwise challenging from the point of view of bike handling.
A bike race held over successive days, with a different course each day. Stage races often feature a combination of long road races, a criterium and a time trial. The rider with the lowest total time (or accumulated points) after completion of all the stages wins the overall race.
