Road bicycle racing began as an organized sport in 1868.

Road bicycle racing is a bicycle racing sport held on paved roads.

The Circuit de Lorraine is an multi-stage road bicycle racing held annually in Lorraine, France.

Vuelta a España - The first edition of what will eventually become of one road bicycle racing's Grand Tours is raced and won by Gustaaf Deloor.

Cycling and road bicycle racing have increased in popularity, fueled by the success of cyclists Greg LeMond and Lance Armstrong (although Armstrong has now been stripped of most of his honors due to doping revelations).

Road bicycle racing was held at the Cycling Street Circuit and the Al-Khor Circuit from December 3 to December 6, while Track cycling was contested at Aspire Hall 1 from December 9 to December 14.