5. CYCLING
It is controlled by Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
History
cycling became a sport very popular in:
-Italy
-France
-Netherlands
-Spain
6. •The first competition : second half of the XIX century
•At the beginning : only track competition later road
competition.
•In the following century :
road competition stages competition
•first recorded cycling competition = 31 May 1868 near Paris
• winner = James Moore
10. Fair Play Charter for the Youth
1.Fair Play is the only way
2.I shall devote the utmost of my physical, intellectual and moral
abilities during, both training and competition
3.I shall observe the written and the unwritten rules of my sport
4.I shall treat my opponents in the same manner in which I would like to
be treated
5.During the competition, my aim is to defeat my opponents, not to
humiliate them
6.I shall respectfully acknowledge the decisions of the judges.
7.I shall bear both victory and defeat with dignity
8.My greatest gratitude is towards my parents, teachers and trainers –
without whom I would not be here
9. I am ready to help someone in need - even if I put my own victory at
risk by doing so
10. I represent my homeland with great humility and humbleness
+ 1. I would like to be a role model for the youth in my country and my
sport
11. Doping in cycling
There are three kind of motivation that can force
cyclist to use dope :
• psycho – physiological causes : less pain,
weight control.
• psycho – emotional causes : failure fear , search
for wellness and safety.
• Social causes : good performance, manager
pressure.