A Beginners Guide to Sports Betting and Cycling

A Beginners Guide to Sports Betting and Cycling is published by Betfair. It explains the history of cycling and betting. It also explains what you need to know when betting on cycling.

The history of cycling and betting is long. The first professional cyclists emerged in the late 1800s. There was not much money to be made in cycling at the time. By the early 1900s, some big races with sizable purses existed. Now, gambling on these events is commonplace. Tour de France is one of the most gambled-on sporting events in world.

Betting on cycling is fun, but it's important to know what you're doing before placing any bets.

Don't expect to win every bet you place in sports betting. Stick to races that you know something about.

Pay attention to form before a race. Don't get caught up in pre-race hype.

Be patient when betting on cycling. Good odds can often be found closer to the race day.

The biggest events in the cycling world are the three Grand Tours.

The Tour de France is a three-week-long race that takes place in July each year. It covers around 3,500 kilometers and riders have to complete 21 stages.

The Giro d’Italia is a 3,000 km race that takes place in May/June each year. It's an absolute killer for the racers and pushes them to breaking point.

The Vuelta a España is the last of the three Grand Tours. It takes place in August/September each year. The Spring Classics are one-day races held in April/May each years. Tour of Flanders is held each April in Belgium. Paris-Roubaix is a well-known one day race held every April.

The Spring Classics are one-day races held in April/May each year. Tour of Flanders is one of the most famous one day races in Belgium. Paris-Roubaix is a well-known one days race held each April in France.