road racing

American  

noun

1. a competitive event of racing in automobiles, motorcycles, or bicycles over public roads or a twisting course simulating a public road, as opposed to a closed, banked track or a drag strip.

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Etymology

Origin of road racing

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The 31-year-old Van der Poel has world titles in mountain biking and road racing and has not only won stages on the Tour de France, but also worn the leader's yellow jersey.

From Barron's

McColgan recently turned her attention to road racing as she enters what she has described as "the last chapter" of her career.

From BBC

Agbonkhese and Luna duet to “Off Road Racing Truck” by Twenty Trucks, which you guessed it, is about racing trucks.

From Los Angeles Times

"For now, marathons and road racing is my priority."

From BBC

She eventually had knee surgery and while her focus is now on road racing, the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow - where there will be no road events - remains in the back of her mind.

From BBC