More and more people are cycling to get around town, for family outings and for competitive and leisure sports. Cycling is a quiet, environmentally-friendly sport that is accessible to all and offers real health benefits. On Ekosport, you'll find all the equipment you need for road cycling: pedals, cycling clothing, helmets, cycling shoes and accessories for bike maintenance and safety.

Road cycling: a varied sport

40% of French people cycle at least once a week. It has to be said that this low environmental impact mode of transport is also very economical. Cycling is very varied. In urban areas, the French use VTCs, city bikes or electrically assisted bicycles (VAE) to get to work, to do their shopping or for leisure. During their holidays, French and foreign tourists alike cycle along the 20,000 km of cycle paths and greenways in the country. Touring by bike, or travelling by bike, is an excellent way to enjoy a peaceful, sporty holiday. Road cycling is also a sport in its own right. For both leisure and competitive cycling, racing bikes are light and aerodynamic.

Essential cycling accessories

Ekosport has a selection of essential road cycling accessories. To ride safely, you need a helmet. The choice depends on the type of cycling you do and how often you use it. For sport cycling, you'll need a lightweight, well-ventilated aero or semi-aero helmet. For leisure and urban cycling, Ekosport offers children's, men's and women's cycling helmets, with or without visors, from brands such as Giro, Oakley, Smith, Met and many others. Another essential safety accessory: battery-operated or dynamo bicycle lights. If you're going to be out on the road, we recommend a rear light with a stop-light function. For all types of cycling, a front light is essential if you want to be able to see the road effectively when the light fades. When it comes to maintenance, we offer a wide range of bike tools, pumps and replacement pedals (flat, automatic or semi-automatic). You can also buy water bottles, cycle computers and panniers in the shop.

The right fit for road bikes

To enjoy your cycling outings, you need the right cycling clothing. Technical cycling clothing wicks away perspiration effectively in hot weather and protects you from the vagaries of the weather in winter or mid-season. For your summer outings, a good cycling outfit consists of cycling shorts or cycling shorts, a breathable cycling jersey, with or without a zip, socks and a cap. If there's a risk of rain, remember to wear a waterproof cycling jacket. The list of cycling clothing is growing for winter cycling: cycling cuffs, cycling trousers, leggings, technical underwear and cycling gloves. Another key item of clothing: cycling shoes. While you can use trainers for cycle touring or urban cycling, it's advisable to equip yourself with technical cycling shoes for sporting activities. These offer maximum comfort for pedalling over long distances.