A trip through time: How the Olympic Road Race-winning bikes have changed since Beijing

The Olympics Road Race truly is a race like no other. Not only are teammates suddenly rivals representing their home nations but also the teams vary in size depending on each country’s qualification. Factor in the absence of race radios and the racing takes on a whole new dynamic different from any other race on the calendar. 

With riders typically sticking to the bikes they know and riding the bike of their trade teams, it also means that teammates are often all riding different bikes, no doubt a nightmare for each nation’s team of mechanics.