Cycling Betting Odds for Major Races

Learn all about cycling betting and the biggest cycling events of the year. Here at QuinnBet, you can place a wager on all the major races, from Grand Tours to one-day Classics.

It’s not just the winners you can bet on either; you can place a bet on multiple different cycling outcomes. This includes markets such as stage winners and head-to-head matchups.

So, if you're a keen fan of cycling or just starting to get into the sport, you can discover all about the cycling betting odds here at QuinnBet.

Major Cycling Betting Events

Cycling races take place across the globe, each one having its own unique course and winners. Here are some of the most popular cycling events that are available for you to bet on. 

The Tour de France
The Tour de France is perhaps the world's most famous cycling race. It is held annually over three weeks in July, during which riders have to cycle 3,000+ km. It consists of 21 stages of flat roads, and the winner is the rider with the lowest cumulative time across the stages. 

You can bet on the outright winner or who will win an individual stage. 

Giro d’Italia
Meaning ‘Tour of Italy', this race is held across three weeks in May and also consists of 21 stages over 3000km. It is known for its very tough course that features a lot of tough, steep climbs across the Alps and Dolomites.

La Vuelta a España
This Spanish cycling race is another prestigious grand tour. Three weeks, 21 stages, and varying terrain make up this race, which takes place from late August to mid-September. There are some steep mountain ranges, and racers usually have around two or three rest days over the 21 days of cycling. 

Major one-day Classics
As the name suggests, one-day classics are cycling races that take place over one day. This means bets are usually limited to outright winners or podium finishes. The most notorious ones are known as ‘the Monuments’ and include: 

- Milan-San Remo (Italy) - 299km and has steep elevations such as the late Poggio climb. 
- Tour of Flanders (Belgium) - Has many paved hills that test leg strength and handling. 
- Paris-Roubaix (France) - Held on the first Sunday of April and one of the world's oldest cycling races. 
- Liège-Bastogne-Liège (Belgium) - Has short, steep climbs across 260 km. 
- Il Lombardia (Italy) - A very scenic route that takes place in October.

Cycling Betting Odds Explained

In each cycling race, you can bet on several different outcomes (markets). Explore all the cycling betting markets below. 

Outright Winner Betting
Bet on which cyclist will win the overall race. Each racer will have different odds of winning depending on their skill level, so it’s important to check this before deciding which racer to back. 

Stage Winners
Grand tours are usually made up of multiple stages (typically 21). In this bet, you can bet which race will win an individual stage. 

Head-to-head / Matchups
Pit two racers against each other in head-to-head betting, where you back one of two named riders, and if they finish in a better position than their opponent, then you win the bet. 

Jersey Markets
Instead of picking an outright winner, here you are betting on which racer will win a specific classification. Secondary classification winners are awarded different coloured jerseys. 

For example, a green jersey is awarded to the riders with the most points accumulated at intermediate sprints, and the Polka Dot jersey is awarded to the best climber.

Cycling Betting Tips and Advice

There are some important tips you should know about before taking part in cycling betting; this helps you make more informed decisions, without guaranteeing any outcomes. These include things such as: 

- Rider form - Specific riders will be in better form than others (winning or finishing strong in their previous races); this may indicate strong performances in future races. 
- Team tactics - Teams usually spend races trying to protect their designated team leader. Strong tactics can make or break a performance. 
- Route profiles - Some routes are more challenging than others. Determine the course and see if a rider you are backing may struggle with this. 
- Climbing ability -You should check statistics such as which riders are better suited to tougher climbs to see how they will perform on mountainous routes.
- Sprint - Some cyclists are better at utilising a burst of maximum speed to finish races strong. 
- Stages - Each stage is different in terms of length and terrain, and some riders may perform better in some than others. 
- Weather conditions - Weather always impacts the course difficulty; check for rain or wind to see how this may affect the riders.

How to Start Cycling Betting Online

1. Log in or create your QuinnBet account by inputting an email and password. 
2. Browse all the cycling betting markets and events available. 
3. Choose which one you want to wager on, input a bet amount, and press ‘confirm’ to lock it in. 
4. You can also use a welcome offer to get the most out of your first-time bets.

Cycling Betting FAQs

What Is Cycling Betting?
Cycling betting is where you place a wager on the outcome of a cycling race on sites such as QuinnBet. 

What are Cycling Betting Odds?
Cycling betting odds are how likely an event is to occur. A more likely event will have lower odds (and therefore a lower payout potential), and a less likely event will have higher odds (and therefore a higher payout potential).