
| One-day races are individual road competitions between teams, each which wears the same sort of jersey that can even have their sponsor's name on it. |

| World Championships | World Cup | Race Development |
| Men: 250 to 280 km Women: 20 to 30 km |
Men: 250 km Woman: 120 km |
A strategic race unfolds centered around the ace rider on each team in an attempt to improve the team's record by most effectively utilizing the ability of each teammate. |
| Start | Participants | |
| All riders start at once at the sound of the starting gun. | Four to ten regular members may join each team. |