They are designed for speed and the banked corners are necessary for maintaining the speed of the bike as the rider negotiates the turns, allowing them to hold contact with as much of the surface as possible. Track cycling is the familiar term for riding on a velodrome, the oval shaped bowls made familiar during the Olympics.Ī velodrome usually consists of two long straights and two steeply banked corners at either end to complete the circle.
You never know, with the fantastic British system in place, you might even make it to Team GB! So What Exactly is Track Cycling? We’ll take you through getting started on the track, getting kitted out, and how to progress to racing. Track cycling is one of the fastest growing disciplines in UK cycling right now and definitely accessible to all.
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