velodrome
Banked bicycle track
A velodrome is an arena with a banked oval track designed for bicycle racing.
The steep banking—sometimes over 40 degrees—allows cyclists to maintain high speeds through turns.
Indoor velodromes host track cycling events at the Olympics and world championships: The new velodrome seats twelve thousand spectators.
Competition of speed
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- time trialFastest-lap competition format
qualifying · heats · finals · medals · podium · Olympics · Tour de France · world record
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- lapsComplete track circuits
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
finish line · boards · surface · timber · concrete · perimeter · curve · straightaway
Rhythmic pulse or pattern
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- pacelineDrafting cyclist formation
- slipstreamAerodynamic wake zone
flying start · standing start · pacing · surge · attack · kick · gear selection · pedaling
Pedal-powered two-wheeler
- track bikeBrakeless velodrome cycle
- fixieSingle-gear bicycle
- wheelsetJoined rail wheels
- handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
aerobars · spoke · frame · helmet · skinsuit · cleats · chainring · cog
Large venue for spectators
- arenaVenue for contests
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- grandstandTiered spectator seating structure
- seatingAvailable places to sit
bleachers · infield · trackside · pavilion · concourse · scoreboard · announcer · floodlights
Rate of motion
- dragResistance through fluid
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- tuckFold into concealment
- wind resistanceAir opposing forward motion
momentum · acceleration · slipstream · teardrop · skinsuit · fairing
race
Competition of speed
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- pursuitAct of chasing something
time trial · qualifying · heats · finals · medals · podium · Olympics · Tour de France · world record · elimination
banking
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apron · finish line · boards · surface · timber · concrete · perimeter · curve · straightaway · home stretch
cadence
Rhythmic pulse or pattern
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- pacelineDrafting cyclist formation
slipstream · flying start · standing start · pacing · surge · attack · kick · gear selection · pedaling · interval
bicycle
Pedal-powered two-wheeler
- track bikeBrakeless velodrome cycle
- fixieSingle-gear bicycle
- wheelsetJoined rail wheels
handlebars · aerobars · spoke · frame · helmet · skinsuit · cleats · chainring · cog · gear ratio
stadium
Large venue for spectators
- arenaVenue for contests
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- grandstandTiered spectator seating structure
seating · bleachers · infield · trackside · pavilion · concourse · scoreboard · announcer · floodlights · enclosure
speed
Rate of motion
- dragResistance through fluid
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- tuckFold into concealment
wind resistance · momentum · acceleration · slipstream · teardrop · skinsuit · fairing
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- Olympic venuesOlympic village, aquatic center, diving pool, swimming pool, archery range
- outdoor venuespark, playground, fairground, sports field, recreation ground
- playing surfacesgrass court, clay court, hard court, tennis court, basketball court
velodromeroad course
Track mimicking real streets
open road · cross-country course · street circuit · mountain bike trail · trail