velodromes
Banked bicycle circuits
Velodromes are oval arenas with steeply banked tracks designed for bicycle racing.
The banking allows cyclists to maintain high speeds through turns without sliding outward.
Indoor velodromes host track cycling events at the Olympics and world championships: The riders circled the velodrome at over thirty miles per hour.
Bicycle racing on velodromes
- fixed gearDrivetrain without freewheel
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- flying lapTimed lap from speed
standing start · slipstream · drafting · peloton · paceline · criterium · time trial · cadence
Elongated rounded shape
- trackPath or monitored route
- bankingFinancial institution transactions
- curvesBends in a line
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
straights · infield · grandstand · roof · timber · concrete · boards · surface
Brakeless velodrome cycle
- aerobarsForward-mounted cycling extensions
- skinsuitForm-fitting athletic garment
- spoke wheelWheel with radiating bars
- handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
drops · bullhorns · toe clips · straps · carbon frame · high pressure · single speed · cog
Global athletic contest
- world championshipsPremier international title competition
- medalMetal honor token
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- heatsIncreases temperature
finals · lap counter · bell lap · photo finish · timing · record · personal best · national championship
track cycling
Bicycle racing on velodromes
- fixed gearDrivetrain without freewheel
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
flying lap · standing start · slipstream · drafting · peloton · paceline · criterium · time trial · cadence · pedaling
oval
Elongated rounded shape
apron · straights · infield · grandstand · roof · timber · concrete · boards · surface · railings
track bike
Brakeless velodrome cycle
- aerobarsForward-mounted cycling extensions
- skinsuitForm-fitting athletic garment
- spoke wheelWheel with radiating bars
handlebars · drops · bullhorns · toe clips · straps · carbon frame · high pressure · single speed · cog · chainring
Olympics
Global athletic contest
- world championshipsPremier international title competition
- medalMetal honor token
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
heats · finals · lap counter · bell lap · photo finish · timing · record · personal best · national championship · Commonwealth Games
Manchester
Large English industrial city
Adelaide · Los Angeles · Newport · Carson · Ghent · Amsterdam · Tokyo · Rio · Beijing · Athens
velodromesmountain trails
Footpaths through elevated terrain
cross-country courses · off-road trails · city streets · gravel paths · forest trails