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2. Track cycling - Wikipedia

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   Track cycling has been around since at least 1870. When track cycling was in its infancy, it was held on velodromes similar to the ones used today. [1] These velodromes consisted of two straights and slightly banked turns, though they varied more in length and material than the modern 250 m track. [2] [3] One appeal of indoor track racing was ...

3. Drafting (aerodynamics) - Wikipedia

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   Drafting (aerodynamics) A paceline of drafting cyclists. Drafting or slipstreaming is an aerodynamic technique where two moving objects are aligning in a close group to exploit the lead object's slipstream and thus reduce the overall effect of drag. Especially when high speeds are involved, as in motor racing and cycling, drafting can ...

4. Bicycle helmet - Wikipedia

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   Bicycle helmet. Three styles of bicycle helmets: standard, full-face, and multi-sport. A typical bicycle helmet. A bicycle helmet is a type of helmet designed to attenuate impacts to the head of a cyclist in collisions while minimizing side effects such as interference with peripheral vision. [1]

5. Aero bike - Wikipedia

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   Aero bike. Aero bike also known as "Aerodynamic bike" is a type of road bike that uses aerodynamics principles in its operation. [1][2] The bike's geometrical makeup allows the hands and body position of the rider to change given the terrain, rider's preference, and race situation. [3][4] The term is also used for aerodynamic motorcycles. [5]

6. Velodrome - Wikipedia

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   Forest City Velodrome in London, Ontario, Canada, is the world's shortest at 138 m (453 ft). Built to fit a hockey arena, it too has steep banking. The smaller the track, the steeper the banking. A 250 m (820 ft) track banks around 45°, while a 333.33 m (1,093.6 ft) track banks around 32°.

7. Sprint (track cycling) - Wikipedia

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   Sprint (track cycling) The sprint or match sprint is a track cycling event involving between two and four riders, though it is usually run as a one-on-one match race between opponents who, unlike in the individual pursuit, start next to each other. Men's sprint has been an Olympic event at every games except 1904 (which had races at seven ...