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An outdoor track race in Paris in 1908 featuring Major Taylor, the first African-American cyclist to become world champion. Aero Special track bicycle, original, c. 1910. 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]
A cycle track or cycleway (British) or bikeway[1] (mainly North American), sometimes historically [2] referred to as a sidepath, is a separate route for cycles and not motor vehicles. In some cases cycle tracks are also used by other users such as pedestrians and horse riders (see shared-use route).
A low-gradient climb, usually occurring partway up a steeper climb. So-called because while it may look deceptively flat and easy (especially after the steep climb preceding it), it is still a climb. [44] Fast finisher. A rider who has superior sprinting speed over the last few hundred meters of a race.
Deputy Editor Tara Seplavy chats with 3x Olympian Bobby Lea to learn about the fast-paced disciplines of Olympic track cycling, track bikes, and training tips.
Chainstay: a pair of tubes on a bicycle frame that runs from the bottom bracket to the rear fork ends. Chain tensioner: a device to maintain proper chain tension. Chaintug: a device to aid in setting the proper chain tension. Cluster: a bicycle cogset, either a freewheel, or cassette.
Dutch woman cycling with two young children, using a two-wheeled box-bike. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to cycling: . Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the activity of using / riding bicycles, (at least partially) human-powered, wheeled vehicles (typically by foot pedalling), [1] for purposes including transport, recreation, social ...
Cycle sport is competitive physical activity using bicycles. There are several categories of bicycle racing including road bicycle racing, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, and cycle speedway. Non-racing cycling sports include artistic cycling, cycle polo, freestyle BMX, mountain bike trials, hardcourt bike polo and cycleball.
The 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°.