Track Cycling
Track cycling is one of the oldest disciplines of the Olympics, having appeared in the first Games in Athens in 1896. There are 12 different events, and the races are held in a bowl-shaped arena, called a velodrome, which is 250 meters (820 feet) round (although sizes can vary from track to track). , Racers ride counterclockwise and reach speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour (43.5 miles per hour). What kind of bikes do you ride in track cycling? Track bikes are bicycles that are ideal for racing on velodrome or outdoor tracks. Unlike road bikes, track bikes are a fixed-gear with a single gear ratio, and without freewheels or brakes. They are designed to ride smoothly, have tight tires and reduce rolling resistance as they move towards higher pressures. Track cycling can literally be described as the Just Riding Around (JRA). However, this cycling discipline involves the most advanced strategies, some fast math calculations (yes, math) and a combination of power, accurate gearing and