Cycling - Track Cycling

Track cycling is a sporting practice covering several events and taking place on a velodrome. It is always practised on fixed gear bikes, i.e. unlike a freewheeler, the rider is obliged to pedal continuously until the bike comes to a complete stop. The velodrome is a surface with an oval track, generally 200 metres, 250 metres or 333.33 metres long, with two bends at an angle of approximately 40°.