Track is one of the purest forms of bike racing. With no brakes, gears or potholes to worry about, all a track rider needs to concentrate on is beating their opponents. It is an ideal place for a young cyclist to start as a banked cycling track provides a traffic and pedestrian free environment on which to learn key cycling skills and tactics.
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There are many different types of races on the track – several of which are explained in our guide to track racing – all of which will be classified as either a sprint or endurance event. Like road cycling, it means there’s a race to suit every type of rider – except climbers.
Although track racing doesn’t have the major annual events like the Tour de France to boost its appeal, it is the cornerstone of cycling in the Olympic movement with events such as the team pursuit and sprint dating back to the the early 19 hundreds. The International calendar of World Cups runs through the winter, culminating with the world championships in February or March, while events on outdoor tracks continue through the summer, making it a year-round sport.
Key riders: Laura Trott (GBR) | Jason Kenny (GBR) | Sir Bradley Wiggins (GBR) | Anna Meares (AUS) | Francois Pervis (FRA)
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British Cycling's UKSI bike is a thing of legend, so when Hope dropped the new British track bike on us at the end of 2019 we knew we had to go and take a closer look at the story behind it.
Malaysian sprinter Azizulhasni Awang is all too aware of the dangers of track sprinting.
The huge pile-up occurred in the women's omnium scratch race
The Australian had surgery to remove a throat tumour one month ago
Mark Cavendish’s chances of making it to the Olympics are diminishing, according to the head coach at British Cycling.
Archibald already has one gold, taken in the Team Pursuit at Rio 2016
Multiple Olympic medallist Steven Burke MBE has announced his retirement from the Great Britain squad.
Silver medals in the Women's Madison and Men's Omnium helped GB secure the overall title in Glasgow
The Australian received a shock diagnosis after doctors investigated his complaint of a sore neck
The research being conducted by Australia is considered a world first
The Brit beat her German rival by the smallest of margins
They recorded the fastest time in this Olympic cycle and the fourth-quickest of all time
Mark Cavendish and Owain Doull narrowly missed out on overall victory at Six Day London in the nail-biting final race.
Mark Cavendish continued his winning streak at Six Day London, taking victory in the Madison with team-mate Owain Doull.
Mark Cavendish soared past Caleb Ewan to take victory in the 40 lap derny on the first evening of racing at Six Day London.
Six Day cycling starts at the Olympic velodrome on Tuesday and here is your guide to the action
Transgender athlete Rachel McKinnon successfully defended her track World Championship title in Manchester.
Joe Truman has been the only British keirin rider racing in Japan for the past couple of years. We caught up with him to hear all about his experience and how his focus now is on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Michael Mørkøv was part of the Danish duo who took victory in the men's race
The second day of the UEC European Track Championships 2019 marked more success for the British squad, with the women’s team pursuit outfit taking gold.
Rachel McKinnon said it is a human right for transgender athletes to take part in competitive sport, as she looks to defend her track world title.
Emily Nelson took the first gold medal for the British team at the 2019 UEC European Track Championships, as Elia Viviani also took a title on the opening day of racing.
Eurosport will be showing extensive coverage of the European Track Championships over the next five days
Mark Cavendish will continue his track cycling comeback at the Ghent Six Day next month.
Mark Cavendish will make his return to the track at the Six Day London later this year.
