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	Track Racing
		The bicycle ridden on the track is different from the one ridden on the road, and it is one of the simplest and most beautifully designed machines in the world.
		A track bike is a direct drive mechanism with a single, small gear cog on the rear wheel that is firmly attached to the hub without the usual "freewheel" mechanism found on most bikes that normally allows the rear gears to spin independently of the wheel.
		Bicycle track races are always run in a counterclockwise direction, so all four of the turns are to the left.
	www.sdvelodrome.com /faqs.htm (787 words)

	Bicycle
		Track rider are still able to slow down because all track bicycles are fixed, meaning that there is no freewheel.
		A bicycle in which the rider lies in a prone position and which may be covered in an aerodynamic fairing to achieve very low air drag is referred to as a Recumbent bicycle or Human Powered Vehicle.
		Track bicycles are used for track racing in Velodromes, while cyclo-cross races are held on rugged outdoor terrain.
	articles.gourt.com /en/bicycle (7225 words)

	Track bicycle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A track bicycle is a type of fixed-gear bicycle specially designed for track cycling in a velodrome.
		Additionally, the geometry of a track frame differs from that of a road frame, and many frames are designed for specific track events (an omnium frame refers to one that is designed for general track racing).
		Typical track bicycle frames use 120 mm spacing for the rear hub, and have horizontal backwards facing rear ends (track ends) instead of vertical dropouts for adjustment of chain tension.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Track_bicycle (845 words)

	Track Racing Bicycles
		Distinctive features of this bicycle are: twin chainstays on driveside, seat stay lugs over rear hub axle and eccentric fittings on the pedals to enable adjustment of crank length.
		Carbine bicycles were high quality and were eagerly sought after by the racing fraternity of NSW and ACT in the 1930's and 1940's.
		This bicycle is an example of a purpose built child's racer for ages 12 to 14 years.
	canberrabicyclemuseum.com.au /track_racing_bicycles.htm (589 words)

	Welcome to Dean Woods Direct - The Dean Woods Manual of Cycling - Track Cycling
		Track cycling may not reap as much public attention in Europe as road racing, but to any converted cycling fan it is a fascinating element of the sport.
		To stop, track riders either roll to a halt during two or three warm-down laps, or a handler can take hold of a slowing rider's hand and pull him or her to a halt.
		Track cycling is, after all, a vital skill any rider should aim to learn whether they want to concentrate on track or road cycling.
	www.deanwoods.com.au /manual06track.html (2891 words)

	Encino Velodrome -- www.encinovelodrome.org
		A track bike is a direct-drive mechanism with a single, small gear (cog) on the rear wheel, firmly attached to the hub without the usual "freewheel" mechanism found on most bikes that allows the rear gears to spin independently of the wheel, thus "coasting" is not an option.
		Bicycle track races are always run in a counterclockwise direction, so all four of the turns are to the left.
		The area inside the track is called the "infield," and is used as a warm-up area for riders and as a seating area for competitors and coaches.
	www.encinovelodrome.org /ev_faq.htm (2849 words)

	Downhill Mountain Bike Racing
		Bicycles built for racing on tracks are different from all other bicycles beacuse they have a "fixed gear", and no brakes.
		Track bikes also have a shorter wheelbase, and higher bottom bracket meaning, the pedals are fixed closer to the wheel, and have a shorter crankarm for greater pedal clearance on the steeply banked curves of the track.
		The area inside the track is called the "infield", and is used as a warm-up area for riders as well as a seating area for competitors and coaches.
	www.bicycleapparel.com /track.html (1345 words)

	Track cycling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Track cycling is a bicycle racing sport usually held on specially-built banked tracks or velodromes (but many events are held at older velodromes where the track banking is relatively shallow) using track bicycles.
		The bicycles are designed to reduce aerodynamic drag caused by the machine itself and the rider's racing position.
		Track cycling is particularly popular in Europe, notably Belgium, France, Germany and the United Kingdom where it is often used as off-season training by road racers (professional six-day 'Madison' events were often entered by two-man teams comprising a leading road racer and a track specialist).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Track_cycling (1064 words)

	Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Glossary Tp--Tz
		It is possible to do a track stand on a freewheel-equipped bicycle it the front wheel is pointed up a sloping section of road.
		In a bicycle suspension, the travel is the total distance that the wheel can move up and down, with respect to the frame.
		A style of crankset in which the axle and right crank/chainwheel are a single part, and the left crank attaches to the axle either with a cotter or by tightening a pinch bolt that holds the crank to a splined axle.
	www.sheldonbrown.com /gloss_tp-z.html (2601 words)

	TRACK FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Track Racing
		Today, as all forms of bicycle racing are growing in popularity, velodromes are very slowly being built again in many states, and, perhaps, one day, just about everyone in the USA will once again be able to observe and participate in the exciting sport of bicycle track racing just as their grandparents once did.
		A track bike is a direct drive mechanism with a single, small gear cog on the rear wheel that is firmly attached to the hub without the usual "freewheel" mechanism found on most bikes that normally allows the rear gears to spin independently of the wheel.
		With little or no modification, a track bike can also be ridden on the road for training, and for pleasure, too, of course, although it's never advisable to ride any bicycle on the public roads without brakes, and is probably illegal as well, although that may vary according to your locale.
	www.umcycling.com /faq1.htm (3468 words)

	CBTL : Calgary Bicycle Track League : news & events
		Track provincials are in Edmonton in mid-August and track nationals are in Burnaby at the end of August.
		However, the track will not be open for CBTL training or racing during the events to encourage club members to participate and allow our track managers to compete, without feeling too guilty.
		However, the City has indicated that the track may be nearing the end of its useful life (5 years or so left?).
	www.cbtl.ca (1551 words)

	Track Systems - 7 Feb 2003
		The amount of traction provided by a bicycle track is very good, because the rivets used to attach the treads to the chain dig into the ground.
		Unlike a bicycle chain track, however, the drive wheel used for a treadmill track must consist of two friction wheels with a gap in between to allow the guide teeth to perform their job properly.
		There are many advantages to the hinge track: the track has completely closed, steel pads; this does not allow sticks or pebbles to stick in between the pads.
	www.rctankcombat.com /articles/track-systems (3750 words)

	CBTL : Calgary Bicycle Track League : velodrome
		Built in 1976, The Glenmore Velodrome is a 400.15 meter outdoor permanent concrete track with 39 degree banks, owned by the City of Calgary and used by the CBTL.
		The oval tracks used for bicycle track racing are called velodromes.
		Bicycle track races are always run in a counter-clockwise direction, so all four of the turns are to the left.
	www.cbtl.ca /velodrome.asp (510 words)

	Juniors On Track! - The Sprinter's Lane
		Track bikes use a "fixed gear", a single cog driven by the chain that is driven by the cranks and the chainring.
		Track frames have slightly steeper angles, and the bottom bracket is a bit higher to prevent the pedals from striking the banked track.
		Track tires are usually tubulars ("sew-ups") for their light weight and responsiveness.
	members.aol.com /jrcycathl/ontrack/OnTrack2.html (1388 words)

	BMX Track
		The Parks at Chehaw BMX is a bicycle motorcross (BMX) track located inside the park through generous support of the Friends of Chehaw Conservation Society and the National Bicycle League (NBL).
		For those of you who have never heard of BMX and NBL, we are a non-profit, community-run bicycle racing organization dedicated to providing a safe, family-oriented environment for children (and occasionally parents) who would like to race bicycles in a motorcross environment.
		Track officials will assist in preparing your bicycle to race.
	www.parksatchehaw.org /BMX_track.htm (249 words)

	Bicycle Design: Track bike or fixie?
		Maybe he or she meant that bikes specifically made for track racing should never be on the road, with or without brakes, and that road bikes converted to fixies are perfectly OK for road riding, brakeless or not.
		another downside to a purpose built track bike vs. a fixie is that the BB on a track bike is generally lower to the ground than on a road counterpart...
		Also, the line between "fixie" and "track bike" is more blurry than you think- geometry isn't a deciding factor, because there are plenty of bikes designed for the track that have more road-ish geometry, and vice versa.
	bicycledesign.blogspot.com /2008/03/track-bike-or-fixie.html (2558 words)

	Bicycle Trader Articles
		Bicycles make up only a fraction of the sale with related items such as advertising and art including an original 1890âs watercolor depicting 3 hobos on a triple seater, prints, lithos, calendars, French 189Oâs poster and a stunning late 19th c.
		Track racing is one of the sports in which the U.S. is expected to win Gold.
		Tracks know that by educating people about track events they have better spectators as well as potential riders.
	www.bicycletrader.com /archives/09articles.html (5601 words)

	FixedGearFever - FAQ
		Incredibly, virtually all of the hundreds of indoor bicycle tracks in the country were torn down during this dark period, and most of the outdoor tracks were demolished as well.
		Today, as all forms of bicycle racing are growing in popularity, velodromes are very slowly being built again in many states, and, perhaps, one day, just about everyone in the USA will once again be able to observe and participate in the exciting sport of bicycle track racing just as their grandparents once did.
		With little or no modification, a track bike can also be ridden on the road for training, and for pleasure, too, of course, although it's never advisable to ride any bicycle on the public roads without brakes, and is probably illegal as well, although that may vary according to your locale.
	www.fixedgearfever.com /modules.php?name=FAQ&myfaq=yes&id_cat=1&categories= (1963 words)

	NorCal Velodrome Association
		Applicants wanting to become track supervisors are expected to show up on time for the track sessions they sign up for.
		Riding programs may be limited to a specific type of bike (road or track), to licensed or unlicensed riders, and/or to riders of a specific category (the latter must be with approval of the NCVA Board).
		Supervisor agrees to ensure that, at any time any rider is on a bike on the track, at least one supervisor is available off the bike to assist in case of emergency.
	www.ridethetrack.com /resources/supervisor.html (779 words)

	Track Bicycle Cambridge Massachusetts Boston
		A track bicycle is a subset of fixed-gear bicycle designed for track cycling in a velodrome, which is a sports arena with a banked oval track for bicycle racing.
		The choice of track bicycle gear ratio is very important.
		Cambridge Bicycle, 259 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 876-6555
	www.cambridgebicycle.com /design/track.htm (253 words)

	BMX
		The American Bicycle Association was formed to provide organized racing and give national prominence to the sport of BMX.
		The staff of each track is committed to operating under ABA guidelines to insure those goals, It is, however, the riders and his/her parents responsibility to understand and follow the racing regulations.
		The bicycle frame and it's parts must be in good condition with no broken welds ar jagged exposures.
	www.svbmx.com /gettingstarted.htm (645 words)

	Humboldt Park Bicycle Track \| Ed Rudolph Northbrook Velodrome
		The track was located in the southern part of Humboldt Park in Chicago and functioned quite actively through 1942.
		The highlight events of the entire history of the track were the two six-day bicycle races sponsored by the Chicago Times in 1935 and 1936.
		The maintenance costs of an outdoor wooden bicycle track is very high, since many boards had to be replaced every spring.
	www.northbrookvelodrome.com /history/humboldt (431 words)

	Kids try a new-old kind of bicycle race \| csmonitor.com
		Bicycle tracks, or velodromes (VELL-uh-dromes), were a common sight in the United States a century ago, when cycling was a major spectator sport.
		Then they can move up on the banked track, which is gently tilted in the straights and slanted steeply in the turns.
		Bicycle racing began in the 1870s in Britain, France, and the United States.
	www.csmonitor.com /2002/0625/p18s02-hfks.html (1485 words)

	Supervisors, cyclists urge city to fast-track bicycle plan
		Bicycle advocates gathered at City Hall Tuesday to urge the city to fast-track its preparation of an Environemental Impact Review (EIR), a report necessary for the implementation of San Francisco's environmentally-friendly Bike Plan.
		According to the San Francisco Bicycle Coaltion (SFBC), the city has pushed back the expected completion date of the environmental review to mid-2009, one year later than expected.
		"The delay in action on the bicycle plan is unacceptable for a City that calls itself a green leader," said Leah Shahum, Executive Director of the 8,000-member strong San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.
	www.fogcityjournal.com /news_in_brief/SFBC_071212.shtml (491 words)

	The Calgary Bicycle Track League 1997 Schedule
		Saturday (9am to noon), and Tuesday (6pm to 9pm) the track will be booked for open training time for all CBTL members.
		The track will be open for all members from 9am to 12 noon every Saturday during the season.
		The track will be open for all members from 6pm to 9pm every Tuesday night during the season.
	www.ucalgary.ca /~bentley/schedule.html (565 words)

	Grass Track Racing - Fixed Gear (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Grass Track bicycle racing is, exactly as the name suggests, racing bicycles on grass tracks.
		All the tracks are different, ranging from about 400 metres to as little as 200 metres.
		Cornering fast on a flat track on a fixed gear takes a little getting used to but is quite naturel once you have learned to relax, crashes are rare, but when racing for a living, competition can be strong!
	www.fixedgeargallery.com /perth.htm (562 words)

	bikecult.com/bikeworks nyc/archive bicycles 2008/
		Bicycles 2007 Bicycles 2006 Bicycles 2005 Bicycles 2004 Bicycles 2003 Bicycles 2002 Bicycles 2001
		Bianchi Pista track bicycle (2006) Fran from OZ cleans up with all white wheels, and his spacial-cut Brooks B17 saddle.
		Dave #3 track bicycle (2004-Brooklyn) It was a great surprise to see the Dave #3, sold at birth, cracked and fixed by Chelsea Bikes, with straight-gauge Dillsberg steel, Cinelli lugs and Argentina BB shell, designed to be a work-horse, glad it's around.
	www.bikecult.com /works/archive.html (510 words)

	V & T Track Inspection Bicycle
		It is typical of the light track vehicles used by railroad maintenance workers and officials in the early part of the 20th century.
		It was from this place that Clara Giuffra, with baby Albert safely sitting in the track bike's wire basket, pedaled up the long grade to Gold Hill for groceries and to pick up mail and packages.
		In addition to maintaining the track in tip‑top shape, Enrico was an "expert" at piloting the VandT's flanger car while clearing snow and ice from the line.
	www.nsrm-friends.org /nsrm47.html (313 words)

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