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The sprint or match sprint is a track cycling event involving between two and four riders, though it is usually run as a one-on-one match race between opponents who, unlike in the individual pursuit, start next to each other. Men's sprint has been an Olympic event at every games except 1904 (which had races at seven different distances) and ...
VAM is a parameter used in cycling as a measure of fitness and speed; it is useful for relatively objective comparisons of performances and estimating a rider's power output per kilogram of body mass, which is one of the most important qualities of a cyclist who competes in stage races and other mountainous [citation needed] events. Dr.
The team sprint (also sometimes known as the Olympic sprint) is a track cycling event. Despite its name, it is not a conventional cycling sprint event – it is a three-rider team time trial held over three laps of a velodrome. The riders use a standard track bicycle which are single-speed with no freewheel or brakes.
In cycling, cadence is a measure of rotational speed of the crank, expressed in units of revolutions per minute (r/min or rpm). In other words, it is the pedalling rate at which a cyclist is turning the pedals. Cadence is directly proportional to wheel speed, but is a distinct measurement and changes
See how you measure up to the average cycling speed. Plus, how to find the pace that works for you and your training.
A scratch race is a track cycling race in which all riders start together and the objective is simply to be first over the finish line after a certain number of laps.. UCI regulations specify that a scratch race should be held over 15 km for Elite Men and 10 km for Elite Women. [1]
Louis Gérardin (12 August 1912 in Boulogne-Billancourt – 23 May 1982 in Paris) was a French track cyclist. [ 1 ] During his career, he won the World Amateur Sprint Championships in 1930, and was a 12 time national sprint champion.
The hour record is the record for the longest distance cycled in one hour on a bicycle from a stationary start. Cyclists attempt this record alone on the track without other competitors present.