| Diagram with Part Names |
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1000 Meter/500 Meter Time Trial |
| Sprint |
| Olympic Sprint |
| Individual Pursuit |
| Team Pursuit |
| Points Race |
| Madison |
| Keirin |
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- International Bicycle Standards
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- Total length up to 200 cm
- Total width up to 50 cm
- Any size wheels can be selected between 55 cm and 70 cm
- Maximum seat length of 27.5 cm
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Velodrome
- The track surface is made of asphalt and the
course itself consists of corners and straight sections. There are 333
m, 400 m, and 500 m tracks, but the world standard is 250 m.
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- Anti-slip pavement
The surfaces of the uptrack and warmup track are treated to prevent
slipping.
- Asphalt track
Multiple layer construction designed with hardness, durability, and
water absorbtivity in mind. First a layer of earth, crushed rocks, or soil
cement is laid down, and then this is covered with a number of asphalt
layers. Finally, after some trial runs, the surface is finished with a
special asphalt.
- Banks
The major feature of the track is its banks that slope up and down. Both
center sections of the track have the highest slope among all other sections.
- Lines and guides
The lines and guides on the track surface are made of non-slip materials.
- Sprinter's line
A continuous red line painted 90 cm from the inside edge of the track.
- Blue band
Blue band around entire inner edge of the track for mounting bicycles to
make it easier to start.
- Safety zone
The surface 3.5 m in the direction of the center of the velodrome from
the blue line is covered in soft material such a grass turf so that racers
do not injure themselves if they fall off their bicycles.
- Infield
The area enclosed by the velodrome where racers can change and warmup.
- Center portions of track (2)
500 m track: 17° to 29°
400 m track: 27° to 34°
333 m track: 30° to 35°
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