Sprint

The mother of all track races containing the essence of every track competition.
This short-distance event has riders jockeying for position after the second lap and then sprinting the last 200 m. It requires all the techniques of track competition. The race consists of laps totaling close to 1,000 m.

First Lap Start Qualifying Heat

Racer on the innermost portion takes the lead spot.
Racers must ride at walking speed or faster.
Standing-style riding is prohibited.
Flying start upon the blowing of the whistle. Winners of a 200 m time-trial race with a flying start advance to the elimination tournament.

Race Development

1. After the second lap, riders start jockeying for an advantageous position. 2. Before the 200 m line or until the start of the final spring, riders can use the entire width of the track, but they must leave adequate room when passing so that they do not collide with others, cause others to fall, or intentionally stray outside the track. 3. When the sprint starts during the final lap or before the 200 m line, each rider must stay within their own track lines until the finish line. Interference and other dangerous actions are prohibited. 4. Riders must not pass on the inside while riding within the sprinter's line. When passing on the outside, they must not cause their opponent to slow down or intentionally stray outside the track.
Distinctive Characteristics of Track Racing Bicycles for Sprints

The distinctive features of this bicycle are its sturdy construction that can withstand the maximum strength that riders can produce and its orthodox shape.

Standing Style

Riders read their opponent's timing by letting them go ahead and then marking their movements from behind. In this way, they try to get a favorable edge over the competition. The standing start position is maintained until the starter's signal, and from that point the riders must keep moving.

Use of Track Incline

The standing style refers to using the incline of the banks to maintain balance while stopping the bicycle. Jumping and backing up more than 20 cm is prohibited while in this position.

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First Lap	Start	Qualifying Heat
Racer on the innermost portion takes the lead spot. Racers must ride at walking speed or faster. Standing-style riding is prohibited.	Flying start upon the blowing of the whistle.	Winners of a 200 m time-trial race with a flying start advance to the elimination tournament.

Race Development
1. After the second lap, riders start jockeying for an advantageous position.	2. Before the 200 m line or until the start of the final spring, riders can use the entire width of the track, but they must leave adequate room when passing so that they do not collide with others, cause others to fall, or intentionally stray outside the track.	3. When the sprint starts during the final lap or before the 200 m line, each rider must stay within their own track lines until the finish line. Interference and other dangerous actions are prohibited.	4. Riders must not pass on the inside while riding within the sprinter's line. When passing on the outside, they must not cause their opponent to slow down or intentionally stray outside the track.

Distinctive Characteristics of Track Racing Bicycles for Sprints
	The distinctive features of this bicycle are its sturdy construction that can withstand the maximum strength that riders can produce and its orthodox shape.

	Standing Style
	Riders read their opponent's timing by letting them go ahead and then marking their movements from behind. In this way, they try to get a favorable edge over the competition. The standing start position is maintained until the starter's signal, and from that point the riders must keep moving.
	Use of Track Incline
	The standing style refers to using the incline of the banks to maintain balance while stopping the bicycle. Jumping and backing up more than 20 cm is prohibited while in this position.