Track Cycling - Track resources

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absntr
06-27-05, 09:50 AM
What are good websites (whether velodrome sites or others) that explain track racing (rules, regs, reqs) to beginners?

Any good books, either journal/fiction type stories or refernce books available?

Let's start collecting some useful info.

South Fulcrum
06-27-05, 11:09 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Track_cycling#Race_formats
absntr
06-27-05, 12:37 PM
South Fulcrum - excellent. I really need to use the wikipedia more. Such an underused resource for me! Thanks.

auroch
06-27-05, 01:20 PM
http://www.cyclingnews.com/track/

- has some of the same basic info, but also has race reports and stuff
infestedguy1
06-28-05, 07:49 AM
that book, NO Brakes! is actually a pretty good resource for track disiplines, rules and regulations and all that. although its a bit dated, it also has a listing for every velodrome in the country (incl. length, banking, facilities, etc.). the interviews are fairly interesting as well. its not the best written book in the world, but everytime i look at it, i want to go ride as fast as i can. my copy is WAY overdue from the library.
pitboss
06-28-05, 09:43 AM
velodromes (most) in NA America:
http://www.americantrackracing.com/