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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-14-14, 04:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

To bring a bit more insight to the situation:...

To bring a bit more insight to the situation: Even though this was a big event and the officials are trained and experienced, guys like the gate handlers are likely unpaid volunteers. I don't think...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-03-14, 09:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

They said the same thing about Hoy when he...

They said the same thing about Hoy when he started on the World scene. He got better.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-03-14, 02:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

To summarize the 2014 Track World Championship...

To summarize the 2014 Track World Championship Winners:

Men:
Endurance:
Omnium: THOMAS BOUDAT (FRA)
Points Race: Edwin Alcibiades AVILA VANEGAS (COL)
Scratch: Ivan KOVALEV (RUS)
4km...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-01-14, 10:46 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

I think she just got beat. Secondly, if you've...

I think she just got beat. Secondly, if you've ever tried to follow then pass a small rider like Vogel, you'll know that you don't get much of any aero benefit from being in their small slipstream. ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-01-14, 08:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

Old School Sprinting! ...

Old School Sprinting!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWeCuZCIk4k
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-01-14, 08:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

For the new racers: In your orientation...

For the new racers:

In your orientation classes, you may wonder why your instructor will say, "If there is wreck in front of you, always try to go UP track."

Here's a great example why. At the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-01-14, 03:06 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

Here's something for the enduros. Johnathan...

Here's something for the enduros. Johnathan Dibben (GBR) riding what appear to be 33cm Alpina bars in the Scratch Race:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7324/12828837324_c16e153dcf_b.jpg
Source:...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-28-14, 03:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

Looks like you are right. I just watched...

Looks like you are right.


I just watched the video of the women's TP and the announcer commented that Rowsell said to him that they train in a "'sterile environment'" and the Cali track has "'a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-28-14, 12:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

It seems like the final placings of some of the...

It seems like the final placings of some of the timed events aren't going according to expectations. Any particular reason why?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-27-14, 02:39 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

The Queen of the United Kingdom and the other...

The Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms during the London Olympics Opening Ceremony:
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-27-14, 01:14 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

Jennifer Valente (USA) placed 4th in the Scratch...

Jennifer Valente (USA) placed 4th in the Scratch Race! Way to go, Jennifer!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-26-14, 01:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

They actually finished 8th! ...

They actually finished 8th!

http://www.tissottiming.com/File/Download?id=00030B0001010463FFFFFFFFFFFFFF02

Their best split was the first kilo where they were 4th fastest. It was downhill from...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-25-14, 12:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

Yeah, I know. But, I've always wondered why the...

Yeah, I know. But, I've always wondered why the LA Velodrome doesn't host any world-level events. There were the 2008 World Cup and 2011(?) Paralympic World Championships. But, that's it.

There...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-25-14, 11:07 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

Dyer writes: ...

Dyer writes:



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhRKKJ1IQAAblUq.jpg:large


I recall reading on a website (with pics) that Baton Rouge velodrome hosted a Velodrome Championship on rollers when the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-25-14, 11:03 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

Wow! So, what is Plan-B? Reschedule or...

Wow!

So, what is Plan-B? Reschedule or cancel for 2014? How are world titles awarded? World Cup standings?

(This is probably covered in the story above, but haven't read it yet)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-24-14, 03:50 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

Ha! That's very cool. Do either of you have an...

Ha! That's very cool. Do either of you have an opinion on Dr. Peter's book? I'm not very familiar with this field of work, outside of what I've learned in reference to how Team GB use a Sports...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-24-14, 12:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

In a sport where 1st and 10th places are...

In a sport where 1st and 10th places are separated by tenths of a second, I totally believe that a program is a major part of the reason that they are doing so well. Talent and equipment can only...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-24-14, 10:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,037
Posted By carleton

Keep checking here:...

Keep checking here: http://www.tissottiming.com/Competition?id=00030B0001FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF&sport=CT&year=2014

When the information is available, the links (Schedule Day 1, Schedule Day 2,...
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