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Part 1 -- The Basics
Getting Started -- everything you need to know to get started in the world of velodrome racing -- racing or the many other jobs involved in putting one velodrome races.
The Velodrome/Velodromes of the United States -- Lists and profiles each the velodrome in America. Tells you how to "read" a velodrome, defines lines, zones, etc. Two page chart gives specifications at a glance for all tracks in the U.S.
Equipment -- overview of the range of equipment used on the track for different events, with Champions reviewing their equipment choices.
Trackstand, Indy,
1995
Connie Paraskevin Young and Janie Eickhoff Quigley show the range of
equipment likely to be seen on the track -- disc, tri-spoke and radial
wheels. Neither bike has brakes!
Mini-History -- a freight train's overview of track racing history (at 90 mph!)
Bob Bergen - 50 years of bicycle track racing -- it's been a great ride! Bob recalls the "dark" years of track racing and talks about types of track racing you've never heard of!
Audrey McElmury - America's first World Champion since 1912. The "shining star" who pointed the way for U.S. women, she won the World's the year after having a baby. She raced track because she had to!
Jack Simes - Jack of all bicycle racing (USPRO). There is no one person who has worn more "hats" in the world of bicycle racing than the always controversial Jack Simes.
NO BRAKES! Bicycle Track Racing in the
United States
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