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What changes the result

The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.

I · Intermediate · 6 rules · Step 2 of 3

The track and the sprint events

  1. What are the rules about moving across the track in a sprint?Before the final sprint riders may use the whole track but must leave room to pass.
  2. What are the kilometre time trial and the flying 200 metres?Both are solo rides against the clock.

The bunch races

  1. What does it mean to gain a lap in a track race?A rider gains a lap by breaking away and riding round to catch the back of the main bunch.
  2. How does the points race work?Riders collect points over a long race, and the highest total wins.
  3. What is the Madison, and how do the hand-slings work?It is a points race for teams of two.
  4. How does the omnium work?Four bunch races in one day: scratch, tempo, elimination and points race.
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