Schedule Of Track Cycling

Track cycling has its roots in UK. This sport used to attract large crowds and gradually, it has become a huge success at Olympics. Track bikes have a fixed wheel and are without any brakes, so the riders have to come to a halt by putting pressure on the pedals. The thrilling sport of track cycling will take place in the new Velodrome, in the Olympic Park during London Olympics 2012. The track in the Velodrome has been constructed with 5-metre lengths of Siberian pine to avoid splinter related accidents. In order to build the world's fastest track, the cycling track at Velodrome angles at 42 degrees at its steepest point. 188 riders (104 men, 84 women) will compete for 10 gold medals. The riders will be tested on the basis of rapidity, staying power and the overall teamwork. In Montreal 1976, Track Cycling took place indoors during the Olympic Games for the first time. In January 2011, the Velodrome was the first facility that got completed in the Olympic Park. Track cycling was showcased in every Olympic Games except the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm due to unavailability of the facility.

Number of Events
There are ten Olympic Track Cycling events (five for men, five for women).
The Individual Sprint (a one-on-one race), the team Sprint (a three-man event over three laps or a two-woman event over two laps), The Keirin (With The Motorbike), The team pursuit (run over 4km (16 laps) for men and 3km for women) and The omnium (making its debut at London Olympics).

Schedule of Track Cycling Events in London 2012 Olympics