Disciplines of Track Cycling

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Ten questions on track cycling event formats and equipment, based on UCI and Olympic rules.

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1. How long is the section timed in sprint qualification?

   1. 500 metres
   2. 100 metres
   3. 1,000 metres
   4. 200 metres
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   D) 200 metres

2. In Olympic keirin, what vehicle paces the riders?

   1. Motor scooter
   2. Electric bicycle
   3. Motorized tricycle
   4. Derny motorcycle
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   D) Derny motorcycle

3. How many riders make up each team in the Olympic team pursuit?

   1. 2 riders
   2. 3 riders
   3. 4 riders
   4. 5 riders
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   C) 4 riders

4. What is the traditional name for the men's 1,000-metre individual track time trial?

   1. Sprint
   2. Flying 200
   3. Keirin
   4. Kilo
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   D) Kilo

5. Which four events make up the omnium format introduced in 2016?

   1. Sprint, Keirin, points race, Madison
   2. Scratch, tempo, elimination, points race
   3. Time trial, Madison, Keirin, tempo
   4. Kilo, individual pursuit, team pursuit, scratch
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   B) Scratch, tempo, elimination, points race

6. Which drivetrain configuration is used on track racing bicycles?

   1. Fixed gear
   2. Freewheel
   3. Planetary gearing
   4. Multi-speed drivetrain
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   A) Fixed gear

7. How many riders are on each Madison team?

   1. 4 riders
   2. 3 riders
   3. 2 riders
   4. 6 riders
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   C) 2 riders

8. How long are the velodrome tracks used at the Olympic Games?

   1. 250 metres
   2. 333.33 metres
   3. 200 metres
   4. 400 metres
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   A) 250 metres

9. How many points does a rider score for lapping the main field in a points race?

   1. 5 points
   2. 20 points
   3. 10 points
   4. 40 points
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   B) 20 points

10. What is the UCI rule on brakes for track racing bicycles?

    1. No brakes
    2. Rear brake only
    3. Front brake only
    4. Front and rear brakes
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    A) No brakes