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I am sure it's fun, but there ARE actual velodromes in the US and they're much more interesting for spectators and cyclists than something that's set up for a c

I am sure it's fun, but there ARE actual velodromes in the US and they're much more interesting for spectators and cyclists than something that's set up for a car. A typical setup for a velodrome is 1/3 of a Kilometer oval with 30 degree banked turns (you don't even notice that angle at velodrome speed, 20+ mph, because you're pretty much perpendicular to the surface and riding on the circumference). This gives spectators a view of the whole track and it's setup for many different UCI-sanctioned events-- match-sprint, madison, time-trials, kerin/moto-pacing, etc. I wish there were more velodromes, it's a great sport and especially exciting to watch because all the action happens in a matter of minutes.

doikor 5y ago
Velodrome and road cycling are completely different disciplines. This is like saying that why bother building purpose built track and field venue so you can do the 100m run there when just some random piece of tarmac would do (it works for marathons so obviously it is fine as a running surface)
theli0nheart 5y ago
> I am sure it's fun, but there ARE actual velodromes in the US and they're much more interesting for spectators and cyclists than something that's set up for a car. Austin also has an "velodrome-like" track called the Veloway. It's outside, so it can get hot, and it's not an oval track, but it's very fun. > The Veloway at Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park was constructed in the early 90’s and was the first facility of its kind in the United States. The Veloway is a 23’ wide, 3.1 miles (5K) long bicycle tract that traverses the natural terrain. People travel from all over the metropolitan region to cycle here on a daily basis. The project was partially funded by a Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant. http://austintexas.gov/department/veloway http://austintexas.gov/department/veloway
publicola1990 5y ago
Are there Keirin races in the US?
- mikestew 5y ago
  There are at the Redmond, WA Jerry Baker Velodrome. Schedule for an upcoming event, Keirin listed down a ways: (PDF link) https://velodrome.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-Freds-Race.pdf https://velodrome.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-Freds-...
- kevin_thibedeau 5y ago
  It's in the Olympics, so yes, minus the gambling.

doikor 5y ago

Velodrome and road cycling are completely different disciplines. This is like saying that why bother building purpose built track and field venue so you can do the 100m run there when just some random piece of tarmac would do (it works for marathons so obviously it is fine as a running surface)

theli0nheart 5y ago

> I am sure it's fun, but there ARE actual velodromes in the US and they're much more interesting for spectators and cyclists than something that's set up for a car. Austin also has an "velodrome-like" track called the Veloway. It's outside, so it can get hot, and it's not an oval track, but it's very fun. > The Veloway at Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park was constructed in the early 90’s and was the first facility of its kind in the United States. The Veloway is a 23’ wide, 3.1 miles (5K) long bicycle tract that traverses the natural terrain. People travel from all over the metropolitan region to cycle here on a daily basis. The project was partially funded by a Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant. http://austintexas.gov/department/veloway http://austintexas.gov/department/veloway

publicola1990 5y ago

Are there Keirin races in the US?

mikestew 5y ago
There are at the Redmond, WA Jerry Baker Velodrome. Schedule for an upcoming event, Keirin listed down a ways: (PDF link) https://velodrome.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-Freds-Race.pdf https://velodrome.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-Freds-...
kevin_thibedeau 5y ago
It's in the Olympics, so yes, minus the gambling.