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VELODROME ETIQUETTE

Source: Roger Young's Track Training manual

• Keep all bicycles out of the ropes. Do not hook handlebars on the ropes. This creates a dangerous situation.

• Never cross the track while a race is in progress. Wait until the race has ended before crossing the track. Always look before crossing the track, as slower riders may still be finishing a race.

• Do not use profanity, racist, anti-Semitic, or similar language while at the velodrome. USCF officials enforce a no-tolerance policy regarding this issue

• The faster rider is responsible for passing safely. Slow riders are responsible for riding straight allowing faster riders to pass predictably. NEVER get out of the way of a faster rider. Maintain a straight line.

• Except for entering the track from the apron, area from the pole to lower stayer’s line is reserved for fast riding.

• Between the stayer’s line is reserved for slow (or recovery) speeds. NEVER ride more than two abreast while going slow.

• From the top stayer’s line to the top of the track is reserved as an emergency lane and for riders accelerating or doing flying starts.

• If you hear ‘rail’ be sure there is enough room for riders coming "over the top".

• Turn your head in the direction you want to move and glance back as you gradually move up or down the track paying attention to where you’re going and over-taking traffic at the same time.

• As you approach a slower rider with their head turned in the direction you want to pass, sound off with the command "STICK" in order to make the slower rider keep from moving into your passing line.

• If you hear "STICK" ride straight (parallel to the pole line.) If you are maneuvering and hear "STICK" correct your line so you’re riding straight (parallel to the pole line.)

• If you are going to practice standing starts in the pole, ask permission from everyone on the track.

• Ride the track, as if you are directly responsible for the safety of all other riders on the track, pay attention to what other riders are doing and give them the right of way.