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What is the name of a cycling track?
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What is the name of a cycling track?

A.

Velodrome

B.

Aerodrome

C.

Velosuper

D.

Astroturf

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Velodrome
· A velodrome is a specially designed cycling track used in track cycling competitions.
· It consists of a banked oval track, usually indoors.
· Used in Olympic events and world championships.
· The surface is made of wood or synthetic materials.
· The inner diameter varies between 250–500 meters.
· Velodromes include seating areas and timing systems for races.
Information Booster:
• Velodrome events include sprints, time trials, and pursuit races.
• Olympic velodromes are built with standard track dimensions (250m).
• Famous velodromes: Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi), London Olympic Velodrome.
• Banking angles can go up to 45 degrees.
• Tracks have two straights and two curved ends.
• Used in UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) events.
Additional Information:
Aerodrome – Airfield for aircraft, not related to cycling.
Velosuper – Not a standard term in sports.
Astroturf – Artificial grass surface used in field sports like hockey and football.

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