UCI velodrome standards
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UCI velodrome standards are the international regulations set by cycling’s world governing body that define the design, dimensions, safety, and technical requirements for tracks used in sanctioned track cycling competitions.
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
sport facility standard
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technical regulation ⓘ track cycling regulation ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
track cycling competition
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velodrome ⓘ |
| defines |
access and infield layout requirements
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anti‑doping control area requirements ⓘ barrier and fencing requirements ⓘ homologation criteria for velodromes ⓘ lighting requirements ⓘ marking and line requirements ⓘ measurement tolerances for track dimensions ⓘ medical area requirements ⓘ officials’ area requirements ⓘ safety equipment requirements ⓘ safety zone requirements ⓘ spectator area requirements ⓘ start and finish line specifications ⓘ surface material requirements ⓘ timing and photo‑finish requirements ⓘ track banking requirements ⓘ track geometry requirements ⓘ track length requirements ⓘ track width requirements ⓘ |
| documentedIn |
UCI Regulations – Part 3 Track Races
NERFINISHED
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UCI velodrome homologation guidelines ⓘ |
| governingBody | Union Cycliste Internationale NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| includes |
regulations for indoor velodromes
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regulations for outdoor velodromes ⓘ regulations for temporary tracks ⓘ |
| maximumTrackLength | 500 metres ⓘ |
| minimumTrackLength | 133.333 metres ⓘ |
| purpose |
ensure fairness in track cycling competitions
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ensure safety of riders and officials ⓘ harmonize velodrome design internationally ⓘ |
| requires |
calibrated timing systems
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clearly visible track markings ⓘ constant lap length measured 20 cm above the inside edge ⓘ minimum safety zone inside the track ⓘ non‑slip track surface ⓘ photo‑finish camera for sanctioned events ⓘ progressive transition curves between straights and bends ⓘ protective barriers on the outside of the track ⓘ uniform lighting over the track ⓘ |
| standardOlympicTrackLength | 250 metres ⓘ |
| standardTrackWidthRange | 7–8 metres ⓘ |
| standardWorldChampionshipTrackLength | 250 metres ⓘ |
| updatedBy | UCI Management Committee NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Olympic Games track cycling events
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UCI World Championships NERFINISHED ⓘ UCI World Cup track events NERFINISHED ⓘ UCI‑sanctioned national championships ⓘ |
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