Originally Posted by
carleton
Also, I *think* the sphinx position is technically illegal as the rider's hands should always be in the drops for safety reasons. I'm probably wrong, but I think that's a rule.
UCI rule 3.2.002 is
In addition, while riding on the track, riders have at all times be in firm control of the bicycle and have at least one hand on the handlebar (or extension).
(text modified on 30.09.10)
The mod was added after Alex Rasmussen won the elite Scratch WC in 2010 using the faux aerobar position.
Also madison exchanges are done with one rider grasping the top of the bars near the stem.