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MarkWW 01-04-18 10:54 PM

The article is old, but Florida velodrome association shared this today: https://www.archdaily.com/261889/lux...charles-wagner

It reminds me of those concept bikes designed by design students who have never ridden a bike.

queerpunk 01-05-18 09:30 AM


Originally Posted by MarkWW (Post 20091135)
The article is old, but Florida velodrome association shared this today: https://www.archdaily.com/261889/lux...charles-wagner

It reminds me of those concept bikes designed by design students who have never ridden a bike.

ugh stuff like this makes me so angry.

carleton 01-07-18 01:06 PM

It's interesting to see the social media strategy that Beat Cycling Club has employed. They tweet...A LOT. Lots of coverage of training and events and behind the scenes stuff. It's really enlightening and enjoyable.

I can't say that I've ever seen a track team do this. Not sure if road teams are doing this. Pretty cool way to embrace technology.

https://twitter.com/beatcyclingclub

SyntaxMonstr 01-07-18 02:18 PM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 20095646)
It's interesting to see the social media strategy that Beat Cycling Club has employed. They tweet...A LOT. Lots of coverage of training and events and behind the scenes stuff. It's really enlightening and enjoyable.

I can't say that I've ever seen a track team do this. Not sure if road teams are doing this. Pretty cool way to embrace technology.

https://twitter.com/beatcyclingclub

Their instagram is also fairly lit and pretty entertaining.

Baby Puke 01-07-18 09:36 PM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 20095646)
It's interesting to see the social media strategy that Beat Cycling Club has employed. They tweet...A LOT. Lots of coverage of training and events and behind the scenes stuff. It's really enlightening and enjoyable.

I can't say that I've ever seen a track team do this. Not sure if road teams are doing this. Pretty cool way to embrace technology.

https://twitter.com/beatcyclingclub

I'd like to see some more racing video content on their site, big fan tho.

ruudlaff 01-09-18 03:33 AM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 20095646)
It's interesting to see the social media strategy that Beat Cycling Club has employed. They tweet...A LOT. Lots of coverage of training and events and behind the scenes stuff. It's really enlightening and enjoyable.

I can't say that I've ever seen a track team do this. Not sure if road teams are doing this. Pretty cool way to embrace technology.

https://twitter.com/beatcyclingclub

Been following Roy van den Berg for a while, entertaining :speedy:

topflightpro 01-09-18 12:27 PM

I just saw a Facebook post from SRM where they are doing some aero testing at the velodrome in Pruszków, Poland. In one of the pictures, it looked like they were testing a new Origin version of their track SRM. The Origin arms use the Look pedal system to be able to be changed to three different lengths. It would be pretty convenient if they had arms that could be 165, 167 and 170.

queerpunk 01-09-18 01:29 PM

Rotterdam Six Day live streaming:
https://www.rijnmond.nl/tv

DMC707 01-09-18 01:39 PM


Originally Posted by MarkWW (Post 20091135)
The article is old, but Florida velodrome association shared this today: https://www.archdaily.com/261889/lux...charles-wagner

It reminds me of those concept bikes designed by design students who have never ridden a bike.

I know the track design itself is suspect - (figure 8's -- really? ) But the concept of a multi-use facility would better justify the existence of some of the tracks out there that are or have been struggling to stay afloat

It would be hard to get Loggins & Messina out to the Superdrome to play in the infield for instance , but other community park type events would be possible to work in around the riding schedules

A BMX track would even fit comfortably in the infield of a lot of tracks ---- would serve the purpose of introducing young people to our sport, --- and dads and moms too nervous to bust out double jumps may feel more comfortable trying their hand on the boards as well

carleton 01-09-18 01:57 PM


Originally Posted by topflightpro (Post 20099791)
I just saw a Facebook post from SRM where they are doing some aero testing at the velodrome in Pruszków, Poland. In one of the pictures, it looked like they were testing a new Origin version of their track SRM. The Origin arms use the Look pedal system to be able to be changed to three different lengths. It would be pretty convenient if they had arms that could be 165, 167 and 170.

That’s awesome. I recall seeing the road version on their website with mention of a track version.

Poppit 01-10-18 12:19 PM

Photos from Grenchen https://www.flickr.com/photos/tissotvelodrome/

rustymongrel 01-10-18 12:58 PM


Originally Posted by DMC707 (Post 20099957)
I know the track design itself is suspect - (figure 8's -- really? ) But the concept of a multi-use facility would better justify the existence of some of the tracks out there that are or have been struggling to stay afloat

It would be hard to get Loggins & Messina out to the Superdrome to play in the infield for instance , but other community park type events would be possible to work in around the riding schedules

A BMX track would even fit comfortably in the infield of a lot of tracks ---- would serve the purpose of introducing young people to our sport, --- and dads and moms too nervous to bust out double jumps may feel more comfortable trying their hand on the boards as well

Milton has two (maybe three?) basketball courts in the infield that get used for badminton and volleyball as well. Seems to to work.

carleton 01-10-18 01:01 PM


Originally Posted by rustymongrel (Post 20101882)
Milton has two (maybe three?) basketball courts in the infield that get used for badminton and volleyball as well. Seems to to work.

Yeah, a multi-use facility seems to be the best model. LA has a gym and (I think) movable volleyball courts in the infield.

I think if it's planned as a multi-use facility from the beginning with a clear plan on how that would work as well as protect the surface of the track, then it could work.

Poppit 01-10-18 01:22 PM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 20101890)
Yeah, a multi-use facility seems to be the best model. LA has a gym and (I think) movable volleyball courts in the infield.

I think if it's planned as a multi-use facility from the beginning with a clear plan on how that would work as well as protect the surface of the track, then it could work.

Derby Arena | Track cycling | Gyms in Derby | Indoor sports | Gym classes | Events

Poppit 01-16-18 01:20 PM

Minsk World Cup is this week, TISSOT UCI TRACK CYCLING WORLD CUP V | Tissot Timing

....and interview with Dan from Team KGF,

gycho77 01-17-18 11:58 AM

New wheelset from Dolan
https://www.dolan-bikes.com/bike-com...eid=701a239237

carleton 01-18-18 01:09 PM

This is Track and Field (Athletics).


More than 30 Russian athletes participating in Siberian Indoor Championships last weekend abruptly withdrew from competition when drug testers arrived at the event.

According to the Russian sports website Championat, as many as 36 athletes cited various illnesses for withdrawing from the competition at the city of Irkutsk.
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-...testers-arrive


This is getting weird:


In 2016, one Russian athlete tried to bribe a drug tester and another ran out of the stadium during her own race to avoid being tested, the World Anti-Doping Agency says.
But, it's being handled internally, so nothing to worry about:


The Russian track and field federation "has started an internal investigation" into the incident,
:D

taras0000 01-18-18 07:55 PM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 20117277)
But, it's being handled internally, so nothing to worry about::D

:roflmao::thumb::innocent:

pierrej 01-19-18 04:22 AM

Haven't been here for a while, but fondled a team Aus BT Ultra today with a lot of our secret squirrel stuff, very cool bits going on and will post pics when I'm on the computer

SyntaxMonstr 01-19-18 05:20 AM


Originally Posted by pierrej (Post 20118377)
Haven't been here for a while, but fondled a team Aus BT Ultra today with a lot of our secret squirrel stuff, very cool bits going on and will post pics when I'm on the computer

Are the Aus sprinters on Ultras as well? I was considering picking up a BT but couldn't decide between the Edge and Ultra. What do you think of the dropouts on the Ultra?

carleton 01-19-18 05:49 AM


Originally Posted by pierrej (Post 20118377)
Haven't been here for a while, but fondled a team Aus BT Ultra today with a lot of our secret squirrel stuff, very cool bits going on and will post pics when I'm on the computer

Can't wait!

pierrej 01-19-18 06:03 AM


Originally Posted by SyntaxMonstr (Post 20118406)
Are the Aus sprinters on Ultras as well? I was considering picking up a BT but couldn't decide between the Edge and Ultra. What do you think of the dropouts on the Ultra?

I think they switch between them for different events, looks like the ultras are used for timed events more than the edge where they'd probably want the slightly faster frame aerodynamically.
More traditional than the edges so might be easier to source but I'm sure both are more than adequate. If you're undecided maybe ask BT for a geo chart as I think there are subtle differences between the two, one being pursuit oriented and the other sprint.

pierrej 01-19-18 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by carleton (Post 20118423)
Can't wait!

Was hard to get a picture of properly (impossible) but how about a dual power aero carbon crankset chainring combo, Dura ace bolts of course

gycho77 01-19-18 07:27 AM

https://infocrankpower.com/products/...rank-pre-order

155mm to 175mm powermeter.

Inforcrank said "Early 2018 - contact us to place your pre-order. Initial round priced at $1100"

gycho77 01-19-18 07:31 AM

https://www.bikerumor.com/2016/07/01...h-todays-plan/

Old post about dual stages track powermeter


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