Cool track photo thread

[bigfriendlyvegan]

Racing at Lidcombe Oval, 1935. Can't see any bikes, but look at the crowds!

[mikesbytes]

Amazing crowds, those must of been the glory days.

Just add wood


I had my own close encounter with wood though not as bad as that, when a bike decided to park itself on the start finish line. My lycra was skewered by this


Here's the splinter, I've still got it (27cm). While not thick, it was sharp enough to go thru ya

[mikesbytes]

Must get some sunnies

[mikesbytes]

If TLL rode track

[mikesbytes]

I need stronger legs

[brentono]

[bigfriendlyvegan]

Either a distorted perspective or that's a lot more than 42 degrees.

[brentono]

David,
No camera tricks. And yes, you would be getting up to the best part of the high 40's/ maybe 50?
There are many of these tracks in Europe, small (167m) very fast, and great spectator venues,
and I have mentioned before regarding Track racing... and how to get it going.
This one is right in the heart of Geneva. Location/Location/Location.
Ones I have ridden, you can touch the runoff on the bottom (don't try it) while going around.

[mikesbytes]

[brentono]

Look at that kid No2
rainbow stripes- how could you even consider it!

[mikesbytes]

Look at that kid No2
rainbow stripes- how could you even consider it!

I overtook 2 world champions on my Sunday ride

[brentono]

Look at that kid No2
rainbow stripes- how could you even consider it!

I overtook 2 world champions on my Sunday ride

Overtook world champions many years ago, couldn't now.

[mikesbytes]

Look at that kid No2
rainbow stripes- how could you even consider it!

I overtook 2 world champions on my Sunday ride

Overtook world champions many years ago, couldn't now.

I think these 2 must of been down hill champions, I'm sure you could of dispensed with them

[CommuRider]

Just amazing.

[brentono]

Thought this was an interesting Track story from a couple of years ago.

Vandedrome For Sale
The Vandedrome has been redesigned (with wider turns) and the steel understructure is now restored
and powder-coated. It needs a new racing surface. We’ve been unable to find a site and our plans are at a standstill.
The track is being offered to another group for only the costs of moving it to their site.
This project has great potential and the costs to complete it are minimal.
I am personally willing to further invest my time and knowledge to help someone else make a success with it.
Please contact: david at majorleaguecycling.com for further information.

The wood and steel track is 154-167 meters long with 54 degree banked turns and was created in 1994
by John Vande Velde, a 1968 and 1972 U. S. Olympic cycling team member and former world-class cyclist.
It's home base was originally in Joliet, Illinois and it was first used for racing in Del Mar, California in February 1995.
In June 1996 the Vandedrome was put up in Chicago and used for the “Taste of Chicago” track races.
And in 1997 it was moved to the east coast and assembled in Glen Spey, NY at the Mike Fraysse Sports Resort
and Training Center for introductory leagues and junior racing.
In the spring of 1998 the track was used for six weeks of training and racing at Clark’s Woods in Somerville,
NJ prior to moving across the river to Staten Island, NY for the 1998 Goodwill Games at Wagner College.

The Vandedrome is adjustable in length, but will typically be constructed at 167 meters long with broader turns
and slightly shorter straights than its original design.
The track can be assembled and disassembled within 24-48 hours and requires 6 tractor trailers to move it.
During the winter months the Vandedrome will be available for lease to indoor facilities
and hopefully can be used for collegiate and professional racing.

It's a U.S. story, but an interesting one.
Transportable Track, a promoter, a central venue, and the right competiton... "how to get Track, back on track"

[scotto]

Must get some sunnies

i've heard the bankstown commisaires ask people to remove dark glasses at DGV.
"clear or dont ride"

[bigfriendlyvegan]

Must get some sunnies

i've heard the bankstown commisaires ask people to remove dark glasses at DGV.
"clear or dont ride"

Yep, it's in the CA rules, no dark glasses indoors. The image here is either taken with reflective lenses on just for the shot or (which I suspect given you can see the strap through the lens) the lenses are clear/lightly smoked and the image is taken at greater than the Bragg angle for the lens material. As such, you'll get a complete reflection. Works on any transparent surface.

[brentono]

Saltair Bicycle Track, Looking South- 15 June 1908

[brentono]

Bike track built in a library. Amazing
Check out the video

[foo on patrol]

How cools that?

Foo

[bigfriendlyvegan]

Wow! Just wow! I hadn't thought about building my own velodrome until I saw this. If only I had the space...

[brentono]

10mm Pitch.

[mikesbytes]

10mm Pitch.

Virtually impossible to get parts for

[brentono]

Good photo of Nico.

[brentono]

... from the "Delhi" track in Ontario, CA during a 9-day event in 1952. 50 degree banks in the corners!