Cool track photo thread
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Re: Cool track photo thread
Postby mikesbytes » Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:36 pm
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
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Re: Cool track photo thread
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Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:08 pm
Either a distorted perspective or that's a lot more than 42 degrees.brentono wrote:
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Re: Cool track photo thread
Postby brentono » Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:28 pm
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.
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Postby mikesbytes » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:31 pm
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Re: Cool track photo thread
Postby brentono » Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:59 am
rainbow stripes- how could you even consider it!
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Re: Cool track photo thread
Postby mikesbytes » Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:58 am
I overtook 2 world champions on my Sunday ridebrentono wrote:Look at that kid No2
rainbow stripes- how could you even consider it!
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Re: Cool track photo thread
Postby brentono » Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:02 pm
Overtook world champions many years ago, couldn't now.mikesbytes wrote:I overtook 2 world champions on my Sunday ridebrentono wrote:Look at that kid No2
rainbow stripes- how could you even consider it!
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Re: Cool track photo thread
Postby mikesbytes » Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:57 am
I think these 2 must of been down hill champions, I'm sure you could of dispensed with thembrentono wrote:Overtook world champions many years ago, couldn't now.mikesbytes wrote:I overtook 2 world champions on my Sunday ridebrentono wrote:Look at that kid No2
rainbow stripes- how could you even consider it!
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Re: Cool track photo thread
Postby CommuRider » Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:03 am
Just amazing.brentono wrote:
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Re: Cool track photo thread
Postby brentono » Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:25 am
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.
It's a U.S. story, but an interesting one.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.
Transportable Track, a promoter, a central venue, and the right competiton... "how to get Track, back on track"
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Re: Cool track photo thread
Postby scotto » Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:00 am
i've heard the bankstown commisaires ask people to remove dark glasses at DGV.mikesbytes wrote:Must get some sunnies
"clear or dont ride"
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Re: Cool track photo thread
Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Mon Dec 19, 2011 1:31 pm
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.scotto wrote:i've heard the bankstown commisaires ask people to remove dark glasses at DGV.mikesbytes wrote:Must get some sunnies
"clear or dont ride"
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Re: Cool track photo thread
Postby mikesbytes » Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:14 am
Virtually impossible to get parts forbrentono wrote:10mm Pitch.
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