UCI World Track Championships 2013: Minsk, Belarus

By doing this as a plan, the following rider is able to ride closer to the leading rider without having to adjust pace in order to 'manage' the gap they need to 'rush' for the changeover.

This way, the gap is managed by moving up the track to open the distance to rush into, with the added advantage of height for more speed. Obviously with practice, the following rider will know exactly where and how far to move up.

It's certainly nothing new, I've done it myself before to avoid having to shut down behind a slower leadout man.

can't believe no one else has laughed at / picked up on this !!

;-)