Scalextric track cycling 2012

^ that's not a velodrome. And who cares about the kids?

It would be good linked to Rollapaluza.

Funny you should say that, we did power Scalextric with the Rollapaluza rigs back in 2008 as a research thing, worked OK, more about regulating speed than effort.....we nearly got to the point of hiring a professional model-maker to create pedalling cyclists to sit on top of existing "chassis".....oh well, what might've been!

I like this a lot.

Funny you should say that, we did power Scalextric with the Rollapaluza rigs back in 2008 as a research thing, worked OK, more about regulating speed than effort.....we nearly got to the point of hiring a professional model-maker to create pedalling cyclists to sit on top of existing "chassis".....oh well, what might've been!

This idea I like. Have you ever linked the rigs up to some sort of computer simulation so you can run sprint races or other track disciplines?

One of the problems with the Scalextric is that regulating speed in order to stop the vehicle flying off at the curves doesn't really have that much to do with track cycling.

It would be good linked to Rollapaluza.

They had such a set up at ECMC 2009 in Berlin - not just a circular track but a great big twisting track with no inside lane advantage. Made the rollers a hell of a lot of fun. Until I was sick.

If I had a kid, I know what they would be getting for Christmas next year :)

Shame its so far away. Do you get presents for your 3rd month birthday?

^ that's not a velodrome. And who cares about the kids?

Thank you Sherlock...

My point being that it has a piece of track for the two racers to switch lanes hence providing equal race distance and layout for both. I'm fairly sure the folks who are building it will care about the kids as they will make up the vast majority of sales.

They should've got TCR to do it; lane-changing would make it so much better;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxXTEMSC_w0

TCR looks amazing! Why the hell did scalectrix get so popular with that around?

'Cos outside of the adverts it didn't actually work.

aaw.

Where can I get the Velodrome Scalectrix?

'Cos outside of the adverts it didn't actually work.

Yeah, I think on the corners the centrifugal force instantly pushed you onto the outside lane. Nice concept though.

Scaletricks cars are realistic with attention to detail. Y the crappy looks of these bikes and riders?

Scaletricks cars are realistic with attention to detail. Y the crappy looks of these bikes and riders?

probably still licensing with manufacturers etc?

TCR looks amazing! Why the hell did scalectrix get so popular with that around?

i love the scaletrix track racing.. grew up with this, but agree with sumo.. TCR could enable four way play..

could you image what madison would look like.....

'Cos outside of the adverts it didn't actually work.

This man speaks the truth.

A disappointed TCR owner.

lies!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0W3-agjDX0

Where can I get the Velodrome Scalectrix?

Stupid question, Kris. Stupid question indeed.

one of the guys in my office had a TCR in 1978 and reckons it's still in the attic. i can't wait for monday!

Whirly Wheelers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ji2IOKqWQ

Just saw this being played on a 70s rerun of Are You Being Served?

http://www.cyclingboardgames.net/x_whirlywheelers.htm

Whirly Wheelers
YouTube - Whirly Wheelers

Just saw this being played on a 70s rerun of Are You Being Served?

had that^ when i was a kid!!!

lies!

YouTube - Belle Mead Speedway, Tyco TRC Slotless track

Barrier inbetween the two lanes on bends innit.

It's clearly not an accurate representation since there's no Aussie jerseys in front of those blue and red ones..