Olympics 2012 track cycling

If Njisane Philip's sprinting equalled his charisma he would be unbeatable.

Yeah - that was great. Incredible riding from Kenny.

Of all GB riders, Trott is my favourite though. She is mesmeric on the bike.
considering Trott is you fav rider, there is a great article on her from the Guardian i read a while ago, google Laura Trott sick to the stomach in pursuit of London 2012 Glory. If you haven"t read it, its a good read..

Thanks for that - hadn't read before. Her combination of top end speed and ability to clear lactate / recover from repetitive efforts is very special. I think she could go very well on the road, but doubt we will see that with the lack of rewards in women's road cycling.

Thanks for that - hadn't read before. Her combination of top end speed and ability to clear lactate / recover from repetitive efforts is very special. I think she could go very well on the road, but doubt we will see that with the lack of rewards in women's road cycling.
just been on Telegraph website, Bauge has kicked off at press conferance, Bauge "you prepare for 4 yrs for today, so how do you prepare?" Kenny laughed & summarised his answer as "The olympics is out main goal."

Low lights - some of the whoppers who have tickets.

Guys sat directly behind started with 'has anyone got any idea what is going on?' during the sprint, followed by 'why doesn't she lap the field?' during the points race.

Pieces of shit

Bauge is really going down in my estimation. Insisted on sticking his finger up during the podium ceremony to indicate that he thought he was number 1, making an arse of himself in the press conference

you got beat on the day by a better man who hasn't missed 2 doping controls - deal with it

surley Kenny beating Bauge was the highlight. It was mine anyway.

My heart rate soared as they raced and when Kenny won.

That said, Laura Trott is one of the most exciting athletes out there. The way she rode in the elimination wa amazing. Off the bike she is just a very normal kid but when she is on it, her tiny frame packs so much power and her racing intelligence belies her youth. Presently only 20 years old she could easily ride in another three Olympics....She is a legend in the making.

Trott could be giving Ennis a run for her money tomorrow.

at the worlds in Manchester the whole velodrome was flummoxed by Trott charging from last position in the devil at every bell lap - the crescendo of noise as she did it time and time again was incredible, brilliant to watch

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/cycling/9457019/Jason-Kenny-wins-gold-in-mens-sprint-as-rival-Gregory-Bauge-questions-GB-success-at-London-2012-Olympics.html

^^^^ this. Laura Trott is immense.

My heart rate soared as they raced and when Kenny won.

That said, Laura Trott is one of the most exciting athletes out there. The way she rode in the elimination wa amazing. Off the bike she is just a very normal kid but when she is on it, her tiny frame packs so much power and her racing intelligence belies her youth. Presently only 20 years old she could easily ride in another three Olympics....She is a legend in the making.
The Kenny vs Bauge match was the showdown. Kenny was magic, or is it magic wheels? fucking French, shit on track & haven"t won the Tour since Hinualt in 85. Bauge is pissed because he was crushed, he don"t like it up him..

My heart rate soared as they raced and when Kenny won.

That said, Laura Trott is one of the most exciting athletes out there. The way she rode in the elimination wa amazing. Off the bike she is just a very normal kid but when she is on it, her tiny frame packs so much power and her racing intelligence belies her youth. Presently only 20 years old she could easily ride in another three Olympics....She is a legend in the making.

Trott (20) with potentially 2 golds as of tomorrow and Kenny (24) with three golds, quite likely to go on to become Britain's most decorated Olympians.

Bauge is really going down in my estimation. Insisted on sticking his finger up during the podium ceremony to indicate that he thought he was number 1, making an arse of himself in the press conference

you got beat on the day by a better man who hasn't missed 2 doping controls - deal with it

what an ass, Jason Kenny destroyed him, very convincing win

Just read about the Bauge comments in the presser. That is as close as you can come to saying you think your opponent is doping. If the French really think GB are doping, it is quite frightening.

Perhaps they want to know what the GB team are doping, as whatever the French are using apparently isn't working? (allegedly)

It's logic.

Bauge: I'm doping, but didn't win, so the winners must be doping.

It's logic.

Bauge: I'm doping, but didn't win, so the winners must be doping.
I never thought of it like that! Bauge is saying "i"m juiced" what you on? Of course speculation..

GB Cycling team with more medals than Australia's total.
Crikey!

They're peaking for the Worlds.

I didn't realise hippy would have to buy RPM quite such a huge burger ...

Can someone summarise the rules of the sprint? or rather the tactics of it? How do they know 'when to go'? Are there any specific rules? My understanding is that it's just the first one to cross the line? In which case, why does one racer start slightly before the other?

You have to be pretty Kenny and try not to Baugé it.

jfc

Can someone summarise the rules of the sprint?

Race procedure
3.2.038 The start shall be given by whistle.
3.2.039 The rider on the inside of the track, unless overtaken, shall lead at least at walking pace and make
no manoeuvre to force his opponent through until reaching the pursuit line on the opposite side of
the track. A maximum of two standstills shall be permitted for each race. The maximum period for a
standstill shall be 30 seconds following which, the leading rider shall be directed by the starter to
continue. If he fails to do so, the starter shall stop the race and declare the other rider the winner of
the heat. In a three or four-up race, the race shall be immediately rerun as a two or three-up race,
without the relegated rider.
(text modified on 1.01.02; 1.01.04; 1.10.11).
3.2.040 [abrogated on 1st January 2002].
3.2.041 Before the last 200 metre line or the start of the final sprint, riders may avail themselves of the full
width of the track but must nevertheless leave sufficient space for their opponent to pass and shall
refrain from any manoeuvres that could provoke a collision, a fall or cause any rider to ride off the track.
3.2.042 During the final sprint, even if launched before the last 200 metres, each rider shall remain in his
lane up to the finish, unless he has at least a clear cycle-length lead and shall not make any
manoeuvre to prevent the opponent from passing.
(text modified on 1.01.02).
3.2.043 A rider may not challenge or pass on the left an opponent riding in the sprinters’ lane.
If the leading rider leaves the sprinters’ lane and his opponent attempts to pass to his left, he may
not return to that lane unless he still has a clear cycle-length lead.
3.2.044 A rider passing on the right of his opponent, who is in the sprinters’ lane, may not crowd him or
cause him suddenly to reduce speed.

3.2.045 A rider starting the sprint outside the sprinters’ lane may not drop into that lane if it is already occu-
pied by his opponent unless there is a clear cycle-length lead.
(text modified on 1.01.02).
3.2.046 Should the leading rider drop down below the measuring line he shall be relegated unless he does
so involuntarily and unless, at that moment, the result may be considered a foregone conclusion.
3.2.047 If, in a three or four-up race, a rider behaves in an irregular manner to favour another rider, he shall
be relegated. The race shall be immediately rerun as a two or three-up race.
(text modified on 1.01.02).
Race stoppages
3.2.048 The race may be stopped only:
1) in the case of fall.
If the fall be intentionally caused by a competitor, that competitor shall be relegated or disquali-
fied from the tournament according to the gravity of the fault committed and the other competi-
tor declared the winner. In three or four-up heats, the race shall be immediately restarted with
the remaining two or three riders.
Should the fall have been caused by a competitor riding too slowly in a curve or by any other unin-
tentional fault, the race shall be restarted and the offending rider shall take the inside of the track.
If the fall is not caused by a competitor committing a fault, commissaires shall decide whether
the race is to be restarted with the riders in the same order or whether the positions at the time
of the fall should be considered final.
2) in the case of a puncture.
3) in the case of the breakage of an essential part of the bicycle.
In all of these three cases, the commissaires shall decide whether the race is to be restarted with the rid-
ers in the same order or whether the positions at the time of the incident should be considered final.
4) in the following cases:
4.a) If a rider loses his balance, falls or touches an opponent or the barrier, the race shall be
restarted and the rider in question shall take the inside of the track.
4.b) If the starter observes a flagrant infringement and stops the race before the bell rings to
indicate the start of the last lap, the commissaires may relegate or disqualify the rider
committing the infringement. The other rider shall be declared the winner or in the case of
a three or four-up race, it shall be restarted as a two or three-up race.
(text modified on 1.01.02).
3.2.049 If the rider committing the infringement is not relegated or disqualified, the race shall be
restartedand that rider shall take the inside of the track.

There are also 3 pages of tables indicating how the field is to be set out after the seeding time trial.

I loved how Kenny remained so calm and rode so steadily, firmly planted on the track without a moment of hesitation or distraction in the beginning of both sprints. World class.

And Indeed Trinidad's Phillip is a pleasure to watch, at least he tries everything once.

A quad off in the German camp, Griepel vs Forstemann. Forstemann won something.