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VELODROMO [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-08-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- track cycling
1, record 1, English, track%20cycling
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- track racing 2, record 1, English, track%20racing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Track cycling is a bicycle racing sport usually held on specially-built banked tracks or velodromes (buy many events are held at older velodrome where the track banking is relatively shallow) using track bicycles. Track racing is also done on grass tracks marked out on flat sportsfields. 3, record 1, English, - track%20cycling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Track racing takes place on short (between 150 m and 550 m) tracks consisting of two tight, banked corners joined by two short straights. Olympic and World Championships are generally held on 250 m wooden tracks. The atmosphere is electric in a packed velodrome as riders flash by under the noses of spectators at anything up to 40 mph. 4, record 1, English, - track%20cycling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cyclisme sur piste
1, record 1, French, cyclisme%20sur%20piste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cyclisme sur piste est composé de plusieurs épreuves et se déroule sur un vélodrome, piste ovale, généralement de 200 m, 250 m ou 333,33 m, ayant deux virages relevés à environ 40°. [...] Le cyclisme sur piste se pratique toujours sur des vélos à pignons fixes, ce qui oblige à mouliner et à tourner les roues jusqu'à l'arrêt. Les pieds sont serrés dans des cales-pieds ce qui oblige aussi les entraîneurs à maintenir leurs coureurs debout sur la ligne de départ. 2, record 1, French, - cyclisme%20sur%20piste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciclismo de pista
1, record 1, Spanish, ciclismo%20de%20pista
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Esta modalidad competitiva es la reina de la velocidad, su escenario es un velódromo que cuenta con elevaciones en las curvas denominados peraltes lo cual permite a los corredores mantener la estabilidad de sus bicicletas de manera perpendicular a la pista. 2, record 1, Spanish, - ciclismo%20de%20pista
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- team sprint
1, record 2, English, team%20sprint
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Event] raced by men in teams of three riders over three laps of the track (or by women, in teams of two riders over two laps). Each rider leads for a lap before dropping back. After the heats, the two best teams line up to contest the final. 1, record 2, English, - team%20sprint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vitesse par équipe
1, record 2, French, vitesse%20par%20%C3%A9quipe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette spécialité se court par équipes de 3 coureurs sur 3 tours de piste (femmes, 2 coureuses sur 2 tours). Chaque coureur mène un tour avant de céder sa place. À l’issue de duels éliminatoires, les 2 meilleures équipes se disputent la victoire. 1, record 2, French, - vitesse%20par%20%C3%A9quipe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- velocidad por equipos
1, record 2, Spanish, velocidad%20por%20equipos
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los hombres realizan esta prueba en equipos de tres ciclistas que dan tres vueltas al velódromo, y las mujeres la realizan en equipos de dos ciclistas que dan dos vueltas al velódromo. Cada ciclista toma la delantera durante una vuelta, luego cede el paso a sus compañeros que vienen detrás de él. Después de las eliminatorias, los dos mejores equipos se [disputan] la final. 2, record 2, Spanish, - velocidad%20por%20equipos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Sports Facilities and Venues
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- track
1, record 3, English, track
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cycling track 2, record 3, English, cycling%20track
correct
- cycle-racing track 3, record 3, English, cycle%2Dracing%20track
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An oval course usually made of wood, with sides of 200 metres long and very high banked turns at each end, used for cycle racing events. 4, record 3, English, - track
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Track is the official Pan American Games term. 5, record 3, English, - track
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Installations et sites (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- piste
1, record 3, French, piste
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Piste ovale de ciment ou de bois, qui comporte deux lignes droites parallèles réunies par deux virages relevés en cuvette. La mensuration en est indiquée par la corde, peinte en couleur à 30 cm du bord intérieur. La piste se double en général d'un trottoir intérieur dit «côte d'azur», qui permet au coureur relayé de ne pas gêner les hommes en piste. Au bout de l'une des lignes droites, un trait de couleur transversal, prolongé jusqu'à un mètre de hauteur sur la palissade extérieure ou sur le poteau intérieur, signale l'arrivée. 2, record 3, French, - piste
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
- Instalaciones y sedes deportivas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- pista
1, record 3, Spanish, pista
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- pista de ciclismo 1, record 3, Spanish, pista%20de%20ciclismo
correct, feminine noun
- velódromo 1, record 3, Spanish, vel%C3%B3dromo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pista es el término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos. 2, record 3, Spanish, - pista
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Sports Facilities and Venues
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- velodrome
1, record 4, English, velodrome
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cycle stadium 2, record 4, English, cycle%20stadium
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A building having a track for bicycle racing and, usually, seats and other facilities for spectators. 3, record 4, English, - velodrome
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Like most Olympic events, cycling has undergone several changes in format. Cyclists now compete on the track and road. The indoor events are held in velodromes with tracks that are 333.3 metres long and 7 metres wide, with a banked racing surface of 33 degrees. 4, record 4, English, - velodrome
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Track", the oval course on which cyclists perform, is not a synonym of "velodrome". 5, record 4, English, - velodrome
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Installations et sites (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vélodrome
1, record 4, French, v%C3%A9lodrome
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble formé par une piste (couverte ou non), réservée à la compétition cycliste, et les installations attenantes (tribunes, vestiaires, etc.). 2, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9lodrome
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les vélodromes de plein air, la piste est généralement en ciment. Dans les vélodromes couverts, elles est toujours en bois. 2, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9lodrome
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
- Instalaciones y sedes deportivas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- velódromo
1, record 4, Spanish, vel%C3%B3dromo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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