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Metric in Sports: Bicycling
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Metric Biking Events
- Bicycling competitive events include track cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and BMX. One long distance international road cycling contest includes competitors that cover about 3500 km in multiple stages over a diverse and demanding route.
- A Metric Century is a long-distance bicycle challenge ride, a distance of 100 km or about 250 laps around a typical U.S. high school track (about 400 m per lap).
Applying Metric Measurements
- One meter distance is a helpful rule-of thumb used to help cyclists pass automobiles safely at low speeds (60 km/h and under).
- Evaluate a course using the USA Track and Field Road Running Technical Council Course Measurement and Certification Procedures.
- Determine Bicycling Speed Math using metric measurements.
- Explore techniques that customize cyclist positioning to improve performance.
- Review Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute guidelines for bicycle gear and safety resources. Many Bicycle Helmet Standards uses metric measurements when evaluating safety performance.
Resources
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Created January 13, 2010, Updated August 13, 2024