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6. 2014 track cycling western australia riding the velodrome handbook 2014 track cycling western australia riding the velodrome handbook .7 RIDING RULES • Always look over your right shoulder and check the track is clear before changing lines. • When riding in a training line, ride in a straight, smooth and predictable manner. On the track riders follow each other very closely, so maintaining a constant speed is vital to everyone’s safety. • Position yourself just slightly to the right (above) the rider directly in front. This allows a rider to move up the track should an accident occur. • If an accident occurs in front of you, be prepared for the rider directly in front to move up the track. A fallen rider will always fall down the track’s slope – so it is important to always be prepared to move up to avoid accidents. • When at the front of the paceline, move off to your right just before a corner. When moving from this position, flick your right elbow to let the person behind know that you are giving up the lead spot. • Let the paceline pass below you and then position yourself at the back of the group behind the last rider. • If warming down, or warming up with other riders on the track, try to ride below the blue line. • When lapping at speed, alone or in a group through and off, use the area above the blue line. • If practicing sprinting (alone or in a group) use the whole of the track, but make sure other riders are aware and try to set up the sprint so you have a clear run to the finish. Hold your line after you finish. • If you want to swing out of the group before your turn at the front, indicate to the rider behind you with a flick of your elbow or a hand signal. RULES FOR PASSING • Normally you pass above slower moving riders, i.e. on their right. • When passing you may shout “right” which lets the slower rider know you are passing, and that they must hold their line. • On occasion you may have to pass riders to their left, in this case you should shout “left” for the same reasons. • If you hear a rider shouting “left” or “right” behind you, hold your line. • Always communicate with other riders to make them aware of your presence. • Never use the Cote d’Azur to pass another rider on the inside.