Track cycling is one of the most exciting and maddest sports in the world.

Riders fly round a custom-built, steeply-banked track at incredible speeds!

It's a great sport to take part in or simply to watch the fast and furious action.

The strangely-named events can be baffling to newcomers or even the most experienced spectator.

Trust the Academy to help get you on the right track!

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The inside track
From the madison to the kilo we uncover the mind-boggling world of track cycling

Flying Scotsman
Olympic, World and Commonwealth champ Chris Hoy is the fastest man on 2 wheels

The all-rounder
From the Olympics to the world hour record and the Tour de France, Chris Boardman did it all

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Inside track

Chris Hoy

Chris Boardman

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