Konya is set to host one of the world’s most prestigious track cycling events, the UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup, from March 14 to 16. This major competition, taking place at the Konya Olympic Velodrome, will bring together 360 athletes from 44 countries across five continents, all competing for medals over three thrilling days.
Organized in coordination with UCI, the Turkish Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Turkish Cycling Federation, and the Konya Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, with the support of the Konya Governorship and the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, the event will reach a global audience. TV recordings, production, and live broadcasts will be provided by TRT Spor, which holds the national broadcasting rights.
Track cycling’s fast-paced, technical, and strategic nature makes it an exhilarating experience for both athletes and spectators. The championship will feature seven different disciplines for both men and women:
- Team Pursuit
- Team Sprint
- Elimination Race
- Sprint
- Omnium
- Keirin
- Madison
Discipline Descriptions:
- Team Pursuit: Two teams start simultaneously from opposite sides of the track, aiming to complete the set distance as fast as possible or catch the opposing team. The team’s performance is determined by the finishing time of the last rider crossing the line.
- Team Sprint: This high-speed, short-distance race features teams of three cyclists. Each lap, one cyclist takes the lead while the others exit the track, with the final team time determining the ranking.
- Elimination Race: All riders start together in a mass start. The first to complete the set distance wins. The ranking is determined through elimination rounds in a scratch race format. In the final race, the last rider in each elimination round is removed until only the winner remains.
- Sprint: Riders compete in elimination rounds, first riding two warm-up laps before sprinting 200m against the clock to determine rankings. In the final rounds, two riders start together, using strategic maneuvers at low speeds before accelerating in the final 200m to cross the finish line first.
- Keirin: A motorized pacer (derny) leads the race for the initial laps, helping riders reach a set speed before exiting the track. Once the pacer leaves, competitors must maintain their speed and push to the finish line with full effort.
- Madison: This endurance race is conducted as a two-person relay. Riders can tag their teammates into the race by hand, allowing for strategic rest periods. Teams accumulate points during intermediate sprints, with the team earning the most points ranking highest.
- Omnium: A multi-event race consisting of four different disciplines—scratch, tempo, elimination, and points races. Each cyclist earns points based on their performance in these races, with the overall ranking determined by total points.
These disciplines highlight the diverse skills required in track cycling, including speed, endurance, strategic thinking, and teamwork. The UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup in Konya will showcase this variety, offering thrilling competitions between male and female cyclists. Throughout the championship, 14 medal ceremonies will be held, with a total prize fund of €21,500 awarded to the winners.
Konya is set to host one of the world’s most prestigious track cycling events, the UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup, from March 14 to 16. This major competition, taking place at the Konya Olympic Velodrome, will bring together 360 athletes from 44 countries across five continents, all competing for medals over three thrilling days.
Organized in coordination with UCI, the Turkish Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Turkish Cycling Federation, and the Konya Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, with the support of the Konya Governorship and the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, the event will reach a global audience. TV recordings, production, and live broadcasts will be provided by TRT Spor, which holds the national broadcasting rights.
Track cycling’s fast-paced, technical, and strategic nature makes it an exhilarating experience for both athletes and spectators. The championship will feature seven different disciplines for both men and women:
• Team Pursuit
• Team Sprint
• Elimination Race
• Sprint
• Omnium
• Keirin
• Madison
Discipline Descriptions:
• Team Pursuit: Two teams start simultaneously from opposite sides of the track, aiming to complete the set distance as fast as possible or catch the opposing team. The team’s performance is determined by the finishing time of the last rider crossing the line.
• Team Sprint: This high-speed, short-distance race features teams of three cyclists. Each lap, one cyclist takes the lead while the others exit the track, with the final team time determining the ranking.
• Elimination Race: All riders start together in a mass start. The first to complete the set distance wins. The ranking is determined through elimination rounds in a scratch race format. In the final race, the last rider in each elimination round is removed until only the winner remains.
• Sprint: Riders compete in elimination rounds, first riding two warm-up laps before sprinting 200m against the clock to determine rankings. In the final rounds, two riders start together, using strategic maneuvers at low speeds before accelerating in the final 200m to cross the finish line first.
• Keirin: A motorized pacer (derny) leads the race for the initial laps, helping riders reach a set speed before exiting the track. Once the pacer leaves, competitors must maintain their speed and push to the finish line with full effort.
• Madison: This endurance race is conducted as a two-person relay. Riders can tag their teammates into the race by hand, allowing for strategic rest periods. Teams accumulate points during intermediate sprints, with the team earning the most points ranking highest.
• Omnium: A multi-event race consisting of four different disciplines—scratch, tempo, elimination, and points races. Each cyclist earns points based on their performance in these races, with the overall ranking determined by total points.
These disciplines highlight the diverse skills required in track cycling, including speed, endurance, strategic thinking, and teamwork. The UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup in Konya will showcase this variety, offering thrilling competitions between male and female cyclists. Throughout the championship, 14 medal ceremonies will be held, with a total prize fund of €21,500 awarded to the winners.
