Introduction to Olympic Events in Rio: Cycling Competitions
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This post was last edited by LLawliet on 2016-6-7 at 15:36. The 31st Summer Olympic Games, also known as the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5 to 21, 2016. Rio de Janeiro will become the first city in South America to host the Olympics, as well as the first Portuguese-speaking city to do so. Additionally, these Summer Olympics represent another major sporting event in Brazil, following the 2014 World Cup. ========================================================================================================= Competition rules for cycling events – Track competitions, sprint races: Competitors advance by passing the qualifying round, which is a 200-meter timed race with a start from a moving position. Then, the participants are grouped based on their results from the qualifying rounds. Each group of athletes will ride 3 laps on a 250-meter track. The race starts when the starter blows the whistle, and the winner is determined by the order in which the athletes reach the finish line. In Olympic competitions, the winner is determined through qualifying rounds, round of 16, round of 32, repechage, round of 16, semifinals, and finals. The starting position in the race is determined by a draw among the athletes, with those in the inner lanes having to lead. Starting from the quarter-finals, the competition is played on a best-of-three basis, with the first match determining which lane to use ； In the second battle, the inner and outer paths exchange positions ； A new draw is made for the third match. During the match, the referee may blow two whistles to stop the game in the following situations: (1) a fall ； (2) Tire blowout ； (3) A major component of the racing car has broken. However, the outcome of the match will be decided by the referee based on the actual circumstances. The individual chase race involves two athletes starting from positions on the inside of the track, in opposite directions along the two straight sections of the track (the start and finish lines for the chase race). A race to chase down the opponent. The competition distances for the individual pursuit events for men and women are 4 kilometers and 3 kilometers respectively. The competition consists of three rounds: qualifying round, first round, and final: (1) Qualifying round. The top 8 contestants based on their performance are selected to advance to the first round ； (2) First round. The top 4 competitors from the qualifying round advance to the final ； (3) Final. The top two performers in the first round compete for 1st and 2nd place ； The other two contestants compete for 3rd and 4th place. In the qualifying rounds, if a competitor is caught up by their opponent, they still must complete the entire course to obtain a result. In the first round and the final, when a competitor is caught up by their opponent, the referee fires a gun and the match comes to an end. At the starting and ending points of the east and west lanes of the track, there is an electronic device that records the athletes’ performance, showing the number of laps they complete and their order of completion. The electronic timing board should also display the athlete’s time for each half lap, the time difference, as well as the final time. The team chase is a competition in which two teams, each with 4 athletes, start from opposite ends of the two straight tracks on the course to complete a distance of 4 kilometers. The result of the race is determined by the moment the third competitor from each team reaches the finish line in the first lap. The score and ranking of each team will be determined based on the time of the team’s third competitor at the finish line. The team chase competition is divided into three rounds: (1) Qualifying round. The top 8 teams ranked by their performance are admitted to the first round ； (2) First round. The 4 winning teams advance to the finals ； In a scoring race, athletes start together, and the ranking is determined by their cumulative scores throughout the competition. The distance of the scoring race is: 40 kilometers for men and 25 kilometers for women. The starter fired the gun, and the competition officially began. The rules state that on a 250-meter track, sprints are held every 10 laps. The first place in each sprint lap earns 5 points ； Third place: 3 points ； Third place: 2 points ； Fourth place: 1 point. Any competitor who finishes one lap ahead of the main group earns 20 points. If any competitor is overtaken by the leading group by one lap, 20 points will be deducted from them. In the team racing event, two teams, each consisting of three competitors, start simultaneously from the starting line on the track in opposite directions. A race in which competitors ride 3 laps around the course, with each rider taking one lap; the winner is determined by the time it takes for the third competitor to reach the finish line. The team racing competition is divided into three rounds: (1) Qualifying round. The top 8 advance to the first round ； (2) First round. The 4 winning teams advance to the finals ； (3) Final. In the first round, the two best-performing teams compete for first and second place, while the other two teams determine third place. Ridao athletes start using starting blocks and act as lead riders. After completing the first lap, the lead rider exits from the outside of the track and leaves it. The second athlete led the way for one lap, then withdrew from the race in the same manner. The third athlete completed the final lap by themselves. Under any circumstances, the team that suffers an accident is allowed only one chance to restart. The team that violates any of the following rules will have its ranking dropped to the last place in that round: (1) If a rider changes lanes more than 15 meters before the end of his/her leading lap ； (2) If a rider changes lanes at a distance of more than 15 meters after ending their lead ； (3) If one player pushes another player.
Kellinsay is a competition in which a group of athletes, pulled by motorcycles, go on a certain number of laps before making a final sprint over a distance of 600-700 meters from the finish line. The Kellingsay competition consists of three rounds: the first round and its repechage, the second round, and the final. The matches are grouped according to the athletes’ ranking based on their points. The starting position is determined by a draw among the athletes. The cyclists line up side by side in order along the pursuit line; when the motorcycle pacemaker approaches the pursuit line on the fast lane, the starter fires a gun to signal the start of the race. Subsequently, a motorcycle rider pulled the athletes along on the fast track. The speed starts at 30 km/h and increases gradually until it reaches 50 km/h. 600-700 meters before the finish line, the motorcycle leader leaves the track. The athletes make a final sprint, and the ranking is determined by the order in which they reach the finish line. The Madison race is a competition in which each team consists of two riders who complete certain sprints along the course. The ranking is determined by the distance each team covers in the race and the number of sprint points they earn. On a 250-meter track, a maximum of 18 teams are allowed to participate. Each team has two players wearing jerseys with the same number but different colors. One intermediate sprint every 20 laps. In the intermediate sprint, the team that finishes first earns 5 points ； The second place gets 3 points ； The third place gets 2 points ； The fourth place gets 1 point. Those who catch up with the larger group gain one lap, while those who are caught up by the larger group lose one lap. The final ranking is determined by the number of laps each team completes and their scores.
Road race, individual time trial on road: Athletes start separately at prescribed intervals, and the ranking is determined by their times to reach the finish line. The competition distance for this event in the Olympics is 40–50 kilometers for men, and 20–30 kilometers for women. Athletes should report to the registration area 15 minutes before departure to check their competition equipment. The same referee helps push the cart. During the race, athletes are not allowed to cooperate with each other to take the lead. During the process of overtaking and being overtaken, athletes must not enter a space 2 meters to either side of and 25 meters in front of or behind their opponent. Vehicles accompanying the team must also comply with relevant driving regulations. If an athlete’s vehicle breaks down, they can fix it themselves or have it repaired by the equipment vehicle following them. In road individual races, the events are usually held on roads with various terrain variations such as undulations and slopes. During the competition, the athletes start together in front of the starting line, and the ranking is determined by the order in which they reach the finish line. The race distance is usually: 220–250 kilometers for men, and 100–140 kilometers for women. Athletes must check in at the assembly point 15 minutes before the competition. During the competition, athletes can cooperate with one another and offer assistance, such as lending or exchanging food, drinks, tools, and accessories. However, it is prohibited for athletes to push each other. In such a case, disqualification from the competition will apply. The convoy vehicles during the race must obey the instructions of the referees; they may overtake the athletes’ group only after receiving approval from the chief referee. If an athlete’s racing car breaks down during a race, they can receive assistance from their team’s equipment vehicle, a public equipment vehicle, or a recovery vehicle. During the Olympics, repairing or replacing wheels or racing cars can also be done at designated repair stations. The supply area has clear start and end markers, and can only be reached on foot by personnel from one’s own team. No refueling is allowed during the first 50 kilometers of the race or after entering the last 20 kilometers. At the Olympics, the timing and location of refueling are determined by the International Cycling Union based on the course conditions and weather conditions.
Mountain bike racing: In mountain bike cross-country races, athletes start together on a designated mountain trail. Depending on the difficulty of the course, the judges determine the distance each athlete rides within a certain time frame, and the ranking is determined by the order in which the athletes reach the finish line. Depending on the conditions of the track, the time required to complete the race should fall within the following ranges (hours, minutes): Minimum Maximum Men’s category 2.00 2.15 Women’s category 1.45 2.00 Prior to the start, the referees will inform the athletes, in accordance with their rankings, of the starting positions they may choose at the starting line. The race begins with the starter’s gun. Throughout the competition, apart from athletes from the same team who are in the same condition and can assist each other, athletes are not allowed to receive any assistance other than that permitted by the competition rules; otherwise, they will be disqualified. The jury will determine the locations of the supply areas and repair stations based on the actual circumstances. Replenishments can only be delivered on foot by the team’s staff, and no physical contact is allowed between them and the athletes. Providers are not allowed to place water bottles or food directly on the athletes’ vehicles, or in their pockets. Without the permission of the jury, it is not allowed to pour water on the athletes’ bodies or spray water on any part of the vehicles they are riding in.
Scooter racing consists of three stages: timed qualifying races, elimination rounds (quarterfinals, semifinals), and the final. The 32 male athletes were divided into 4 groups based on their times from the qualifying rounds, with 8 athletes in each group. They competed in quarterfinals, with the top 4 athletes from each group advancing to the semifinals. The semifinals were also held in 2 groups of 8 athletes each, and the top 4 athletes from each group moved on to the final. A total of 8 athletes competed in the final. The 16 female athletes were divided into 2 groups based on their times from the qualifying rounds, with 8 athletes in each group, to compete in the semi-finals. The top 4 athletes from each group advanced to the finals, which featured 8 athletes in total. Timed qualifying: The athlete rides the full course once, and the time recorded is used for scoring; two attempts are made, and the best time is taken. Elimination round: Athletes in each group start at the same time, and the order of arrival at the finish line determines their rankings. There are 3 rounds, and the top 4 athletes with the lowest total score advance. Final: The athletes start at the same time, and the order of arrival at the finish line determines the rankings (only 1 round). Before the race, athletes undergo vehicle and clothing inspections and proceed to the starting area. Athletes must start according to the audio and visual signals from the starter and the electronic starting gate. In the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals, athletes can choose their starting lane for the current round in order based on the time they took in the previous round. Athletes shall not deliberately cause any part of their body or any part of their bicycle to come into contact with another athlete’s body or bicycle, with the aim of hindering an opponent, overtaking them, or covering for another athlete so that they can overtake an opponent. Otherwise, depending on the circumstances, the violator may be subject to penalties such as a warning, a lower ranking, or disqualification from the competition.