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Standing Starts Standing starts are done with a holder or with the gate at the 500m line between the black and the red. With a lot of riders, it is better to have a holder and not use the countdown timer. With fewer riders, a holder and the countdown timer. With fewer riders yet, the gate and the timer. When the gate is on the track make sure that riders know it will not come off and that they must ride up the track in turn 3 to go around it. Riders must have an adequate degree of strength to attempt a standing start. Be particularly careful with master women, who of all categories tend to have particularly weak jumps. They may need a push or they will fall over before managing to get the bike in motion. As always, be careful to ask for permission before any physical contact. |