Racing takes place on traffic-free roads or a closed road circuit, this is often referred to as ‘Circuit Racing', a test of stamina, fitness and tactical expertise with a large number of competitors riding in close proximity, commonly referred to as riding in a ‘bunch' learning to ride safely and efficiently in a bunch is a fundamental skill to be developed at entry level, Skills learnt in races will help to lay the foundations for riders to develop the tactical awareness and race skills needed for higher level competition.
All images, Marsh tracks, Rhyl North Wales, this traffic-free arena of cycle sport was opened by Dave Brailsford, the man behind the success of GB Olympic track riders and Team Sky on the road, It comprises of a 1.3 km closed circuit road cycling track.
The £1.5m sports track was opened in memory of four cyclists who died when a car crashed into them after skidding on an icy road in Conwy County, the four cyclists, all members of Rhyl Cycle Club, were on a practice ride at the time of the tragedy.