Code of Conduct:
Participation in Tucson Velodrome’s programs are subject to the observance of our rules and procedures. The activities outlined below are strictly prohibited. Any participant, volunteer, board member or official who violates this Code is subject to discipline, up to and including removal from the velodrome property.

⦁ Abusive language, discourtesy or rudeness towards a board member, volunteer, official or another participant.
⦁ Possession or use of alcoholic beverages or other intoxicants on the Tucson Velodrome’s property or being on Tucson Velodrome property while under the influence of alcohol or intoxicants.
⦁ Bringing onto the Tucson Velodrome property dangerous or unauthorized materials such as explosives, firearms, weapons, or other similar items.
⦁ Verbal, physical or visual harassment of another participant, board member, official or volunteer.
⦁ Actual or threatened violence toward any individual or group.
⦁ Dangerous riding, unsportsmanlike conduct, fighting, or any conduct endangering the life, safety, health, or well-being of others.
⦁ Bullying or taking unfair advantage of any participant.
⦁ Failing to cooperate with a supervisor, leader, mentor or official.
⦁ Riders will follow the venue and event rules as defined by USA Cycling, SafeSport, ATRA, and the Program Director
⦁ USA Cycling’s Safesport and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) are in effect at all scheduled events. https://usacycling.org/safesport
⦁ Adult Participants are required to report violations of USA Cycling’s Safe Sport Program, including violations of the MAAPP.
⦁ https://uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern/
⦁ https://usacycling.org/safesport/report-other-misconduct
⦁ Riders will listen to and promptly follow the official’s instructions and treat them with respect. Any disagreements regarding official calls should be protested/appealed per USA Cycling regulations.

Track Etiquette
General Rules:

⦁ Do not ride your bike through the tunnel to access the track.
⦁ No cleats in the tunnel; change your shoes or use cleat covers.
⦁ No trainers or rollers in the tunnel.
⦁ Helmets must be always worn and securely fastened when riding.
⦁ Enter the track from the warm-up circle and apron from the front straight.
⦁ Exit the track on the back straight apron and enter the warm-up circle.
⦁ Do not ride on the Cote d’Azur or the apron any longer than necessary to enter or exit the track. No warming up or cooling down on the Cote d’Azur and apron.
⦁ Warming-up and cooling-down should be done on the warm-up circle.
⦁ Pay attention to what is going on the track and have a plan before you get on. Take a few minutes to watch what other riders are doing and get some idea what their workout plans are.
⦁ When you are ready to go up onto the banking, always look first, as riders may be either accelerating down from the rail or bearing down on you from the pole lane. After checking for other riders, smoothly accelerate from the apron to above the stayer’s line.
⦁ Warm up and easy riding should be done above the stayer’s line leaving room near the rail for riders who are accelerating for a flying effort.
⦁ Avoid socializing and riding two abreast above the stayer’s line; socialize in the infield.
⦁ The sprinter’s lane is for high-speed efforts and sprints. Please leave this lane when finished with your effort.
⦁ Riding in the space between the red and blue lines is discouraged. This is a transition area on the track.
Rules for Passing:
⦁ Communicate with other riders to make them aware of your presence, whenever necessary.
⦁ Normally, you pass above slower-moving riders, i.e., on their right. When passing, shout “Stick” or “Stay” (loudly enough for them to hear you). This will let them know you are about to overtake them and that they must “hold their line”.
⦁ You will occasionally pass below riders, i.e., on their left. If you are passing below riders (on their left) shout “Stick” or “Stay” to let them know that you are doing so.
⦁ If you hear a rider behind you shouting “Stick” or “Stay”, hold your line. Ride straight and make no sudden movements. It is then the passing rider’s responsibility to avoid you.
⦁ If you are riding on the highest point of the track next to the rail and passing a rider on his/her right who is positioned just below you, shout “Rail” to let him/her know that you are passing between them and the rail.
⦁ If you are at the end of your turn leading a paceline, move up track, toward the red line, look over your right shoulder for other riders, signal to the riders behind that you are leaving the front of the paceline by flicking or wiggling your right elbow and move smoothly up track.
⦁ Never use the Cote d’Azur to pass underneath another rider.
Guide to Velodrome Markings

Warm-up circle: The flat, paved circle for riders to warm-up before entering the track or cool down after exiting the track.

Apron: the flat, paved area between the infield and the track. This area is where you will start to ride before entering the track.

Cote d’Azur (blue band): It signals the edge of the track and is a transition area between the apron and the track. Do not ride on the Cote d’Azur any longer than necessary to enter or exit the track. The Cote d’Azur should not be used for warming up or cooling down. This area serves as a safety zone and can also be marked off by foam sponges in time-trial events like the individual pursuit, to prevent riders from taking a shorter route around the track and gaining an advantage.

Black line or measurement line: Denotes the length of the track. Tucson Velodrome is 250-meters and is standard for Olympic and World events. Riding on the black line is the shortest and fastest way to cover time-trial distances.

Red line or sprinter’s line: – This line is 90cm above the black line. The area between the black and red lines defines the sprinter’s lane or pole lane. There are rules that govern the use of the sprinter’s lane during competitions. During training, the sprinter’s lane is used for riders doing sprints or high-speed efforts.

Blue line or stayer’s line: – During training and warm-up sessions, slower riders should stay above the stayer’s line and away from the rail. Faster moving riders will be below the stayer’s line in the sprinter’s lane or in the area close to the rail. The stayer’s line is used in Madison races. The resting riders will circulate above the blue until they are hand-slung back into action.

Rail: the upper boundary of the track. The area closest to the rail is used for winding up an effort like a flying 200-meter time trial.

Pursuit Lines: A red line in the middle of each straight extending from the black line to the sprint line. They define the start and finish line for most time trials and pursuits.

Finish line: Just before entering turn one is a distinctive black line in the middle of a white strip extends from the pole line to the top edge of the track. This is the finish line for mass start races and the flying 200-meter time trial.

200-meter line: For a 250-meter track, the black line extending from the pole line to the top edge of the track is between turn one and two and indicates 200-meters to the finish line. It is used for timing flying 200-meter time trials and sprints.

Please download and fill out our ATRA waiver for riding the velodrome