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Pacing; is the practise allowed in some track races of a cyclist riding in the slipstream of a pacer, allowing faster speeds to be reached for less energy expenditure. Motorised pacers may be used in races of over 10km.

Location
Pacing is a disapline contested at a cycle track (veladrome) cycle racing meet.

Age
Pace raceing, due to the potential dangers are only raced by adults.

Ability
Both the pacer and the racer must be experianced riders, with fittness and stamina of the cyclist and extra concentration to avoid time wasting speed adjustments or touching the pacer, causing a costly tummble.

Description
Human Pacing; May be allowed in track events, but only one pacer may be on the track for each competitor. Motor Pacing; is allowed in events of over 10km, A rider is preceded by a motor cyclist who sets the pace and affords some shelter from the wind. The motor cycle must carry a roller, projecting behind the rear wheels, (the purpose of the roller being to prevent the cyclist from getting to close to the motor cycle). Men may pace women.

Closely Related Activities
Track Cycle Racing 178.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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