The sleek, polished walls of the velodrome allow powerful cyclists and Para-cyclists to reach eye-watering speeds in this energetic display of timing, precision and highly-refined technique.

From the raw power needed for the Sprint, Time Trial and Keirin, to the endurance required for the Pursuit events, Scratch Race and Points Race, riders will be pushed to their limits in their quest for medals.

Spectators will also be amazed by the teamwork and skill on display in the team events. The all-out acceleration of the Team Sprint sees teams dropping one rider per lap to leave just one to go for the gold, while the swooping changes of Team Pursuit as riders take turns leading the charge to the line is mesmerising to watch.

And all this on bikes with no brakes!

Previous Commonwealth Games Appearances
Cycling Track debuted at the second edition of the Games in 1934 and has been included at every Games since. Para Cycling Track debut at Glasgow 2014

Energy Saving
You'll see cyclists riding just centimeters from the rider in front of them. It's a smart tactical move known as 'drafting' since the riders in the slipstream use about a third less energy than the rider at the front.