EVENT NAME PARA-CYCLING TRACK

Six events will test the power, poise, strategy and stamina of the planet’s best para-cyclists.

SPRINT

Riders go one-on-one in duels of power, strategy and sprinting prowess. For tandem riders that make the qualification cut, they’ll earn a place in three lap knockout heats until only the two strongest riders remain. You’ll see riders come to a standstill, goading their opponent to take the lead –where you don’t want to be until the final sprint.

TANDEM TEAM SPRINT

Tandem duos face off against each other in a fast and furious three lap race.

MIXED TEAM SPRINT

The mixed team sprint is also contested over three laps by two teams of three riders. Each team is made up of three riders with varying classifications. The team can be a mix of male and female athletes.

TIME TRIAL (1KM FOR ALL MENS EVENTS AND WOMENS

TANDEM, 500M FOR WOMENS C-CLASS EVENTS)

The rules are simple, but winning this event is anything but. Riders complete a set distance as quickly as they can from a standing start.

RIDER TO WATCH Daphne Schrager (GBR)

INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT

Two riders start on opposite sides of the track. If one catches the other, they win. If nobody catches anyone, the winner is the one with the fastest time based on their class.

SCRATCH

A mass start race for solo riders. Men race for 15km, women for 10km. The first one to cross the line wins.

PARA-OMNIUM

Riders test their versatility across four events on the same day: Flying 200m, 1km/500m, Pursuit and Scratch. The winning rider must obtain the highest total of points awarded for each event.

A former sprinter, the British para-athlete switched to cycling in 2019 and saw instant results, taking her first UCI World Title three years later. Schrager, who has cerebral palsy, is skilled across the track but favours the time trial and individual pursuit. Whichever event it might be for, a gold in Glasgow is just what she needs to bolster her journey to the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Instagram @daphneschrager15