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200 m - Track sprint time trial with a flying start used to seed riders for the match sprint. x  
26 inch - The most common mountain bike wheel size. When used on road bikes, it is known as 650c. x  
27 inch - A wheel size seen commonly on older road bikes. Not typically used on modern bike models. (See 700c) x  
3000 m - Distance of women’s and junior’s pursuit on the track. x  
3-cross - The most common spoke lacing pattern. Refers to the number of times each spoke crosses over the other spokes in the wheel. x  
40 Km - Common time trial distance. Typically run on an out and back course. x  
4000 m - The distance of the men’s individual pursuit and team pursuit events on the track. (See Pursuit) x  
4-Cross - A mountain bike gravity event where four riders start at the same time and race on a course with banked turns, jumps and other obstacles. (See Mountain Cross) x  
500 m - A track time trial from a standing start that covers 500 meters. The women's equivalent of the kilometer. x  
650c - Wheel size commonly used on smaller bicycles (particularly women's bikes). Same size as typical 26-inch mountain bike wheel. x  
700c - Standard wheel size for road bikes. x  

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