cycle track
noun[C]
UKuk/ˈsaɪ.kəl ˌtræk/us/ˈsaɪ.kəl ˌtræk/aroutethatrunsalong thesideof aroad,separatefrom theroad, for the use ofpeopleridingbicycles:
Cyclingcampaignersaredemandingmorecycletracks.
Thissignindicatesthe end of thecycletrack.
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cycle lane
cycle path
lawspecialized
anyrouteorpathon whichcyclingisallowed,includingone which issharedwithvehiclesor withpeoplewalking:
Thelegaldefinitionof acycletrack, used inhighwaysengineeringcontexts, is muchbroaderthan thegeneralusage.
atrackforbicycleracing, usually withcurvedsidesthat go upsteeply:
Britainhashopesofwinninggoldmedalson thecycletrack.
Maindycycletrackis usedextensivelyfortrainingandracingbycyclingclubsacrossCardiff.
Synonym
velodrome
- Acycletrackshould beclearlydistinguishedfrom afootpath, forexampleby having a differentcolourorheight.
- Theprojectincludedtheconstructionofseparatecycletracksalong bothsidesof theroadalong theentireroute.
- Cycling is wellcateredfor in Austria, as thecountryhas asuperbnetworkofcycletracks.
Road surfaces & features
- asphalt
- asphalting
- bike lane
- bitumen
- black spot
- curb cut
- cycle lane
- double yellow line
- dropped kerb
- fast lane
- pavement
- paver
- paving stone
- potholed
- pullsomeonein
- speed bump
- tarmac
- tight turn
- traffic island
- verge
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Bicycles
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