Medium-distance race (cycling)

The medium-distance race is a competition of Cyclisme on track disputed behind a motor bike at variable distances, in one or more handles.

This very spectacular test, which was less and less practiced, had begun again since 1958 (except championship of the world) behind more modern motor bikes.

The championships of the world of medium-distance race amateur proceeded of 1893 until 1914. They began again only in 1958 to stop in 1992.

The championships of the world of professional medium-distance race proceeded since 1895. Except the two interruptions during the world wars, these competitions were organized until 1994.

In 1992 the races became " Open " (reunification amateur-pro) and in 1994 they were withdrawn from the program of the championships of the world.

Among amateurs, it is English Leon Meredith who had the greatest number of successes, with 7 titles between 1904 and 1913, in front of the Dutchman Gaby Minneboo, who gained 5 titles more recently between 1975 and 1982.

In the pros, the Spaniard Guillermo Timoner was titrated the most with 6 victories in years 1955/1965.

Podiums of the championships of the medium-distance race amateur (1893-1992)

Podiums of the championships of the world of professional medium-distance race (1895-1994)

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