Cycling at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics
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Cycling at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics
was contested in Singapore from 17 through 22 August 2010. There was one event held, a combined mixed-gender team event
with sub-events in the disciplines of Bicycle Motocross
(BMX), road cycling
and mountain biking
. Each team consisted of three boys and one girl, with the three boys required to compete in one discipline each (BMX, MTB and road time trial) while the girl had to compete in all three disciplines. All male riders also had to compete in the road race.
2010 Summer Youth Olympics
The 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, officially known as the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games , were an international multi-sport event for youths that took place in the city-state of Singapore from 14 to 26 August 2010, in the XXIX Olympiad. They were the inaugural Summer Youth Olympics, a major...
was contested in Singapore from 17 through 22 August 2010. There was one event held, a combined mixed-gender team event
Cycling at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics – Combined mixed team
Combined Mixed Team Event was the main event of cycling at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics program. Each team consisted of three boys and one girl. There were seven sub-events where cyclists competed with other teams in order to earn points; the team with the lowest points after the seven...
with sub-events in the disciplines of Bicycle Motocross
Bicycle motocross
Bicycle motocross or BMX refers to the sport in which the main goal is extreme racing on bicycles in motocross style on tracks with inline start and expressive obstacles, and it is also the term that refers to the bicycle itself that is designed for dirt and motocross cycling.- History :BMX started...
(BMX), road cycling
Road cycling
Road cycling is the most widespread form of cycling. It includes recreational, racing, and utility cycling. Road cyclists are generally expected to obey the same rules and laws as other vehicle drivers or riders and may also be vehicular cyclists....
and mountain biking
Mountain biking
Mountain biking is a sport which consists of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially adapted mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.Mountain biking can...
. Each team consisted of three boys and one girl, with the three boys required to compete in one discipline each (BMX, MTB and road time trial) while the girl had to compete in all three disciplines. All male riders also had to compete in the road race.
Venues
| Road cycling | BMX and Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| The Float at Marina Bay | Tampines Bike Park Tampines Bike Park Tampines Bike Park is located in the eastern part of Singapore, in the Tampines Regional Centre. Just one-kilometre away from Tampines Mall, the entrance of the park and the parking lot are located along Tampines Avenue 9 at the junction of Tampines Avenue 7.... |
Competition Schedule
| Event Date | Event Day | Starting Time | Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 August | Tuesday | 09:00 | Girls' Cross Country |
| 17:00 | Boys' Cross Country | ||
| 18 August | Wednesday | 10:00 | Boys' Time Trial |
| 19 August | Thursday | 16:10 | Girls' BMX |
| 16:17 | Boys' BMX | ||
| 22 August | Sunday | 09:00 | Girls' Time Trial |
| 11:30 | Boys' Road Race |
Medalists
| Combined mixed team |
Jessica Lergada Jhonnatan Botero Brayan Ramirez David Oquendo |
Alessia Bulleri Andrea Righettini Nicolas Marini Mattia Furlan |
Maartje Hereijgers Thijs Zuurbier Friso Roscam Abbing Ijpeij Twan van Gendt |