Chaos on the Track: Commonwealth Games Cycling Crash Exposes High Stakes Nature of Competition The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, once a symbol of British cycling prowess, became an impromptu emergency room after a spectacular crash marred the men's 10km scratch race at the Commonwealth Games.
Seven riders were sent flying in the melee, with two suffering broken bones and several others shaken but fortunate to escape unscathed.
The incident was a stark reminder that track cycling is as much about timing and luck as it is about physical prowess.