To become a track cyclist, all you need is a track to ride on and a fixed gear bike. Many velodromes (cycling tracks) have Track Cycling 101 classes that you’ll need to complete in order to participate in official training rides or races. These classes will teach you how to ride on the steep banking of the velodrome, how to handle yourself in a pack of cyclists, and how to safely decelerate on a fixed gear bike (which doesn’t have brakes!)