om-nee-uhm
Noun
A multi-race event that takes place on a velodrome. It includes several different races, with the overall winner determined based on accumulated points.
Example usage: 'I'm training hard for the upcoming Omnium event.'
Most used in: Track cycling events.
Most used by: Cyclists competing in track cycling events.
Popularity: 8/10
Comedy Value: 2/10
Also see: Scratch race, Points race, Elimination race, Tempo race,
What is an Omnium in Cycling?
The Omnium is a multi-discipline cycling event that has been part of the sport since its inception in the late 19th century. It consists of a series of races, each of which tests different aspects of the cyclist's physical and tactical abilities. The Omnium is a unique challenge that tests the endurance, speed, and technical proficiency of each rider.
The Omnium is traditionally composed of six events: the scratch race, the individual pursuit, the points race, the elimination race, the time trial, and the kilometer or 500-meter time trial. The scratch race is a mass start race in which all riders start at the same time and the first rider across the finish line is the winner. The individual pursuit is a head-to-head race between two riders, with the fastest time winning. The points race is a race in which points are awarded for sprints and lap placements. The elimination race is a race in which the last rider across the finish line is eliminated every two laps. The time trial is an individual race against the clock, with the fastest time winning. Finally, the kilometer or 500-meter time trial is a short race against the clock, with the fastest time winning.
The Omnium is an important event in the cycling calendar and is contested at both the amateur and professional level. At the professional level, the event is held annually as part of the UCI Track Cycling World Championships and the Olympic Games. At the amateur level, the event is held as part of regional and national championships.
The Omnium is an exciting event that tests the physical and tactical abilities of each rider. It is a unique challenge that requires endurance, speed, and technical proficiency. It is an important event in the cycling calendar and is contested at both the amateur and professional level.
.Where Did the Term 'Omnium' Come From in Cycling?
The term 'Omnium' is used to describe a type of cycling event that includes multiple disciplines of cycling, such as road race, time trial, and points race. It is thought that the term was first used in the early 1900s in the United Kingdom, with the first omnium event being held in 1906 at the Royal Aquarium in London.
The term 'Omnium' is derived from the Latin word 'omnium,' meaning 'all' or 'everything.' This reflects the idea that an omnium event is composed of a variety of different cycling disciplines, rather than just one.
Today, omnium events are held all over the world and are often part of the Olympic Games. The omnium is seen as an ideal event for showcasing a cyclist's all-round ability, and it has become an important part of modern competitive cycling.
