Track stand

For other uses of "standstill", see standstill (disambiguation).

The track stand or standstill is a technique that bicycle riders can use to maintain balance while their bicycle remains stationary or moves only minimal distances. The technique originated in track cycling and is now used by other types of cyclists wishing to stop for a short time without putting a foot on the ground, such as bike commuters at stop signs. To perform a track stand, a cyclist holds the cranks in an approximately horizontal position with the front wheel steered to the left or right, which converts the steered front wheel into a side-to-side motion. In the case of a fixed-gear bicycle, the rider may also alternative between pedaling slightly forwards and slightly backwards.

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