Main track in thoughts when cycling (1-4)

I believe the answer is:

a-side

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'main track' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Another definition for a-side that I've seen is " Main track".)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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