Something Different: Japanese Keirin racing
04-15-20, 12:23 PM
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Something Different: Japanese Keirin racing
I've seen some of this before, but I had no idea there was such big money in it
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/52283598
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/52283598
06-03-20, 09:16 PM
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Keirin is really interesting, I remember reading about American Gibby Hatton doing well on the circuit. I gather that it's a big investment in time/money/adjustment to ride keirin & only a very few international riders could hope to beat the locals anyway.
I liked the Chris Hoy keirin documentary, he notes that as with horse racing there are few spectators vs large # of bettors.
I liked the Chris Hoy keirin documentary, he notes that as with horse racing there are few spectators vs large # of bettors.
06-17-20, 12:16 PM
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Keirin events are part of international track competitions as well motor paced a few laps to get the riders up to their sprint speeds, then the Dernys pull into the infield ..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derny
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derny
