Originally Posted by
carleton
The craziest part is that the electric bike guy actually trains for this and warms up before the events.
The thing is, it's a hard job because you have to be robotic and get it right the same way every time. It's one of those, "You know they did a great job if you never notice them" types of jobs, like being a pro sports referee or umpire.
Hat-off to derny drivers everywhere
I was a human derny for a keirin series one day at the track. I'll never do that again. Totally exhausting
Hahah, way too much pressure for me. I have my hands enough full just holding my line on warm-up laps.