Home > Olympics - Cycling track keirin event explained

News
Olympics - Cycling track keirin event explained

Description

Keirin is a track cycling event where starting positions are determined after the riders draw lots. They begin when a pacer, or derny bike, approaches. The derny bike begins at a deliberately slow speed of about 25 kilometers per hour. Keirin races are 2 kilometers in length or eight laps on a 250-meter track. Riders gradually increase their speeds throughout the race. They battle for first after the derny bike leaves the track, about 600 to 700 meters before the finish line.

Added on the 12/07/2016 06:09:47 - Copyright : Reuters - Next Media

To customise your video :

Or Create an account

More videos on the subject

More videosNews

Watch video of  - DemainEntreprendre - épisode 12 - Label : Economie wallonne -
News

DemainEntreprendre - épisode 12

29/04/2021 12:55:32