@tdriftking88 keirin is just one of many track events. regular sprints usually start out cat and mouse. I think keirin is usually the most exciting though, massive power, massive crashes.
@tdriftking88 alright several people have replied. thanks for answering my question. I feel like the motorized bike is kind of restrictive and while those final laps are interesting to watch, would seem nice for a race to be one of "cat and mouse"
@ITsupportian But is it possible that some racers want to go faster? And also, isn't it a strategy to not be first and stay behind another racer? I don't see why there is such a need for the guy to be in the front for others to drift behind.
did that guy in the red get punished for causing the crash? or did they not think he caused it? I dont have sound and am not experienced with bike racing, although I enjoy watching it. It seems like a very tactical sport, whilst also obviously being very physically demanding.
I don't really understand track cycling so excuse my ignorance but why was there a guy in a granny bike in first for a large portion of the race and why was he pedaling wierd?? lol
@MorkaGraven I would love to see your $2 bike crash on solid floor at 70kph. Oh wait, that wouldn't happen because you wouldn't even be able to go half that speed.
I am in to road cycling and this is the first track cycling video I have seen. This sport is awesome and intense!
My question has been answered several times. Thanks for the answers/responses.
@opmike343 there's a wikipedia section on Keirin too.. ,it's in the google search..
@tdriftking88 keirin is just one of many track events. regular sprints usually start out cat and mouse. I think keirin is usually the most exciting though, massive power, massive crashes.
I almost feel all the pain of that crash. Sliding on the shoulder is a mad grind
You see Hoy looking behind, seeing the guy coming, and going for that gap!
Holy sh... what a nasty crash. I really hope Chris recovers for the Worlds.
im curious as to how big their gear ratios are. can anyone tell me?
@tdriftking88 alright several people have replied. thanks for answering my question. I feel like the motorized bike is kind of restrictive and while those final laps are interesting to watch, would seem nice for a race to be one of "cat and mouse"
@0THC0
Just google "Keirin". It will explain everything, and the role he plays.
how ar are they going? and how fast?
Hey great video
QQQQQQ>>>....can some 1 tell me how much this bikes cost the carbon fork broke? and how tall are they?
I'm sure Chris appreciates your comments. Does M Bauge?
@ITsupportian But is it possible that some racers want to go faster? And also, isn't it a strategy to not be first and stay behind another racer? I don't see why there is such a need for the guy to be in the front for others to drift behind.
did that guy in the red get punished for causing the crash? or did they not think he caused it? I dont have sound and am not experienced with bike racing, although I enjoy watching it. It seems like a very tactical sport, whilst also obviously being very physically demanding.
may sound like a stupid question but whos guy in black suit at front and wahts he doing
Nice catch on that loose front wheel!
what? edgar did not do rev23
he sets the pace, they stay behind that until the last 2.5 laps
BEST SPORT
@tdriftking88 because of wind.... He blocks the wind for the racer in the front, it wouldn't be fair if the leader gets all the wind.
Strange sport. Cool. Pretty hard fall. Guy in white got twisted up pretty good.
I don't really understand track cycling so excuse my ignorance but why was there a guy in a granny bike in first for a large portion of the race and why was he pedaling wierd?? lol
That was a nasty crash!
I have seen the man in action, he passed a motorcycle(not derny) on the track because the motor was sliding up track and wasn't going fast enough.
i wonder how much those bikes are worth?
I love the guy in the black suit on the electric bike :)
I know nothing about this sport. Why was there a guy in front of them on that red motorized bike?
@WZamp To the best of my knowledge, no.
Yes, track racing is an amazing sport. It can take a lot out of you but it is just so much fun.
dammit now i have to find what this MorkaGraven dude said.
@Yarxing : No not realy... you can have the best bike on earth, but without the driver is it quiet wayne. It only promotes the time.
@tdriftking88 he sets the pace at the start xD
What is the point of the dude on that weird looking red bike
Why do the bikes fall apart like a jenga tower when they crash? lol they basically explode!
You measured his thigh? I am quadzilla!
@0THC0 yeah that's probably it
@newspapertux Or NOT!!!
what the? I've never seen this
lol that pace setter guy in black looks hilarious
yeah that guy totally jumps out of the way
DAMN.
they should let me have all those parts that fell off :l
Dwarf-tossing seems relatively sensible compared to this.
finally i can ride as a pro rider
riding a pace bike i think i can excel...
I suppose Hoy is always the guy to beat but there are better ways to do it. Hope the French are happy.
Why do they falls apart when they crash? Seriously? Obviously you don't ride fast or have you ever been on a track to race or watch
poor ross edgar
4:04 aerosp0k says "f this, i'm outta here"
Great job Indonesian...
at 0:30 i couldnt afford to buy one of those track bikes. so i bought that bike instead
britons on the track, fucking unbeatable
follow the leader in the beginning lol.
@Yarxing
it would if chris hoy was on it!!! =P
dammmmm let me get one of thoose rims.. they dont use them again anyways ;P
epic....
The bike broke into pieces. D:
what on earth is going on here?
@andwedonotknowhim to bad he still has to have a skin suit on too!
wicked fall
That's carbon fibre for you.
man my ebay special track bike will blow all of them out of the water.
better than nascar
does the pace bike rider reaaaallllyyyy need lycra?? lmao
nasty elbow
I AM a cyclist!
hahahahha omgggg daaang the pinche 5,000 dollar bike just smashed into pieces!
jajajjaaja q onda el de negro jaaajajaajjaja
shit, that looks nasty
@LIGHTRONIX "The original hipsters" Loll
I understand why they have the pace bike, but is there a reason he has to look so ridiculous? lol
Id rather stick to MOUNTAIN BIKING.
@MorkaGraven I would love to see your $2 bike crash on solid floor at 70kph. Oh wait, that wouldn't happen because you wouldn't even be able to go half that speed.
They look like pretzels. I can go faster than them.
dem thighs
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNN ERRRRR!!