Keirin
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Keirin – "racing track" – is a form of motor-paced cycle racing in which track cyclists sprint for victory following a speed-controlled start behind a motorised or non-motorised pacer. It was develope
Keirin in Colwood, British Columbia, July 2006
The entrance and grandstand at the Iwaki-Taira Velodrome in Iwaki, Fukushima
Start of a race at Tachikawa Velodrome in Tokyo. Riders start from the blocks and pace up to speed behind the pacer, wearing purple and orange. A referee observes the start in the tower to the right.
During a race at Ōmiya Velodrome in Saitama, the nine racers form a line behind the pacer as they go around a corner.
Motor-paced racing
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Motor-paced racing and motor-paced cycling refer to cycling behind a pacer in a car or more usually on a motorcycle. The cyclist follows as close as they can to benefit from the slipstream of their pa
Keirin
…Keirin (競輪 / ケイリン; ) – "racing track" – is a form of motor-paced cycle racing in which track cyclists sprint for victory following a speed-controlled start behind a motorised or non-motorised pacer. It was developed in Japan…
Motor-paced racing, Berlin-Weißensee, 1958
Florian Fernow (stayer) with pacer Peter Bäuerlein at the 2013 European Championships
Derny publicity material
Derny Taon 125, 1955/1956