Re: [CR]Keirin Racing

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From: "Takao Noda" <tanoda@d1.dion.ne.jp>
To: "Classic Bike List" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <200201160257.g0G2vaq10044@winery.garlic.com> <3C44F4F0.3070008@worrall.co.nz>
Subject: Re: [CR]Keirin Racing
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 19:40:59 +0900


I am afraid that you don't see the Keirin racers vary nice-looking. It is partly because they have to wear protectors of shoulders and chest under the jersey. The Keirin tracks are paved with concrete.
                     Takao Noda
            Hachioji Tokyo Japan


----- Original Message -----
From: David Benson
To: siverson@garlic.com
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: [CR]Keirin Racing



> There are a few pictures on
> http://www.fixedgearfever.com/JapaneseKeirin.htm
>
> The bikes are basic- lugged steel frames, 36 spoke wheels. Equipment
> selection is largely determined by the NJS regulations, which ensure
> that a rider cannot get an unfair advantage from superior equipment, and
> also a reasonable degree of mechanical reliability- hence the
> requirement for two-bolt seatposts.
> The format of the races is pretty similar to Keirin races everywhere,
> except that the pacer is a cyclist, not a motorcycle as is commonly used
> outside Japan. The racers must not pass the pacer until he swings off
> the track, around 600m from the finish.
> DB
> Ak, NZ
>
> siverson@garlic.com wrote:
>
> >There was a post in about "Keirin approved" Campy parts recently which
> >brings up a question: What distinguishes the sport of Keirin racing
> >from other types of track racing. Also, how do the bikes and other
> >equipment differ from conventional track racing items?
> >
> >Lastly, my son is going to Japan as an exchange student soon. In what
> >cities are the Keirin tracks located. I might ask him to attend a race
> >and take some photos.
> >
> >Thanks
> >Erik Siverson
> >Gilroy Cal.