There's nothing quite like the Keirin! What a spectacle 💪 📹 Eurosport | Global Cycling Network

Billions of Yen are bet on bicycle races every year in Japan. Think about horse racing but riders on bikes instead. From Wikipedia- "Keirin (競輪 / ケイリン, [keːɾiɴ])[1] – literally "racing bicycle" – is a form of motor-paced cycle racing in which track cyclists sprint for victory following a speed-controlled start behind a motorized or non-motorized pacer. It was developed in Japan around 1948 for gambling purposes and became an official event at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia." #KEIRIN #tra

Here are 5 things you might not know about Keirin racing! It's hardcore btw 💪 Want to see what all the fuss is about? Keirin is coming to London at next month's World Cycling Revival! | Cycling Pulse

A look at the different incarnations of Keirin cycling with Australia's Shane Perkins. | World Sport

It's a slow build but when the Keirin explodes into life it's a truly special spectacle! 💪🔥 Who else loves Keirin racing? 📹 @Eurosport | Global Cycling Network

The Keirin is another favourite Six Day race - is it the tactical manoeuvring? The aggressive sprinting? Or is it that we simply love the fella on the derny? | Six Day Cycling

Round and round we go 💪 📷: PBH Keirin | Cycling Pulse

Professional Keirin rider Tomohiro Fukaya training at 70 km/h 🔥 | Cycling Pulse