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KEIRIN Logomark. Keirin (競輪 / ケイリン, ) [1] – literally "racing cycle" – 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.
The Men's keirin competition at the 2024 UCI Track Cycling World Championships was held on 17 October 2024. [1] [2] Results. First round.
The UCI Track Cycling World Championships – Men's keirin is the world championship Keirin event held annually at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships. It was first held at the 1980 championships in Besançon , France.
The Men's keirin competition at the 2023 UCI Track Cycling World Championships was held on 8 and 9 August 2023. [1] [2] [3] Results. First round.
The men's keirin competition at the 2024 UEC European Track Championships was held on 14 January 2024. [1] [2] Results. First round.
The Keirin final was won by Jason Kenny in what would be his last race, riding in position one behind the derny, and taking advantage of the nervous Matthew Glaetzer in second wheel to create a gap of a few bike lengths over the field as the derny prepared to pull off. As Glaetzer held the field up very marginally with his attention on the ...
Keirin races involve up to 7 cyclists each (though the 2020 format has no races with more than 6). The cyclists follow a pace motorcycle for 3 laps (750 m); the motorcycle then pulls away and the cyclists race for another 3 laps.
The UCI Track Cycling World Championships – Women's keirin is the women's world championship keirin event held annually at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships. It was first held at the 2002 championships in Copenhagen, Denmark. As of 2019, Anna Meares from Australia and Kristina Vogel from Germany share the most titles, with three each.