<P> Keirin ( 競輪 / ケイリン , ( keːɾiɴ ) ) -- literally `` competition ring '' -- 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 . </P>
<P> Keirin ( 競輪 / ケイリン , ( keːɾiɴ ) ) -- literally `` competition ring '' -- 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 . </P>
what is the point of the keirin bike race
what is the point of the keirin bike race
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
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