From: <RaleighPro531@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 07:01:53 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Keirin Racing
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In a message dated 1/16/2002 5:45:22 AM Eastern Standard Time,
tanoda@d1.dion.ne.jp writes:
> 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.
>
I learned something new, I had the impression these were indoor tracks was
surprised to see snow in the first picture.
http://www.fixedgearfever.com/JapaneseKeirin.htm (Thanks David !)
To try to keep this on topic:
When did Keirin racing start? A Japanese sport only? Maybe in Taiwan too;
given the bike industry there?
Anyone ever stumble across a collector's web site for old Keirin bikes?
I get the impression that these are stoutly built bikes and maybe not overly
artistic which is more to my tastes anyway.