Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area - Need help getting on track in Japan!

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Baby Puke
09-11-08, 07:09 PM
Hi People,

I recently moved to Japan, I'm an ex-roadracer, and I've been seduced into buying a track bike. Sounds wonderful, yes, but now I am coming up against a brick wall trying to get said track bike on a track. Anyone have any tips for me? I've never been on a track, but I'm way keen to give it a shot, and I'd love to take advantages of the many beautiful keirin stadiums in the area.

I'm in the greater Tokyo area.

Thanks all!

queerpunk
09-12-08, 06:17 AM
PM bf user Tomity. He refers to himself as "Keirin Ambassador." He is a keirin racer and may be willing to show other riders around.
Baby Puke
09-12-08, 08:42 AM
Thanks, Queerpunk, I will do just that! Much appreciated

dutret
09-12-08, 02:18 PM
my understanding is that the keirin tracks are only open to amateurs very rarely

If you look further down this page I think tomitys thread lists amateur tracks
Baby Puke
09-14-08, 02:21 AM
Thanks all, Tomity hooked me up with the necessary info! My local stadium has bi-monthly open traning and practice race days, and I would suspect this is general at most keirin-jo's.

If anyone is in a similar situation and has questions, hit me. Though going straight to Tomity is what worked for me.

Thanks again.
-dave