Why are there no 100 yard dash professional sprint bikers ?
06-27-22, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Jax Rhapsody
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06-27-22, 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
I seem to recall there's some form of 'sprint' in track cycling which usually ends up being as exciting as watching paint dry. There are two riders and they both end up track standing up at the top of the banking, waiting for the other rider to get bored and go for it, so they can grab their wheel and slingshot around them to win. So, mostly they do nothing for a long time.
06-27-22, 04:44 AM
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That Velodrome thing only has 2 people. I talking a proper race. 100 yard dash like Olympic sprinters lined up 8 in a row.
06-27-22, 05:23 AM
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This bike would be good for a 100 yard sprint.
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
This bike would be good for a 100 yard sprint.
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06-27-22, 08:06 AM
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Because the idea/concept is utterly, completely uninteresting to anyone ... other than (apparently) the op.
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
This bike would be good for a 100 yard sprint.
06-27-22, 08:10 AM
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Look up Keirin, a mostly Asian track racing discipline. Motor paced for a few laps then an all-out full(?) contact race for the finish. Commonly promoted as a betting sport in Asia.
No there is no bike race identical to the 100m dash, and why would there be? Are there 21 day stage races around France for runners? Of course not, because that would also be stupid.
No there is no bike race identical to the 100m dash, and why would there be? Are there 21 day stage races around France for runners? Of course not, because that would also be stupid.
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06-27-22, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by asgelle
You clearly are ignorant of current track racing. Perhaps you should acquaint yourself with the modern state of affairs before venturing an opinion.
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06-27-22, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by CheGiantForLife
That Velodrome thing only has 2 people. I talking a proper race. 100 yard dash like Olympic sprinters lined up 8 in a row.
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