Keirin: Speed Racers - Watch Japan's Track Cycling Phenomenon

[@user-uh6lm5wv6n]

Love the clean lines of steel track bikes. Exquisite looking things.

[@Nico-lw5ol]

I think they are definitely more ugly than modern road bikes

[@mcbusinessmonkey]

Me too. I used to race road on my single speed track bike. Very light. And twitchy. Actually came third in the state championship on it.

[@vaibhavsawant6640]

This video makes my heart dark...... something's with the video

[@Xeniumnebula]

U should see my mountain bike 😈

[@Xeniumnebula]

@@vaibhavsawant6640 i think a money laundering sport

[@ThisFlat]

I love riding bikes. They're great exercise and it makes me feel great about actually going somewhere.

[@monicalopez8634]

All i know is that Japan makes THE BEST track bikes! It would be an honor just to ride one❤️❤️

[@erlanggaprasetyo3541]

It's not. Keirin bikes are very high quality, but would have disadvantages against modern track bikes.

[@MSM5500]

@@erlanggaprasetyo3541 _"would have disadvantages against modern track bikes"_ No, they won't. In hands of 99% people a bike makes no difference. All the "disadvantages" are nothing but made up problems that come from the fundamental irrational nature of a human being.

[@soukietron]

2:48 look where the bike is. The bike has its own gurney. Awesome.

[@TheMennoXD]

No it doesn't. Optical illusion.

[@batira]

There's a significant mistake in the subtitles at 4:09. Subtitles say "seven billion Yen alone per year", however, the original says "seven billion Euros per year". One Euro is 116 Yen currently, so that's a huge difference.

[@nikolapappbulatovic]

no, "seven billion eulos per year"

[@paullacey2999]

Absolutely Fascinating!A window into another world.Much Respect.

[@TheLukebike]

Smokin marlboros pre-race?

[@1777DK]

Bet there is some strict rule about not smoking during, so really he have no choice.

[@andrerainha2533]

Its for have more gas

[@mcbusinessmonkey]

Nicotine is a vasodilator. Those guys with the ciggies are actually drug cheats.

[@ihitballandballgoes1516]

@@mcbusinessmonkey Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor. They are cheating themselves

[@mcbusinessmonkey]

@@ihitballandballgoes1516 Short term vasodilator. Long term vasoconstrictor. Gary Sutton (a non smoker) lit a ciggie a smoked it before winning the 50km points race at the World Track Championship 1980. championship.

[@scottscott4674]

Fascinating analysis and insights from the pros. Thank you.

[@BenBen5501]

That "MUZAK" in the background at the end of Tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree cracked me up. It was all sport and danger up to that point then it was LOL!

[@peterwackel997]

although i do not like the idea of making a profit bet thing out of it, i do like the overall spirit of it.. these guys going to school together, practising together when the sun comes up, having their morning ceremonies etc.. its this special far east spirit which tempts me. hardworking, peaceful, unity of body and soul, ... sometimes it makes me sad not to live there

[@st3ppenwolf]

High suicide rates, closed off society, I don't think it's that great tbh

[@splicecentral9079]

Keirin saved Japan out of financial ruin post ww2. It served and still serves its purpose.

[@peterwackel997]

@@splicecentral9079 okay, thats new to me!

[@xXDESTINYMBXx]

@@st3ppenwolf no school shootings, good education, good public transport .... Can't have everything.

[@st3ppenwolf]

@@xXDESTINYMBXx That's my point

[@billiam911]

Very nicely filmed! Good job

[@Me-eb3wv]

The sing at the end is so catchy

[@swi10]

Superb mini documentation. Thx

[@alifmal8879]

They change the horse with human..quite profit tho..create a job..and they do it with lot of dicipline and respect towards their teacher

[@deadstump4970]

I think there are more jobs in horse racing. Upkeep on a horse is a lot of work.

[@stevestewart-sturges2159]

Nelson Vails apparently went over after his sprinting career was finished and cleaned up in the keirin.....

[@polthomaskeeley7860]

I can't remember exactly why the Keirin riders wear those wooden clogs (00:47) with a single raised heel in the centre of the sole. I'm assuming it's a core stability aid when balancing on them. Apologies if I'm way off.

[@adityasp6276]

Everything is about perfection in Japan. Respect.

[@OthersOrSomething]

2:47 Love that the bike is gently placed atop a gurney while the rider is still lying on the track lol

[@kulasoy7676]

They took a lot of care for the bike rather than the cyclist lol

[@DittoAdjie]

@@kulasoy7676 a single bike can costs $2000 just for the frame...

[@kulasoy7676]

@@DittoAdjie i know lol

[@kulasoy7676]

@@DittoAdjie it is a NJS keirin track frame

[@adamlaghzaoui1037]

Like a football in Europe, the gambling money is in the third division, not in Barça vs. Bayern.

[@meilmontigny9201]

Everything in Japan is different. That's what I call a culture shock.

[@TheStringBndr]

Does he drop a pack of cigs at 0:33 ?

[@relentlessmotion]

maybe..

[@nihonbunka]

***** Malborough menthol.

[@anieste]

Ali Sheikh yeah the guy drops a pack of Marlboro Menthols on the ground next to himself. Seems counter intuitive to a sportsman philosophy. An odd action to say the least!

[@bca-biciclindcuaxel7527]

Video looks very old, could be more than 30 years ago . 30 Years ago , many were smoking.

[@alexh5894]

@@bca-biciclindcuaxel7527 video probably looks old because the bikes havent changed.

[@pabloelzein7214]

If Japan has this type of cycling as something important, even with schools, why usually we dont see them on the track cycling championship or the olympics?

[@raymondmenz522]

They dont get paid at the Olympics. So they loose money.

[@allgoo1964]

Pablo Elzein says: "Why usually we don't see them on the track...." == Google, "Koichi Nakano" He was the UCI sprint world champion for 10 straight years.

[@Oathar]

lose*

[@Kilaka007]

Successful Keiren racers in Japan get salaries of a few million dollars already. They have to leave Japan for quite a while to earn points to compete in Worlds or whatever so that would be a big financial sacrifice. Even medium riders earn six figures.

[@SeanBenward]

A few of the people at my gym, including a female are pro Keirin racers. I thought they were a team, by the way they train together. I was surprised to find out that they have the potential to compete against one another and were not team members at all. Another cool observation is the way the experienced athletes take under their wing and train the younger, newer riders. I am looking forward to the opportunity to see a race live. Might even attempt a wager.

[@cedmo7857]

wager these nuts to your chin

[@chaibulakul3181]

Super cool and a great inspiration too. Can I show this in my cycling gathering event to promote cycling and save earth?

[@MrObamaface]

Yes you can

[@Mike_Jones1980]

There has got to be manga about this out there.

[@hidekil.umemura3548]

about keirin races? idk, but about road bike races? yes and it's called yowamushi pedal

[@hidekil.umemura3548]

I just googled it there actually is a manga about keirin races and it's called keirin king zero

[@alilinares900]

IMPRESIONANTE la disciplina del pueblo japonés en todas las áreas.

[@tomjackson5815]

So cool, I had a track license in the uscf but mainly regular racing. But one thing never changes, crashes.

[@silverbackanimal7215]

I just learned something brand new , it’s like horse racing to Australia

[@gibson4ever28]

great video! Liked the overall style of it a lot

[@MrRyuzaki91]

I love this!

[@bernardvantonder7291]

Amazing work! Thanks!

[@ntedrain]

does anyone know what he's shouting at 1:47?

[@jps200010]

ntedrain he shouts I m gonna slap that ass

[@jacobephraimpacquing4814]

Anybody else notice the speed somewhere 0:56

[@georgegilles9008]

Spectacular video.

[@itaynoy4042]

"They don't crash". Crashes immediately after the race starts

[@Sills71]

Imagine... a cycling sport where the bike does not matter. No carbon fiber... no "aero" anything... just HUMAN sport.

[@thiagobartolo]

Any explanation on the shape of the helmets and protection they use??

[@ButterfaceGMusicSlump]

0:33 glad I'm not the only idiot that loves cycling and is a smoker... :/

[@ST-kr7hz]

What I would give to get my hands on one of those anchors or bridgestones...drool.

[@jonathanbrown2485]

Bit late here but do a quick google search for NJS export. They sell used and sometimes new NJS approved parts. Not too much of a price tag either surprisingly.

[@darkslider802]

I have a bridgestone rb1 :)

[@assortedexorcist2645]

3 reason that i want to go japan 1 girls 2 jdm cars 3 njs bikes

[@vajrakilaya]

When Samurais get on bikes

[@keithrjackson]

EPIC!

[@racenunez6612]

Excellent

[@MohammadaAprilianto]

where is onoda?

[@SXMIX666]

LOL

[@chawanatn]

No mountain, no Onoda.

[@user-wq8km5hj2k]

onoda isnt a track cyclist but i get your point lol

[@cyka4075]

Not this discipline

[@x-reixn-hvyx-4839]

That skinny ass legs wont be able to sprint for shit 🤣 his big teammate maybe

[@cliffcox7643]

It's absolutely fascinating, and a glimpse into their culture. BUT, how do they determine who wins? As they guy said at the end, if the strongest aways wins, this is NOT gambling.

[@pedrao420]

it is a race bro. you cross the line first you win. but as he says not the strongets rider that win all the time cuz they allow "fights" during races. on normal track races you cant headbutt ar use elbows and bike movements to make your oponent crash.

[@Lightshayde]

@@pedrao420 No this is not true. They use strategy to fight not headbutts or elbows. If you crash it is your fault. It is honorable even if it is risky.

[@nicolasgonzales6584]

Que hermosas Fixie🥰

[@jordanclark7053]

Japan's NASCAR

[@RENEDU2]

any1 know the tune at the very end? ^^

[@outcastgoon]

Anyone who loves junkyard hunting for frames here any frames an aero one or for city lifestyle ones or even track? I would love to talk with you

[@mikenordo]

Man, good legs on Japanese.

[@PeerasakC]

Dope👍🏼

[@joshrandal6982]

Reminds me of municipal public works. Lots of guys riding and walking around doing nothing. But it creates jobs so all in all it’s a good thing.

[@VuLE-ot3ex]

Throws his packet of ciggies on the floor to prepare for the race 😃

[@leduch]

ride fast die last ! merci njoylife

[@alejandroarino5766]

de que tamaño es ese velodromo?

[@erickcordero1688]

Que medida son esas llantas?

[@silverbackanimal7215]

Would love to have a go , my odds 5000:1 but maybe they all get flat tyres and crash lol 😂

[@tylerturner5985]

They would probably still win knowing your luck

[@sandykaramoy7284]

DOPE

[@leonel4062]

...？頭を打って戦っているこれは青で緑の色はクレイジーだハ😏頭を戦う

[@Torpengpogi]

this is similar to our Jai-Alai games in Manila long time ago, but after Marcos time, no more Jai-Alai, sports/gambling in one.....................

[@SeanBenward]

Do the star shorts represent anything?

[@UserName-jm8yw]

Yes; stars on a red background = S Class (highest) and stars on a green background is A Class.

[@louietuazon8003]

I want a panasonic bike,

[@suvrabhattacharjee9366]

Can a gaijin can enter the keirin school and part take in this compittion

[@maryjane3189]

Suvra Bhattacharjee You need to pass the exam. 1km is within 1 minute and 10 seconds, and 200m is within 11 seconds. I also wish I could speak Japanese. There is also a method for overseas athletes to participate in basic bicycle races by means of short-term registration. I'm sorry for my poor English.

[@suvrabhattacharjee9366]

@@maryjane3189 arigatou .. for this info .I love cycling also Japan . If someday I'm able to reach I try out some of my Nihon wishes . No no it's ok . Besides English my 2nd language oh wait it's 3rd . Lol

[@uprisinggaming3386]

windbreaker brought me here

[@stephenimsong3462]

Only the Japanese can smoke a pack of cigarettes and still have those thighs to win races

[@PInk77W1]

I rode my bicycle across China. I stopped at a pro shop to get some repairs. The workers were offering me cigarettes

[@brucewayne3141]

They can't use clipless pedals? WTF

[@mariomoreno9954]

3:43 anticipating COVID 19?

[@iyesusrastafari2401]

2024 es amazing

[@davestambaugh7282]

No clincher tires here.

[@Gonthor1000]

They would not stand a chance against Grégory Baugé or Chris Hoy

[@ikertejedor5965]

3:45 wtf coronavirus

[@borano2031]

From 2011... Rgr

[@ikertejedor5965]

@@borano2031 they knew the corona

[@borano2031]

@@ikertejedor5965 Clever ones... Rgr

[@user-wq8km5hj2k]

then peter sagan joins in...

[@pedrao420]

this is not consider a pure sport yet fucking WWE is.

[@MrPijus123]

Am I seeing something wrong or do all these guys look like someone took a sprinter's lower body and hot glued it to your average joe

[@kc3718]

track sprinters are generally a lot heavier than road men, the weight is not an impediment and can be an advantage with momentum and aerodynamics aswell as power production. Sumo is powerful and explosive remember, not everyone sees with modern western eyes...there are other ways.

[@ivoiliev3957]

Also they wear a ton of padding that makes their upper bodies appear bulkier

[@dikarefriadi2191]

your bike is ersi 27 wheel , lik me vroh ! hahaha

[@SidneyCritic]

I was wondering why the riders looked fat. Seams like because it's for gambling they don't have to win, but produce unpredictable results. How do you regulate it so no one gets too fit.

[@discoantistaat]

SidneyCritic ComedyHound they wear protectors under their suits

[@sixx0009]

Because they can continue even if they are middle age. Racers in their 50s are not so rare.

[@Milutinovich]

Did he just say that they cheat about gambling??

[@JustAnotherDayToday]

Why don't these guys road race professionally? I mean they could give the pro peloton a run for their money?

[@Penalist]

+hiaruga These guys are pros: Full time track sprinters, which comprises a discipline entirely different from typical road racing, if that is what you are referring to.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

These guys make a lot of money so there isn't as much incentive to transition out when you're already in. The best ones can earn millions and even low ranked amateurs can pull in more money than being a domestic rider on a pro tour team. And if you had the aptitude to do road racing you'd head in that direction to begin with anyway. These guys here are much more focused on explosive strength, while road races (even "sprinters") devote nearly all their time to endurance slow-twitch training because you'd never survive a 5 hour ride, let alone have any punch at the line even if you made it if you don't train purposely for it.

[@rodrigoaguilar6781]

Track is different than road.

[@kyro2523]

They be looking like among us

[@seanjamesjawns108]

Can a American be a rider?

[@mediaterhebat2666]

sell the game..win money..easy

[@wilsonnss6329]

like horse racing

[@Kenneth-fg4tc]

Jesus Christ is coming soon i want you to repent of your sins and follow Jesus for you to be save give your life to your creator Jesus so you can make Heaven please stop doing bad things please.

[@skyovo8605]

Japan keirin. What is this.. speed 118 ? Realtalk. Japan keirin speed talk shit.

[@rahulraval7064]

India always welcome Japanese cycle..

[@ozz3790]

overrated... just replaced horses and greyhounds with these??? NO thank you :) just an excuse for gambling:)))))

[@Sanchellios]

WHY? WHY JAPAN IS SO BEAUTIFUL? WHY I WILL NEVER BE THERE?