Men's Sprint Final | Harrie Lavreysen is special!🇳🇱 | Round Four London | UCI Track Champions League

Harrie Lavreysen powered his way to snatch the win right on the line in the Men's Sprint Final.
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[@SpaghettiPatrol]

yo dogg don't give away the race in the video title

[@BartAndrzejewski]

My descending speeds right here on flat. Astonishing

[@jpvdw1961]

Chapeau Harrie

[@ILTOMBA]

Lavreysen presses 440kg....per leg!

[@chuckhunter77]

So the point is to go as slow as you can on the 1st lap and then as fast as you can on the 2nd? I don't understand this discipline.

[@claudiotorrentera506]

They use massive gears, so to speed up on that you need a huge effort that can only be sustained for so long (usually around 200mts full power) . They test each other not to do the effort to early, but also don’t wanna be left behind. Standing is a way of getting the other rider in front so you can predict his moves

[@chuckhunter77]

@@claudiotorrentera506 I think I understand now. Thanks!

[@BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele]

Plus, the aero benefit of being behind until the last moment possible, at that speeds, is MASSIVE

[@LausanneHiker]

It is very much about aerodynamics as well. You see similar strategies in Formula 1 and motor races. The trailing bicycle gets the tow if he stays close to the bike ahead with the good orientation, then, he easily reaches faster speeds by spending less energy. Then, as he can achieve faster speeds easier, he can save his energy and overtake in the last lap. But, it is not just about trailing, it is about being smart in the race, considering all these details and utilising your energy. If you start the sprint too early and take the early lead, then, your competitor will just stay behind you, in the air hole you create, and will reach the same speed as you by spending much less energy, then, he will be less tired in the last lap, when everything matters. Of course, it is not too simple as this, it is full of tactics and details, which makes it very enjoyable to watch.