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News from track racing: From chaos to the finish line sprint

Track racing is complicated and absurd for many mountain bikers because the riders always ride in circles. But now there's something entertaining from the Velodrome: a new discipline leads from the two-minute standstill attempt straight into the sprint. The video proves the entertainment value.

After the first starting shot, no one is allowed to cross the starting line, support themselves or stand with one foot on the ground for around three minutes. The riders are also "lured" to the front with cash. The tactic is not to stand on the start line too early and run the risk of having to stand off. At the same time, you should be at the front of the field in order to have a good starting position at the second starting shot for the one-lap sprint. Whoever completes the lap fastest wins the race. Complicated? Not at all, the video clip proves it.


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