Noun
keirin (countable and uncountable, plural keirins)
(cycle racing) A form of track cycling originating in Japan, where riders must initially race behind a motorised pace-setter, the derny.
All new keirin graduates begin their careers with an A3 rank and work their way up by competing in keirin events. Source: Internet
At the sound of the gun, the cyclists leave their starting blocks and attempt to gain position behind the pacer, a keirin bicyclist wearing purple with orange stripes. Source: Internet
Katsuaki Matsumoto (born 1928) is the all-time professional keirin athlete with the most wins - 1341 - over his career (he retired in 1981 at the age of 53). Source: Internet
Another prestigious event on the annual keirin racing calendar is the GI Japan Championship. Source: Internet
Competition keirin races are often conducted over several rounds with one final. Source: Internet
NJS-approved equipment is not required for keirin races outside Japan. Source: Internet