92 days and counting.

Around they go into the back stretch!

Kirin is a brand of Japanese beer, Keirin is a form of bicycle racing originating in Japan, a velodrome is an oval track built for bicycle racing, a track bike (a.k.a. fixed gear and "fixie") is a bicycle with only one gear directly connected to the hub. In Keirin racing, the racers line up at the gate behind the pacer, ride two and a half laps around the track before a bell is rung signaling the beginning of the sprint. The sprint lasts for a little more than a lap, which takes less than 30 seconds. This type of racing became an Olympic event in 2000.

Korean citizens are allowed to gamble in two types of venues (that I'm aware of); the horse track and the velodrome. Conceptually, betting at Kierin racing is very similar to betting at horse racing. The difference is; in horse racing the bet is placed mostly on the ability of the horse, in Keirin racing the bet is placed on the ability of the rider. To reduce unfair advantages, Keirin racers must be certified themselves, as well as choose their bikes and components from an approved list. For this reason, the bikes appear very simple and are comprised mostly of steel.