Individual Pursuit

Winning by passing is determined by the position of the competitors' crank axles.

Two competitors start equidistant from one another, and the winner is the one who catches the other, or as is more likely, the one with the fastest time.


Start Pistol Signal Race Development

A starting block is used, and racers begin at the inner edge of the track. A pistol is fired once to notify racers that either they have been passed or the race has otherwise finished. A rider continually marks the pace of the competitor riding a half lap away, thereby judging the distance between them so that he/she can control their own pace.

Passing Rider Winning by Passing Passed Rider

Up to the quarterfinals, the passing rider continues the remaining designated race distance in order to measure their finish time. Passing is determined when the crank shaft of one rider passes that of the other rider. After the quarterfinals, a passed rider stops when the pistol sounds because average speed is calculated based on the time of a half lap. A passed rider is disqualified and stops riding in the race.
Distinctive Characteristics of Track Racing Bicycles for 4 km Individual Pursuit

Uses a softer frame so that the legs do not tire out even at long distances and has a funny shape with a DH bar.

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Start	Pistol Signal	Race Development
A starting block is used, and racers begin at the inner edge of the track.	A pistol is fired once to notify racers that either they have been passed or the race has otherwise finished.	A rider continually marks the pace of the competitor riding a half lap away, thereby judging the distance between them so that he/she can control their own pace.
Passing Rider	Winning by Passing	Passed Rider
Up to the quarterfinals, the passing rider continues the remaining designated race distance in order to measure their finish time.	Passing is determined when the crank shaft of one rider passes that of the other rider. After the quarterfinals, a passed rider stops when the pistol sounds because average speed is calculated based on the time of a half lap.	A passed rider is disqualified and stops riding in the race.

Distinctive Characteristics of Track Racing Bicycles for 4 km Individual Pursuit
	Uses a softer frame so that the legs do not tire out even at long distances and has a funny shape with a DH bar.