Why is it so hard to get started in track cycling? #shorts

What kind of competition is this that makes athletes grimace in pain the moment they start? Their faces twisted in agony. This young man is no different. His muscles are tense. Sweat bursts out instantly. And just getting the wheels to start turning has already drained all his energy. This is the true allure of track cycling. Unlike the regular bicycles we ride in daily life, track bikes are built with extreme gear ratios. Simply put, every time the pedals make one rotation, the rear wheel spins wildly several times. It’s like trying to start a manual car in the highest gear. Completely insane. What’s even more brutal is that the flywheel is fixed with no option to change gears. That means every single start is a full-on challenge to the limits of human endurance. However, once this speed machine truly gets going, its explosive power is astonishing. It can reach speeds of up to 75 km per hour, easily on par with cars racing down city streets. To handle this, cyclists must have legs of steel. Just by looking at the sculpted definition of their muscles, one can deeply appreciate the raw power and beauty of this sport.