On January 15, 2011, Red Bull introduced the world’s smallest velodrome to the UK fixed gear scene, presenting The Red Bull Mini Drome to York Hall in London’s East End.
In a UK first, Red Bull created the world’s smallest velodrome to challenge fixed gear riders from across the capital. Qualifying started at 3pm and opened to over 100 competitors in a single timed race. Riders were timed using the Velotrack Timing System. The 32 fastest riders who qualified across the 10 laps progressed through the competition to the finals, which was a single pursuit race format.
The Results:
Red Bull Mini Drome – results
1st) #51 Chris Akrigg
Total Time: 0:35.473
Fastest Lap: 0:03,232
Max. Speed: 22.51mph
2nd) #102 Christian Vollmer
Total Time: 0:40,200
Fastest Lap: 0:03,788
Max. Speed: 18.90mph
3rd) #31 Matthieu Trinquartt
Total Time: 0:43,010
Fastest Lap: 0:04,106
Max. Speed: 17.44mph
4th) #92. Ady Ridley
Total Time: 0:45,521
Fastest Lap: 0:04,345
Max. Speed: 16.47mph
What a cool idea! Red Bull knows how to up the ante and find new ways to provide unique bike-related events. So hilarious watching the single pursuit and the guy laughing as he gets run over by his pursuer.