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DERNEY [1 record]

Record 1 2015-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
  • Cycling
DEF

A lightweight powered bicycle having a maximum speed of 80 km/h, and outstanding acceleration and handling stability.

CONT

Every track has either a derney (most commonly found in Europe) or a small motorcycle.

OBS

The pacing motorcycle used in Keirin races.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Motos et motoneiges
  • Cyclisme
OBS

Motocyclette de régulation de l'allure utilisée pour les épreuves de Keirin.

Key term(s)
  • derny

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Motocicletas y motos de nieve
  • Ciclismo
OBS

Motocicleta que marca la velocidad inicial en las carreras de Keirin.

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