2012-05-06 - Tokyo Fixed & Chipotle Present "The Hunt" - Fixed Gear Criterium Race

Cycle racing has evolved down certain paths for a reason. Riding on a fixed gear bike, without any brakes, is best suited to a velodrome where the course is free of corners and allows competitors to focus on the racing.

Riding on fixed gear bikes, without brakes on a course which, whilst it's flat, still has some sections where brakes are essential seems to me to be a retrograde step and, frankly, dangerous.

I'm sure if every rider was of similar ability, it wouldn't be a problem. However with a wide range of abilities in both fitness and group riding skills, I expect it's going to be hilarious.