 Last additions - Ogaki Keirin Cycling Stadium 大垣競輪場 |
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Two cyclists apparently collided and took a spill.Feb 15, 2009
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Cyclists hauled away.Feb 15, 2009
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The fallen cyclists are taken away by stretcher. The first bicycle race I see in Japan occurs with two riders taking a fall. How dramatic.Feb 15, 2009
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On the bank.Feb 15, 2009
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I once rode on a similar bicycle racetrack and those banks are very steep and scary. If you fall, you will tumble downward for sure.Feb 15, 2009
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In the middle is a small pond and a Japanese-style bridge.Feb 15, 2009
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Starting line. On a race day, a series of races are held from morning to late afternoon.Feb 15, 2009
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Panoramic view of the Ogaki Cycling Stadium bicycle racetrack as seen from the free seating section.Feb 15, 2009
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And they're off.Feb 15, 2009
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Betting ticket counters inside the cycling stadium.Feb 15, 2009
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Starting line. The entire track is ringed by a fence, making it difficult to shoot close-ups of the racers.Feb 15, 2009
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There are three classes of spectator seats. At the bottom is open-air seating. Pay 500 yen for the glass-enclosed seating above, and a higher fee for suite rooms higher up.Feb 15, 2009
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Outside the Ogaki cycling stadium which was first built in 1952. On race days, free shuttle buses run often between Ogaki Station and the stadium. It takes 10 min.Feb 15, 2009
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Ogaki has a city-operated bicycle racetrack called the Ogaki Keirinjo or Ogaki Cycling Stadium. This is the entrance. Admission is 100 yen. 大垣競輪場Feb 15, 2009
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Jan 19, 2009
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Eki-dori shopping streetJan 19, 2009
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Basic layout of the city center. Ogaki Station is on the upper right. Canals used to be the castle moat.Jan 19, 2009
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Near JR Ogaki StationJan 19, 2009
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Ogaki manhole, Gifu Pref.Jan 19, 2009
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JR Ogaki StationJan 19, 2009
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