Basic information for new betters

Are you new to K-Cycle racing? Let’s learn about it together

Let’s explore the fundamental information about K-Cycle racing to enjoy its unique thrill and charm.

K-Cycle racing is a sport that uses cycles to experience the excitement of speed. Its unpredictable outcomes make it even more exhilarating.
By learning basic information about K-Cycle racing, you can enjoy it even more.

Entry and Confirmation Testing Process for Fair Racing

To ensure fair competition, all riders enter the velodrome on Thursday and remain isolated from public contact until all races conclude on Sunday. Riders are subject to doping tests for banned substances both before and after participation.
During their stay, riders undergo health examinations conducted by professional medical staff to maintain peak performance. Their cycles are also inspected for compliance with regulations, proper assembly, and component condition. This comprehensive process is known as confirmation testing.
Once they pass these stringent evaluations, riders receive final approval to participate. Fans can enjoy K-cycle racing with confidence, knowing the sport adheres to strict and impartial standards.

Race Composition System

Races are organised with riders of similar abilities within the same grade. K-Cycle racing riders are categorised into detailed levels based on their skills: Special Grade (S), which consists of four groups; Excellence Grade (A), which consists of three groups; and Entry Grade (B), which consists of three groups.

Rider Grades

Riders’ grades are reviewed and adjusted every six months (for each half-year) based on race results. Grade changes occur with every cycle (S1 ↔ S2).

Special Promotion and Demotion

Special promotion occurs when a rider finishes 1st or 2nd in three consecutive races (including the final race), leading to advancement to a higher grade.
Special demotion occurs when a rider finishes 6th or 7th in two consecutive races, leading to a downgrade to a lower grade.

Rider Grade Classification Table

Rider Grade Classification Table: A table including classifications for S-grade(Special Grade), A-grade(Excellence Grade), and B-grade(Entry Grade) with their respective standards for grading
S-Grade (Special Grade)				A-Grade (Excellence Grade)			B-Grade (Entry Grade)
SS	S1	S2	S3	A1	A2	A3	B1	B2	B3

Rider Grade Classification Table: A table including classifications for S-grade, A-grade, and B-grade with their respective standards for grading
S-Grade (Special Grade)	SS
	S1
	S2
	S3
A-Grade (Excellence Grade)	A1
	A2
	A3
B-Grade (Entry Grade)	B1
	B2
	B3

Rider Uniform Guide

Uniforms are designed with specific colours and numbers for easy identification.
The race number and colour for participating riders are displayed on their jersey and helmet, while their grade is marked on their trousers. This system allows fans to follow the races with ease.

Uniform Colours and Numbers for Jerseys and Helmets

Uniform Colours and Numbers: 1 White, 2 Black, 3 Red, 4 Blue, 5 Yellow

Uniform Colours and Numbers: 6 Green, 7 Pink, 8 Orange, Lead Guide Black and white mosaic

Uniform Colours and Numbers: 1 White, 2 Black, 3 Red, 4 Blue, 5 Yellow, 6 Green, 7 Pink, 8 Orange, Lead Guide Black and white mosaic

Rider Grades Indicated by Uniform Trousers

Uniform Trousers Riders Grades Super Special Grade Rainbow pattern with star stripes, Special Grade Red background with star stripes, Excellence Grade Mint background with star stripes, Entry Grade White background with black star stripes

Race Points

Race points are key indicators used to evaluate the performance and skill level of riders.
Riders are awarded prize money based on their race points, which also determine participation in races according to their grade. While riders may compete within the same grade, the prize amounts differ depending on rank as well as the day of the race (Day 1, Day 2, or Day 3).
For instance, a rider who finishes first in a Day 1 race and then places in the finals on Day 3 will receive a significantly higher prize.
Consequently, race point are critically important for riders as they determine grades ranging from S to B.
However, while race point undeniably provide insight into a rider's strength, they should not be overestimated.
For example, a rider who frequently finishes in third or fourth place may have inflated scores compared to their true Ability. Conversely, a rider with inconsistent rankings—such as frequently finishing first or seventh—may have lower scores than their potential suggests. These factors must be considered carefully.

Calculation of Race Points

Race

For Day 1 and Day 2 races, each participant’s grade-specific standard score is used to determine an average score. This average represents the base score for fourth place. Scores for rankings higher than fourth place are calculated by adding 1 point to the average score for each higher rank. Conversely, scores for rankings below fourth place are calculated by subtracting 1 point from the average score for each lower rank.
For Day 3 races, scores are determined based on the average ranking points from the results of Day 1 and Day 2. The same calculation method as Day 1 and Day 2 is applied to determine ranking points on Day 3.

Grade-specific Standard Scores

Grade-specific standard score table: A table including grade-specific standard scores, including S-grade, A-grade, and B-grade riders
By Grade	S-Grade (Special Grade)				A-Grade (Excellence Grade)			B-Grade (Entry Grade)
By Grade	SS	S1	S2	S3	A1	A2	A3	B1	B2	B3
Standard Scores	102	100	98	96	94	92	90	88	86	84

Grade-specific standard score table: A table of grade-specific standard scores, including S-grade, A-grade, and B-grade Riders
Riders Grades	By Grade	Standard Scores
S-Grade (Special Grade)	SS	102
	S1	100
	S2	98
	S3	96
A-Grade (Excellence Grade)	A1	97
	A2	92
	A3	90
B-Grade (Entry Grade)	B1	88
	B2	86
	B3	84

Average Points

The average score is determined by calculating the mean of race points from races held in Gwangmyeong, Changwon, and Busan. The Gwangmyeong average score shown on the racecard refers to the average of the race points from the rider’s most recent three races in Gwangmyeong. Similarly, the overall average score represents the mean of the race points from the rider’s most recent three races in Gwangmyeong, Changwon, and Busan.

Winning Percentage

The winning percentage is calculated by dividing the number of first-place finishes by the total number of races entered, expressed as a percentage.

Formula: (Number of first-place finishes/Number of races entered) * 100%

Top Two Winning Percentage

The top two percentage is calculated by dividing the number of first- and second-place finishes by the total number of races entered, expressed as a percentage. It is also referred to as the placement rate.
A higher percentage indicates a greater likelihood of the participant finishing in first or second place. When purchasing race tickets, the win rate is often given more weight than the average finishing score.
In Exacta betting, where you need to select both the first and second place finishers, the first two percentage, which reflects a rider's past first and second-place finishes, serves as an important reference when purchasing your race tickets.

Formula: ((Number of first-place finishes + Number of second-place finishes)/Number of races entered) * 100%

Top Three Winning Percentage

The win rate is calculated by dividing the number of first-, second-, and third-place finishes by the total number of races entered, expressed as a percentage.
A higher percentage indicates a greater likelihood of the participant finishing in first, second, or third place. When purchasing race tickets, the win rate is often given more weight than the average finishing score.
In Trio betting, where you need to select the first, second, and third place finishers, the first three percentage, which reflects a rider’s past first-, second-, and third-place finishes, serves as an important reference when purchasing your race tickets.

Formula: ((Number of first-place finishes + Number of second-place finishes + Number of third-place finishes)/Number of races entered) * 100%

Gears

The gears is calculated by dividing the number of teeth on the larger gear (driven sprocket) attached to the inside of the pedal (gear crank) by the number of teeth on the smaller gear (drive sprocket) fixed to the rear wheel hub.
Depending on the combination of driven sprocket (45 to 55 teeth) and Drive sprocket (12 to 16 teeth), the rate can range from 2.75 to 3.93.
The most commonly used rate in races are 3.85, 3.92, and 3.93.

Driven sprocket and Drive sprocket

Riders select their gear ratio based on their leg strength, physical condition, and race-day factors such as weather. Once the selected ratio is registered before a race, it cannot be changed.

Photos of the large gears and small gears of a bicycle. The large gear refers to the larger gear attached to the pedals, while the small gear refers to the smaller gear attached to the front wheel of the bicycle.

Is a higher gear ratio better for racing? Gears in Races: Observing riders travelling in a line reveals that those using a higher gear ratio tend to have slower pedalling cadences compared to riders on lower gear ratios, even when travelling at the same speed.
This difference is due to the variations in the distance covered per pedal stroke depending on the gear ratio.

Higher gear ratios require more effort per pedal stroke. In contrast, lower gear ratios demand less force.
Assuming constant physical strength, using a higher gear ratio may take more time to reach a certain speed but offers the advantage of maintaining that speed over a longer period.
Conversely, using a lower gear ratio enables quicker acceleration to the same speed, but it is more challenging to sustain that speed over time.

Generally, riders adopt higher gear ratios either to mitigate fatigue or to execute short, powerful surges for strategic purposes.
As such, gear ratios should be considered in conjunction with the rider’s tactics, and extreme judgements such as “higher ratios should be avoided” or “standard ratios guarantee success.”

Types of bets

Types of bets in this game involve predicting race outcomes and placing bets accordingly. These include seven distinct types of bets, such as predicting first place, first and second places, or first, second, and third places combined.

Win
Accuracy rate: 1/7

This is a method of predicting the 1st place rider.

It is the most basic type of bet, suitable for beginners, with modest stakes offering potential payouts.

Place
Accuracy rate: 2/7

This involves predicting the 1st and 2nd place finishers in any order

It is the most basic type of bet, suitable for beginners, with modest stakes offering potential payouts. Select the 1st and 2nd place finishers in the race.

Quinella
Accuracy rate: 1/21

This involves predicting either the first or second place finisher.

For races with eight or more participants, predicting a position within the top three qualifies.

This betting type is not available in races with four or fewer participants.

Select the 1st and 2nd place finishers in any order.

Exacta
Accuracy rate: 1/42

This involves predicting the 1st and 2nd place finishers in the correct order.

It is more difficult than the Quinella betting, but it offers the potential for higher payouts.

Trio
Accuracy rate: 1/35

This involves predicting the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in any order.

It is a simpler betting type than the Exacta.

Tri-place
Accuracy rate: 1/105

This involves predicting the 1st place finisher, and the 2nd and 3rd place finishers in any order.

It is more difficult than the Exacta, but it offers the potential for higher payouts.

Trifecta
Accuracy rate: 1/210

This involves predicting the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the correct order.

It is the most difficult betting type, but it offers the highest potential payout.

Enjoy the race properly and have fun! Tips for a healthy and enjoyable Cycle Racing culture

Cycling races offer the excitement of high-speed competition with the added thrill of betting opportunities, providing both entertainment and financial rewards.

It is advisable to place bets only on races you are confident about and to gradually increase your betting amount rather than overextending from the beginning.
(It is recommended to purchase around 3 to 5 betting tickets per race and to bet within a reasonable range!)

Place bets only within an amount you can afford to lose.
Be fully aware of the risks of gambling addiction and legal restrictions, and participate responsibly.

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