European Championships in a self-experiment Part V: Track cycling – only rolled past the steep curves at the bottom

But these steep curves are steep.

And high.

These are the thoughts when you stand inside a train for the first time.

Munich – Scenes previously painted in the head, such as the self-experimenter from the steep curve high up in a relaxed manner, greeting the crowd of spectators are pushed aside for the time being.

Relief spreads when Paulina Klimsa says: "The first time you ride in the flatter area at the bottom and not at the top."

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Thomas Jensen experimenting on himself.

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Until recently, the 22-year-old rode ambitiously herself and introduced the editor to the track bike.

There are no brakes and no gears either.

The only way to slow down is to brake the pedals, so be careful.

After all, it's a funny feeling when you start rolling at a snail's pace and turn the pedals by yourself.

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Thomas Jensen experimenting on himself.

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After a few very cautious laps at the beginning, you risk a swerve on the incline, at least on the straights, but you steer well in good time before the curve.

Even if you have felt the inner urge to step on the gas, the relief of not having done it outweighs it.

You want to try other sports these days.

Thomas Jensen