NOWNESS presents Keirin: Speed Racers

NOWNESS presents an exclusive film by photographer/filmmaker Jonathan de Villiers who traveled

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NOWNESS presents an exclusive film by photographer/filmmaker Jonathan de Villiers who traveled to Tokyo to make a short documentary detailing the origins, athletic strategy and gambling behind the multi-billion dollar Keirin bike racing phenomenon. The piece also features an interview with John Beullens, co-founder of Kinfolk Bicycle Co, the premiere custom bike manufacturing brand specializing in Keirin bicycles. Enjoy!

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