The event began with 27 riders participating in a qualifying round, and culminated in a final where Russian cyclist Denis Dmitriev won the gold medal.
[1] Fastest 24 riders advanced to the 1/16 finals, it was held at 10:00.
[2] Winner of each heat qualified to 1/8 Finals, the races were held at 10:55.
[3] Winner of each heat qualified to 1/4 Finals, losers went to the repêchage.
[4] The loser of the 1/8 Finals raced, winners advanced to the Quarterfinals.