The men's sprint was held on 22 October 2011, with 24 riders participating.
The fastest 24 riders advanced to the 1/16 finals, the qualifying was held at 11:30.
The winner of each heat qualified to the 1/8 finals, the races were held at 12:40.
The winner of each heat qualified to the 1/4 finals, losers went to the repechage. The races were held at 13:52.
The losers of the 1/8 finals raced, winners advanced to the quarterfinals. Races were held at 14:28.
The races were held at 15:10 and 16:04.
The race was held at 20:48.
The races were held at 19:36, 20:18 and 20:42.
The races were held at 21:04 and 21:19.