Want to learn to ride the velodrome? This is where you start! Our Introductory Velodrome class will teach you the skills you need to ride at the velodrome safely through a fun series of drills, games, and workouts. All fitness levels and abilities are welcome!

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A track bike is provided if you do not own one!

 

Over the length of the program participants can expect to learn:

• The basic skills of handling a fixed gear track bike

• How to enter and exit the track safely

• Velodrome etiquette

• How to ride pace lines and rotating pace lines

• How to ride our structured workouts

• Basic race-oriented topics.

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Schedule

Our 6-WEEK classes run every Monday and Wednesday from 7:00PM to 9:00PM, March to September. Registration is required and classes tend to fill up early.

 

Each session is made up of a series of four or six classes (12 hours of training). All classes should be completed in consecutive order.​

 

Levels

Our introduction to track cycling classes run in two groups.

 

• LEVEL 1: For riders with little or no track cycling experience.

• LEVEL 2: For experienced track riders who have completed LEVEL 1 or have appropriate track cycling experience.

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Upon completion of the LEVEL 1 course, riders are considered Safety and Racing Certified, become eligible to race in our Friday Night Series, may advance to LEVEL 2 classes, and may become an SDVA member. SDVA members enjoy 24-hour access to the velodrome, access to member-only group workouts, and other benefits. See more about Safety and Racing Certification here.

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Every class has both LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 groups, sharing track time by alternating on track and resting/instruction.​​