November 15/07 11:04 am - Burnaby Velodrome News

Posted by Editor on 11/15/07
 

Burnaby Velodrome News

BVC Sprint Clinic
So you think you want to be a Match Sprinter?
Come out and give match sprinting a try. This series of clinics will be led by multi-time National sprint discipline medallist and Champion Matt Chater. Matt will take you through all the steps from qualifying to gear selection to tactics and skills and a small sprint tournament. The clinics will run Sunday, December 2nd from 3 - 5 PM, Wednesday, December 5th from 6:30 - 8 PM, and finish Sunday, December 9th 3 - 5 PM. The prerequisite for this clinic is Learn to Ride and race completion, and you need to have done a couple of Friday night races. Fees for this series are $75 for non members. This includes drop in fee but no rental bike. $30 for members and no charge for training/racing pass holder. Please sign up by emailing jeremy@burnabyvelodrome.ca.

BVC Madison Clinic
The Six Day is approaching and you want to ride the Madison events!
Come out and learn how to ride the Madison and get ready for the 6 Day race. Madison training is some of the best training you can do on the track, as the skill level required is very high, as is the fitness component. If you can master the Madison you are well ahead of the game for any racing you might do. This series of clinics will be led by BVC coach Jeremy Storie. Jeremy will take you through all the steps from basic individual Madison skills to gear selection to tactics and skills and a small Madison race. The clinics will run Wednesday, December 5th, 12th and 19th from 6:30 - 8 PM and conclude on Friday, December 21st from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. The prerequisite for this clinic is Learn to Ride and race completion, and you need to have done a couple of Friday night races at a minimum of B level. Fees for this series are $100 for non members. This includes drop in fee but no rental bike. $40 for members and no charge for training/racing pass holder. Please sign up by emailing jeremy@burnabyvelodrome.ca