National Sports Center Cycling Velodrome | Blaine, Minnesota

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The Introduction to Track Cycling Class is designed for those riders 17 years old and over with little or no bike racing experience and experienced road riders new to the track. Each class session is made up of a series of 4 class periods. All 4 class periods should be completed in consecutive order.

Class Features

• Structured, progressive, hands-on experience in the skills and strategies required for track riding.
• Experience the fun and exhilaration of track cycling in a controlled atmosphere.
• Primary focus on learning the basic skills and proper techniques to ensure safe and efficient riding on the track.
• Participants instructed in position, drafting, acceleration, pedaling technique, steering vs turning, as well as proper track etiquette necessary for group riding and racing on the velodrome.
• Students exposed to the different types of races held at the velodrome.

2013 Introductory Track Class Schedule
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.

• Intro Session 1 –May 7, 14, 21, 28   Registration closes May 1
• Intro Session 2 - June 4, 11, 18, 25   Registrartion closes May 28
• Intro Session 3 - July 23, 30, August 6, 13   Registration closes July 16
• Intro Session 4 - August 27, September 3, 10, 17  Registration closes August 20
• Licensed Rider Intro – July 7, 9  Open to USAC Cat. 4 and above. Registration closes June 26

2013 Women’s Introductory Track Class Schedule
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

• May 29, June 5, 12, 19 (registration closes May 22)

Fee
$80 including bike rental if needed. A season training pass is available for $60 for those who successfully complete the class (normally $100).

Equipment
A fixed gear track bicycle and ANSI approved bike helmet is required. Both are available on loan from the NSC for those without their own. Cycling shoes, pedals, shorts and helmet are required. Participants should bring their own cycling shoes and pedal system to install on the NSC’s rental track bikes.

Other Riding Options
Upon completion of the class the rider should be able to take part in open training sessions or structured workouts on the velodrome ($10 per session or with a season pass). Racing on the track is done under permit of the United States Cycling Federation and requires a USCF license ($60. Juniors $30). Entry in most races is $20 but may vary.

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