Track Cycling

Interview with Track/Cycling star - racer Colby Pearce

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Thanks to the ACA for allowing us to post this. Construction is nearing a end on the the Boulder Valley Velodrome in Erie Colorado so hopefully you still held on to that track bike after the fall of the recent Boulder Velodrome in Boulder. . According to their website the track will be operational in July of 2013.

Women's Wednesday - Lessons from the Tandem

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Submitted to us by Jennifer Triplett

"Come on! Let's go! Push harder! Rio's coming fast! Let's do this! Come on, Rachael! Focus! Let's go! PUSH! Come on!"

"COMING!" she responded only after 15 minutes of my nonstop banter.

On task - a seven mile hill climb with an average gradient of 5%. On a tandem. Our combined weigh of girls and bike topped 320 pounds. Linked by a timing chain, powering this beast uphill is a combined effort.

Open Letter from Doug Emerson and Frank Banta on Boulder Valley Velodrome

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This is in response I believe from some of the comments generated from the past article ran Boulder Valley Velodrome Open in Spring


Recent Construction of the Velodrome, from Facebook

Dear 303Cycling,

Thank you for posting the Denver Post article about Boulder Valley Velodrome on October 30, 2012. The main question raised by the article has been, “will the velodrome be accessible to the general public?” The short answer is, yes, everyone will have access to the track. We intend to offer classes, programs, and open track time for riders of all levels. Our initial emphasis, however, will be on taking care of the Founding Members and the original ten clubs that committed to this project early.

The expanded version of our business plan is simple: We want to run the facility as a wide open, free market system. Coaches and trainers who wish to organize classes and programs are free to do so. Groups and clubs beyond the original ten will have the opportunity to buy blocks of time. Race promoters will be able to rent the facility and hold events. We will need a beer sponsor, as well as mobile food vendors, to take advantage of this new venue. The possibilities for people to get involved are endless.

Boulder Valley Velodrome Cycling Track in Erie to Open this Spring

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From the Denver Post:

ERIE — From the plains of east Boulder County springs a cycling dream, in the form of a very large Pringle.

By early next spring, Frank Banta and Doug Emerson envision hordes of brakeless, fixed-gear cyclists spinning speedy laps around the steep walls of Colorado's second velodrome, a vision nearly a decade in the making.

7-11 Velodrome Racing starts May 22nd

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The 7-11 Velodrome is open and racing begins tomorrow! Here is what you need to know if you are considering going down to the Springs to race tomorrow or any time this summer

2012 Velodrome Racing & Training hours

- Sat & Sun from 9am to 3pm (April)
- Sat & Sun from 8am to 2pm (May-Sept)
- Tue & Thur from 12 noon to 5pm (race warmup from 5pm-7pm)
- Racing starts at 7pm on Tue May 22nd and Thur May 24th



From the Colorado Velodrome Assoication Facebook page.

Track season officially begins tomorrow evening! This year, the CVA has become part of ACA, so there are no longer two different membership fees. You must be a member of ACA in order to receive the reduced racing rates. You also must bring proof with you that you have joined ACA, as we do not have access to the ACA database and cannot confirm whether or not you are a member. Registration opens tomorrow at 6, everyone will need to fill out a USAC release, so if you would like to save some time, go to USAC's website, print off and bring it with you. All categories, all ages tomorrow night! Hope to see you there!

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