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Special General Meeting – Monday June 22 at 7:30pm, Location TBA
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The Dr. Walker Madison Has been CANCELLED
TrackFest '08 #2 - Results & Photos Posted!
TrackFest '08 #1 - Results & Photos Posted!
Save Our Velodrome!!
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2008 Provincials - Results & Photos Here!
Every Week:
Mondays - Sprints or pursuits
Thursdays - Bunch races, 2nd Thu counts for VCL points!
Fridays - Open track, train or try it out!
Sundays - 1st & 3rd Sundays each month will feature our new Learn to Race series!
Click Here for our printable 2008
Racing Schedule ( 229kb
PDF)
Special Events
BC Track Provincial Championships - Jun 20th thru 22nd
TrackFest '08 #1 - July 5th & 6th
TrackFest '08 #2 - Aug 16th & 17th
More Details
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On This Page:
Weekly Events & Riding
Special Racing Events
Fees & Rentals
Frequently Asked Questions
Useful Files
(membership form, gear chart, promo
materials, etc..)
Weekly Events & Riding
Beginning Monday April 7th, you have the opportunity
to join in the fun three nights a week starting at 6:00pm. As well,
we have a handy-dandy printable 2008
Track Racing Schedule. (229kb
PDF)
Mondays are Timed Events Nights -
Come out and compete against the clock in time trial events like
the 200m, 500m, Kilo, Pursuit and Match Sprints. (More
Info on Events.)
Thursdays are Club Racing Nights -
Join other cyclists in criterium-type group races like the points
and scratch races, or the miss'n'out. There will usually be separate
A, B & C class races. (More Info on Events.)
Fridays are Open Track/Family Nights - Everyone is welcome to come
out and give the track a try when there are no races scheduled. Experienced
track cyclists will be on hand to introduce you and your family to
the bike, the track and this exciting sport.
Victoria Cycling League Race Series - the track is back for 2008! With six Points Races and two Pursuit nights to collect league series points. The bunch races are every 2nd Thursday, and the Pursuit nights will be May 5th and June 30th. Track bikes must be ridden for the Points races, but any bike (track, road or TT) can be used for the Pursuits. A's do 4km, B's do 3km and C's do 2km.
Sundays we offer Learn to Race Sessions - Every 1st & 3rd Sunday afternoon, Apr thru Aug,
from 12 noon to 3pm.
All are welcome to come out to the track to learn to race! Track-savvy instructors will be on-hand to set you up on the bike (rental or bring your own fixed-gear bike), and get you aquainted with spinning circles!
Stay-together practice races follow the introduction, and each session will finish with open races for each Category.
Our Categories are A, B or C - A is Experienced, B is Intermediate and C is Beginner or New to Racing. Something for everyone!
$5 per session, includes bike rental. Bring your helmet, shoes and pedals (if you have), as well as food and water, and the desire to ride fast!
All are welcomed and encouraged, from the cycling novice to elite racers!
Dates (Noon to 3pm)
Apr 6 & 20, May 4 & 18, Jun 1 & 15,
July 20, and Aug 3
Print out our Schedule to keep handy.
 Special
Racing Events
Below are our planned 2008 events:
June 20th thru 22nd - BC Track Provincial Championships - come cheer on BC's finest track racers!
July 5th & 6th - TrackFest '08 #1 -
Join us as a competitor or as a spectator for a breathtaking afternoon
of bike racing! Scratch, Tempo and Points races, Power events and Madisons for A,
B & C categories will ensure a thrilling afternoon of racing.
Cash and prizes up for grabs!
August 16th & 17th - TrackFest '08 #2 -
Join us as a competitor or as a spectator for a breathtaking afternoon
of bike racing! Scratch, Tempo and Points races, Power events and Madisons for A,
B & C categories will ensure a thrilling afternoon of racing.
Cash and prizes up for grabs!
** Also see racing over at the Burnaby
Velodrome, check their site for details!
Fees and Rentals
We want everyone to try riding on the track, so we have a fleet of
rental bikes and 4 ways for you to get started.
(1) Licenced Drop-in: $5 to ride and $5 to rent a bike (with a valid Cycling
BC racing licence) plus one-time $10 Cycling BC Club Affiliation Licence for non-UCI/Citizen racers.
(2) Unlicenced Drop-in: $5 to ride and $5 to rent a bike + a $30 one-time
fee which we pay to Cycling BC to licence and insurance for the year.
(3) The Track Pack: $40 gets you on
the track 5 times with a rental bike and covers your licence and insurance.
An insanely good
deal!
(4) Annual Membership: $100 ($50 for under 18s) gets you
unlimited riding for the entire year. We're also offering an early
bird special
for those who register before April 30th of $90 ($45 for under 18s)
Contact us for sign-up info!
* 2008 Membership
Form (216kb
PDF)
* GVVA Release Waiver (89kb
PDF)
 First
Time? Read on!
(See our Track Etiquette file below as well.)
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Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to ride on the track?
Absolutely not. We welcome people of all ages and riding experience
to the velodrome. You do not need to be a competitive cyclist to
enjoy riding on the track. Although track racing is all about speed,
the track is also a great place to work out, improve your cycling
abilities or just try your hand at a new sport.
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Isn't riding a track bike difficult and scary?
Not at all. Like all new experiences track riding takes a little practice.
But we find that new riders are comfortable on the bike after an
easy half-hour introduction. Our track is outdoors and does not have
steep banking, which makes it a great first-time track.
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Where is the Juan de Fuca Velodrome?
We are located on the grounds of the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre
on the Island Highway in Colwood. Once at the Recreation Centre,
follow the signs for the Bear Mountain Arena and park in the arena
parking lot. The clubhouse and track are up the short paved hill
at the far end of the parking lot.
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What should I wear/bring to the track on my first visit?
When you come to the track for the first time wear whatever you usually
wear to ride your bike. Bring your helmet, cycling shoes and pedals
(we have some pedals, but you will be more comfortable with your
own). Look for the person with the sign-in clipboard. Be ready to
enjoy yourself!
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I'm not interested in racing, why would I want to ride on the track?
Riding on the track is fun whether or not you are racing. We encourage
everyone from recreational cyclists to hardcore racers to try the
track. Riding a fixed gear bike on the track is also an excellent
way to improve both your cycling abilities and your fitness. No traffic,
no potholes, no hills.
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I currently ride road/MTB/BMX, why would I want to ride track too?
The track is an excellent environment in which to hone your cycling
techniques and sport-specific fitness. The fixed gear can improve
your pedaling efficiency and leg strength, the tight frame improves
your handling, the uninterrupted circuit is great for lactate repeats
and TT simulation. Also, a number of track races are similar to road/MTB/BMX
races, but tend to be faster and more intense. Best of all: No traffic,
no potholes, no stopsigns.
GVVA Promotional Files
Other Useful GVVA Files
Speed Calculator!
The calculators below perform two functions:
1) If you input your distance cycled (in kilometers
or miles) and your
total
time, the calculator will determine your
speed and pace in miles and kilometers.
2) If you only want to convert one unit to another,
use just the bottom calculator. Input your speed in one unit, then
convert it to the others. (Thanks to Irene for programming this!)
Input
Output
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