Velodrome in LA??
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itsdefnit at 01.10.11 - 7:19 pm
is there any velodromes in the Los Angeles area? or is the closest one in Encino?
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The Home Depot Center
18400 Avalon Blvd
Carson, CA 90746
http://www.lavelodrome.org/
ehilado01.10.11 - 7:26 pm
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but freakin expensive i rather go to Encino
ehilado01.10.11 - 7:27 pm
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how much does it cost?
got prices for both places?
Thx
X-Large responding to a
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01.10.11 - 7:52 pm
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Encino Velodrome
http://encinovelodrome.org/trainsched.htm#open
INDIVIDUALS
Individuals may come out and ride the track during our regularly scheduled structured or open training sessions.
Session costs are $5/rider and $5/rental bike.
Volunteers at the velodrome get a FREE training session for every session of volunteer work performed. Click here for more details.
Buy a 12 session card and save $10.
The Home Depot Center
http://www.lavelodrome.org/training.htm
The types of riding available at the velodrome fall into the following categories. For details about the classes or training below, click on the program. For dates and times, please see the Calendar.
Single session track fee is currently $20/session or $160 for 10 sessions.
Discounts are available for volunteers.
Program Requirements Fee
Sample Ride The Sample ride is a 10-20 minute try at riding the velodrome. Must be able to ride a bike. No other experience necessary. $20
Rental Fees
Shoes $5 / session
Helmet $5 / session
Bike Lockers (holds 6-9 bikes) $800 / year
Bikes $15 / session (not available during race sessions)
Velodrome $720 / 2 hour session
ehilado responding to a
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01.10.11 - 8:06 pm
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keep your upright hybrids and spoke cards out of encino.
ruinedbyidiots01.10.11 - 9:30 pm
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funny that this popped up today
I was thinking an awsome who's-faster challenge would be to velo race;
winner has to lap the other rider.
If not evenly matched, it would be funny.
If relatively evenly matched, the endurance/stamina race could potentially be epic to watch.
As I said, I don't ride velo and ths may be a out there. If not (TM)...
nolikedrive responding to a
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01.10.11 - 10:15 pm
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i plan to take the beginner track class at encino on 1/22 and see how i like it. i checked out the adt website and it seemed more complicated and more expensive, but it does appear to be "world-class".
tfunk40801.10.11 - 11:52 pm
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the velodrome is awesome!
and for the head to head pursuit race, that would be painful. it's so hard to lap someone that is about as fast as you. match sprints are where its at
66601.11.11 - 9:01 am
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I'd def spend my hard earned cash @ the encino velodrome instead of adt @ the home depot center... plus encino needs the cash flow alot more than adt does... the guys up there are cool cats and really insightful if ur new... I say hit encino.
After dark sessions are a not happening @ encino until jan 15th. So hit up a Monday with dingo in the afternoon. As long as ur not a stupid erratic rider, who can ride a striaght line, dingo, will give u a chance to train with them..
Debut21301.11.11 - 9:03 am
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You should talk to Ken, he runs the show there. They let us run our vintage mini bikes in there...
The best race would be a Devil Take the Hindmost.
that's where the last place rider after each lap is out until there are only two....
loads of action.
Where as I'm pretty full up on events and weekley rides, I'd love to see someone take the reigns on this one and make it happen. Encino needs all the help it can get.
rev106 responding to a
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01.11.11 - 10:24 am
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is the beginner track session required before one can hit up the open training on mondays?
tfunk40801.11.11 - 1:33 pm
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" if your not an erratic stupid rider, and can ride in a straight line, then, dingo, might allow you to train with them". If you consider ur self a strong skilled rider, then give it a shot, with out doin the class! But you should really consider, that, if you suck, and are slow, then you'll proabably end up ruining a serious training session for people who actual take this sport serious. Don't be cheap and take the class, the money goes to the right place anywayz...
Debut213 responding to a
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01.11.11 - 4:09 pm
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two totally different types of races-- people who are fast in match sprints (very high speed, very short duration-- 12 seconds or so) tend to not do well in pursuits (steady high speed, 4-5 minutes duration). Pursuits sometimes are followed by vomiting...
Pursuits are ideally run 2-up with the riders a half lap apart. It ends when they complete the distance or someone gets caught.
Australian pursuits are a bunch of people equally spaced at the start. When you get caught you're out. It ends when there's one rider left.
bitingduck responding to a
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01.14.11 - 8:40 am
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getting started at Home Depot Center:http://lavelodrome.org/Getting%20Started.htm
bitingduck01.14.11 - 8:46 am
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if you're looking to try the track out, go to Encino Velodrome on Saturday at noon for the Beginner's Class. "Learn track safety, track etiquette and technical skills."
here's the link.
i think it's $40 for the 3-hour session and they have track bikes to rent if you need one.
if you want to go further, try the
Intro To Track Racing class coming up next month. it's a six-week course (Wednesday nights) and you learn by racing. yay!
onethirtynine01.19.11 - 1:04 pm
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Beginner's Class is THIS WEEKEND. if you're interested, check it out!
onethirtynine01.19.11 - 1:05 pm
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how do i know if my bike is "legal" for the track? i'm putting on drops and taking off brakes, that should do it? shimano spd's okay?
tfunk408 responding to a
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01.19.11 - 1:15 pm
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Generally: fixed gear, no brakes, drop bars or aero bars (drop bars preferred if you're new on the track). Most clipless pedals work fine-- many people use SPDs. clips and straps are fine, too. not being attached to the pedals at all is generally not good.
here's the general guidelines for home depot center, including equipment: http://lavelodrome.org/Training/AccelClassSummary.htm
bitingduck responding to a
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01.19.11 - 1:18 pm
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thanks. looks like i'm good to go. got some track drops and a new cog, excited for saturday!
tfunk40801.19.11 - 1:28 pm
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if you wanna see some good track racing this weekend, come to Home Depot Center Velodrome on Saturday for the LAVRA Winter Classic. it's one of the best races of the year. starts at 3pm and it's free to spectate.
here's the
race flyer.
onethirtynine02.3.11 - 9:32 pm
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THis is awesome!! I'ma try to make it to spectate..I'd love to give the velodrome a try sometime.. :D
FIXMYLIFE02.4.11 - 10:03 am
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the next Beginner's Class at Encino Velodrome is Feb 26th at noon.
onethirtynine responding to a
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02.4.11 - 6:29 pm
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Next Races at the Home Depot Center Velodrome in Carson:
Feb 19 Time Trials (morning) and Omnium (afternoon)
March 5 Omnium (afternoon)
March 19 Time Trials (morning) and Omnium (afternoon)
Admission is free for spectators.
Race details here: http://lavelodrome.org/races.htm
bitingduck02.12.11 - 9:49 pm
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