The start of summer brings sun, ‘longer’ days for rides AND Feature nights at Track League!
There will be 3 “Feature Races” and 1 “Feature 10 miler” sprinkled throughout the remainder of the summer to help spice things up a little.
What IS a feature event? It is a race with money on the line.
In the Featured races 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be awarded to Elite’s and Expert’s, and 1st and 2nd will be awarded to Sport’s.
The dates and races will be announced shortly so stay tuned… but just to be on the safe side I’d race every Thursday!
See you at TL! 
RESULTS: 50 Km Marathon Results
You do not have to love the track you just have to love to ride (as I’m sure we all do) to come out and enjoy the “50km marathon” this Sunday, June 5th!
The details:
Who: You! Whether you are a track rider or roadie (but hopefully you have ridden the track before)
What: 150 lap marathon around our lovely, outdoor track
When: Sunday, June 5th @ 10:00am
Cost: none – just a little ATP
Other: We’ll say maximum 30 riders aaand if you can bring out a helper that would be grand!
See you at the Track!
We could have the indoor velodrome soon if lots of cyclists show up and press for its inclusion in this new project! May 16th from 6:30-9:30pm there is a “Public information session on the Coronation Rec Centre” at Edmonton’s Central Lions Senior Centre (11113 – 113 St).
Even if you are not a track rider your support and ideas are important. This information session gives Edmonton (and the greater area) cyclists a chance to be a part of making Edmonton a top North American cycling destination. The Argyll Velodrome Association has been working with the City of Edmonton to provide a new indoor cycling track. The first stage of planning is underway with the velodrome as part of the Coronation Rec Centre. A quick summary of what has been occurring:
- Currently we are looking to have a track in a Recreational Centre setting
- The facility would be located in Coronation Park
- The creation of this facility would allow us to have world class level training and racing throughout the seasons
However, none of this can occur with out the help of the community. So now comes the point when we need Canada’s cyclists (aka you!) to help this project along.
This session is a chance for you to give any ideas you have for the track, and for you to give input on ideas that have already arisen.
So please come support and invite any cycling/triathlete friends along. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail. Please RSVP your attendance to James.thompson at edmonton.ca, or if you’re far away, please email him your letter of support.
On behalf of the AVA project steering committee.
As some of you are aware we have changed the structure of midweek training a bit at the velodrome. The plan for this year is that members of Juventus, Velo, ERTC and EMCC will have access to the three program nights as well as the legend that is Thrusday night TRACK LEAGUE! Along with other world class events.
The week to week structure:
MAY to EARLY JUNE
Monday - Structured/group training. This is intended to be mostly more general fitness and track skill training.
*** NEW RIDERS try to come early (like at 5:00pm) and we can get through some basics before joining the program
****It is possible to rent a bike from AVA
****If you are coming to this session you are working with the group (they are fun though so its ok)****
Tuesday - (5:30 - 7:30) LAMP (juventus kids program) and Race training (7:00 - ??)
With the race training we will try to incorporate what everyone wants to do.
Wednesday - Open training - we will probably have a Gentleman’s Ten miler at 6:30 (stay tuned for final times)
Thursday - TRACK LEAGUE!!!! - you should go
Friday - …apparently there is a great big world outside the track… go enjoy it.
Summer preview:
JUNE to AUGUST
Monday - Race Training / Motor pacing
Tuesday- Structured group training (same caveats as above)
Wednesday- open training/GT
Thursday- TRACK LEAGUE!!!
Friday - Track League Recovery… aka closed
This is a bit of an experiment and our hope is that this will allow more people more opportunity to train here. If you have any questions/comments (good or bad) feel free to contact Jeff or the office at the Argyll Velodrome (780-490-5979)
See you at the Track!