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TOMORROW MORNING IN LOS ANGELES The Amgen Tour Of Cali hits...

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:15:00 -0700

TOMORROW MORNING IN LOS ANGELES

The Amgen Tour Of Cali hits Los Angeles tomorrow for the 8th and final stage. What better reason to blow off your Sunday morning ride and sip champagne at Golden Saddle Cyclery while watching the racers fly by?

See you there!

SIR CHRIS HOY VELODROME A brand new indoor velodrome is being...

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:59:50 -0700

SIR CHRIS HOY VELODROME

A brand new indoor velodrome is being built in Glasgow, Scotland for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Named after Scotland’s most successful Olympian, the 250-meter track is being being built to international standards and will be the fourth of its kind in the United Kingdom (after Manchester, Newport and London).

Check out Cycling Weekly for more photos of how the construction process is coming along.

TOMORROW NIGHT AT VELO SPORTS CENTER Now the only indoor...

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:31:00 -0700

TOMORROW NIGHT AT VELO SPORTS CENTER

Now the only indoor wooden velodrome in the country. Despite all the name changes, racing (or watching races) at Southern California’s multi-million dollar Velo Sports Center facility is a true privilege so get your ass down there tomorrow evening.

More info at the LAVRA website.

TONIGHT AT ENCINO VELODROME The Ride Of Silence is a worldwide...

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:57 -0700

TONIGHT AT ENCINO VELODROME

The Ride Of Silence is a worldwide bicycle ride to commemorate cyclists who have been killed or injured. The annual event intends to raise awareness as well as nurture a sense of solidarity among bike riders. If you have lost someone or know someone who has been injured on a bicycle, it’s important to pay respects and pray that the staggering numbers of cycling fatalities and injuries goes down.

Tonight we will be starting the Intro To Track Racing session with 40 laps around Encino Velodrome ridden in silence as a group to honor our fallen riders. The ride will start promptly at 7pm. Please join us.

OOHZSNAP: BACK ON TRACK (BIKE) This is a teaser for something...

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:49:00 -0700

OOHZSNAP: BACK ON TRACK (BIKE)

This is a teaser for something that’s “coming soon” but I’m too lazy to look up what exactly it is. Just something pretty and sparkly to look at which is aaall good with me.

THROWNBLOWN: 10LAP SCRATCH Another rad POV race video from...

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:43:35 -0700

THROWNBLOWN: 10LAP SCRATCH

Another rad POV race video from Alex Farioletti up at Hellyer Park Velodrome. Killin’ the game!

ALL CITY SAVES THE TRACK BAR All City Cycles announced their...

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:35:29 -0700

ALL CITY SAVES THE TRACK BAR

All City Cycles announced their new Save The Track Bike handlebar this week. A deep track drop, the classic pista bend with an oversized clamp diameter in 6061 aluminum. So aptly named after Tracko’s glorious button campaign.

Available now through All City Cycles.

SEAN MARTIN FOR AFFINITY CYCLES My friend who runs TOLA and...

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:26:42 -0700

SEAN MARTIN FOR AFFINITY CYCLES

My friend who runs TOLA and rides for CBNC laments his broken Affinity Lo Pro frame. Good thing he’s getting a brand new Kissena! Sean’s been killing it at the track during my Intro To Track Racing class lately and I hope to see his new frame rolling around the surface of Encino Velodrome soon.

Video by Ace Boogie!

TNR ACES: TEN MILE SCRATCH Shaun Wallace sent me his Go Pro...

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:14:00 -0700

TNR ACES: TEN MILE SCRATCH

Shaun Wallace sent me his Go Pro footage from the Tuesday Night Races at San Diego Velodrome last week. This is the A-Category Ten-Mile Scratch which makes for a long-winded video. But it’s still a treat to watch such a swift field which includes Junior World Champion Jen Valente, track super star Sarah Hammer and former British Olympian Shaun Wallace (the man behind the camera). For those that can’t stand to watch 24 minutes of racing, fast forward to 20:25 for the final three laps.

The racing down at San Diego Velodrome is absolutely top notch. The racers, organizers and of course the spectators all bring so much energy to the track and always makes me envious that they have such a great scene. Stop by to check out some Tuesday Night Races tonight (or any Tuesday) and don’t miss out on the Saturday Night Lights USAC racing series later this month.

THIS WEEKEND AT DICK LANE VELODROME Get ready for The Keirin! ...

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:35:16 -0700

THIS WEEKEND AT DICK LANE VELODROME

Get ready for The Keirin! This Saturday, the Pro Race Series kicks off with one of the most exciting track races of the year. A quick look at the start list and you can tell things are going to get fast. And don’t forget about the Need For Speed Sprints on Friday night.

Full race flyer is available HERE.

ALPENROSE: ERIC KAUTZKY MEMORIAL RACE Jose Sandoval was on the...

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:09:56 -0700

ALPENROSE: ERIC KAUTZKY MEMORIAL RACE

Jose Sandoval was on the scene last weekend to capture all the racing at Alpenrose Velodrome as the 2012 track season gets underway in the Northwest. See the rest of the set on Flickr.

Results are posted HERE.

VELODROME CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN COLORADO As one track shuts...

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:57:39 -0700

VELODROME CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN COLORADO

As one track shuts its doors, another is born. The Boulder Valley Velodrome project broke ground a few days ago in Erie, Colorado and Daily Camera was there to hear from some of the dreamers who are making this a reality.

THIS WEEKEND IN SEATTLE Help to kick off...

Tue, 08 May 2012 07:30:01 -0700

THIS WEEKEND IN SEATTLE

Help to kick off http://velodrome.org/mva/“>Marymoor Velodrome’s 2012 season with some good old fashioned roller racing this Saturday at Hale’s Ales Palladium.

ALISON SHANKS x POWERADE If New Zealand track cyclist Alison...

Thu, 03 May 2012 20:18:00 -0700

ALISON SHANKS x POWERADE

If New Zealand track cyclist Alison Shanks trains 6.5 hours for every second she races, then how much training did she do to win the World Champion title in the women’s Individual Pursuit with a time of 3 minutes and 30.199 seconds?

TRACK DOGGIES! Stumbled across this picture today and I love...

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:00:27 -0700

TRACK DOGGIES!

Stumbled across this picture today and I love it. Check out more Samoyed x Marymoor action at Jamie & Alice’s Flickr.

JUST ANOTHER DAY IN THE PARK This video came out a few days...

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:19:32 -0700

JUST ANOTHER DAY IN THE PARK

This video came out a few days ago (in internet terms that’s an eternity) so please excuse my tardiness but it’s still just as fresh as ever. A few friends out for a joy ride in the park. What a fine day indeed…

Check out those kits!

RUNDKURS This one goes out to all the carbon fiber fetishists...

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:44:49 -0700

RUNDKURS

This one goes out to all the carbon fiber fetishists out there. Would you race full carbon track wheels?

« All you need is the right material to keep you going around in style. »

MASTERS RACING AT HELLYER Mark Rodamaker — 2-times...

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:43:05 -0700

MASTERS RACING AT HELLYER

Mark Rodamaker — 2-times Masters World Champion — joins us at Hellyer Velodrome to chat about Masters track racing. « I get some 24-year old who thinks he’s really good and I beat him across the line. And then I make him a really good offer on his bicycle. » So good!

Video by Jasper Rubenstein for SJSU News.

THIS WEEKEND AT HERNE HILL VELODROME Rollapaluza Cycling Club...

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:38:00 -0700

THIS WEEKEND AT HERNE HILL VELODROME

Rollapaluza Cycling Club will be hosting the Herne Hill’s next Open Season track race. Expect some good racing (Keirins!) and lots of fun.

HEART IN THE STREET — WHEELS ON THE TRACK I love this...

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:39:00 -0700

HEART IN THE STREET — WHEELS ON THE TRACK

I love this build. It’s so perfect. I know this used to be Hern’s bike and it’s nice to see it’s still being put to good use.

Photo shot by Sarah Dee.