More to life than…

I signed up for track classes at the San Diego Velodrome in Balboa Park (http://www.sdvelodrome.com/training.htm).  A little while back I attended the velodrome with my friend Mark, who was an ex-racer (I’ll explain “was” later).  I went  to watch the action and see what it was all about.  I knew it was there, but just not exactly sure where “there” was.  I mean I knew San Diego had a velodrome, and that it was in Balboa Park.  However, I have never been to it, nor have I ever seen it.

One thing that surprised me was that there is a Junior’s class.  The Junior classes are open to boys and girls, ages 12-18.  And it’s FREE.  Track bikes are provided, you just have to be tall enough to fit them.  By attending these classes you will to learn pacelines, sprints, pack riding, race tactics, leg speed, jumps, positioning and more!  And that is exactly what I am going to do, except I’m not a Junior any more.

I signed up for the Level I class.  The Level I and Level II classes are Monday nights for six weeks, beginning March 10 from 7:00-9:00 pm and are designed for riders who have never been on a track before.  Although, everyone is welcome and experienced track racers may be in attendance.  When the Level I class is on the track, Level II is resting, and vice versa.  Bikes, and helmets are provided if you don’t have them.

Mark is now back into track racing and training for the USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships September 2-7, 2008 In San Jose, CA (http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=97).  At the time I first went to the velodrome, Mark “was” an ex-racer, now that he’s racing again, he’s not.  Even though I am nowhere near Mark’s riding level, and don’t have as lofty goals as he does, I do share his enthusiasm for cycling, and all things related to cycling.  That includes riding with him on weekends, training for the centuries we have on our calendars (http://www.teamclimbon.org/ride).

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