Adult Learn to Ride (LTR)

$65.00

Adult Learn to Ride Track 

This course is for anyone who has not ridden track cycling before. 

In this 2 hour course you will be taught the basic principles of track cycling and how to ride the track. Learn the techniques for mounting/dismounting, balance, starting/stopping, rider control and how to get on and off the track, and general track etiquette. Once you have completed this course you will be ready to join our coached sessions (Monday Nights), Open Practice Sessions (Wednesday Nights and Sunday Mornings), and attend our weekly races. 

What is Track Cycling?  Check out here

The LTR fee includes your annual general membership. 
If you are already a GVVA member, you will be refunded the membership fee after registering. 

Prerequisites
  • Ability to ride a bicycle – road, mountain bike, BMX, etc. No previous track bike, ‘fixie’, or single-speed bike riding experience is required

What to bring?

  • Cycling helmet
  • Appropriate cycling apparel – shorts, jersey or similar.
  • Cycling shoes, if you have them and pedals. Otherwise, runners are appropriate for rental bike use.
  • Water, snack, sunblock, clothing for weather changes.
  • Your track bike, if you have one. Must have fixed cog, and not freewheel. Recommended gearing is  80-86 gear-inches.

9am to 11am

You must agree to our waiver as a condition of registration

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Description

Adult Learn to Ride Course

This course is for anyone who has not ridden track cycling before. 

In this 2 hour course you will be taught the basic principles of track cycling and how to ride the track. Learn the techniques for mounting/dismounting, balance, starting/stopping, rider control and how to get on and off the track, and general track etiquette. Once you have completed this course you will be ready to join our coached sessions (Monday Nights), Open Practice Sessions (Wednesday Nights and Sunday Mornings), and attend our weekly races. 

9AM-11AM

at Westshore Velodrome

For details about our Learn to Ride program please click here.

The LTR fee includes your annual general membership. 
If you are already a GVVA member, you will be refunded the membership fee portion after registering. 

Prerequisites

  • Ability to ride a bicycle – road, mountain bike, BMX, etc. No previous track bike, ‘fixie’, or single-speed bike riding experience is required.

What to bring?

  • Cycling helmet
  • Appropriate cycling apparel – shorts, jersey or similar.
  • Cycling shoes, if you have them and pedals. Otherwise, runners are appropriate for rental bike use.
  • Water, snack, sunblock, clothing for weather changes.
  • Your track bike, if you have one. Must have fixed cog, and not freewheel. Recommended gearing is  80-86 gear-inches.

Questions?

For all inquiries, please contact our LTR director ltr@gvva.bc.ca

 

Additional information

Course Date

April 7, 2024, April 21, 2024, May 5, 2024, May 19, 2024, June 2, 2024, June 23, 2024, July 7, 2024, July 14, 2024, August 4, 2024, August 25, 2024

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