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Gran Prix style Sprint Qualifying Introduced at FCV
03.12.2010
March & April Track 1 Intro-Sessions Registrations
03.11.2010
Open Training Camp - Saturday March 13th 4pm
03.11.2010
Registration Open for Mary Kelly Memorial Race & Speedfest 2010
03.10.2010
Changes to Monday & Friday Night Sessions
03.10.2010
Junior World Championships Trials at FCV
03.10.2010
Update: Joe Veloce to World Championships in Copenhagen
03.08.2010
Velo-Kids "Future Olympians" Story, Results, and Pictures
03.07.2010
New Security Fence Installed
03.06.2010
Seniors in Motion
02.22.2010
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Gran Prix style Sprint Qualifying Introduced at FCV
03.12.2010

The Forest City Velodrome in London Ontario is pleased to introduce an exciting new format for Sprint Qualifying during the next 2 race events at the 138m indoor Velodrome.

In an effort to add some spectator appeal to the qualifying procedure for speed events, riders will have 3 minutes to set their fastest time and advance into the "Thunder Pro Cycling Series". The total number of riders entered in the event will be split into 4 groups. Each group of 8-12 riders will be given time to complete their qualification efforts.

The quickest 18 riders will advance into the "Thunder Pro Cycling Series" Tournament where $500.00 per event will be on the line. More information about the "Thunder Pro Cycling Series at FCV" will be announced in the next few days.

The next race night "FCV Speedfest 2010" is Saturday March 27th at 7pm.

March & April Track 1 Intro-Sessions Registrations
03.11.2010

Our popular Track 1 "Introduction to ride" sessions are being planned for the next couple of months.

Winter Saturday Track 1 sessions start at 11am. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to get the paperwork out of the way. Dress for the season and bring a helmet, gloves, arm & leg warmers, pump, and pedals, if you have them.(we have everything you will need otherwise). Track 1 starts at 11am - 1pm (skills 1pm - 2pm)- included. Track 2 starts at 2pm on designated Sundays. These sessions are open by pre-registration only

The next Track 1 is scheduled for:

Saturday March 13th ........ 2 spots available.

Saturday March 20th ........ Completely "SOLD OUT". W B V I & WLU Cycling

Saturday March 27th ........ 12 spots available.

**Sunday March 28th .... "TRACK 2" to register: email... rob@uwo.ca

Saturday April 3rd ........ 14 spots available.

Saturday April 10th ........ 14 spots available.

Saturday April 17th ........ 14 spots available.

Saturday April 24th ........ 14 spots available.

ForestCityVelodrome@live.com to book a spot for yourself or your group in the next available introductory Track 1 session.

Cost is $20.00 per person for the session plus a $10.00 bike rental fee, We do not have debit..... Cash Only. Register early and don't be disappointed.
You and your group will have a "Blast".

PLEASE NOTE: SUNDAY Track 2 sessions begin at 2pm... arrive at 1:30pm (SUNDAY'S)

Track 2 sessions can be arranged for Sunday afternoons. To register for track 2 please contact rob@uwo.ca. Please indicate when you took your track 1 session and how much track riding you have been doing in the last few weeks.

Open Training Camp - Saturday March 13th 4pm
03.11.2010

The FCV and Ontario Cycling Association, with funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation will be holding a Open Camp for all ages.

This camp will focus on speed intervals for all ability levels. If you are not going south, this will help with your fitness going into the Spring Road Racing season.

Don't be left behind.... stay in the pack and out sprint the roadies at the finish....

Camp will begin at 4pm and run until 7pm (or when ever I hurt your legs). Everyone is welcome, we can handle up to 30+ riders.

Registration Open for Mary Kelly Memorial Race & Speedfest 2010
03.10.2010

Registration is now open on the OCA event registration page for the Mary Kelly Memorial races. This event will feature endurance races for elite, junior and cadet men and women. As a special tribute to Mary, the women's endurance race will have a $500 prize list divided among the top three finishers. Women 14yrs and over are eligible to enter. There must be a field of at least 12 riders.

The new "Thunder Pro Super Series" will continue for the speedsters.

Changes to Monday & Friday Night Sessions
03.10.2010

Due to the slowing demand for skills sessions on Monday nights we will revert the 7:30 - 8:30pm time slot back to a regular Recreational ride session beginning on Monday March 8th, new riders are encouraged to come to the track and participate in these recreational sessions, should you need assistance please see Dennis Higgins he will be able to help.

Friday February 26, will be the last time our Friday night skills session and Winter Training session will be held this year. Thanks to all those who came out over the past four months.

Junior World Championships Trials at FCV
03.10.2010

The Canadian Cycling Association, Ontario Cycling Association and FCV are please to announce the dates for Juniors to get into the pool of athletes for Junior Worlds this summer in Italy.

The time standards are posted on the CCA website and will be used for the Trials. A commissaire will be present and electronic timing will be used.

There will be no charge for the athletes to set qualifying times at the FCV trials.

Saturday April 24th, 5pm (warm-up at 4pm)

Saturday May 1st, 5pm (warm-up at 4pm)

Saturday June 12th, 5pm (warm-up at 4pm)

The FCV wishes all the athletes good luck in their preparation for these trials leading up to and including the Junior World Championships in Italy during the month of August.

Update: Joe Veloce to World Championships in Copenhagen
03.08.2010

Joe is keeping a blog showing the progress of the team sprint team as they prepare for Elite track worlds in Copenhagen. You can see it at velocecycling.wordpress.com

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February 23, 2010 � The UCI has announced the qualification quotas for the upcoming World Track Championships in Copenhagen March 24-28, 2010. Canada started the international season with a successful Panamerican Championships, setting 1 Pan Am record, 5 Canadian Records, and winning 7 medals. Small teams were sent to the first two World Cups where newcomers to the Elite International scene gained valuable experience. Full teams competed in the last two World Cups where Canadian continued to set Canadian records and personal bests in every event they entered and came home with 6 medals. The success of the riders has earned the team starts in 11 events.

Team veteran and Olympian Zach Bell will be competing in the Points Race and Scratch Race. He won gold medals in both of these events at the World Cup in Beijing and is currently ranked second in the World in the points race. At the 2009 World Championships Bell gained a wild card entry in to the omnium, a new Olympic event, and came home with the silver medal. He finds himself in the same position going in to Copenhagen and does not currently have a start position.

Travis Smith, who is also a veteran of the National Team Program, will be competing in the Sprint and Keirin. He has had his strongest season so far since crashing and breaking his hip in 2007 and is pleased with how his training is going heading in to Worlds.

Smith will be joined by Stephane Cossette and Joseph Veloce for the Team Sprint. The team started their partnership with a bang by posting the third fastest time in qualifying at the third World Cup in Cali where they finished 4th. All three members are training in LA before leaving for Worlds where they hope put together a fast and technical perfect performance and improve on their 8th place World ranking.

Monique Sullivan will represent Canada in the 500 meter time trial and the Keirin. She has placed in the top 10 in both events in World Cups and is looking to do the same in Copenhagen.

Tara Whitten, World Silver medalist in the Omnium last year is looking to take one more step on the podium this year. She will compete in the Individual Pursuit and Points Race, events that she is currently ranked 3rd and 4th in the World respectively. Laura Brown, Steph Roorda, and reserve rider Julia Bradley will join Whitten in the Team Pursuit. This team has set a new Canadian record 3 of the 4 times they have raced internationally and placed on the podium each time winning a gold and bronze medal. Currently ranked 3rd in the World, these determined women have their sites set high for the World Championships.

Most of the team have set up a home base in LA over the winter months and will head to the Netherlands for a training camp before arriving in Copenhagen on March 20th. Fans are encouraged to cheer on the team via the wall on facebook (Canadian Track Cycling).

Velo-Kids "Future Olympians" Story, Results, and Pictures
03.07.2010

What a great way to kick off the spring riding season: youth racing at the FCV. 28 racers competed in a 3 event Omnium at the FCV on Saturday March 6th. For many it was their first race event. The ages of the Future Olympians ranged from 8yrs - 16 years old.

The kids participated in 3 challenging events that tested the speed and strength of each rider. The Flying Lap (a favourite event for all the kids) was the first event of the program, times ranged from 9.1 seconds for the seasoned pros to 34.6 for an 8 year old rider making his debut at the 138m indoor track in London Ontario.

The flying 2 laps (276m) tested the endurance and power of all the riders with many racers setting their personal best times during the event.

In the 3rd event of the afternoon the kids had to do a standing start timed lap. Again, this was a first attempt for many of the young racers. There were a few wobbles and a couple of the youngest racers need a push to keep them upright. I could tell the parents of each racer in attendance were smiling at some of the struggles the kids had during the first 15m.

The day ended with a Pizza Party, medal presentation and t-shirt give away.

All the Future Olympians are now enrolled in the Mary Kelly's "Second" Club and have their goal set to make it to the next second on their Flying Laps in the coming months. Full results are available here or by clicking on the race results button on the left. Pictures by Bob Steer are available here, with a slideshow available here

New Security Fence Installed
03.06.2010

A few weeks ago a rider had an adventure at the top of the track. The following day we started to plan for a security fence to encompass the outside of the Velodrome.

This week the FCV with the help of Appollo Velodrome Systems, began installation of a 3' high fence above the rail in corners of the Velodrome. The completion is slated to finished by weeks end. Thanks to Bob & Ron Schelstreate and staff who have done much of the work.

If you have any questions please contact: ForestCityVelodrome@Live.com

Seniors in Motion
02.22.2010

A community committee in London is wanting to write up some stories or profiles of seniors who are "in motion" as part of a local campaign in London to promote physical activity. The Forhave est City Velodrome has an active bunch of seniors who regularly cycle at the track. This Committee would like to have a few good storys, if you would be open to sharing them. The people gathering these stories may also want to come out to take some action photos so it may also be a good way to promote the velodrome to the public in London.

If you would like to create a story about your cycling at the FCV, please forward your story to ForestCityVelodrome@live.com.

The Ministry of Health Promotion for the province of Ontario will follow up with the riders who submit articles.