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John Wilke
07-31-07, 12:50 PM
I can't believe it's been over 20 years since I've been to the Washington Park Velodrome. A good friend was going down with his boys for the "run what you brung" night, and invited me down. I brought my camera and glad I went!

Paul - The old man:

http://hometown.aol.com/J999w/VELO/TRACK01.jpg

John:

http://hometown.aol.com/J999w/VELO/TRACK02.jpg

Tim:

http://hometown.aol.com/J999w/VELO/TRACK07.jpg

and his friends:

http://hometown.aol.com/J999w/VELO/TRACK03.jpg

It was the first day on the track (any track) for them, so they got in lots of
practice laps before racing:

http://hometown.aol.com/J999w/VELO/TRACK04.jpg

http://hometown.aol.com/J999w/VELO/TRACK06.jpg

The young folks were well represented:

http://hometown.aol.com/J999w/VELO/TRACK08.jpg

http://hometown.aol.com/J999w/VELO/TRACK09.jpg

http://hometown.aol.com/J999w/VELO/TRACK10.jpg

(continued)
John Wilke
07-31-07, 01:27 PM
They had some close races:

http://hometown.aol.com/j999w/VELO/TRACK12.jpg

... and a great time:

http://hometown.aol.com/j999w/VELO/TRACK11.jpg

OH OH! There's commotion in the pits just as a race is about to start.

One of the racers has a soft front tire :eek:

A quick pit stop is required.

http://hometown.aol.com/j999w/VELO/TRACK13.jpg

RUN! You can see the rider waiting for her bike, on the left.

http://hometown.aol.com/j999w/VELO/TRACK14.jpg

It was worth all the effort ... she won by half a bike length!

http://hometown.aol.com/j999w/VELO/TRACK15.jpg

All this racing can wear a girl out.

http://hometown.aol.com/j999w/VELO/TRACK17.jpg

Looking pretty professional on the start.

http://hometown.aol.com/j999w/VELO/TRACK19.jpg

Hanging out with friends.

http://hometown.aol.com/j999w/VELO/TRACK16.jpg

Learning new things.

http://hometown.aol.com/j999w/VELO/TRACK18.jpg

Continued ...
John Wilke
07-31-07, 01:44 PM
What? We're up next?? :eek:

http://hometown.aol.com/J999w/VELO/TRACK21.jpg

Take my glasses!

http://hometown.aol.com/J999w/VELO/TRACK22.jpg

The racing went pretty well, but I think we need to work on starting. :rolleyes:

http://hometown.aol.com/J999w/VELO/TRACK20.jpg

The racing is done, it's time to go home, but there's ALWAYS time for
one more track stand! :p

http://hometown.aol.com/J999w/VELO/TRACK23.jpg

So, it was a good time. I certainly plan on heading back soon and I hope you enjoyed
the pics. :)
Sreadlight247
08-01-07, 11:55 AM
Sweet track!