ive actually really wanted to try riding @ a velodrome, take beginner classes, etc. but the closest, Hellyer, is more than 1.5 hour drive away.
ill still try to get there somehow at one point. if it was a half hour away i would be going every week. my roommate is into fixed gear bikes too but is more of the hipster/tarck side and im not sure he would be interested. might ask though.